Why Alcyon Stands Out
Thrilling performance: Slice upwind at 7–10 knots and enjoy exhilarating reaching speeds of 8–14 knots. In ideal conditions, the 482 has surfed at 28 knots—performance few cruising cats can match.
Carbon‑reinforced, foam‑core construction: Light, stiff, and built for bluewater adventures.
High‑aspect daggerboards: Remarkable upwind efficiency and pointing ability.
VersaHelm system: Enjoy optimal visibility and control in any weather, seas, or helming preference.
Integrel high‑output charging: Cutting‑edge energy independence underway.
Premium Ullman ASDL tri‑radial sails: Designed for both durability and speed.
Fully outfitted electronics suite: Offshore‑ready and confidence‑inspiring.
This is a yacht that turns miles into memories—and does it with elegance.
Built for Owners Who Want More
The Balance 482 is for sailors who appreciate craftsmanship as much as capability. Each hull is meticulously hand‑laminated, vacuum‑bagged, and engineered with Balance’s strategic Carbon Cross reinforcement, creating a vessel that feels alive on the water yet stable and composed in a seaway.
The result: A high‑performance catamaran that is genuinely enjoyable to sail, even short‑handed.
3‑Cabin Owner’s Version – A Private Retreat at Sea
Alcyon features the highly desirable Owner’s Version layout, offering:
A serene, full‑hull owner’s suite with exceptional storage and a spacious head
Two stylish, comfortable guest cabins perfect for family or friends
Bright, contemporary finishes that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
Quality craftsmanship throughout—Balance’s signature attention to detail
Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying quiet nights at anchor, the interior feels like a modern, luxurious floating home
Specifications
Sails and Rigging
Sparcraft aluminium mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system
Sparcraft aluminium crossbeam and longeron with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
Sparcraft aluminium boom with fishbone boom upgrade
Harken - 2 x 50 electric winch (Jib Sheet, Reefs) at helm
Harken - 1 x 50 electric winch (Main Halyard & Mainsheets) at helm
Harken - 2 x 46 electric winch (lifting dinghy, dagger boards and/or spinnaker and Code 0) aft end coaming
Harken Size 46 electric winch on port deck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C430.
Ullman Mainsail cloth upgrade to ASDL tri-radial cruising sail (standard cut sail)
Ullman Headsail upgrade to ASDL tri-radial cruising sail
Ullman Code 0/Screecher in CZ fabric (includes deck hardware excludes winch)
Line bag package
Assym Spinnaker includes deck hardware
Assym spinnaker logo
225 sq m Parasailer
Seadek - Aft cockpit - Terra (excludes the 2 x transom steps which are now painted non slip)
Carbonautic Steering Wheel - black
Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
Engines, Drive Units and Props
2 x Yanmar 4JH45 x SD60 (45hp) diesel engines and standard C25 engine control (Less than 300 hours on each engine)
Each engine fitted with a 70A/24V auxiliary alternator for charging house bank
Integrel ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Charging System on both engines
Dual Racor fuel filters for each engine
Electronic engine Throttles (midway mounted single position)
2x Bruntons Varifold 3 blade 19" x 15" folding propellers. Propspeed on propellers, fresh Dec 2025
Each engine fitted with a 70A/12V auxiliary alternator for charging engine batteries
Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
Fuel transfer pump and fuel polishing
Generators
Integrel is classified as an "extra low voltage DC system" and falls within the scope of the international standard ISO 10133:2017 and ABYC E11
Integrel is a modern, intelligent way of generating, storing, and distributing electrical energy in off-grid applications, such as recreational marine craft, without fitting a standalone generator with a second engine. It’s completely automatic, delivering significant amounts of energy seamlessly throughout the vessel without user input. It’s fuel-efficient, reducing overall fuel consumption for propulsion and generation, and very cost-effective with virtually no maintenance costs. Integrel completely replaces a conventional generator and delivers all the power that you need to make living on board as comfortable as living at home.
Dual Integrel Systems
Alcyon has 2 propulsion engines and a dual Integrel system. With one generator on each engine and with 2 Intelligent controllers.
The advantages of a Dual Integrel System:
Double the charging capacity (18kW).
Half the battery charging time.
Redundancy in the case of a single engine failure, electrical fault or if there is a problem with either Integrel system.
Batteries
House bank: 4ea 200amp 24v batteries wired as 48v@400 amp Victron Lithium batteries, 1x 24v Victron lithium, 1x 12v Victron lithium, 1 Victron Multiplus 24v /110v 3000W inverter/ 70A charger , 12v DC/DC converters; 1x Quattro 48v charger inverter
2 x 12 V AGM start batteries
Interior
Two electric toilets
2 x Vitrifrigo DW180A multi temperature 2 drawer fridge /freezer unit (4 draws in total)
Electric plugs one in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley and two above fridge area
12V Outlet at the nav table.
