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Balance 482 for sale (2024) in Alcadeisa Marina, La Linea, Spain, Gibraltar

£1,106,634 GBP
Listed price $1,475,000 USD
Tax Paid / IncludedFinance this boat

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The GTFO is a 2024 Balance 482 catamaran currently moored in Marmaris, Turkey, presenting an exceptional opportunity for Mediterranean sailing enthusiasts. This nearly new vessel measures 14.7 metres in overall length with a 7.90-metre beam, making it spacious and comfortable for long voyages. Launched in November 2023 from Cape Town, South Africa, it has completed its shakedown period with all systems optimised and new-boat issues resolved. Equipped with long-lasting Hydra-Net sails, low-hour Yanmar engines, and an array of modern amenities—including a Spectra CapeHorn watermaker and Marine Starlink for high-speed internet—the GTFO is Med-ready and features U.S. Duty Paid status, making it attractive for U.S. citizens looking to cruise internationally. Designed by Phillip Berman & Anton du Toit, and constructed with "Carbon Cross" technology, this catamaran delivers robust performance and reliability for world voyaging.

About this Balance 482

General information
Make/model
Balance 482
Price
£1,106,634 GBP | Listed price $1,475,000 USDFinance this boat
Price comment
US Coast Guard registered/ US Import Duty paid
Tax / VAT status
Paid / Included
Category
Used sail boat for sale
Name of boat
GTFO
Year
2024
Designer
Phillip Berman & Anton du Toit
Location
Alcadeisa Marina, La Linea, Spain, Gibraltar

GTFO⛵️ – 2024 Balance 482 Catamaran (Hull #14*)

• Contact the owners at: gtfoplan@gmail.com / +1 703.989.4291 (WhatsApp) / +1 703.955.2128 (WhatsApp)

• See her here on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLK2bDFzzv4

Low engine hours • Only 2 years new • All new-boat kinks resolved • Long-lasting Hydra-Net sails • U.S. Duty Paid • Turnkey and Med-ready

• GTFO is by far the best-condition Balance 482 currently available on the pre-owned market!

• Lovingly operated and meticulously maintained by her dedicated owners—one a professional captain and the other a true mechanic extraordinaire—GTFO has been refined through two years of real-world cruising and thoughtful upgrades. Every new-boat kink has been resolved, all systems are dialed in, and her equipment list is second to none.

• With low engine hours (~870 each) and all upgrades complete, GTFO is a proven, turnkey Balance 482 ready to island-hop across the Mediterranean today.

• GTFO is U.S. Duty/Tariff Paid, U.S. Coast Guard registered, and currently moored in Marmaris, Turkey.

• Available for private showings to qualified buyers by appointment.

• Launched in November 2023 in Cape Town, South Africa, GTFO is officially Hull #14 of the Balance 482 line — but she is in fact the 13th hull built. Balance skipped hull number 13 for superstitious reasons, yet her owners embraced its deeper symbolism: 13 represents the death of one life and the rebirth of another.

• That’s why GTFO proudly carries a large “13” on her wrap, celebrating transformation and new beginnings — a fitting reflection of her name and spirit.

•Why wait years and spend over $2 million for a new build when this nearly-new, fully sorted yacht is available now—at a fraction of the cost?

Highlights

• Only 2 years old (launched November 2023)

• Low engine hours (~870 hrs each)

• All systems debugged and fully optimized — every new-boat issue resolved

• Mainsail and headsail made from “Hydra-Net Radial” – durable, long-life cruising sails with many more years left

• U.S. Duty/Tariff Paid and U.S. Coast Guard Registered

• Turnkey and Med-ready – provision today, sail tomorrow

• Fantastic deal for U.S. citizens wanting to island-hop in the Mediterranean

• Coppercoat and Propspeed applied October 2024

• Spectra CapeHorn 310 watermaker with Z-Ion system — safe to leave unattended for up to 30 days

• Marine Starlink with router and power supply for reliable high-speed internet at sea

• Inflatable 3 m passerelle with electric inflation system – a Med must-have – includes handrail and Teflon wear pad for pontoon side

