Sirius Star | 2024 Balance 442

Saint Augustine, FL, US

Sirius Star | Balance 442 44ft

US$ 1,300,000

Saint Augustine, FL, US

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Andrew Hodgdon

 Office:+1-215-508-2704
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 amhodgdon@multihullcompany.com

About

This is your opportunity to purchase a practically brand new example of the award-winning Balance 442 catamaran!

"Sirius Star" is fully equipped and ready to go sailing today. She was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in 2024 and is hull #10 of this coveted high-performance brand. Sirius Star has recently completed a full warranty service and received her annual haulout 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 set up to still 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 Balances 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.

Sirius Star has the desirable 3-cabin Owners Version layout. She is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a beautiful light blue painted exterior hull, 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 (24kWh)
  • 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 from the batteries
  • Electric Headsail Furler
  • Ullman Performance Sail Package including Screecher and Furling Spinnaker
  • Full Raymarine Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc.
  • Masthead and Anchor Cameras
  • Samsung Washer / Dryer

And so much more! Sirius Star is U.S. Duty Paid and in turn key condition! You could sail away immediately after closing and head for the South Pacific without a second thought. Sirius Star is currently located in beautiful St Augustine, FL and available for showings by appointment.

Specifications

  • Length: 44ft
  • Builder: Balance Catamarans Cape Town
  • Beam: 25' 0"
  • Draft: 7' 0"
  • Year: 2024
  • Hull: Composite
  • Status: Sale Pending

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SPECS

  • Builder: Balance Catamarans Cape Town
  • Designer: Anton du Toit
  • Keel: Other

MEASUREMENTS

  • Length Overall: 44.17 ft
  • Max Draft: 7' 0"
  • Bridge Clearance Measure: 66' 5"
  • Beam Measure: 25' 0"

ENGINE(S)

  • Total Power: 80
  • Engine Brand: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 3JH40
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 772
  • Engine Power: 40 hp

  • Total Power: 80
  • Engine Brand: Yanmar
  • Engine Model: 3JH40
  • Engine Type: Inboard
  • Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
  • Engine Hours: 781
  • Engine Power: 40 hp

TANKS

  • Fresh Water Tanks: 2 (106 Gallons)
  • Fuel Tanks: 2 (106 Gallons)

Accommodations

  • Number of cabins: 3
  • Number of heads: 2

Specifications

Interior

Sirius Star 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. She features a forward facing nav station, a large U-shaped galley, and real American Oak hand-crafted cabinetry.

  • Frigomar 48V Air Conditioner Units – 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU
  • Samsung Washer/Dryer – 230V – 7kg wash and 5kg dry
  • Watermaker – Spectra Cape Horn Extreme 12v 14g/h with Z-Ion Protection System
  • 2 x Quick 30 Liter Water Heaters
  • 2 x Planus Stilo compact Electric Toilets (fresh or salt)
  • 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 White
  • Towel bars in all heads
  • Custom Hanging rail in Owners Shower
  • Caframo Marine fans – ceiling mounted throughout the boat
  • Salon Table – Telescopic legs with double fold out leaf that converts to a bed incl cushion
  • Cockpit Table Telescopic legs that converts to a bed incl cushion
  • Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
  • Dimmers – saloon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway
  • Samsung 32in Television on swivel mount

Galley

  • Large farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack inserts
  • Built-in draining dish rack
  • Drinking water tap connected to carbon filter
  • 2 x Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer Fridge / Freezer
  • Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
  • 4-burner AEG induction cooktop
  • Whirlpool Convection Oven & Microwave
  • Built-in Kenyon Electric BBQ Grill in cockpit
  • Built-in Sink with folding tap in cockpit
  • Dishware including pots, pans, cooking utensils, silverware, etc etc

Exterior

Sirius Star 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 Sun Shade Bimini over up-helm
  • Foldaway swim ladder on port transom
  • Dyneema Trampoline – 30×30 mesh UV resistant – black
  • Cockpit cushions (50mm foam) Sunbrella
  • Epoxy Barrier Coat
  • International Micron 350 Bottom Paint
  • PropSpeed on both propellors
  • Aquadex (faux teak) decking in cockpit
  • 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
  • Saltwater deck wash located on transom
  • 2 x Fishing Rod Holders
  • Constant Pressure Shore Water Connection
  • Lightning Prevention Device at masthead
  • 4 x Underwater LED lights

Mechanical

  • 2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH40 diesel engines (450hrs each)
  • SD60 Saildrives
  • 2 x Brunton Varifold 3-blade folding props
  • Dry exhaust system for quieter operation
  • ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
  • Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor

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 50 Amp 220v and 110v (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)
  • 2 x 5000w Victron Inverter / Chargers
  • Solar Panels – 4 x 400w Maxeon panels on cockpit roof (1600w total)
  • 4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
  • 220v outlets throughout
  • 12v outlet at the nav table
  • USB sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
  • 110v and 220v Shore power cables – 2 x 20m 50amp with easy lock system
  • All lighting Hella Marine – LED including service areas
  • 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries

Electronics

  • Upper helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
  • Lower helm Raymarine Axiom Pro 12 MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter
  • Raymarine Alpha 7″ displays at both helm positions
  • Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18 Radar
  • Raymarine GMI Color Instruments w/ DST tri-ducers
  • Raymarine Evolution Autopilot Type 2/24v with short shaft linear drive
  • 2 x P70 Autopilot Control Heads
  • Raymarine AIS 700 with integrated splitter
  • Raymarine 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 – 2 x CAM300 eyeball IP day/night cameras at masthead and anchor looking forward

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 Furling Screecher CZ60 Warp Drive Tri-radial
  • Ullamn Top-down Furling Asymmetrical Spinnaker 2 ply
  • Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging
  • Harken Battcar track C-system with Carver Hook headboard
  • Sparcraft crossbeam and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
  • Sparcraft fishbone boom aluminum
  • Seldon Electric furler – removable on Longeron makes Screecher and Spinnaker use safer and much easier!
  • Jib furler – 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 (jib furling line)
  • Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
  • 2 x Spreader lights
  • Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
  • Additional halyard in mast head – dedicated for going up the mast
  • 2 x steps and 2 x grab handles at top of 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 and bridle
  • Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
  • 9 Alloy mooring cleats – Goiot9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom

Tender

  • 11ft OC Tenders 350 – carbon fiber dinghy
  • Yamaha 20hp 4-stroke outboard
  • Retractable beach wheels
  • Seadek topsides

Additional Equipment

  • Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft
  • EPIRB
  • Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
  • Spares and Tools

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.

 

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