USB sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
Shore power cable; 20m 32A Marinco with easy lock system starboard transom step with US dock side plug, 120v/220v cables
All lighting Marine - LED including service areas
Courtesy lights (blue) one on each transom step and one in each companionway
Mattresses 150mm (6") thick and headboards for each cabin
Heads counter tops, Solid surfacing with Corian basin all cameo white with towel rails in all heads
All Cabins have white Oceanair pleated shades
All heads and showers have Oceanair white roller shades
Samsung Washer/Dryer - 230V
1x extra Vitrifrigo DW180A multi temperature fridge /freezer (total of 2 drawer fridge combo units)
Rainman 30 gph 120v watermaker
Spectra Z-ion protection system for Fresh Water system
Aircon 1x Frigomar 16 BTU & 3x 10BTU (Full house) sharing pumps (variable speed inverter tech)
1x Caframo Marine fan situated on either side of the head-bunk panel ie 2 per cabin
Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for cockpit that converts to a bed incl cushion (cockpit)
Upgrade to Smeg 220V 60cm 4 plate induction cooker top
Avonite solids to cabin/hull counter tops
Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for saloon
Oceanair Saloon Blinds colour white
Electronics
Raymarine AXIOM 12", Multi-function 12" w charts
Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18" Radar
Raymarine i70s Colour instruments DST tri-ducers, 2x at lower helm, 2x at upper helm
Raymarine Evolution Autopilot with p70s control head & ACU-400, EV1 Sensor Core, 1 each lower/upper helm
Raymarine Type 2 Long Shaft electric Linear Drive
Ray53 VHF Radio
Raymarine AIS 700 send / receive system
Raymarine - upgrade 9" MFD to 12" (fitted at lower helm)
Iridium Go 9560 SATELLITE (sp) COMMUNICATIONS with Antenna on mast
Poynting Wi-Fi omnidirectional aerial with Peplink Pepwave router
Starlink
4 x 400w Sunpower Solar Panels on cockpit roof with individual charge controllers
Dinghy
3.1m Highfield (white) in Hypalon with 15hp 2 stroke
Dinghy cover in same colour as the stackpack (custom made in Sunbrella by Ullman Sails)
15hp 2 stroke Yamaha
Exterior
11 x Alloy 330mm mooring cleats - (includes anchor and transom cleats)
Aluminium stanchions with Dyneema double line guard rail
Open mesh trampolines
Aluminium pulpits with seat
Handrails on transom coaming
Stowage for life raft in cockpit
Cockpit cushions (75mm foam) covered in Sunbrella
Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeck,
Main anchor Rocna 33 with 50m of short link DIN766 G40 10mm galvanised anchor chain and 50m 3/4 line
Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
Saltwater deck wash located on transom, fresh water at anchor locker
Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for cockpit that converts to a bed incl cushion (cockpit)
Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for saloon that converts to a bed incl cushion (saloon)
Sunshade Awnings for cockpit includes built in composite track
Switch and chain counter at helm for windlass Maxwell AA560
4 x 400w Sunpower Solar Panels on cockpit roof with individual regulator
Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of 10mm chain and 90m of rope
Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling, fresh as of dec 2025, Island 77 plus
Seadek - Aft cockpit - Terra (excludes the 2 x transom steps which are now painted non slip)
Carbonautic Steering Wheel - black
Carbon stanchions x 12
Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
Fishing Rod holders x2
Forepeak sail/rope hanging rails x 2
Adjustable surfboard/fishing rod straps under coach roof
Cockpit enclosure with clear and flexible glass side panels for lower helm and cockpit
Cockpit fridge under lower helm seat
Viking Rescyou ocean 6UKL 6 man valise life raft
Custom helm seat upgrade - no 3rd pole
Extra switch at upper helm for Stbd aft winch
Port aft shower wet clothes bar
Bamboo saloon table upgrade cost - with flaps - no fiddles - 3" rounded corners
Bamboo veneer upgrade
3rd electric winch at upper help position
Open shelving with alluminium frame where drinks cabinet is usually
Miscellaneous
Relocation of the instruments at the nav table - move to Stbd inside hull
Plug outlets and USB - C = behind drawers and inside of cabinets - Corian grommet
Owner supplied printer on shelf fitted in the middle of inboard nav cupboard
Owners supplied Sunbrella fabric cockpit cushions
Cupboard latches on top and bottom of all cupboard doors (not on sides)
No waterfall edge on island unit Avonite - vertical grain bamboo & vertical grain bamboo instead of geometric fabric triangles
110V and 220V boat
Fwd cabins - Bamboo top at aircon unit - white Avonite dressing table top
Owner supplied galley tap
Cockpit cushions = Romo Akiti outdoor basil - ' Basics book' Nikoya
Logo on the 2 x aft hulls
Nonslip aggregate anti slip on companionway step edges