The Balance 482 represents a pivotal shift in the performance multihull market, designed to satisfy the rigorous demands of "blue water" couples who refuse to sacrifice speed for comfort. Launched as a collaborative effort between Balance Catamarans founder Phillip Berman and naval architect Anton du Toit, the 482 was engineered to fill the gap between heavy, production-built "condo-marans" and ultra-spartan racing cats. Constructed at the Nexus Yachts facility in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, the vessel utilizes sophisticated building techniques, including vacuum-infusion with E-glass and carbon fiber reinforcements over closed-cell foam cores. This emphasis on weight management allows the 482 to maintain a high power-to-weight ratio while offering the interior volume necessary for long-term liveaboard voyaging. Since its debut, the model has garnered significant industry acclaim, most notably being named Sail Magazine's Best Performance Multihull for 2022.
Balance 482 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Balance
- Model
- 482
- Builder
- Balance Catmarans
- Designer
- Anton du Toit
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2020 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 2 | $1,525,000 |
| Nov 2025 | 3 | $1,475,000 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $1,570,000 |
| Jan 2026 | 3 | $1,599,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 10 | $1,525,000 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fountaine Pajot Salina 48 | $494,818 | 38 | 13 | |
| Balance 482 | $1,525,000 | 19 | 10 | |
| Nautitech 541/542 | 53.48' | $930,387 | 19 | 6 |
| Voyage Yachts 480 | 49.54' | $425,000 | 16 | 15 |
| Balance 442 | 44.29' | $1,249,950 | 13 | 7 |
| Catana Catamarans 47 | 47' | $609,779 | 13 | 4 |
| Balance 526 | 52.49' | $1,499,000 | 9 | 7 |
| Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48-2 | 48.46' | $824,394 | 9 | 4 |
| Nautitech 48 Open | 48.13' | $1,201,607 | 8 | 5 |
| X-Yachts X-482 | 48' | $259,859 | 6 | 1 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,475,000 | 11 | 5 |
| Grenada | $1,570,000 | 3 | 2 |
| South Africa | $1,599,000 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Balance 482 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Balance 482 over the past 12 months is $1,525,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Balance 482 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 19 Balance 482 listings over the past 12 months, with 10 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Balance 482 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Balance 482 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Balance 482?
- United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $1,475,000, while South Africa is the most expensive at $1,599,000 — a 8% difference.
- What are similar sailboats to the Balance 482?
- Comparable models include the Fountaine Pajot Salina 48, Nautitech 541/542, Voyage Yachts 480. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.