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catana group bali 4.2 - 4 + 2 cab.-Test
Catamaran · 42 ft (13 m) · Lefkada
Expertenbewertung
Technische Daten
- Werft
- catana group
- Modell
- bali 4.2 - 4 + 2 cab.
- Länge
- 42 ft (13 m)
- Gäste
- 10
- Kabinen
- 6
Urteil
A distinctive charter-focused catamaran with a social, open-plan layout and strong liveaboard appeal. It trades some sailing purity and windward performance for volume, easy movement aboard, and family-friendly comfort.
Vorteile
- +Very large usable deck and open saloon/forward-cockpit concept
- +Shallow draft suits cruising grounds and anchorages
- +High interior volume for a 42ft catamaran
- +Strong cabin and berthing capacity for charter or group use
- +Practical tankage and cruiser-oriented systems
Nachteile
- −Not as responsive or performance-oriented as lighter cruising cats
- −Wide beam can make marina berthing and tight maneuvers less convenient
- −Added deck volume and amenities bring weight and windage
- −Best suited to relaxed cruising rather than spirited upwind sailing
The Bali 4.2 is a 42-foot cruising catamaran built around space and sociability rather than sailing minimalism. Its signature features are the rigid forward cockpit door and the open aft-to-forward flow, which create an unusually large living area for the length. The design is especially well suited to charter use and family cruising, with the 2022 4+2 cabin layout offering strong guest capacity.
On the water, the boat is best described as steady and forgiving rather than lively. The wide beam and substantial volume give it stability and a reassuring feel at anchor, but they also add windage and reduce the agile, sporty character some sailors expect. It should be viewed as a cruiser for relaxed passages, with handling optimized for ease of use over performance.
Comfort is one of the Bali 4.2’s biggest strengths. The single-level social spaces, generous cabins, and abundant storage and tankage make it practical for longer stays aboard. In value terms, it offers a compelling package for buyers who prioritize space, layout innovation, and charter appeal, though sailors focused on speed and crisp sailing manners may find better alternatives elsewhere.
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