Pressure Drop
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 it’s performance luxury cruising. With her carbon reinforced hull and epoxy construction, 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.
Comfort On The water
The interior of Pressure Drop pairs performance with comfortable living. With clean lines, functional spaces, and a welcoming layout, it offers everything you need to live well onboard.
Note: Interior photos shown are from Pippilotta (Balance 526), a sistership to Pressure Drop. Updated photos of Pressure Drop will be added soon.
About the boat
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Length 52.5ft (16.0m)
Width 27.2ft (8.2m)
Draft 3.8ft (1.2m) / 7.2ft (2.2m) - Boards Down
Weight 12.5 metric tons (27,500 lbs)
Engines: Yanmar 45hp with saildrives and Gori folding propellers
Spectra 60l/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.
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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 Removable Inner Stay
Spinnakers - Equipped with two flying headsails in a sock - 185 m2 / 1,991 ft2 asymmetric spinnaker, and 171 m2 / 1,841 ft2 symmetrical spinnaker.
Other headsails - 88 m2 / 947 ft2 Code 0
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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 equiped with shower and head facilities.
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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!
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Highfield Classic 360 with 30hp Suzuki 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.
