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Bali Catspace Steady Streamer review
Catamaran · 40 ft (12 m) · Marina of Rethymno, Crete
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Key specs
- Builder
- Bali
- Model
- Catspace
- Length
- 40 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 20
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
The Bali Catspace is a family-friendly cruising catamaran with unusually open living spaces, a practical shallow draft, and good charter-oriented equipment. It is less about sporty sailing and more about easy, stable cruising, so performance is competent rather than lively.[2][3][10]
Pros
- +Open-plan deck and saloon layout with strong indoor-outdoor flow
- +Shallow 1.1 m draft suits anchorages and coastal cruising
- +Generous tankage and charter-ready systems support long stays aboard
- +4-cabin layout and broad beam create good volume for its size
Cons
- −Sailing performance is moderate, not especially sporty
- −Wide, high-volume design can be less efficient upwind than lighter cats
- −Steering and docking rely more on systems than agile hull response
- −Charter fit-out can vary, so actual cabin count and amenities differ by listing
The Bali Catspace is designed around space and liveability first. At about 40 feet with a very wide beam, it offers a noticeably open layout for a boat in this class, and the Bali approach favors a large social cockpit/saloon connection rather than the more enclosed arrangement found on many cruising cats.[3][10][14] Its shallow draft and twin-hull platform also make it practical for island hopping and anchoring in thinner water.[2][3][6]
On the water, the Catspace is set up for easy cruising rather than high-performance sailing. Public specifications show a modest sail plan for a boat this size, with twin engines in the 20-30 hp range, full-batten main, and self-tacking jib, which points to manageable handling and simple sail control more than aggressive speed.[2][3][6][17] That makes it friendly for short-handed crews, but it will not feel as lively or as efficient to windward as more performance-oriented cats.[2][10]
Comfort is a major strength. The model is commonly offered in four-cabin charter configurations, and the broad beam plus open saloon gives it strong volume for guests.[1][4][11] Standard equipment on charter versions often includes air conditioning, generator, inverter, electric winch, and solar panels, which improves livability at anchor and on longer trips.[1]
For value, the Catspace is appealing if the goal is space, simplicity, and charter practicality rather than outright sailing performance. The layout, systems, and accommodation density make it a strong fit for groups and coastal cruising, but buyers focused on sharper handling or faster passagemaking may prefer a more performance-tuned catamaran.[1][2][10]
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