YACHT NAME:
2020 Balance 526 Ohana 8
MODEL:
526
BUILDER:
Balance
YEAR BUILT:
2020
LOCATION:
Fort Lauderdale FL
ASKING PRICE:
$1,499,000
DESIGNER:
Anton Dutoit and Philip Berman
HULL:
Fiberglass
CATEGORY:
Catamaran
DESCRIPTION:
2020 Balance 526 – OHANA 8
Iconic Performance Bluewater Catamaran | Owner’s Version | En Route to Fort Lauderdale
Overview
OHANA 8 represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire one of the most respected and capable performance cruising catamarans ever built. The Balance 526 has earned an iconic reputation worldwide for her blend of true offshore performance, refined craftsmanship, and intelligent short-handed sailing design.
Launched in July 2020 and offered due to a change in the owner’s health, OHANA 8 has been lightly used, meticulously maintained, and remains in outstanding condition with approximately 360 engine hours. She is currently on her way to Fort Lauderdale, positioning her perfectly for inspection and immediate cruising plans.
Designed by Anton du Toit and Phil Berman and built by Nexus Yachts in South Africa, the Balance 526 is widely regarded as the benchmark for serious bluewater sailors seeking speed, safety, and comfort without compromise.
Ohana is unique as she is one of the very few Balance 526 with performance keels as opposed to daggerboards which makes her very easy to sail short handed and reduces maintenance.
Why the Balance 526 Is Iconic
- True performance cruising catamaran capable of 20+ knot bursts under sail
- Epoxy composite construction with carbon reinforcement
- Designed specifically for short-handed offshore sailing
- Exceptional seakeeping, balance, and load-carrying ability
- Handcrafted interior cabinetry unmatched in her class
- Proven global passagemaker with a loyal following
Vessel Specifications
- Year: 2020
- Length Overall: 55’6”
- Beam: 27’17”
- Draft: 8’6”
- Bridge Clearance: 82’5”
- Displacement (Light): 27,500 lbs
- Hull Material: Epoxy composite
- Designer: Anton du Toit Yacht Design & Phil Berman
- Builder: Balance Catamarans (Nexus Yachts, South Africa)
- Configuration: 3-Cabin Owner’s Version
- Keels: Performance keels (reduced maintenance, shallow-water access)
- Flag: Canada
- Location: En route to Fort Lauderdale
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Mechanical
- Twin Yanmar 4JH57 diesel engines
- Approx. 360 engine hours
- SD60 sail drives
- Dual cable throttle upgrade
- Gori 3-blade folding propellers (x2)
- Diesel transfer pump
Electrical & Power
- Northern Lights 5kW generator
- Victron Quattro 24/3000 inverter/charger
- House bank: 4 x Victron 12V 220Ah gel batteries (440Ah @ 24V)
- Shore power inlet
- Comprehensive Victron monitoring
Sails & Rigging
- Ullman sail inventory
- Fully battened mainsail
- Genoa
- Asymmetric spinnaker
- Gennaker / cruising spinnaker
- Inner forestay
- Single-spreader Sparcraft aluminum mast
- Harken winch package
- Electric winches
- Steering wheel helm
Navigation & Electronics
- Raymarine navigation suite
- Chartplotter
- Radar
- AIS
- Autopilot
- Wind, speed, and depth instruments
- VHF
- GPS
- Navigation center
- Wi-Fi system
Interior & Accommodations
- 3-Cabin Owner’s Version
- Large owner’s suite with expansive shower
- Handcrafted solid cabinetry throughout
- Gourmet galley with premium appliances
- Vitrifrigo DW180 drawer fridge & freezers
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Oven & microwave
- Flat-screen TV
- Air conditioning throughout
- Electric heads
- Hot water system
The Balance interior is widely praised for its warmth, craftsmanship, and practical luxury — built for long-term living aboard, not weekend use.
Deck & Exterior
- Flexi-teak flooring (cockpit & transom steps)
- Carbon grab handles around coachroof
- Teak cockpit
- Davits
- Cockpit cushions and table
- Swimming ladder
- Surf system
- Cockpit shower
- Electric windlass
- Additional helm and winch control switches
- Fishing rod holders
Tender & Ground Tackle
- Tender with 20HP outboard
- Liferaft
- Comprehensive deck safety gear
Additional Factory & Owner Upgrades
- Flexi-teak flooring upgrade
- Carbon composite detailing
- Folding propellers
- Additional winch and helm control switches
- Spares and onboard tool kits
DisclaimerThe 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.
