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Vicious Fishes – Balance 442 Award-Winning Offshore Performance Catamaran | US Tax Paid | US Documented | Highly Upgraded
Now offered through the Balance Certified Pre-Owned Program — an exclusive opportunity to join the Balance family.
“Vicious Fishes” is an exceptionally clean and highly upgraded Balance 442 owner’s version that stands out as one of the finest examples currently available on the market today.
US Tax Paid and US Documented, "Vicious Fishes" has benefited from meticulous ownership, continual upgrades, and knowledgeable engineering oversight throughout her life. Owned and maintained by an engineer, the vessel reflects an uncommon level of systems attention, refinement, and preventative care rarely found in today’s brokerage market.
Named SAIL Magazine’s Best Boat Winner for 2023, the Balance 442 has become one of the most respected modern performance cruising catamarans in the world — blending true offshore capability with luxury liveaboard comfort, intelligent ergonomics, and remarkably easy short-handed operation.
Designed by world champion catamaran racer Phillip Berman and renowned naval architect Anton du Toit, the Balance 442 was engineered for sailors who genuinely love to sail. With carbon reinforced foam core construction, daggerboards, lightweight engineering, and a powerful 1,205 sq ft sail plan, “Vicious Fishes” delivers exceptional performance in both light and heavy air while remaining safe, manageable, and confidence inspiring offshore.
In light conditions, the 442 ghosts effortlessly along while heavier production catamarans rely on engines. When the breeze builds, reef down, lower the daggerboards, and the Balance transforms into a fast, capable offshore passagemaker designed to cover serious miles in comfort.
Unlike many modern catamarans focused primarily on marina living, the Balance 442 was built from inception to strike the perfect harmony between performance and livability. The result is a yacht equally capable of island hopping through the Caribbean, extended liveaboard cruising, or serious trans-oceanic adventure sailing.
“Vicious Fishes” has undergone substantial modernization and systems enhancement, placing her well above standard factory specification. Her upgraded Garmin electronics package, Victron NG lithium architecture, enhanced integral charging systems, advanced onboard monitoring capabilities, battery conversions, and numerous offshore-focused improvements create an exceptionally refined and capable bluewater platform.
Simply put, “Vicious Fishes” represents one of the best equipped, best maintained, and most intelligently upgraded Balance 442s currently available anywhere on the market.
Key design highlights include:
Carbon reinforced foam core construction
Daggerboard performance for exceptional upwind capability
Powerful 1,205 sq ft sail plan
VersaHelm system with outstanding visibility and all-weather operation
Lightweight offshore-oriented engineering
Easy short-handed sailing capability
Expansive salon-to-cockpit flow
Luxurious owner’s version layout
Superb storage and liveaboard ergonomics
Excellent access for maintenance and repairs
The award-winning VersaHelm system delivers some of the best visibility found in the catamaran market today while creating seamless integration between the salon, cockpit, and helm stations. Sail handling is intuitive and remarkably refined with self-tacking headsails, electric winches, dual furling systems, and simplified reefing controls positioned directly at the helm.
Key upgrades and differentiators include:
Upgraded Garmin 8612xsv multifunction displays at both upper and lower helms
Garmin Fantom 18x radar upgrade
Garmin owner’s cabin monitoring display
Victron Next Generation lithium battery architecture upgrades
Victron NG M10 BMS modernization
Integrel charging system upgrades
AGM engine start battery conversion
NOCO smart charger integration
Bluetooth tank monitoring integration
Offshore-focused electrical modernization
Daggerboard owner’s version configuration
Exceptionally clean cosmetic and mechanical condition
Engineer-owned and thoughtfully upgraded
US Tax Paid
US Documented
Key FeaturesPerformance & Sailing
Balance 442 Owner’s Version
Daggerboard Configuration
Carbon Reinforced Foam Core Construction
Powerful 1,205 sq ft Sail Plan
VersaHelm Upper & Lower Helm System
Ullman Square-Top Fully Battened Mainsail
Self-Tacking Headsail Configuration
Electric Winches
Dual Furling Headsails
Offshore Performance Hull Design
Easy Short-Handed Sailing Capability
Navigation & Electronics
Garmin 8612xsv MFD Upgrades at Upper & Lower Helms
Garmin Fantom 18x Radar Upgrade
Garmin 9” Owner Cabin Monitoring Display
Integrated Vessel Monitoring Systems
Bluetooth Tank Monitoring Integration
Advanced Offshore Navigation Capability
Electrical & Energy Systems
Victron Next Generation Lithium Battery Upgrades
Victron NG M10 BMS Architecture
Dual 18kw Integrel Charging Upgrade
NOCO Smart Battery Chargers
AGM Engine Start Batteries
Enhanced Offshore Electrical Autonomy
Interior & Comfort
Luxurious Three Cabin Owner’s Layout
Queen Bed Convertible Salon Table
Expansive U-Shaped Galley
6’10” Interior Headroom
Real Wood Handcrafted Cabinetry
Spacious Master Shower
Warm White LED Lighting Throughout
Excellent Interior Storage
Spacious Indoor & Outdoor Lounging Areas
Recent Upgrades & Improvements2025–2026 Upgrades
Upgraded factory-installed Garmin 12” MFDs from 1243xsv to Garmin 8612xsv units
Upgraded Garmin Fantom 18 radar to updated Garmin Fantom 18x series
Replaced factory lead-acid engine start batteries with AGM batteries
Added NOCO Genius smart battery chargers to engine start batteries
Added Garmin 9” MFD in owner’s cabin for anchor drag and systems monitoring
Upgraded Victron Lithium batteries and BMS systems to Victron NG M10 architecture
Upgraded factory-installed Integrel charging system
Added Mopeka Pro200 ultrasonic tank monitoring sensors integrated with Victron display system
These upgrades significantly improve offshore capability, onboard monitoring, charging efficiency, reliability, and long-term ownership value.
Dimensions
LOA: 44.29 ft
Beam: 24.94 ft
Draft Boards Up: 3.77 ft
Draft Boards Down: 7.05 ft
Air Draft: 65.65 ft
Lightship Displacement: 23,704 lbs
Construction
Carbon Reinforced Foam Core Hull Construction
Lightweight Offshore Performance Design
Forward-Raked Wave Piercing Bows
High Bridge Deck Clearance
Textured Non-Skid Deck Surfaces
Rigging & Sails
Sparcraft Aluminium Mast
Double Spreader Rig Configuration
Harken Battcar Track System
Ullman Square-Top Fully Battened Mainsail
Ullman Self-Tacking Jib
Dual Furling Headsail Configuration
Profurl Furler
Electric Winch Package
Seldon Electric furler for Code Zero and Asymmetric
Engines & Mechanical
Twin Yanmar Diesel Engines
Saildrive Configuration
Auxiliary Charging Alternators
Dual Racor Fuel Filtration
AGM Engine Start Batteries
Electrical Systems
Victron Lithium Battery System
Victron NG M10 BMS Architecture
Dual 18KW Integrel Charging Upgrade
NOCO Smart Chargers
Integrated Energy Management Systems
Interior & Accommodations
Three Cabin Owner’s Layout
Convertible Queen Salon Berth
Luxurious Master Shower
Large U-Shaped Galley
Real Wood Cabinetry Throughout
Warm White LED Lighting
Spacious Storage Solutions
Deck & Exterior Equipment
Maxwell Windlass
Rocna Anchor with Chain
Composite Tender Davit
Dyneema Lifelines
Foldaway Swim Ladder
Offshore Trampoline System
Boarding Gates
Tender Package
Specifications
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Disclaimer
The 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.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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