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Avis sur le Catamaran Catana Group Bali 4.6 - 5 + 1 cab. 14m
Catamaran · 46 ft (14 m) · Lefkada
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- Catana Group
- Modèle
- Bali 4.6 - 5 + 1 cab.
- Longueur
- 46 ft (14 m)
- Passagers
- 12
- Cabines
- 5
Verdict
The Bali 4.6 is a spacious, charter-friendly cruising catamaran with standout living volume, a rigid foredeck lounge concept, and solid bluewater credentials for coastal and passagemaking use. It is less about sporty sailing and more about comfort, simplicity, and space efficiency.
Avantages
- +Large usable living areas for a 46ft catamaran
- +5-cabin charter layout suits high guest capacity
- +800L fuel and water capacities support longer cruising
- +Shallow draft improves access to anchorages
- +Twin-engine setup and autopilot/GPS suit easy charter operation
Inconvénients
- −Not especially performance-focused under sail
- −Wide beam can feel demanding in tight marinas
- −High-volume layout may trade off some sailing feel
- −Cabin-heavy charter version is less private than owner layouts
The Bali 4.6 follows the brand’s space-first design philosophy: a broad beam, open cockpit-saloon connection, and a solid foredeck lounge area that creates far more usable deck space than many cats in this size range. The 5-cabin, 4-bath charter version is a proven setup for guests, and the model’s 12-berth capacity makes it a natural fit for crewed or bareboat charter use.
On the water, the Bali 4.6 is best understood as a stable cruising platform rather than a performance catamaran. Reported sail and displacement figures point to competent but not athletic sailing, while the shallow draft helps with island-hopping and anchoring. Twin 45 hp diesels are adequate for harbor maneuvering and light motoring; the optional 57 hp package gives more reserve, but handling still depends on careful windage management in close quarters.
Comfort is the headline strength. The layout prioritizes social areas, storage, and straightforward circulation, with air conditioning and Wi‑Fi often included on charter inventory. The main compromise is that the roomier, more “residential” layout can reduce the sense of sailing purity and leave the boat feeling large in confined marinas.
In value terms, the Bali 4.6 is compelling for buyers and charter operators who want maximum livability per foot rather than the most refined sailing performance. For that mission, it is a strong and well-balanced choice.
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