2024 Balance 482

Interior

GTFO is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 482 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths. The 482 sports 6’10” of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features the gorgeous real Eco Bamboo Wood hand-crafted cabinetry.

• Frigomar 48V Air Conditioning / Heater units 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU 
• Mattresses - 150mm (6") thick and headboards for each cabin
• All Cabins have white OceanAir pleated shades
• All overhead hatches have OceanAir white roller shades / screens
• Cabinetry: Eco Bamboo - Caramelized Vertical Grain
• Corian Counter tops: Cameo White
• Perennials fabrics: Salon (Stree-yay Poolside), Cockpit (Stree-yay Flint)
• Interior flooring: Bayport Veneer
• Towel bars in all heads
• 11 x Sirocco II fans  - 3 x in salon / galley, 2 x in each stateroom, 1 x in each bathroom
• 2 x Telescopic tables that convert to a bed incl cushions (cockpit & salon)
• Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
• Salon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway lights
• Ambient lighting throughout interior
• Customizable salon LED lighting — interior saloon lights are fully app-controlled via Govee app, offering a wide range of colors and modes
• Tool Drawer under settee
• Custom seat with storage at nav table
• Size-10 hatch over the port aft cabin — an uncommon upgrade that dramatically improves ventilation and comfort

 

Galley

• Large farm style sink with custom cutting board
• drying rack 
• Fresh water filter with tap in Galley
• Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezer
• Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer refrigerator
• Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat – Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
• Miele Induction Cooktop - KM7564FL featuring four PowerFlex zones that can be bridged for large cookware
• Whirlpool 40L 6th Sense Convection Oven / Microwave with forced-air oven, grill, crisp function, crisp-fry mode, and microwave capability
• Silicone mat for induction cook top (facilitates safe cooking at sea - no fiddles necessary!)

 

Exterior

GTFO is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family.  Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything on the 482.  Seating and lounge areas are strategically located throughout the cockpit and accommodation areas to ensure a fantastic hosting platform.  With the innovative Balance VersaHelm - the helm station swings up and down with ease which revolutionized all weather sailing.  You can 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 unobstructed 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.

• Hull Vinyl Wrap in Silver with graphics
• 110v Kenyon Electric Grill in cockpit
• Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
• Trampoline - 1in open weave mesh, polyester UV, black
• Cockpit cushions Perennials with new 50mm foam (2025)
• Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays on aft/port side on built-in composite track
• Additional Aft and Port side standalone shades when not using full cockpit enclosure
• SUNSURE (Textilene®) 90% mesh shade – removable over salon windows
• CopperCoat Bottom Paint over Epoxy Barrier Coat (Oct 2024)
• Carbonautica Carbon Fiber 900mm 36" GFC sports steering wheel (black)
• Forward deck locker cushions with pillow backs
• Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
• 3 x chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom
• 2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drains
• Sufboard / SUP storage racks on cockpit ceiling
• Custom integrated helm seat upgrade
• Custom Sunbrella Silver trampoline sunshade delivering durable UV protection and a shaded forward lounging area
• Custom magnetic screens for all ports and salon windows

 

Mechanical

• 2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (1145hrs Port - 1179hrs Stbd)
• SD60 Saildrives
• 2 x Brunton 3-blade folding props
• Standard C25 engine controls
• Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
• Fuel Polishing / Transfer Pump (tech space in starboard head)

  

Electrical

• 2 x APS 48V High Output Alternators - 130A each with Wakespeed 500 Regulators
  • Average power output @ 15 min @ 2200rpm (both engines) ~9.5kW / 180A
  • Approximately 8% State of Chare increase every 15 minutes
• 48V Victron Lithium LiFePo4 House Bank - 6 x 24v 200ah Batteries (30kWh total - additional capacity factory upgrade!)
• 1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium LiFePo4 Buffer Bank (5kWh)
• 1 x 12V Victron LiFePo4 Battery
• 2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC Convertors)
• Solar Panels - 6 x  400w Maxeon on cockpit roof and over davits (2400w total)
• 4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
• Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection - 50 Amp 220v and 110v Inlets (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)
• 2 x Galvanic Isolators and 2 x RCB/GFCI shore power breakers
• 8000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 220v / 50hz
• 5000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 110v / 60hz
• Victron 220v 50hz 48v Battery Charger (for Euro style shore power)
• Victron 12v monitor
• Victron 24v BMS with Distribution Bus
• Victron 48v BMS with Distribution Bus
• Victron Cerbo GX
• Dual 110v Outlets w/ 2 x USB-C Outlets - two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, and three in salon
• 1 x Dual 110v GFCI Outlets in each head
• 220v Outlets with USB-A in each cabin, salon, and galley
• 4 x 110v GFCI Outlets plugs under Grill in cockpit
• 2 x USB-A ports at the nav table
• Shore power cables - 1 x 32amp 220v w/ Euro style plug and 1 x 230/115v US style 50amp plug
• All lighting Hella Marine - LED including service areas
• 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries w/ emergency crossover switch at lower helm

