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Catamaran Catana Bali 4.5 with watermaker & A/C - PLUS 13.6m review
Catamaran · 45 ft (14 m) · Mahe
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Key specs
- Builder
- Catana
- Model
- Bali 4.5 with watermaker & A/C - PLUS
- Length
- 45 ft (14 m)
- Guests
- 10
Verdict
The Bali 4.5 is a highly livable cruising catamaran with a distinctive open-plan layout, good tankage, and strong family or charter appeal. It is not a performance-first boat, but it offers easy cruising, shallow draft, and a practical balance of space, systems, and build quality.
Pros
- +Very open interior/exterior layout with large social spaces
- +Shallow draft suits island cruising and anchoring access
- +Good water and fuel capacity for extended cruising
- +Comfort-oriented option set with watermaker and A/C
- +Popular 3–4 cabin platform with strong charter appeal
Cons
- −Not optimized for high-performance sailing
- −Large beam can make marina docking more demanding
- −Weight and cruising systems add complexity and load
- −Open layout may feel less private than traditional catamarans
The Bali 4.5 is designed around comfort and volume rather than pure speed. Its signature open aft-to-salon arrangement and solid foredeck styling make it stand out from more conventional catamarans, while the 13.6 m length and 7.42 m beam give it a notably spacious footprint for a 45-foot yacht.
On the water, the boat is best described as a capable cruiser. Public specs show a fractional sloop rig, twin inboard engines, and a shallow 1.22 m draft, which support relaxed coastal and island sailing rather than aggressive upwind performance. The wide platform and substantial displacement suggest stable passage-making, but also mean handling is more about smooth, practical control than sporty response.
Comfort is a major strength. The model is commonly offered with 3 to 4 cabins, multiple heads, and large water and fuel capacities, and the listed watermaker and air conditioning further improve liveaboard usability. For charter or family cruising, the layout and systems make long stays aboard easier and more self-sufficient.
In value terms, the Bali 4.5 is attractive if the priority is space, livability, and easy cruising. It competes well against other cruising cats because of its unconventional social layout and strong amenities, but buyers who want sharper sailing manners or a more traditional private-cabin feel may prefer other designs.
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