Used Sail Catamaran for sale Balance 482 Full Specifications
$1,465,000 S/V GTFO
Mon - Fri: 9:00 - 18:00
4005 N Federal Highway, Suite 200
Vessel name: GTFO (Balance 482 hull #14, actually 13th hull built) Manufacturer: Balance Catamarans Model: Balance 482 Launch: November 2023, Cape Town, South Africa Use history: Two Atlantic crossings; Caribbean, US East Coast, Mediterranean cruising Configuration: 3-cabin Owner Version Condition: Turn-key, US duty/tariff paid, located St Augustine FL Notable features: Vinyl wrapped hull (silver, removable to white painted hull); Carbon Cross construction; VersaHelm steering; daggerboards; performance cruising design
Accommodation: 3 queen-sized berths, accommodates six people Headroom: 610 of headroom throughout Interior wood: Eco Bamboo hand-crafted cabinetry, caramelized vertical grain Countertops: Corian Cameo White Interior flooring: Bayport Veneer Fabrics: Perennials (Salon: Stree-yay Poolside; Cockpit: Stree-yay Flint) Ventilation and shades: OceanAir pleated shades in cabins; OceanAir roller shades/screens on overhead hatches; Size-10 hatch over port aft cabin (upgrade) Lighting: Ambient interior lighting; salon LED lighting app-controlled via Govee Fans: 11 Sirocco II fans (3 salon/galley, 2 in each stateroom, 1 in each bathroom) Additional interior: Mattresses 150mm (6") thick with headboards; towel bars in all heads; tool drawer under settee; custom seat with storage at nav table; forepeak locker shelving and custom organizers; 2 telescopic tables convert to beds (cockpit & salon)
Air conditioning/heating: Frigomar 48V DC units — 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU (DC high efficiency units capable of running off batteries) Watermaker: Spectra Cape Horn 330 24 VDC with Z-ION protection Hot water: 2 x Quick hot water heaters Heads: 2 x Planus electric freshwater toilets Blackwater: 2 x Vetus blackwater tanks Showers: Recessed outside shower hot/cold on starboard transom
Sink: Large farm-style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack Water filter: Fresh water filter with tap in galley Refrigeration: Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezer; Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer refrigerator; large chest-style fridge under cockpit helm seat with Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat/compressor Cooktop: Miele induction cooktop KM7564FL, four PowerFlex zones bridgeable Oven/Microwave: Whirlpool 40L 6th Sense convection oven/microwave with oven, grill, crisp functions Accessories: Silicone mat for induction cooktop
Hull wrap: Silver vinyl wrap with graphics (removable) Bottom paint: CopperCoat over epoxy barrier coat (Oct 2024) Trampoline: 1in open weave mesh polyester UV black; custom Sunbrella silver trampoline sunshade Cockpit: Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays; additional aft and port standalone shades; cockpit cushions Perennials with new 50mm foam (2025); forward deck locker cushions with pillow backs Helm: Balance VersaHelm swing helm; custom integrated helm seat upgrade; Carbonautica carbon fiber 900mm (36") GFC sports steering wheel (black) Deck hardware: 11 alloy mooring cleats (Goiot 9 x 330mm including anchor cleat; 2 x 260mm on transom); carbon dock line chafe plates x10; 3 chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom Grill and swim: 110V Kenyon electric grill in cockpit; foldaway swim ladder starboard transom; foldaway trampoline access Storage and accessories: SUP storage racks on cockpit ceiling; custom magnetic screens for all ports and salon windows; SUNSURE 90% mesh removable shade over salon windows Fishing: 2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drains
Engines: 2 x Yanmar 4JH45 diesel 45 hp (Port 1145 hrs, Starboard 1179 hrs) Saildrives: SD60 saildrives Props: 2 x Brunton 3-blade folding props Engine controls: Standard C25 engine controls Fuel system: Dual Racor fuel filters per motor; fuel polishing/transfer pump (tech space in starboard head) Engine start batteries: 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries with emergency crossover switch at lower helm
