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Bali 4.6-Test
Catamaran · 47 ft (14 m) · Mykonos
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- Bali
- Modell
- Bali 4.6
- Länge
- 47 ft (14 m)
- Gäste
- 12
- Kabinen
- 5
Urteil
The Bali 4.6 is a spacious, family-oriented cruising catamaran that prioritizes open living areas, easy social flow and shallow-draft access over sporty sailing. It suits charter use and relaxed passagemaking well, though owners who want sharper performance or a more traditional cockpit/helm setup may prefer a differen
Vorteile
- +Very large indoor-outdoor living area with Bali’s open-bow, solid foredeck concept
- +Strong accommodation capacity for its size, with 5 cabins and 12-guest cruising potential
- +Shallow draft improves access to anchorages and coastal cruising grounds
- +Generous tankage and refrigeration support extended cruising and charter use
Nachteile
- −Heavier, comfort-led layout is not as agile as performance-focused cats
- −Wide beam and open-plan design can make marina docking and close-quarters handling less forgiving
- −Complexity and size can raise ownership, maintenance and charter refit costs
- −Not a compact boat for short-handed maneuvering in tight harbors
The Bali 4.6 follows the brand’s signature design brief: maximize usable space, blurring the line between cockpit, saloon and foredeck. At 47 ft overall with a wide beam and shallow draft, it is built around volume and social living rather than sleek aesthetics or light displacement sailing. The 2025 model’s layout remains highly practical for charter and family cruising, especially in a 5-cabin configuration.
Under sail, the 4.6 is best described as steady and capable rather than lively. The catamaran’s proportions and cruising-focused rig support comfortable passagemaking, but the emphasis on interior volume and amenities means it will not feel as quick or as nimble as more performance-oriented multihulls. Handling is straightforward once underway, yet the boat’s beam and windage demand care in tight marinas and strong crosswinds.
Comfort is the main strength. The open-plan main deck, large usable deck area, and multiple relaxation zones make it one of the more livable boats in its class, and the 12-person capacity reflects its charter-friendly intent. Stowage, tankage and refrigeration are well suited to longer stays aboard, though the overall experience is less intimate and less tactile than on a smaller or more sailing-focused catamaran.
On value, the Bali 4.6 makes sense for buyers prioritizing space-per-foot, charter appeal and family cruising utility. It is not the cheapest way to buy performance, but for owners who want a roomy, modern catamaran with strong liveaboard credentials, it remains one of the more compelling choices in the 47-foot range.