• Tons of spares and every tool needed to maintain and repair

• Creality enclosed 3D printer with filament dryer and touchscreen — onboard part fabrication ready to use

• Brother MFC-J870DW wireless all-in-one printer — prints, scans, and copies via Wi-Fi or AirPrint for seamless document handling at sea with paper and ink cartridges

• Ryd SUP (10" 6' / 3.2m) and carbon paddle convey with the boat

Design and Construction

• Builder: Balance Catamarans, Cape Town, South Africa

• Designers: Phillip Berman & Anton du Toit

• “Carbon Cross” construction: E-glass with extensive carbon-fiber reinforcement in high-load areas

• Hand-laminated and vacuum-bagged with vinylester resin over closed-cell foam core

• Light, stiff, and robust structure built for true world voyaging

• Carbon-reinforced daggerboards, VersaHelm steering, Zoom Sails package, and custom high-output alternator system on each engine

Specifications

• Model: Balance 482

• Length overall: 14.7 m (48’3”)

• Beam: 7.90 m (25’10”)

• Draft: 1.16 m / 3’9” (boards up) – 2.2 m / 7’3” (boards down)

• Light displacement: ≈ 13,300 kg / 29,000 lbs

• Mast height above waterline: 21.76 m / 71’5”

• Fuel: 2 × 400 L (105 gal) Water: 2 × 390 L (103 gal) Black water: 2 × 60 L (16 gal)

• Engines: Twin Yanmar 45 hp diesels w/ SD60 saildrives (~870 hrs ea)

• Tender: Highfield CL360 with 25 hp Yamaha — reliable, easy-starting outboard and custom UV-resistant chaps for long-term protection

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Measurements
Length overall
14.70 metres
Length waterline
14.70 metres
Length on deck
14.70 metres
Beam
7.90 metres
Draft
1.16 metres
Air draft
21.75 metres
Displacement
13,300 kg
Propulsion
Engine
Yanmar 4JH45 (2x) w/ SD60 saildrives w/ C25 engine controls (2x 12v starter batteries)
Engine hours
870
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
800 litres
Accommodation
Number of cabins
3
Number of berths
3
Passenger capacity
12
Drinking water capacity
390 litres
Seller comments
GTFO⛵️ – 2023 Balance 482 Catamaran (Hull #14*)

RIG & SAILS

• Main 89.6 sqm (Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/483)

• Jib 43.5 sqm (Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/483)

• Code Zero/Screecher 99 sqm (Contender Stormlite 410 Ripstop Polyester)

• Asym Spinnaker 173.7 sqm (Contender Nylite 150 Nylon)

• Sym Spinnaker 153 sqm (Contender Maxilite 150 Lilac)

• All running rigging and sails under 2 years old with plenty of life remaining

• Custom Sunbrella Silver trampoline sunshade delivering durable UV protection and a shaded forward lounging area

• Harken Winches: 2× 46 electric aft / 3× 50 electric upper / 1× 50 electric mast base

• Fishbone boom upgrade

• Wiring installed for Selden electric furler

PROPULSION & RUNNING GEAR

• Engine upgrade: 2× Yanmar 4JH45 w/ SD60 sail drives + C25 engine controls

• 2× Bruntons Varifold 3-blade 19"×15" folding props

• Coppercoat & Propspeed (Oct 2024)

ENERGY & POWER

• 3× 200 A 48 V + 1× 200 A 24 V Lithium Ion batteries

• 2× APS 48 V 130 A high-output alternators with Wakespeed 500 regulators

• Average power input @ 15 min @ 2200 RPM (both engines) ≈ 9.5 kW / 180 A

• 8% State of Charge increase after 15 min

• Victron Quattro 8 k (220 V) & Victron Quattro 5 k (110 V) inverters/chargers

• Solar: 2400 W (6× 400 W panels) on cockpit roof and davits

NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS (GARMIN SYSTEM)

• 2× GPSMAP 1243 30.48 cm (12") Multi-Functional Displays (upper & lower helm)