Alternators: 2 x APS 48V high output alternators — 130A each with Wakespeed 500 regulators House bank: 48V Victron Lithium LiFePo4 house bank — 6 x 24V 200Ah batteries (30 kWh total, factory upgrade) Buffer bank: 1 x 24V 200Ah Victron Lithium LiFePo4 buffer bank (5 kWh) 12V battery: 1 x 12V Victron LiFePo4 battery MPPT/DC-DC: 2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC converters); 4 x Victron MPPT solar regulators Solar: 6 x 400W Maxeon panels on cockpit roof and over davits (2400W total) Inverters/chargers: 8000W Victron Quattro inverter/charger 220V/50Hz; 5000W Victron Quattro inverter/charger 110V/60Hz; Victron 220V 50Hz 48V battery charger (for Euro shore power) Monitoring and control: Victron Cerbo GX; Victron 12V monitor; Victron 24V BMS with distribution bus; Victron 48V BMS with distribution bus Shore power: Multi-voltage shore power connection — 50 Amp 220V and 110V inlets; shore power cables: 1 x 32A 220V Euro plug and 1 x 230/115V US style 50A plug; 2 x galvanic isolators and 2 x RCB/GFCI shore power breakers Outlets and USB: Dual 110V outlets with 2 x USB-C each — two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, three in salon; Dual 110V GFCI outlet in each head; 220V outlets with USB-A in each cabin, salon, and galley; 4 x 110V GFCI outlets under cockpit grill; 2 x USB-A ports at nav table Lighting: All Hella Marine LED (including service areas) Engine charging performance: Average power output @ 15 min @ 2200 rpm (both engines) ~9.5 kW / 180A; approximately 8% state of charge increase every 15 minutes
Redundant autopilots: 2 x autopilot systems (redundant for offshore safety) Upper helm: Garmin 12" MFD GPSMAP 1243; 2 x Garmin GHC 20 displays (wind/depth/speed); Garmin Reactor 40 autopilot with GHC 50 display; VHF 215i with handheld mic; windlass control and chain counter Lower helm: Garmin 12" MFD GPSMAP 1243; 2 x Garmin GHC 20 displays (wind/depth/speed); Garmin autopilot GHC 50 display; autopilot toggle switch; 2 x Yanmar engine display panels; engine start battery crosslink; 2 x engine start battery voltage displays Communications and networks: Fixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio under TV; AIS 800 Class B transceiver; Fantom 18X radar; Starlink satellite internet; PredictWind DataHub integrating Starlink and Garmin systems Cameras and entertainment: 2 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras with Birdseye and anchor views; Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel mount (salon) Charts and navigation data: Garmin charts (Mediterranean & Black Sea; Mexico/Caribbean/Brazil; U.S./Canada)
Sails (all under 2 years old): Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net radial 433/48 mainsail — 89.6 sqm fully battened square top; Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net radial 433/483 jib — 43.5 sqm self-tacking; Contender Stormlite 410 ripstop polyester Code Zero/Screecher — 99 sqm; Contender Nylite 150 nylon asymmetrical spinnaker — 173.7 sqm; Contender Maxilite 150 lilac symmetrical spinnaker — 153 sqm Stack pack: Sunbrella stack pack Cadet Gray Spars and standing rigging: Sparcraft aluminum mast single spreader with Dyform wire rigging and Harken Battcar C-system track; Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller (starboard) for spare anchor; Sparcraft fishbone aluminum boom Furling: Profurl 420 manual jib furling unit; wiring installed for Selden electric headsail furler (furler not included) Winches: 3 x Harken 50 48V electric 2-speed winches at helm; 2 x Harken 46 electric 2-speed winches; 1 x Harken 50 electric 2-speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard); extra switch at helm for starboard aft winch; winch safety disconnect switch Rigging replacements/upgrades: Lower shrouds replaced (Dec 2025); martingale wire replaced (Dec 2025)
Windlass: Maxwell HRC10 non-capstan version with foot switches on foredeck; AA560 switch and chain counter at helm Primary anchor: Rocna 33 with G4 galvanized primary anchor chain — total chain length 300 ft Secondary anchor: Fortress FX-37 with 10 ft chain and 200 ft 3-strand rode Mooring cleats: 11 alloy cleats (Goiot 9 x 330mm including anchor cleat; 2 x 260mm on transom)
Watermaker: Spectra Cape Horn 330 24 VDC with Z-ION Toilets: 2 x Planus electric freshwater toilets Blackwater: 2 x Vetus blackwater tanks Hot water: 2 x Quick hot water heaters Deck wash: Fresh/salt deckwash on transom; deckwash fresh/salt mast locker mounted Outside shower: Recessed outside shower hot/cold on starboard transom
Tender sold with bill of sale only Tender model: Highfield 3.6m (12 ft) CL360 Outboard: Yamaha 4-stroke EFI 25 hp outboard with 6 gal fuel tank Accessories: Custom UV-resistant chaps
Life raft: Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft Safety gear: 200+ worldwide courtesy flags; paddleboard and paddle; inflatable 3m passarelle; two dive tanks (no other dive equipment)
