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54 Balance 2027 Boat for Sale

ASKING PRICE: $2,290,000 Watch Price

Cape Town, South Africa

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54' Balance 2027

The Balance 540 represents the next evolution of high-performance bluewater voyaging, building on the legendary Balance 526 with greater speed, volume, payload capacity, and refinement—without sacrificing ease of operation. Designed for experienced couples who refuse to choose between performance and comfort, the 540 is longer on the waterline, carries more sail area, and delivers exceptional light-air and top-end performance while remaining remarkably easy to sail shorthanded.

Built using Balance’s full Carbon Core epoxy construction, the 540 features carbon bulkheads, cabin soles, structural panels, daggerboards, rudders, forebeam, and longeron for superior stiffness, reduced weight, and a quieter, more refined ride. For owners seeking even more carbon, the Carbon Core+ version extends carbon construction to the coach roof, cockpit, foredeck, and transoms. Increased hull volume and beam aft allow for higher cruising payloads, larger systems, and true king-size aft cabins without compromising sailing performance.

A permanent cutter rig with three furling headsails allows rapid power control in changing conditions, while all sail handling is managed from the award-winning VersaHelm®, delivering exceptional sightlines and all-weather control. The new sliding VersaStern™ door allows the aft cockpit to be securely closed at sea or fully opened at anchor, seamlessly connecting the cockpit and swim platform.

Inside, the 540’s salon is over 2.6 feet longer than her predecessor, with a wide, flush-sill sliding door creating effortless indoor-outdoor flow. The Italian-inspired interior features frameless cabinetry, real wood finishes, an island galley, and a convertible lounge-style settee. Multiple interior layouts are available, including three- and four-cabin owner configurations, making the 540 equally suited for private ownership or luxury crewed charter.

Energy efficiency is central to the design, with optional diesel-electric hybrid propulsion, high-output 48-volt charging, and up to 3,000 watts of flush-mounted solar integrated into the coach roof. Exceptional natural ventilation, expansive visibility, and thoughtful storage throughout complete a catamaran that delivers true long-range performance voyaging—fast, gracious, and effortlessly balanced.

Specifications – Balance 540

Overall Length: 16.61 m / 54.50 ft
 Waterline Length: 16.60 m / 54.46 ft
 Beam Overall: 8.38 m / 27.49 ft
 Main Sail: 115.91 m² / 1,247.65 ft²
 Working Genoa: 64.54 m² / 694.70 ft²
 Sail Area (100% Foretriangle): 179.10 m² / 1,927 ft²
 Asymmetric Spinnaker: 250.15 m² / 2,692.59 ft²
 Screacher 160%: 142.74 m² / 1,536.55 ft²
 Draft (Boards Down): 3.16 m / 10.37 ft
 Draft (Boards Up): 1.24 m / 4.07 ft
 Air Draft / Mast Clearance: 24.82 m / 81.43 ft
 Displacement (Dependent on Fit-Out): 14,500–15,500 kg / 31,973–34,178 lbs
 Underwing Clearance (est.): 0.88 m / 2.89 ft
 Engines: Yanmar 4JH57 x SD60 – 2 x 43 kW / 2 x 57 HP
 Fuel Capacity: 2 x 500 ltrs / 2 x 132 gals
 Fresh Water Capacity: 2 x 390 ltrs / 2 x 103 gals
 Black Water Capacity: 2 x 61 ltrs / 2 x 16 gals
 Co-Designers: Phillip Berman, Jonathan Paarman & Du Toit Yacht Design

Denison Yachting - Annapolis is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Balance Catamarans.

Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.

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54' Balance HIGHLIGHTS

54' Balance additional information

Specifications
  • Beam: 27' 6''
  • Hull Material: Composite
  • Max Draft: 10' 4''
  • Fuel Tank: 2 x 132|gallon
  • Fresh Water: 2 x 103|gallon
Additional Information

STANDARD SAIL-AWAY equipment as per Schedule "A" specifications 

  • Owners Three / Four Cabin GA ( with either convertible office / bunk beds / captains quarters for the Four Cabin option)

  • Carbon Core Construction - Corecell SAN foam core with epoxy resin and carbon reinforcements in high load areas

  • Carbon Daggerboards & Trunks

  • Carbon Rudders, Stock & Quadrants

  • Aluminium Mast with spreaders and wire rigging - Sparcraft Masts

  • Aluminium Hayrack Boom  - Sparcraft Masts

  • Carbon Crossbeam and Longeron - Fused Composite Designs

  • Deck, hull and cockpit including non-skid standard colour Cloud white

  • 2 x Harken 50 Electric Radial Winches (Jib Sheet, Reefs) at helm

  • 2 x Harken 60 Electric Radial Winches  (Main Halyard & Genoa) at helm

  • 2 x Harken 50 Electric Radial Winches (lifting dinghy, dagger boards and/or spinnaker and Code 0) aft end coaming

  • 1 x Harken 60 Electric Radial Winch 3 speed at Mast Base

  • Curved Jib Track on Foredeck

  • Main Sail (Square Top) -  Ullman Sails Crosscut Dacron with stack pack.

