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Bali 4.5-Test
Catamaran · 45 ft (14 m) · Lavrio
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Bali
- Modell
- Bali 4.5
- Länge
- 45 ft (14 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
The Bali 4.5 is a spacious, family-friendly cruising catamaran with a distinctive open-plan layout, shallow draft, and strong liveaboard comfort. It is less about sailing finesse than easy coastal cruising, but it offers good value for charter use and relaxed ownership.
Vorteile
- +Large open main-deck living area with Bali’s signature solid foredeck lounge
- +Shallow 1.22 m draft suits anchorages and island cruising
- +Wide beam and generous cabin count support charter or family use
- +Strong onboard autonomy with substantial tankage and twin engines
Nachteile
- −Upwind sailing performance is not its main strength
- −Open layout reduces privacy and can feel less weather-protected in rough conditions
- −Beam and volume can make dock handling and berth access more demanding
- −Heavier cruising cat design is less responsive than performance-oriented multihulls
The Bali 4.5 stands out for design rather than racing performance. At 13.60 m overall with a very wide 7.42 m beam, it prioritizes volume, outdoor living and a bright, sociable deck plan. The solid foredeck lounge and open saloon concept are major differentiators, and the shallow draft makes it practical for Caribbean-style cruising and island hopping.
On the water, the boat is best described as steady and easy rather than quick. Public specs show a fractional sloop rig, twin inboard diesel engines and a relatively heavy cruising platform, which points to relaxed passage-making and reliable maneuvering more than sharp windward ability. Handling is generally helped by the twin-engine setup, though the boat’s size and beam still require care in marinas and tight harbors.
Comfort is one of the model’s strongest attributes. The 4-cabin layout for up to 12 guests suits charter operations or larger crews, and the boat’s broad hulls, open living spaces and good tank capacity make it appealing for extended stays aboard. For buyers or charter operators who value space, easy anchoring and family-friendly livability, the Bali 4.5 offers solid value; sailors seeking more performance may prefer a lighter, more performance-focused catamaran.
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