Tools and spares inventory Paddleboard and paddle Inflatable passarelle (3 m) Two dive tanks Fishing hand reels and tackle Fenders: 7 inflatable, 1 large ball, 4 Polyform (all with soft covers) Linens, comforters, pillows for all cabins Kitchen wares (cutlery, dishes, 4-slice toaster, electric kettle, etc.) SailRite sewing machine Brother MFC-J870DW wireless all-in-one printer Creality enclosed 3D printer (professional-grade, includes filament dryer, touchscreen interface, accessories, setup ready for use) Creality 3D printer listed earlier (additional unit referenced) Spectra Cape Horn watermaker w/ Z-Ion (also listed under plumbing)
Paint / epoxy / fiberglass materials Spare pumps, hinges, latches Sheaves, boom and mast hardware Sail repair materials Engine spares / outboard spares / filters / oils / fluids Cleaning supplies
Added independent Garmin autopilot on port side All mechanical maintenance up-to-date New gWind vane (Nov 2025) All winches serviced and lubed (Nov 2025) Lower shrouds replaced (Dec 2025) Martingale wire replaced (Dec 2025)
The Multihull Company offers vessel details in good faith but cannot guarantee accuracy or warrant condition; buyers should inspect and survey to validate details; vessel offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice
GTFO is the most competitively priced Balance 482 currently available on the pre-owned market!
GTFO means “Got The F**k Out!” and that was exactly the owner’s plan as they sailed into the sunset after retirement. She lives up to that name as a fully equipped world voyager that is ready to carry you across oceans in safety and comfort. GTFO was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa, in November 2023 and is hull #14 of this coveted high-performance brand. In the time since departing Cape Town, GTFO has twice crossed the Atlantic and cruised extensively in the Caribbean, the U.S. East Coast, and the Mediterranean. She is a proven blue water cruiser with the sailing performance to make any true sailor smile.
Designated by Balance as Hull #14—she is in fact the 13th 482 hull built. Balance skipped hull number 13 for superstitious reasons, yet her owners embraced its deeper symbolism. The number 13 represents the death of one life and the rebirth of another. That’s why GTFO proudly carries a large 13 on her hull wrap, celebrating transformation and new beginnings. A fitting reflection of her name and spirit.
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 482 catamaran. The original design premise for the Balance 482 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was set up to still be easily operated by a retired couple. Therefore, these performance cruising vessels are equipped with powerful sail plans and daggerboards which allow them to sail circles around the competition while still being easily managed for shorthanded operation. As the name suggests, it is the perfect balance of sporty sailing characteristics and liveaboard comfort.
Balance Catamarans are well known for their stunning designs, exceptional build quality, and gorgeous fit and finish. They feature industry-leading technology and advanced construction methods. The build process for these fantastic vessels incorporates Balance’s Carbon Cross design and construction techniques, which utilize E-glass fiberglass with significant carbon fiber reinforcement in the high-load areas of the hulls and decks. Every Balance 482 is hand laminated and vacuum bagged with vinylester outer skin resin over a closed-cell foam core. The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging.
GTFO has a three-cabin owner’s version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a custom silver vinyl-wrapped hull, and an extensive list of factory and aftermarket options. She has all the modern equipment expected on a liveaboard voyager.
And so much more.
GTFO is U.S. duty/tariff paid and in turnkey condition. She is located in beautiful St. Augustine, FL, and is available for showings by appointment.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors to investigate such details as the buyer desired validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Photos may not properly reflect the current condition of the actual vessel offered for sale. In some cases stock photographs may have been used.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing.
All dinghies are considered separate vessels and should have separate titles and documents. There is no guarantee as to the title of the dinghy on this vessel so Buyer accepts that while he may receive the dinghy included in the transaction, he may not receive the proper title to it.
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