• Fantom 18x radar

• Autopilot: Garmin Reactor 40 w/ GHC 50 & complete backup system

• Instruments: 2× GHC 20 wind/depth/speed

• AIS 800 (send/receive), VHF 215i + handheld

• Garmin charts: Mediterranean & Black Sea, Mexico/Caribbean/Brazil, U.S./Canada

DECK, COCKPIT & EXTERIOR

• Telescopic design allows easy conversion of salon & cockpit tables to large berths

• Full cockpit enclosure with Screens and Clears depending on protection needed

• Netting on safety lines to keep children/animals/small items from going overboard

• Transom shower (hot/cold), fresh/salt-water deck wash bow & stern

• SUP storage racks, rod/pole/broom holders, forepeak shelving + SUP + paddles

• 2× aluminum fishing rod holders with drains

• Electric Kenyon IntelliKEN grill (120 V)

• Dedicated cockpit refrigerator tucked beneath the lower helm — perfectly placed for effortless access while lounging or underway

• Maxwell HRC-10 windlass w/ foot switches & AA560 chain counter

• Carbon dock-line chafe plates × 10

• Carbonautic 900 mm (36") GFC sports wheel (black)

INTERIOR, GALLEY & UTILITIES

• PredictWind DataHub integrates Starlink and Garmin systems for seamless internet, navigation, and data sharing — improving reliability, redundancy, and onboard connectivity

• Fuel transfer pump with integrated polishing system

• 2 fans per cabin, 1 per head, and 3 in the salon/galley for superb airflow in all living spaces

• Frigomar A/C – 1× 16 000 BTU (salon), 3× 10 000 BTU (cabins)

• Miele KM7564FL induction cooktop featuring four PowerFlex zones that can be bridged for large cookware — fast, efficient, and restaurant-grade performance

• Whirlpool 40 L 6th Sense convection microwave with forced-air oven, grill, crisp function, crisp-fry mode, and microwave capability — full multifunction cooking in a compact footprint

SOFT GOODS / FINISHES

• Interior flooring: Bayport Veneer

• Cabinetry: Eco Bamboo Caramelized (Vertical)

• Perennials fabrics: Salon (Stree-yay Poolside), Cockpit (Stree-yay Flint)

• Stack pack cover: Sunbrella Cadet Gray

LAYOUT CHANGES & CUSTOM EXTRAS

• Size-10 hatch over the port aft cabin — an uncommon upgrade on catamarans that dramatically improves natural ventilation and comfort

• SUNSURE (Textilene®) 90% shade mesh on salon windows, reducing solar heat and glare by 90% for cooler interior comfort

• Custom integrated helm seat upgrade

• Customizable salon LED lighting — interior saloon lights are fully app-controlled via Govee app, offering a wide range of colors and modes to create anything from vibrant party lighting to soft ambient mood illumination

• Netting on lifelines for pets/children/small items

• Inflatable passarelle (3m) — essential for Mediterranean mooring, easy to deploy and deflate for compact storage when not in use

• 2 dive tanks (no other scuba gear)

• Snorkels and masks in upgraded cockpit mesh hammock — rinse and air-dry easily

• 200+ worldwide courtesy flags for worldwide travel

• Fishing hand reels and tackle

• Fenders: 7× inflatable, 1× large ball, 4× Polyform (all with soft covers)

• PredictWind DataHub (installed)

• Linens, comforters, pillows for all cabins

• Kitchen wares (cutlery, dishes, 4-slice toaster, electric kettle, etc.)

• Brother MFC-J870DW wireless all-in-one printer

• Creality Enclosed 3D Printer – Professional-grade enclosed printer with filament dryer and touchscreen interface, ideal for onboard custom parts, clips, and fittings; includes accessories and setup ready for immediate use

• Custom magnetic screens for all ports and salon windows

AWARDS

• Cruising World – Boat of the Year: Best Performance Catamaran (2022)

• Sailing World – Best Multihull of the Year (2022)

• SAIL Magazine – Best Boats Winner (2022)

• British Yachting Awards – Highly Commended Multihull of the Year (2023)

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