This is your opportunity to purchase a practically new 2026 Balance 442 featuring a cutting-edge OceanVolt ServoProp hybrid-electric drivetrain! Featuring the Carbon Core Upgrade and 464 Interior elements! PARATI is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today. She was launched in Cape Town, South Africa in 2026 and is hull #28 of this coveted high-performance brand. PARATI is a truly unique Balance 442 finished with some of the new Balance 464 interior updates, built with the full carbon-reinforcement and full-vinylester laminate packages, and powered by an all-electric OceanVolt ServoProp drivetrain backed by a Fischer Panda DC range-extending generator. She stands out as one of the most refined and forward-leaning examples of this model afloat. The original design premise for the Balance 442 was to create a catamaran with wonderful sailing characteristics and luxurious, comfortable accommodations that could still be easily operated by a cruising couple. These performance cruisers carry powerful sail plans and daggerboards that let them sail circles around the competition while remaining easily managed shorthanded. As the name suggests, she is the perfect balance of sporty sailing and liveaboard comfort. Balance Catamarans are renowned for their stunning designs, exceptional build quality, and beautiful fit and finish. Signature features include the patented VersaHelm steering system, carbon fiber-reinforced daggerboards, and state-of-the-art systems. Construction uses E-glass with significant carbon-fiber reinforcement in the high-load areas of the hulls and decks; every Balance 442 is hand-laminated and vacuum-bagged over closed-cell foam cores. PARATI takes this further with the full carbon-reinforcement package (bulkheads, floors, hull soles, rudders, and daggerboards) and a full-vinylester laminate, yielding a light, stiff, and exceptionally robust world-voyaging platform. PARATI has the desirable 3-cabin Owners Version layout. She is tastefully appointed with custom touches, a striking custom vinyl wrapped hull, and an extensive list of factory and after-market options. PARATI is equipped with the most modern systems available to a liveaboard voyager. Several of her equipment highlights include:


OceanVolt ServoProp 15 Dual Electric Drivetrain Twin 15kW motors (30 kW combined) with variable-pitch propellers
Fischer Panda AGT-DC 18kW DC range-extending Generator

48V Victron Lithium House / Propulsion Battery Bank approx. 41 kWh total!
3,629 Watts of Solar

Schenker Zen 50 Watermaker (50 L/hr, 48V)

Air Conditioning / Heating throughout 48V DC high-efficiency units that run directly from the batteries

Upgraded North Sails 3Di Performance Sail Package including Code 55, Gennaker, and Parasailor

Full Raymarine electronics suite Axiom MFDs, Alpha performance displays, autopilot, Doppler radar, AIS
Cyclops Marine Wireless Rig-load Monitoring
LG Washer / Dryer
OC Tenders OC 330 carbon tender with ZeroJet electric jet drive

