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The Bali 5.8, marketed as the Open Space, is a 58-foot catamaran designed primarily for the high-end luxury charter market.0:29 Built by the Katana shipyard in France, the vessel displaces 56,000 pounds and features a 29-foot beam with a 5-foot draft.0:52 Key design elements include a tilting garage door, a forward cockpit accessible from the saloon, and a massive aft sun deck with integrated dinghy storage.1:29 The interior layout prioritizes volume, utilizing squared-off bulkheads and 90-degree corners to mimic land-based apartment living.7:01 The helm station sits on a flybridge, providing high-visibility control, though the boat’s significant windage requires careful anchoring.5:18 Technical features include hull-mounted chain plates for easier inspection, a self-tacking jib, and a code zero sail.3:29 The vessel offers multiple cabin configurations, all featuring private en-suite heads with separate showers.7:37 With a price point exceeding $1.5 million, the design focuses on maximizing guest separation and living space for large groups.5:01

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