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Bali Catamarans Bali Catsmart (6 Cab.) review
Catamaran · 39 ft (12 m) · Tivat
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Key specs
- Builder
- Bali Catamarans
- Model
- Bali Catsmart (6 Cab.)
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 10
- Cabins
- 6
Verdict
A compact cruising catamaran with unusually strong interior and deck space for its size, but its shallow-draft, volume-first design puts comfort ahead of lively sailing performance. Best suited to chartering and relaxed family cruising rather than spirited passagemaking.
Pros
- +Very efficient use of space for a 39 ft catamaran
- +Shallow draft suits anchorages and coastal cruising
- +Large deck and saloon areas for the size
- +6-cabin layout maximizes guest capacity
Cons
- −Not a performance-focused sailing catamaran
- −Six-cabin layout reduces privacy and personal space
- −Wide, volume-heavy design can feel less engaging under sail
- −Handling in tight marinas can still demand care despite twin hulls
The Bali Catsmart is built around the brand’s space-first philosophy: a wide beam, open cockpit-to-saloon flow, and a deck plan that favors usable living area over sleek lines. At roughly 39 feet overall with a shallow draft, it is clearly aimed at maximizing interior volume and easy access to anchorages rather than chasing minimalist, performance-oriented styling.
On the water, the boat should be judged as a relaxed cruiser. The sail plan and light displacement point to adequate everyday cruising ability, but the Catsmart is not designed as a fast, sporty catamaran. Its broad platform and substantial cabin volume improve stability and livability, while the tradeoff is less immediacy in acceleration and windward performance than more performance-biased cats.
Comfort is one of its strongest points, especially in the 6-cabin charter configuration, which can accommodate up to 10 guests but leaves less room per person than private-owner versions. The main appeal is practical livability: generous social areas, shallow draft, and a layout that works well for groups. As value goes, it is compelling if the priority is berth count and usable space, but less so if the goal is refined sailing feel or private onboard luxury.
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