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Catamaran Bali - Catana 5.8 17.65m review
Catamaran · 58 ft (18 m) · Porto Cervo
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Key specs
- Builder
- Bali - Catana
- Model
- 5.8
- Length
- 58 ft (18 m)
- Guests
- 3
Verdict
The Bali Catana 5.8 is a high-volume cruising catamaran that prioritizes space, open-plan living and charter appeal over pure sailing sharpness. It suits owners who want easy livability, strong deck/social areas and range, but it is less appealing to sailors seeking a lighter, more performance-focused feel.
Pros
- +Large interior and cockpit volume for its length
- +Open-plan layout with strong indoor-outdoor flow
- +Good payload and long-range cruising proportions
- +Flexible cabin layouts for private or charter use
Cons
- −Boxy superstructure adds windage and can dull upwind feel
- −Heavy cruising displacement limits sailing agility
- −Less cockpit separation and privacy than some rivals
- −Value depends heavily on options and layout
The Bali Catana 5.8 follows the brand’s signature design language: a wide-beam, high-volume catamaran with an open aft platform and a big social focus. Its proportions and deck layout make it stand out in the 58-foot class, especially for buyers who want maximum usable space rather than a sleek, low-profile silhouette.
On the water, the 5.8 is built for efficient cruising rather than sporty performance. Public reviews and published specs point to a relatively heavy displacement for a boat of this length, which supports comfort and load-carrying but also makes the boat less lively to accelerate and more dependent on good sail trim when sailing upwind. Handling should be straightforward for a boat this size, though the tall structure and broad beam increase windage.
Comfort is the main strength. The model is aimed at long stays aboard and charter-style use, with multiple cabin layouts and a very open saloon-deck arrangement. That makes it well suited to families or groups, though the same open layout can reduce privacy compared with more conventional catamarans.
In value terms, the Bali 5.8 sits in the premium cruising category: strong space-per-foot and strong liveaboard appeal, but not an obvious bargain once outfitting is considered. It is best judged as a spacious bluewater cruiser and charter platform, not as a pure performance catamaran.
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