And so much more! PARATI is currently en route to the beautiful island of Grenada and will soon be available for showings by appointment.
Specifications
INTERIORPARATI is the ideal balance of comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owners Version configuration, she easily accommodates six in three queen-size cabins, and features a forward-facing nav station, a large U-shaped galley, and the new Balance 464-series joinery in Alpi Xilo Sand veneer with smoked-oak soles.Frigomar 48V air conditioning 1 16,000 BTU and 3 10,000 BTU, variable-speed inverter technology (full house, reverse-cycle heating)LG washer / dryer (230V)Schenker Zen 50 watermaker 50 L/hr, 48V2 30 L water heaters2 electric toilets (fresh or salt water)150 mm (6) shaped memory-foam mattresses with custom headboards in each cabinOceanair white pleated hull shades in all cabins; Oceanair roller shades / screens on all hatches and in all headsAvonite solid-surface countertops (white) with Corian basinsTowel bars in all heads; custom black drying bar in the owners showerCaframo marine fans throughout galley, saloon, every cabin and headSaloon table telescopic carbon top with double fold-out leaf that converts to a berth (incl. cushion)Cockpit table telescopic, converts to a berth (incl. cushion)Meir black faucets and fittings throughoutNav table enclosed with cupboard doors and removable shelvingDimmers saloon, galley, and cockpit
GALLEYLarge farm-style sink with custom cutting board, drying-rack inserts, and a built-in Balance drying rackDrinking-water tap connected to a carbon filter2 Indel B 160 L two-drawer fridge / freezer unitsCockpit fridge under the helm seat extra insulation, holdover plate, thermostat, and 24V compressorSmeg 220V 60 cm 4-burner induction cooktopWhirlpool 40 L convection microwave ovenFotile dishwasher and sink (110V outlet fitted)Dishware, pots, pans, cooking utensils, and silverware
EXTERIOR PARATI is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. With the innovative Balance VersaHelm, the helm station swings up and down with ease pilot her up top in the sunshine and breeze, or swing the helm down for full foul-weather protection in the comfort of the cockpit. Both positions offer 360-degree visibility and comfortable seating.Full cockpit enclosure Sunbrella Slate canvas with flexible Lexan / Strataglass clears at the helm and light-grey mesh, on built-in tracksCockpit sun-shade tracks (port sunbed and aft cockpit)Nautinox foldaway swim ladder on the port transom4 black open-mesh trampolines; Supertramp netting behind the upper helmCockpit cushions 100 mm (4) Urecel quick-dry foam in SunbrellaEpoxy barrier coat with two coats of antifoulingCarbonautic carbon-fiber sports steering wheel (black)Black anodized aluminium dock-line chafe plates (10)Surfboard / paddleboard storage straps under the coachroofPop-up hot/cold cockpit shower on the port transomSaltwater deck wash at the transom and bow (fresh-water crossover)2 fishing-rod holdersSolstice black exterior mesh on the saloon windowsConstant-pressure shore-water connectionLightning-prevention device at the mastheadComposite tender davits with 4:1 manual purchase
Equipment
PROPULSION2 OceanVolt ServoProp 15 electric saildrives 15 kW each, 30 kW combined, liquid-cooledVariable-pitch ServoProp propellers with regeneration (hydrogeneration under sail)OceanVolt dual control lever and propulsion-system displaysFischer Panda AGT-DC 18,000-48V DC generator (range extender / fast charging) premium installation kit with exhaust and water separator and 2-pole isolation kitDedicated liquid cooling for motors and motor controllersIntegrated system monitoring via Victron Cerbo GX (CAN / SAE J1939 interface)OceanVolt ServoProp maintenance and spares kit
ELECTRICAL48V Victron Lithium House / Propulsion Bank 8 Victron LiFePO4 51.2V/100Ah NG modules, approx. 41 kWhVictron Lynx Smart BMSA and 1 500A24V buffer battery Victron 25.6V/200Ah LiFePO412V service battery Victron AGM Super Cycle 100Ah2 Victron 5 kW inverter / chargers (110V and 220V)Victron Orion-Tr Smart isolated DC-DC chargers 2 48/12 (30A) and 2 48/24 (16A)Multi-voltage shore power 50A 220V and 110V (plug into any shore power source worldwide); 2 20 m 50A cables with easy-lock system3,629W of Solar (coachroof and davit-mounted bi-facial panels) with Victron MPPT regulatorsVictron Cerbo GX Mk2 with GX Touch 70 full system monitoring and remote controlVictron Lynx distributors with Mega-fuse protection220V and 110V outlets throughout; USB sockets in each cabin and at the nav stationAll-LED Hella Marine lighting including service areas; courtesy lighting at transoms and companionways
ELECTRONICSUpper helm Raymarine Axiom 2 Pro 12 touchscreen MFDLower helm Raymarine Axiom 16 (2XL) touchscreen MFD5 x Raymarine Alpha Performance Displays 2 7 at the upper helm, 2 7 at the lower helm, 1 x 7″ at nav deskRaymarine Quantum Q24D Doppler 18 radar (black)Raymarine Evolution autopilot ACU-400, EV1 sensor core, Type 2/24V short-shaft linear driveSecond back-up autopilot on port side (Redundancy for safety at sea!)Raymarine AIS700 Class B transceiver with integrated splitterRaymarine Ray90 VHF wired handset at the helmAirmar DST810 depth/temperature, Airmar ultrasonic speed-through-water sensor, short-arm wind transducerCyclops Marine wireless rig-load sensors on the cap shrouds live rigging-load data on the MFD2 Raymarine CAM300 eyeball IP day/night cameras (masthead and longeron)Maxwell windlass remote and chain counter; up/down switch at the mid-helm consoleStarlink high-speed satellite internet with Peplink router and PredictWind hub
RIGGING AND SAILSNorth Sails 3Di fully-battened square-top mainsail 3 x reefs black taffeta with Sunbrella Slate stack packNorth Sails 3Di self-tacking furling jib black taffeta with UV cover on leech and foot -contiguouscurlerNorth Sails Code 55 HELIX Raw Black on a Karver KF4.5 continuous furlerNorth Sails Gennaker HELIX Stormlite furlingParasailor Spinnaker high-performance downwind sail with Blue Water UpgradeSparcraft black aluminium mast double spreader with Dyform wire riggingHarken Battcar B-system mainsail trackSparcraft black aluminium crossbeam and longeron with self-launching bow roller (starboard) for a spare anchorSparcraft black aluminium boomMarlow standing and running rigging (upgrade)Manual Profurl C420 jib furler3 Harken 46 48V electric 2-speed winches at the helm2 Harken electric 2-speed winches at the aft coaming (tender lift / Screecher)1 Harken electric 2-speed winch on the port foredeck (spinnaker / Screecher halyard)Extra helm switches for the starboard-aft (jib furler), port-aft, and mast winches; winch safety disconnect switchAdditional masthead halyard dedicated to going up the mast; 2 steps and 2 grab handles at the masthead
ANCHORINGMaxwell HRC10 48V windlass (non-capstan) with up/down foredeck foot switches and a mid-helm switchPrimary anchor Ultra 35 stainless on 50 m (164) of 10 mm DIN766 G40 galvanized chain, with 50 m of 16 mm braided rode and a bridle10 black anodized aluminium mooring cleats (side-deck and transom)
TENDEROC Tenders OC 330 carbon-fiber tenderZeroJet Electric Jet Propulsion (48V charging line run to the aft cockpit)Portable 110V ChargerComposite davits with 4:1 manual purchase
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTViking RescYou Ocean 6-man (6UKL/ISO) valise life raft with full SAMSA safety packageACR EPIRBFendertex fenders and dock linesElectric outlet and shelf prepped for a Coltri dive compressor (compressor not included)Spares for: watermaker, windlass and electric winches, pumps and float switches, electrical, and toiletsTools, Linens, Cookware, Utensils, etc. – detailed inventory upon request