Balance 482 – Alcyon (Hull #8)

A Rare Opportunity to Own One of the World’s Most Sought‑After Performance Cruising Catamarans

Alcyon has less than 300 hours on each engine and only three months of use during the delivery from South Africa to Grenada. Shortly after arriving in Grenada, the boat was hauled and stored until it’s recent launch and is now sitting in Camper & Nicholson’s Port Louis Marina.

Step aboard Alcyon and experience what sailors around the world are talking about. Winner of Sailing World and Cruising World’s Best Performance Catamaran (2022), the Balance 482 has redefined what a modern cruising catamaran can be—fast, beautifully balanced, and effortlessly manageable by a couple.

Crafted for adventurers who refuse to compromise, Alcyon delivers an intoxicating blend of speed, safety, and luxury. Whether you dream of crossing oceans or savouring quiet anchorages, this yacht offers the freedom to go anywhere with confidence.

Why Alcyon Stands Out 

• Thrilling performance: Slice upwind at 7–10 knots and enjoy exhilarating reaching speeds of 8–14 knots. In ideal conditions, the 482 has surfed at 28 knots—performance few cruising cats can match.
• Carbon‑reinforced, foam‑core construction: Light, stiff, and built for bluewater adventures.
• High‑aspect daggerboards: Remarkable upwind efficiency and pointing ability.
• VersaHelm system: Enjoy optimal visibility and control in any weather, seas, or helming preference.
• Integrel high‑output charging: Cutting‑edge energy independence underway.
• Premium Ullman ASDL tri‑radial sails: Designed for both durability and speed.
• Fully outfitted electronics suite: Offshore‑ready and confidence‑inspiring. 

This is a yacht that turns miles into memories—and does it with elegance.

Built for Owners Who Want More

The Balance 482 is for sailors who appreciate craftsmanship as much as capability. Each hull is meticulously hand‑laminated, vacuum‑bagged, and engineered with Balance’s strategic Carbon Cross reinforcement, creating a vessel that feels alive on the water yet stable and composed in a seaway.

The result:  A high‑performance catamaran that is genuinely enjoyable to sail, even short‑handed.

3‑Cabin Owner’s Version – A Private Retreat at Sea

Alcyon features the highly desirable Owner’s Version layout, offering:

• A serene, full‑hull owner’s suite with exceptional storage and a spacious head
• Two stylish, comfortable guest cabins perfect for family or friends
• Bright, contemporary finishes that create a warm, welcoming atmosphere
• Quality craftsmanship throughout—Balance’s signature attention to detail 

Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying quiet nights at anchor, the interior feels like a modern, luxurious floating home

Sails and Rigging

• Sparcraft aluminium mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system 
• Sparcraft aluminium crossbeam and longeron with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor
• Sparcraft aluminium boom with fishbone boom upgrade
• Harken - 2 x 50 electric winch (Jib Sheet, Reefs) at helm
• Harken - 1 x 50 electric winch (Main Halyard & Mainsheets) at helm
• Harken - 2 x 46 electric winch (lifting dinghy, dagger boards and/or spinnaker and Code 0) aft end coaming 
• Harken Size 46 electric winch on port deck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard)
• Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C430.
• Ullman Mainsail cloth upgrade to ASDL tri-radial cruising sail (standard cut sail)
• Ullman Headsail upgrade to ASDL tri-radial cruising sail
• Ullman Code 0/Screecher in CZ fabric (includes deck hardware excludes winch)
• Line bag package
• Assym Spinnaker includes deck hardware 
• Assym spinnaker logo 
• 225 sq m Parasailer
• Seadek - Aft cockpit - Terra (excludes the 2 x transom steps which are now painted non slip)
• Carbonautic Steering Wheel - black 
• Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10 

Engines, Drive Units and Props

• 2 x Yanmar 4JH45 x SD60 (45hp) diesel engines and standard C25 engine control (Less than 300 hours on each engine)
• Each engine fitted with a 70A/24V auxiliary alternator for charging house bank 
• Integrel ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY Charging System on both engines
• Dual Racor fuel filters for each engine
• Electronic engine Throttles (midway mounted single position)
• 2x Bruntons Varifold  3 blade 19" x 15" folding propellers. Propspeed on propellers, fresh Dec 2025
• Each engine fitted with a 70A/12V auxiliary alternator for charging engine batteries 
• Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor
• Fuel transfer pump and fuel polishing 

Generators

Integrel is classified as an "extra low voltage DC system" and falls within the scope of the international standard ISO 10133:2017 and ABYC E11

Integrel is a modern, intelligent way of generating, storing, and distributing electrical energy in off-grid applications, such as recreational marine craft, without fitting a standalone generator with a second engine. It’s completely automatic, delivering significant amounts of energy seamlessly throughout the vessel without user input. It’s fuel-efficient, reducing overall fuel consumption for propulsion and generation, and very cost-effective with virtually no maintenance costs. Integrel completely replaces a conventional generator and delivers all the power that you need to make living on board as comfortable as living at home.

Dual Integrel Systems

Alcyon has 2 propulsion engines and a dual Integrel system. With one generator on each engine and with 2 Intelligent controllers.

The advantages of a Dual Integrel System:

Double the charging capacity (18kW).

Half the battery charging time.

Redundancy in the case of a single engine failure, electrical fault or if there is a problem with either Integrel system. 