  • Staysail - Ullman Sails Crosscut Dacron on manual Single Line Furler on torsion cable with lock

  • Genoa - Ullman Sails Crosscut Dacron on Structural Forestay manual Furler with single line

  • Screecher (Code 0) - Ullman Sails Radial Nylon on manual continuous line Furler with lock

  • 2 x Yanmar (4JH57hp) SD60 sail drive diesel engines and standard fixed props

  • Yanmar VC20 Dual electronic throttle (upper helm & lower helm) 

  • Each engine has a 12V 130a/h AGM start batteries trickle charged from the main house bank

  • E - Power Single Integrel 9KW – 48V charging system - port engine

  • Dual Racor fuel filters per engine

  • Service Voltages: 48 VDC & 220V 50Hz & Optional - 110V 60Hz per ISO/CE standards

  • Victron Lithium-ion Batteries 4 x 24V 200A/h, 400A/h capacity at 48 volts

  • Victron Lithium-ion Batteries 1 x 24V 200A/h, charged from the 48V bank

  • Victron Quattro Inverter Charger 2 x 48V 5KW, 230V Charger/Inverter for the house batteries

  • Digital Battery & Monitoring System via Victron display

  • C-Zone digital switching system

  • Shore power cable; 20m 230V Marinco with easy lock system starboard transom step 

  • AC outlets/USB: 2 x AC outlets/USB per cabin, 4 x AC outlets/USB in the galley, 2 x AC outlets/USB at the nav, 2 x AC outlets/USB at fridge area, 1 x AC outlet/USB at the DB board, 1 x AC outlet /USB in hull passage

  • LED Downlights for cockpit, saloon, galley, companion ways, heads and cabins - warm white/red.

  • Self switching LED service light in engine rooms, DB board, sail lockers, water maker cupboard, comms cupboard & foredeck lockers

  • Courtesy lights (warm white) one on each transom step   

  • LED strip lights for port and starboard companion ways, galley, nav area, saloon plinth & furniture detail in cabins

  • Reading lights - Chrome, warm white self-switching  x 2 in each cabin

  • Each cabin has 2 x Caframo Sirocco white fans

  • Electric Tecma silent plus 2G 24v (Tall) white toilets x 3, salt & freshwater plumbing

  • Indel Double Drawer 160L Light Fridge 

  • Indel Double Drawer 160L Light Freezer

  • Bosch Electric oven, 4 plate induction hob with stainless-steel pot holder

  • Portlights in saloon windows - 1 x 900 in the front window and 2 x 600 in the side windows

  • B&G ZEUS S 12 Multi-function Display (Includes chart for South Africa) 

  • B&G HALO20+ 36NM Radar on the mast

  • B&G TRITON2 digital display 

  • B&G Autopilot - NAC-3 autopilot computer, RF25N rudder feedback unit, Precision-9 solid-state compass, 1 x TRITON2 Autopilot control head

  • B&G Hydraulic 24V T3 Ram

  • B&G V60 DSC- AIS - RX VHF marine radio fitted at nav table

  • B&G V3100 SOTDMA Class B AIS with GPS-500

  • Transom Outdoor Shower Pressurized hot and cold water - starboard side

  • Aluminium flip up Sparcraft swim ladder - starboard side

  • Electric Anchor windlass (non-capstan) with wired remote

  • Primary Anchor - Rocna 40 MKII with 50m of 10mm (3/8”) galvanized chain

  • Secondary Anchor: Fortress FX-55 with 3m chain & 90m warp

  • 8 x Inflatable fenders with 2.5m of polyester rope

  • 2 x custom fenders for aft transom step

  • 10 x 15m by 18mm black dock lines with spliced eye

  • 8 x Black alloy mooring cleats - Sides and transom

  • 2 x Pop up cleats on the transom

  • 2 x Fairleads for mooring at the bow of the boat

  • Carbon Steering wheel

  • Carbon Stanchions with Dyneema triple line guard rail  

  • Carbon Dock line chafe plates 

  • Dyneema Trampoline, black colour

  • Line bag & Daggerboard covers package

  • Black Aluminium pulpits with white composite seat

  • Versa-Helm swing pedestal (upper/lower position)

  • Folding stainless-steel Bimini with canvas sunshade at upper helm

  • Composite grab handles around coach roof, transom coaming & between lower & upper helm

  • Build in Aft Cockpit track for canvas enclosure 

  • Versa-Doors with custom sliding on transom port & starboard

  • Salt water deck wash located on the fwd face of anchor locker & port transom

  • Cockpit composite table on  telescopic pedestals to lower into daybed

  • Wooden Saloon table (matching carpentry) with double fold out leaf on telescopic pedestals to lower into daybed

  • Cockpit quick-dry foam cushions covered in outdoor rated fabric

  • Foam mattresses 150mm (6") thick for all cabins with memory foam topper.

  • All Cabins have Dometic Oceanair pleated shades

  • All heads and showers have Dometic Oceanair white roller shades

  • Heads counter tops, Solid surface with matching basin all white with towel rails in all heads

  • Bottom Paint - Pettit Odyssey Triton Black

  • Interior Fabric and Timber Veneered Cabinetry options as per the Balance Configurator

  • Launching and Commissioning

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