44.17' Balance 2022

Supergirl is a fantastic Balance 442 available on the pre-owned market!  

This is your opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran.  Supergirl is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today.  She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in late 2022 and is hull #4 of this coveted high-performance brand.  Supergirl has recently returned to the US after an exciting season of cruising the Caribbean and has just received her annual regular off-season maintenance.  

The original design premise for the Balance 442 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was also set up to 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 such as their signature VersaHelm steering system, Integrel charging technology, carbon fiber reinforced daggerboards, Ullman ASDL tri-radial laminate sails, state-of-the-art electronics suites, etc.  The build process for these fantastic vessels incorporates Balance’s “Carbon Cross” design and construction techniques which utilizes E-glass fiberglass with significant Carbon Fiber reinforcement in the high load areas of the hulls and decks. Every Balance 442 is hand laminated and vacuum bagged with vinylester outer skin resin over closed cell foam cores.  The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging.

Supergirl has a 3-cabin Owner’s Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning yellow exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory options.  She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager.  Several of her equipment highlights include:

• 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank
• Integrel Charging System on both engines – 2 x 9kW Capacity
• 1600 Watts of Solar
• Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker
• Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries
• Ullman Performance Sail Package including Screecher and Oxley Spinnaker
• Full Garmin Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc.
• Samsung Washer / Dryer
• ... And so much more!

Supergirl is U.S. Duty Paid and in turn key condition!  A buyer could load her up the day after closing and head for the South Pacific without a second thought.  Supergirl is currently located in Charleston, SC and available for showings by appointment.

Specifications

Interior

Supergirl is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 442 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths.  Supergirl features custom upholstery and interior finishings, a large U-shaped galley, and features real American Oak hand-crafted cabinetry.

• Frigomar 48V Aircon 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU 
• Mattresses - 150mm (6") thick and custom headboards for each cabin
• All Cabins have white Oceanair pleated shades
• All overhead hatches have Oceanair white roller shades / screens
• Avonite Counter Tops – Grey in the galley, Black in the heads, White in hallways
• Towel bars in all heads
• Custom Hanging rail in Owner’s Shower - black
• 2 x Caframo Marine fans situated on either side of all bunks – i.e. 2 per cabin
• Salon Table – Natural Burmese Teak - Telescopic legs with double fold out leaf that converts to a bed incl cushion
• Cockpit Table – Composite - Telescopic legs that converts to a bed incl cushion
• Oceanair salon blinds
• Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
• 2 x 110v outlets in each berth
• 1 x 110v outlets in each head
• Dimmers - saloon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway

Galley

• Large farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack inserts
• 4 x Vitrifrigo DW180 RFX drawer fridge / freezer
• Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat – Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
• 4-burner 220V SMEG induction cooktop
• Whirlpool Convection Oven & Microwave
• Electric Kenyon 120V IntelliKEN Grill - built-in plinth in cockpit with sink and folding cold water tap
• 2 x silicone mats for induction cook top
• Designer Dishware
• Induction Pots and Pans
• Misc Cooking Appliances

Exterior

Supergirl 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 442.  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 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating.

• Full Cockpit Enclosure – Isinglass and Mesh roll downs – built in custom track
• Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
• Bainbridge "SuperTramp" - Trampoline 30x30 mesh, polyester UV, black
• Cockpit cushions (50mm foam) Sunbrella 
• Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling (Summer 2024)
• PropSpeed on both propellors
• Seadek – Storm Grey - Aft cockpit and transom
• Carbonautic Carbon Fiber 900mm 36" GFC sports steering wheel (black)
• Carbon dock line chafe plates
• Carbon dinghy davit chafe plates x 2 plus 2 x chafe plates at aft pad eye next to line box
• 2 x Surfboard / Paddleboard storage racks under cockpit roof
• Cockpit Shower – “hide away” hot / cold faucet on starboard transom
• 2 x Fishing Rod Holders

Mechanical

• 2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH40 diesel engines (  hrs each)
• SD60 Saildrives
• 2 x Varifold 3-blade folding props
• Standard C35 engine control
• ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
• Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
• 1 x  Garmin Auto Pilot Systems

Electrical

• 2 x Integrel E-Power Alternators - Engine Mounted Charging System - Up to 9kW each!
• 48V Victron Lithium House Bank - 4 x 24v 200ah Batteries (400ah total)
• 1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium Buffer Bank 
• 2 x Victron DC-DC Convertors
• Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection - 70 Amp 220v / 110v (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)
• 2 x 5000w Victron Inverter / Chargers
• Solar Panels - 4 x 400w Sunware panels on cockpit roof (1600w total)
• 4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
• 110v & 220v Outlets throughout (salon, cabins, and heads)
• 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
• All lighting Hella Marine - LED including service areas
• 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries

Electronics

• Upper helm - Garmin 9” MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
• Lower helm - Garmin 12” MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
• Garmin 18” Radar
• Garmin GMI Color Instruments w/ DST tri-ducers
• Garmin Linear Drive Autopilot (with spare Linear Drive Unit onboard!)
• 2 x Garmin GHS20 Autopilot Control Heads 
• Garmin AIS 800 send / receive system
• Garmin VHF at Nav Station w/ wired handset at helm
• Maxwell Windlass Remote Control and Chain Counter
• Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet – dish mounted on cabin top
• Cameras - 3 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras, Birdseye, anchor, and stern  
• Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for saloon - tied into Fusion speaker system
• Samsung Washer/Dryer - 230V - 7kg wash and 5kg dry
• Bluetooth Portable Plug-in Speakers
• Garmin InReach

Rigging and Sails

• Ullman fully battened square top Mainsail – ADSL tri radial grey
• Ullman furling self-tacking Jib – ADSL tri radial grey laminate with Sunbrella UV cover on leech and foot
• Ullman Screecher – Warp Drive Tri-radial Dacron with Facnor FX4500 continuous furler 
• Oxley Levante Self-Stabilizing Symmetrical Spinnaker
• Storm Jib and Removable Stay w/ fittings
• Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
• 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
• Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
• 3 x Harken 46 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm
• 2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
• 1 x Harken Size 46 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
• Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winch (furling lines)
• Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
• 2 x Spreader lights
• Additional halyard in mast head - dedicated for going up the mast

Anchoring and Mooring

• Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version w/ foot switches on foredeck
• Main anchor - Rocna 33 with 200ft G4 galvanized primary anchor chain 
• Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
• 9 Alloy mooring cleats - Goiot  9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom

Plumbing

• Spectra Watermaker 12 VDC 54 LPH with Z-ION Protection System 29 kgs/65 lbs
• Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
• 2 x Tecma compact Electric Toilets (fresh or salt)
• Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
• Saltwater deck wash located on transom

Dinghy

• Grand S300 RIB – 10ft – Center Console w/ Fiberglass hull and Hypalon tubes 
• Tohatsu 20HP Four Stroke with Power Trim

Additional Equipment

• Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft
• Safety Gear - EPIRB, PFDs, throwables, etc
• Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
• Custom Designed Fishing Gear
• Spares

Disclaimer

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.