Bali CATSMART Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Bali Catsmart means entering the compact end of a marque better known for larger cruising cats. The smallest model in the Bali range, designed by Olivier Poncin with naval architecture by Xavier Faÿ, has moved into used circulation largely through owner and ex-charter channels, and the boat's documented character — rather than market volume — should drive a purchase decision.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin layouts are well represented among Bali Catsmart examples on the used market, and ex-charter examples are common. The interior, designed by PIATON BERCO, works from a rectangular deck space of nearly 750 sq ft, with a usable deck area of 710.16 sq ft and the Bali signature rigid foredeck and opening aft door carrying through regardless of cabin count. Buyers choosing between the two layouts are effectively choosing between private-volume prioritization and charter-density configuration on the same 39'07" overall-length hull.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Inverter, solar, autopilot, life raft, and chartplotter are commonly fitted to Bali Catsmart examples on the used market. Electric winches and dinghy davits are often seen. Less common — appearing as sometimes-fitted or owner upgrades — are a code zero, cockpit shower, swim platform, heating, freezer, hot water, hardtop, teak decks, and AIS. The boat's standard sail area of 818 sq ft and maximum upwind area of 1,076 sq ft mean a code zero, when present, adds light-air range beyond the documented canvas without altering the core rig.
What to Inspect
The authority record on the Catsmart shows no documented structural defects, flooding paths, or recurring system failures. Manufacturer specification confirms black water tanks of 2 x 55 L and a CE certification of A:8 / B:10 / C:16 / D:20 persons, and a single editorial sea trial found the boat lively under sail in 6 to 10 knot winds. With no survey or owner-report file of faults, inspection should focus on verifying the as-built specification — empty weight of 19,667 lbs, displacement at maximum load of 27,650 lbs, draft of 3'07" — and confirming that the rigid foredeck and opening door mechanisms are intact, since the sources record no known degradation points to target.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Bali Catsmart examples typically appear in Croatia, Spain, France, Greece, the United Kingdom, and Italy. For a buyer, the practical checklist is straightforward:
- Confirm layout: owner three-cabin or ex-charter four-cabin
- Verify commonly fitted gear: inverter, solar, autopilot, life raft, chartplotter
- Check for often-seen upgrades: electric winches, dinghy davits
- Validate spec integrity: 818 sq ft standard sail, 3'07" draft, 2 x 55 L black water
- Inspect rigid foredeck and aft door operation; no documented issues to date
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bali CATSMART. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 13 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $ 439,857 | — |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $ 374,164 | -14.9% |
| Jul 25 | 2 | $ 428,775 | +14.6% |
| Aug 25 | 1 | $ 411,067 | -4.1% |
| Sep 25 | 4 | $ 392,615 | -4.5% |
| Oct 25 | 2 | $ 418,721 | +6.6% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 562,283 | +34.3% |
| Dec 25 | 3 | $ 451,282 | -19.7% |
| Jan 26 | 6 | $ 402,359 | -10.8% |
| Feb 26 | 3 | $ 411,295 | +2.2% |
| Apr 26 | 21 | $ 434,145 | +5.6% |
| May 26 | 2 | $ 462,707 | +6.6% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $ 474,467 | +2.5% |
Where they're listed
Bali CATSMART listings appear across 9 countries. Croatia has the most listings with 12 (27.3%), followed by Spain and France.
Country view
44 listings · 9 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $ 410,457 | 12 | 1 | 27.3% |
| Spain | $ 451,282 | 8 | 2 | 18.2% |
| France | $ 474,132 | 7 | 2 | 15.9% |
| Greece | $ 474,132 | 5 | 3 | 11.4% |
| United Kingdom | $ 447,925 | 4 | 0 | 9.1% |
| Italy | $ 345,998 | 3 | 0 | 6.8% |
| Martinique | $ 393,915 | 2 | 0 | 4.5% |
| United States | $ 353,510 | 2 | 0 | 4.5% |
| Hungary | $ 374,164 | 1 | 0 | 2.3% |
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