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- Cruising Speed: 7.5 kn
- Maximum Speed: 9 kn
- Beam: 25' 9''
- Hull Material: Composite
- Max Draft: 8' 10''
- Displacement: 29,321 lb
- Fuel Tank: 2 x 400|liter
- Fresh Water: 2 x 390|liter
- Holding: 2 x 61|liter
- Cabins: 3
- Heads: 2
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Balance 482 – Hōkūleʻa (Hull 12)
$1,580,000 | 2024
This is the newest, lowest-hours, highest-spec and best-condition Balance 482 to hit the market to date.
Hōkūleʻa presents as close to new as you will find, with around 500 engine hours and exceptionally light usage since launch. The owner was thoughtful and went all in on the options list while paying careful attention to weight. If there was an upgrade that improved livability, performance, or safety, the box was ticked. This, combined with the vessel’s age, condition, and specification, makes her stand out in today’s market.
High spec, beautiful condition, low hours — this Cruising World Best Catamaran 2022 platform is exceptional.
What Sets Hōkūleʻa Apart
This is a rare opportunity to purchase an ultra-high-spec 482 and step straight into world-class performance cruising.
SAILS — Full North Sails Wardrobe ($80k upgrade, the best sails quality you can buy!)
MAINSAIL:
Square Top Mainsail, 3Di OCEAN 700, 22,400 Dpi (85 m²), grey
Full battened mainsail
3 reefs
JIB (J2):
Furling Jib with battens, 3Di OCEAN 700, 22,400 Dpi (35 m²), grey
Vertical battens
CODE 55:
Code 55, 3Di Downwind 700, 10,850 Dpi (72 m²), RAW grey
Top-down Helix structured luff (electric furler)
A2 SPINNAKER:
A2 Asymmetric NorLon NY150 (1.5 oz), white
Anti-torsion luff rope
Spinnaker turtle bag
ABOUT THE BALANCE 482Designed for cruisers unwilling to sacrifice speed
Winner of Sailing World and Cruising World’s Best Performance Catamaran (2022), the Balance 482 is a scaled-down version of the record-setting Balance 526. With carbon-reinforced foam-core hulls, dual daggerboards, and a powerful sail plan, the 482 delivers exceptional performance across all wind ranges. She points high with minimal leeway and reaches comfortably in the 8–14 knot range. Top surfing speeds have reached 28 knots.
Speed and Ease of Operation
The 482 is fast — but also engineered for shorthanded cruising. Her self-tending blade jib makes tacking effortless. All sail handling is centered at the helm, and with dual furling headsails, electric winches, and a traveler-free mainsheet system, she is exceptionally easy to sail.
Carbon-Cross Performance Hulls
Each hull is hand-laminated with E-glass and extensive carbon reinforcement in all high-load areas, supported by closed-cell foam cores for strength, rigidity, and optimal weight distribution.
Gorgeous Interior Design & Finish
This is the owner’s version configuration with:
• Full starboard owner’s hull
• Queen+ berths in both guest cabins
• Large owner’s shower
• Bamboo cabinetry with satin finish
• Modern salon with 360-degree visibility
• Convertible saloon table (dining, coffee table, or spare queen berth)
The interior shows minimal wear (interior and exterior crew covers on so upholstery like new) and condition reflects meticulous ownership.
Award-Winning VersaHelm®
The Balance VersaHelm allows steering from:
• Up
• Mid
• Down (protected helm)
This system creates unmatched visibility and true all-weather capability.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
LOA: 48.26 ft (14.69 m)
Beam: 25.9 ft (7.89 m)
Draft: 1.16–2.20 m
Displacement: 13,300 kg
Engines: Twin Yanmar 4JH57
Fuel: 500 Liters (132.1 US gallons) of fuel (+100 liters from standard)
Water: 780 L
Blackwater: 122 L
Daggerboards: Composite, foam-core
Spars: Sparcraft aluminium mast and boom
Electronics: Full Raymarine package
Solar: 6 × 400 W panels
Charging: Dual 20 kW Integrel systems
Watermaker: Spectra Cape Horn Extreme 55 L/hr
Air Conditioning: Frigomar reverse cycle
WHY HŌKŪLEʻA IS THE RIGHT 482
• Newest 482 on the market
• Lowest engine hours
• Highest overall specification
• Immaculate condition
• Fully upgraded sail wardrobe
• Performance daggerboard design
• Coppercoat bottom
• Starlink installed
• Owner-version layout
• Turnkey and ready for immediate cruising
Denison Yachting is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Rapide Yacht Group.
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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