Balance 526 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Phillip Berman/Anton du Toit·2016·Balance Catmarans
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · daggerboard
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
52.49' · 16 m
Displ.
26,896 lbs · 12,200 kg
First year
2016

The Balance 526 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of the performance cruising catamaran, specifically designed to bridge the gap between heavy, slow production boats and ultralight, spartan racing machines. Launched as the flagship that defined the brand’s identity, the 526 is the result of a collaboration between Balance Catamarans founder Phillip Berman and South African naval architect Anton du Toit. Constructed by Nexus Yachts in St. Francis Bay, South Africa, the vessel is built using vacuumbagged Eglass with extensive carbon fiber reinforcement in highload areas, all bonded with epoxy resin and a closedcell foam core. This meticulous construction method allows the 526 to maintain a displacement lightship of approximately 22,000 pounds, a figure that is remarkably low for a yacht of this size equipped with a full cruising interior. The boat’s design is characterized by its powerful sail plan, high bridge deck clearance to minimize slamming, and highaspect daggerboards that provide exceptional windward performance.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 1,799,000
Ask, not sold · 15 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
15 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
4
United States (66.7%) · Spain (20.0%) · countries.Florida (6.7%)

Recent Listings

14 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Balance 526 listings span 4 countries. United States leads with 10 listings (66.7%), followed by Spain and countries.Florida.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

15 listings · 4 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 1,799,00010766.7%
Spain$ 1,375,0003120.0%
countries.Florida$ 1,799,000116.7%
Montenegro$ 2,100,000116.7%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

9 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Balance 48248.26'$ 1,537,0002013
Catana Catamarans 4747'$ 564,290196
Voyage Yachts 52051.9'$ 425,0001811
Balance 44244.29'$ 1,224,4751611
Balance Catamaran 526You are here$ 1,799,0001510
Catana Catamarans 5049.87'$ 1,238,043157
Outremer 55-254.89'$ 2,123,360125
Catana Ocean Class51.67'$ 1,378,72987
Santa Cruz 5253'$ 280,20065

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Balance 526 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Balance 526 over the past 12 months is $1,799,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Balance 526 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Balance 526 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 15 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Balance 526 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Balance 526 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Balance 526 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Balance 526 listings over the past 12 months are United States (66.7%), Spain (20.0%), countries.Florida (6.7%).
05Do Balance 526 listings get price reductions?+
About 100% of Balance 526 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 5.2% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Balance 526?+
Comparable models include Balance 482, Catana Catamarans 47, Voyage Yachts 520. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.