 

Electronics

Upper helm – 

• Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243
• 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed
• 1 x Garmin Reactor 40 Auto pilot with GHC 50 display
• VHF 215i with Handlheld Mic
• Windlass control and chain counter

Lower helm – 

• Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243
• 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed
• 1 x Garmin Autopilot GHC 50 display
• Autopilot toggle switch
• 2 x Yanmar engine display panels
• 1 x Engine start battery cross link
• 2 x Engine Start battery voltage displays

• 2 x Autopilot systems (redundant system for offshore safety)
• Fixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio mounted under TV
• AIS 800 Class B Transceiver
• Fantom 18X 
• Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet
• Cameras - 2 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras w/ Birdseye and anchor views
• Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for salon
• Garmin charts: Mediterranean & Black Sea, Mexico/Caribbean/Brazil, U.S./Canada
• PredictWind DataHub - integrates Starlink and Garmin systems for seamless internet, navigation, and data sharing

 

Rigging and Sails

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

• Zoom Sails  - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/48 Main Sail - 89.6 sqm – Fully battened square top
• Zoom Sails - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/483 Jib - 43.5 sqm – Self Tacking 
• Zoom Sails  - Contender Stormlite 410 Ripstop Polyester Code Zero / Screecher - 99 sqm
• Zoom Sails - Contender Nylite 150 Nylon Asymmetrical Spinnaker - 173.7 sqm
• Zoom Sails  - Contender Maxilite 150 Lilac Symmetrical Spinnaker - 153 sqm
• Sunbrella Stack pack – Cadet Gray
• Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system
• Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
• Sparcraft fishbone boom - aluminum
• Profurl 420 manual Jib furling unit
• 3 x Haken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
• 2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches 
• 1 x Haken 50 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
• Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winch
• Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
• Wiring installed for Seldon electric headsail furler (furler not included)
• Lower shrouds replaced (Dec 2025)
• Martingale wire replaced (Dec 2025)

 

Anchoring

• Maxwell Windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeck 
• Main anchor - Rocna 33 with G4 galvanized primary anchor chain (total chain length 300 feet)
• Secondary anchor - Fortress FX-37 with 10ft of chain and 200ft of 3-strand rode
• AA560 Switch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass
• 11 Alloy mooring cleats - Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom

 

Plumbing

• Spectra Cape Horn 330 Watermaker 24 VDC  with Z-ION Protection System 
• 2 x Planus Electric freshwater Toilets
• 2 x Vetus Blackwater Tanks
• 2 x Quick Hot Water Heaters
• Recessed Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
• Deckwash (fresh/salt) on transom
• Deckwash (fresh/salt) Mast Locker mounted 

 

Tender

Tender sold with Bill of Sale only.

• Highfield 3.6m (12ft) CL360 Tender
• Yamaha 4 stroke EFI 25hp outboard and 6gal fuel tank
• Custom UV-resistant chaps

 

Additional Equipment

• Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft
• Paddleboard and paddle
• Inflatable passarelle (3m) — essential for Mediterranean mooring, easy to deploy and deflate for compact storage when not in use
• Tools
• Two dive tanks (no other dive equipment)
• Spares:
  • Paint / epoxy / fiberglass
  • Spare pumps / hinges / latches   
  • Sheeves / boom & mast hardware 
  • Sail repair material
  • Engine Spares / Outboard Spares / filters / oils / fluids
  • Cleaning supplies 
• 200+ worldwide courtesy flags for worldwide travel
• 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 enclosed printer with filament dryer and touchscreen interface, ideal for onboard custom parts, clips, and fittings; includes accessories and setup ready for immediate use

 

Recent Upgrades and Maintenance

• Added independent Garmin Autopilot on the 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 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 desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.