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bali - catana bali 4.2-Test
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Salerno
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- bali - catana
- Modell
- bali 4.2
- Länge
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Gäste
- 8
- Kabinen
- 4
Urteil
The Bali 4.2 is a spacious, liveaboard-friendly cruising catamaran with a distinctive open-plan layout and strong comfort credentials. It trades some upwind sharpness and dockside simplicity for volume, easy social flow, and practical charter appeal.
Vorteile
- +Very large indoor-outdoor living area for a 39–42 ft catamaran
- +Shallow draft suits cruising grounds and anchorages
- +Comfortable accommodations for 8 guests in 4 cabins
- +Good tankage and practical systems for extended cruising
Nachteile
- −Not as nimble or performance-focused as lighter catamarans
- −Wide beam can make marina berths and docking more demanding
- −Open layout can reduce privacy compared with more segmented designs
The Bali 4.2 follows the brand’s signature approach: maximum usable space, a rigid aft deck platform, and an open saloon that connects strongly with the cockpit. With a beam around 7.1 m and a shallow draft of about 1.1–1.2 m, it is clearly designed for volume and versatility rather than pure speed. The 2023 build fits the model’s charter-friendly formula and makes the most of its 39–42 ft length class.
On the water, the Bali 4.2 is best seen as a steady cruising catamaran rather than a performance-oriented one. Twin 45 hp diesels provide adequate power for harbor maneuvering and calm-weather motoring, while the wide platform contributes to stability at anchor and under sail. Handling is generally straightforward for experienced catamaran crews, though the beam and open design can make close-quarters handling less forgiving than on narrower cats.
Comfort is a major strength. The layout for 8 guests in 4 cabins is well matched to family cruising or skippered charter use, and the model’s emphasis on indoor-outdoor living gives it a noticeably larger feel than many boats in this size band. Storage, galley flow, and social space are all key selling points, though privacy and wind protection are not as strong as on more enclosed designs.
In value terms, the Bali 4.2 competes well if the priority is space per foot and charter utility. It is less compelling for sailors who want spirited performance, but for buyers seeking an easygoing, highly livable catamaran, it offers a very strong package.
