Loki

Explore the world in a Balance Catamaran

A Pure Sailing Machine

Built by Balance Catamarans in St. Francis, South Africa, the 526 is legendary for its performance luxury cruising. With her nearly full carbon hulls, epoxy construction, and carbon mast and boom, she sails like a racer yet remains amazingly easy to operate and maintain.

A Helm Station you’ll love

Balance Catamarans are the creators of the VersaHelm™, allowing you to pilot up top in the open air, or down below in the protected cockpit when in inclement weather. Whether up or down, each position offers four-corner visibility, making sailing safer, easier, and an absolute pleasure.

LUXURY On The water

Known for their semi-custom builds, this Balance 526 has an incredible bespoke stylish interior. With distinctive light wood veneers, modern-style, white and black accents, you will be nothing short of impressed as you cozy into your private stateroom.

About the boat

- Length 52.5ft (16.0m)
- Width 27.2ft (8.2m)
- Draft 3.8ft (1.2m) / 7.2ft (2.2m) - Boards Down
- Weight 11.7 metric tons (25,800lbs)
- Engines: Yanmar 57hp with saildrives and Gori folding propellers
- Hall Spars Mast & Boom
- Schenker 150l/hr Watermaker
- Batteries - 600ah at 48v of Victron Lithium Batteries (28.8KW!)
- Over 2,500W of Solar
- Integrel Solutions 48V High Output Alternators
- Victron 120V & 230V inverters.
- Mainsail - 106 m2 / 1,141 ft2 - Full battens for maximum power with three reefs, utilizing single-line reefing from the cockpit for quick sail changes.
- Working Jib - 43 m2 / 461 ft2 - Self tacking jib on roller furler.
- Furling Staysail on a removable Inner Stay
- Symmetrical Spinnaker in a sock - 171 m2 / 1,841 ft2
- Downwind Screecher/Code 0 on manual furler - 110 m2 / 1184 ft2
The Balance 526 is equiped with three private double cabins. The guest cabins are located in the port hull, separated by a separate shower and head facilities. Each cabin has plenty of stowage, ample ventilation, and fantastic views. Your captain and first mate are located in the starboard cabin, which is also equipped with a shower and head facilities.
Centrally located, the galley is at the heart of our sailing. It offers a four-burner induction stove, convection microwave oven, coffee maker, and a voluminous sink. We have lots of food storage in the double-stainless steel pull-out fridge and freezers as well as a cockpit fridge. Great food makes for a happy crew!
- Highfield Classic 360 with 25hp Yamaha outboard motor
In certain situations, we may utilize the tender to shuttle persons and supplies to and from shore. When not in use she is simply stowed under sturdy aft davits for easy launch and retrival.