Bali 5.2 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Bali 5.2 means looking at a 52-foot catamaran that replaced both the 4.8 and the 5.4 in the Bali lineup, built by Bali Catamarans under the Catana Group. Charter four-cabin layouts are more common on the used market, though other arrangements appear, and ex-charter examples are common. The boat’s open-cockpit and Beach Club aft concept carries directly into the used fleet.
Layouts on the Used Market
The dominant used configuration is the charter-oriented four-cabin plan, with ex-charter units frequently available; both that and the larger six-cabin variant with three-berth aft staterooms and split shower/toilet bathrooms can be found. A big L-shaped settee seating 12 and the tilt-and-turn aft door define the social core, and the rigid foredeck replaces a trampoline for secure forward lounging. Buyers should confirm which berth count and head separation a specific hull carries, since the two layouts differ sharply in privacy.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Used 5.2s often carry meaningful cruising equipment rather than bare charter spec. Power and energy clusters are typical: watermakers, air conditioning, solar, lithium batteries, and inverters appear often, alongside bow thrusters and electric winches that ease docking and sail handling. Navigation and communications frequently include radar, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter, and Starlink. A code zero and hardtop are often seen, supporting light-air reaching and helm protection. Less common are freezers and added swim platforms, which tend to be owner upgrades.
What to Inspect
The hydraulic stern platform is a known complex system: it can stow a dinghy of up to nearly 14 feet and 770 pounds anchor, so check actuator condition, alignment, and load behavior. The tilt-and-turn aft door’s mechanisms should be exercised for smooth operation.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Bali 5.2 include the United States, France, Croatia, Spain, and Greece. For a buyer, the checklist is straightforward: verify cabin count and head layout; confirm the hydraulic platform and aft-door actuators; review energy and watermaker systems for charter wear; and prioritize a hull in one of the established cruising regions above. The 5.2 rewards those who value volume and indoor-outdoor living over minimalist performance.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bali 5.2. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 3 | $1,110,509 | — |
| Nov 25 | 5 | $1,124,492 | +1.3% |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $1,551,247 | +38.0% |
| Mar 26 | 4 | $1,749,000 | +12.7% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $1,540,571 | -11.9% |
| May 26 | 1 | $1,810,000 | +17.5% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $1,749,000 | -3.4% |
Where they're listed
Bali 5.2 listings appear across 4 countries. United States has the most listings with 11 (57.9%), followed by Croatia and France.
Country view
19 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $1,749,000 | 11 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Croatia | $1,554,300 | 4 | 0 | 21.1% |
| France | $1,110,509 | 3 | 0 | 15.8% |
| Spain | $1,281,805 | 1 | 0 | 5.3% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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