Design and Construction
The Catspace measures 40 feet 5 inches overall and 38 feet 5 inches along the hull, with a beam of 21 feet 5 inches. Its usable deck area is 757.5 square feet, reflecting a layout focused on open, livable space.
Catana Group builds the boat using the approach found across the Bali range: a solid composite foredeck instead of a trampoline, large sliding cabin-side windows, and short, fixed keels bonded to beamy hulls with abundant load-carrying capacity. The broad hulls and rigid foredeck platform give the Catspace a stable, damped character rather than the flighty feel of lighter multihulls.
Empty weight is listed at 20,838 pounds, rising to 28,404 pounds at maximum load. CE certification permits up to 10 people in category A and 28 in category D.
Rig, Helm, and Sailing Performance
The helm station is up top and to starboard, with cushions alongside and behind the wheel to make the helmsman more comfortable. Unlike the larger Bali 4.6, the Catspace places its winches within easy reach of the wheel, helping to keep sail handling manageable when short-handed.
The standard sail plan covers 807 square feet, while the maximum upwind sail area is 1,087 square feet. In about 15 knots of wind, test sailors recorded roughly 4 knots closehauled on the speedometer and just under 6 knots while reaching in a stronger puff. Those are modest figures, but the boat provided a comfortable ride in the conditions tested.
Cockpit, Foredeck, and Flybridge
The Catspace follows Bali’s established approach of blending indoor and outdoor living areas. Lounges on the solid foredeck and atop the flybridge extend the usable living space well beyond the saloon.
Stairs from either side deck lead to the flybridge, with handholds positioned where needed. The arrangement appears secure underfoot. The elevated helm and seating area are part of the flybridge layout.
Interior and Accommodations
There’s no second door leading to the foredeck. Instead, a larger center window opens to bring in the breeze. The galley has home-style refrigeration, another feature carried through the Bali range.
Ownership and Layout Notes
The Catspace and Bali 4.6 were introduced to North America at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland, in fall 2022, marking their regional debut.
The Catspace’s solid foredeck, fixed keels, and beamy hulls are consistent with the marque’s broader design approach. For an owner, that construction and the rigid platform suggest low structural twist and a quiet interior under load.
Verdict
The Bali Catspace is a volume-driven cruising catamaran that trades outright light-air pace for livability and a rigid, comfortable platform. Its bold styling, open foredeck lounges, and flybridge access make it a plausible coastal and island cruiser. Winches close to the wheel and a cushioned helm station should also suit two-person crews.
Pros
- Solid composite foredeck and fixed-keel hulls with high load capacity
- Generous 757.5-square-foot usable deck area and 21-foot-5-inch beam
- Winches within reach of the helm
- Cushioned starboard helm station
- Good flybridge access with practical handholds
- Lounges on both the foredeck and flybridge
Cons
- Modest closehauled and reaching speeds in mid-range wind
- No second foredeck door; ventilation from forward relies on the opening center window
