What the fleet has seen
The Bali 5.8, as the fleet has seen it
Derived from the videos the fleet has analysed of this model. ▶ marks open the moment aboard.
The Bali 5.8 is a 17.6-meter catamaran, built by Catana and Bali Catamarans since 2024, designed primarily for the high-end luxury charter market. Marketed as the Open Space, it features a fractional sloop rig and a twin keel hull, displacing 24,928 kg with a 9.1-meter beam and 1.5-meter draft.1:52 The design, by Xaiver Fay, prioritizes interior volume with squared-off bulkheads and 90-degree corners to create an apartment-like living space.7:11 Key features include a tilting garage door, a forward cockpit accessible from the saloon, and a large aft sundeck with integrated dinghy storage.2:32 The helm station is located on a flybridge for high visibility.4:00 Technical specifications include hull-mounted chain plates, a self-tacking jib, and an optional code zero sail.3:29 The Bali 5.8 offers multiple cabin configurations, each with private en-suite heads and separate showers, focusing on maximizing guest separation.7:37 Aboard *Practical Sailor*, the boat's significant windage was noted, requiring careful anchoring.5:36 The Bali 5.8 replaces traditional trampolines with a solid foredeck seating area to maximize living space.11:08