Batteries

• House bank: 4ea 200amp 24v batteries wired as 48v@400 amp Victron Lithium batteries, 1x 24v Victron lithium, 1x 12v Victron lithium, 1 Victron Multiplus 24v /110v 3000W inverter/ 70A charger  , 12v DC/DC converters; 1x Quattro 48v charger inverter
• 2 x 12 V AGM start batteries 

Interior

• Two electric toilets
• 2 x Vitrifrigo DW180A multi temperature 2 drawer fridge /freezer unit (4 draws in total)
• Electric plugs one in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley and two above fridge area 
• 12V Outlet at the nav table.
• USB sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
• Shore power cable; 20m 32A Marinco with easy lock system starboard transom step with US dock side plug, 120v/220v cables
• All lighting Marine - LED including service areas 
• Courtesy lights (blue) one on each transom step and one in each companionway 
• Mattresses 150mm (6") thick and headboards for each cabin
• Heads counter tops, Solid surfacing with Corian basin all cameo white with towel rails in all heads
• All Cabins have white Oceanair pleated shades
• All heads and showers have Oceanair white roller shades
• Samsung Washer/Dryer - 230V  
• 1x extra Vitrifrigo DW180A multi temperature fridge /freezer (total of 2 drawer fridge combo units)
• Rainman 30 gph 120v watermaker
• Spectra Z-ion protection system for Fresh Water system
• Aircon 1x Frigomar 16 BTU & 3x 10BTU (Full house) sharing pumps (variable speed inverter tech)
• 1x Caframo Marine fan situated on either side of the head-bunk panel ie 2 per cabin 
• Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for cockpit that converts to a bed incl cushion (cockpit)
• Upgrade to Smeg 220V 60cm 4 plate induction cooker top
• Avonite solids to cabin/hull counter tops
• Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for saloon
• Oceanair Saloon Blinds colour white 

Electronics

• Raymarine AXIOM 12", Multi-function 12" w charts
• Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18" Radar 
• Raymarine i70s Colour instruments DST tri-ducers, 2x at lower helm, 2x at upper helm
• Raymarine Evolution Autopilot with p70s control head & ACU-400, EV1 Sensor Core, 1 each lower/upper helm
• Raymarine Type 2 Long Shaft electric Linear Drive
• Ray53 VHF Radio
• Raymarine AIS 700 send / receive system
• Raymarine - upgrade 9" MFD to 12" (fitted at lower helm)
• Iridium Go 9560 SATELLITE (sp) COMMUNICATIONS with Antenna on mast
• Poynting Wi-Fi omnidirectional aerial with Peplink Pepwave router
• Starlink
• 4 x  400w Sunpower Solar Panels on cockpit roof with individual charge controllers 

Dinghy

• 3.1m Highfield (white) in Hypalon with 15hp 2 stroke 
• Dinghy cover in same colour as the stackpack (custom made in Sunbrella by Ullman Sails)
• 15hp 2 stroke Yamaha 

Exterior

• 11 x Alloy 330mm mooring cleats - (includes anchor and transom cleats) 
• Aluminium stanchions with Dyneema double line guard rail   
• Open mesh trampolines 
• Aluminium pulpits with seat
• Handrails on transom coaming 
• Stowage for life raft in cockpit 
• Cockpit cushions (75mm foam) covered in Sunbrella
• Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
• Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeck,
• Main anchor Rocna 33 with 50m of short link DIN766 G40 10mm galvanised anchor chain and 50m 3/4 line
• Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
• Saltwater deck wash located on transom, fresh water at anchor locker
• Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for cockpit that converts to a bed incl cushion (cockpit)
• Telescopic table with double fold out leaf for saloon that converts to a bed incl cushion (saloon)
• Sunshade Awnings for cockpit  includes built in composite track
• Switch and chain counter at helm for windlass Maxwell AA560
• 4 x  400w Sunpower Solar Panels on cockpit roof with individual regulator 
• Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of 10mm chain and 90m of rope  
• Epoxy Barrier Coat + 2x coats of antifouling, fresh as of dec 2025, Island 77 plus
• Seadek - Aft cockpit - Terra (excludes the 2 x transom steps which are now painted non slip)
• Carbonautic Steering Wheel - black 
• Carbon stanchions x 12
• Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10
• Fishing Rod holders x2 
• Forepeak sail/rope hanging rails x 2 
• Adjustable surfboard/fishing rod straps under coach roof 
• Cockpit enclosure  with clear and flexible glass side panels for lower helm and cockpit 
• Cockpit fridge under lower helm seat
• Viking Rescyou ocean 6UKL 6 man valise life raft 
• Custom helm seat upgrade - no 3rd pole 
• Extra switch at upper helm for Stbd aft winch 
• Port aft shower wet clothes bar 
• Bamboo saloon table upgrade cost - with flaps - no fiddles - 3" rounded corners 
• Bamboo veneer upgrade 
• 3rd electric winch at upper help position 
• Open shelving with alluminium frame where drinks cabinet is usually

Miscellaneous

• Relocation of the instruments at the nav table - move to Stbd inside hull
• Plug outlets and USB - C = behind drawers and inside of cabinets - Corian grommet 
• Owner supplied printer on shelf fitted in the middle of inboard nav cupboard 
• Owners supplied Sunbrella fabric cockpit cushions
• Cupboard latches on top and bottom of all cupboard doors (not on sides) 
• No waterfall edge on island unit Avonite - vertical grain bamboo & vertical grain bamboo instead of geometric fabric triangles 
• 110V and 220V boat 
• Fwd cabins - Bamboo top at aircon unit - white Avonite dressing table top 
• Owner supplied galley tap 
• Cockpit cushions = Romo Akiti outdoor basil - ' Basics book' Nikoya
• Logo on the 2 x aft hulls
• Nonslip aggregate anti slip on companionway step edges

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.