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Bali 4.5

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · 2015–2021

A 13.6-metre twin-keel catamaran with a high 30.08 sail area-to-displacement ratio for spirited coastal performance

Designed by Xavier Fay, Lasta Design Studios (Interior) & Olivier Poncin, built by Catana.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LightHeavy

147 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 147
EasygoingPowered-up

30.1 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 30.1

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
30.1
Displacement / length
147.2
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
PVC Foam-cored, vacuum-infused GRP
Production
Years built
2015–2021
Designer
Xavier Fay, Lasta design Studios (interior), Olivier Poncin
Builder
Catana, Bali Catamarans

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The family

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Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.

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