Preliminary Listing more photos and information to come - 2024 Balance 482 Owner Version ? ?Matsu?

Currently located in French Polynesia with plans to sail to Tonga/ Fiji and west towards NZ for the summer months.?

Overview

?Matsu? is one of the finest and most comprehensively equipped Balance 482s brought to market. Built as a true owner?s version with daggerboards and configured for serious offshore passagemaking, Matsu delivers the rare combination of elite sailing performance, luxury liveaboard comfort, and advanced onboard systems integration.

Finished in an Avery Dennison Matte Metallic Frosty Blue hull wrap and extensively upgraded throughout, this vessel was built for experienced sailors seeking a lightweight, fast, and highly capable offshore platform without sacrificing comfort or style.

The Balance 482 has earned an international reputation as one of the premier performance cruising catamarans in her class, combining lightweight construction, exceptional visibility, powerful sail plans, and refined helm ergonomics. Matsu takes the platform even further with upgraded electrical systems, premium sail inventory, air conditioning, dual watermakers, solar integration, dual Integrel charging capability, Garmin electronics, and extensive owner upgrades.

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a nearly new, fully outfitted Balance 482 without new-build wait times and a transferable warranty.?

Vessel Highlights

• 2024 Balance 482 Owner Version
• 3 Cabin Owner Layout
• Daggerboard Performance Configuration
• Matte Metallic Frosty Blue Hull Wrap
• Extensive Voyager Package
• Upgraded Lithium Electrical System
• Integrel Charging System
• 4 x 400W Solar Panels
• Full Garmin Electronics Suite
• Electric Winch Package
• Performance Laminate Sail Inventory
• Screecher & Asymmetrical Spinnaker
• Full Air Conditioning Package
• Spectra Watermaker with Z-Ion Protection
• Highfield Tender with Yamaha 25HP
• Fishbone Boom Upgrade
• Cockpit Enclosure Package
• Custom Integrated Helm Seating
• Offshore Safety & Spare Parts Inventory
• Starlink & Integrated Vessel Monitoring

Exterior Features

• Avery Dennison Matte Metallic Frosty Blue hull wrap
• White deck, cockpit, and non-skid surfaces
• Black anodized mooring cleats and stanchions
• Dyneema double-line lifelines
• Titanium finish stainless handrails
• Custom integrated helm seating
• Cockpit enclosure with roll-up flexible glass panels
• Sunbrella Sapphire Blue exterior package
• Cork aft cockpit decking
• Upgraded trampolines and netting

Sailing Systems & Rigging

Designed as a true sailor?s catamaran, Matsu features a premium sail inventory and upgraded sail handling systems.

Rig & Spars

• Sparcraft aluminum mast and boom
• Dyform wire rigging
• Harken Battcar system
• Fishbone boom upgrade
• Mast climbing steps and grab handles
• Additional masthead halyard

Sail Inventory

• Ullman square-top mainsail in ADSL tri-radial laminate
• Ullman furling jib in ADSL laminate
• Ullman Screecher with Facnor furler
• 180m? asymmetrical spinnaker
• Stack pack in Sunbrella Sapphire Blue

Deck Gear

• Electric helm and aft winches
• Electric screecher furler
• Wireless furler controls
• Harken electric halyard winch
• Top-down furling system
• Spinnaker hardware package
• Fishing rod holders and utility straps

Electronics & Smart Vessel Systems

Matsu is equipped with a premium Garmin navigation suite and integrated vessel monitoring network suitable for serious offshore passagemaking.

Garmin Electronics Package?

• Garmin GPSMAP 1243 multifunction display
• Garmin GMI20 instrument displays
• Garmin linear drive autopilot
• Garmin GHC50 autopilot control head
• Garmin AIS800 transceiver
• Garmin Fantom 18 radar
• Garmin 215i VHF
• Garmin GC200 marine cameras

Connectivity & Monitoring

• Starlink system with 48V PoE integration
• 12V onboard router and media center
• Integrated DataHub remote vessel monitoring
• PredictWind DataHub telemetry integration
• NMEA alarm and buzzer integration
• Automated anchor alarm linked to windlass controls
• Automatic anchor light activation system
• Fully integrated onboard navigation network

Power & Electrical Systems

One of the standout features aboard Matsu is the vessel?s advanced off-grid electrical and charging capability.

Electrical Systems

• 24V 800Ah lithium-ion battery bank
• Victron inverter/charger system
• Upgraded 5000W inverter charger
• Dual 18KW Integrel charging system
• Multi-voltage shore power charging
• 4 x 400W SunPower solar panels
• USB charging outlets throughout
• Warm white LED lighting package

Appliances

• Smeg induction cooktop
• Whirlpool convection microwave
• Dual Vitrifrigo refrigeration systems
• Additional freezer unit
• Kenyon IntelliKEN cockpit grill
• Filtered drinking water system

Interior Accommodations

The owner?s version layout provides exceptional comfort and livability for long-range cruising.

Interior Features

• 3 Cabin Owner Version
• Spacious owner?s hull
• Expansive saloon with panoramic visibility
• Convertible saloon and cockpit tables
• American White Oak interior veneer
• Aspen engineered oak flooring
• Avonite solid surface countertops
• Upgraded Romo Calvia interior fabrics
• Oceanair shades throughout

Comfort Systems

• Frigomar air conditioning system
• Multiple Caframo fans
• Electric freshwater toilets
• Bidet sprayer upgrades
• Additional ventilation systems

Galley

The galley aboard Matsu is exceptionally well equipped for long-term cruising and entertaining.

• Smeg induction cooktop
• Glem 4-burner stove with oven
• Whirlpool convection microwave
• Dual Vitrifrigo refrigeration/freezer systems
• Filtered drinking water tap
• Extensive storage throughout

Machinery & PropulsionEngines

• Twin Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines
• SD60 saildrives
• Bruntons Varifold folding propellers
• Dual Racor fuel filtration systems
• Fuel polishing and transfer system

Performance Features

• Daggerboards
• Folding propellers
• Lightweight performance construction
• Offshore optimized sail plan

Water Systems

• Dual Spectra 24V watermaker
• Spectra Z-Ion protection system
• Hot/cold transom shower
• Saltwater deck wash
• Freshwater crossover system
• Washer/dryer preparation

Deck & Exterior EquipmentAnchoring

• Maxwell windlass system
• Rocna 33 primary anchor
• Fortress secondary anchor
• Chain counter at helm

Outdoor Living

• Convertible cockpit table/bed system
• Cockpit enclosure package
• Sunshade awnings
• Foldaway swim ladder
• Courtesy lighting package

Tender Package

• Highfield CL360 tender
• Yamaha 25HP four-stroke outboard

Safety Equipment

Matsu has been equipped for serious offshore operation with extensive safety systems and spare inventories.

• Viking RescYou 6-person offshore life raft
• Sail repair kit
• Windlass and winch spare inventory
• Electrical spare inventory
• Watermaker spare inventory
• Toilet and pump spares