Vicious Fishes – Balance 442Award-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.

Why The Balance 442 Stands Apart

The Balance 442 has earned a global reputation as one of the premier owner-operated performance cruising catamarans in its class.

Built with carbon reinforced foam core hulls, dual daggerboards, lightweight composite construction, and exceptional bridge deck clearance, the 442 delivers true offshore sailing capability while still offering luxurious accommodations and superb onboard ergonomics.

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.

This is a catamaran designed by sailors for sailors.

Unlike lightly equipped factory-standard vessels, “Vicious Fishes” has benefited from continual owner investment, intelligent modernization, and careful engineering oversight.

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

The result is a highly refined offshore cruising platform that delivers remarkable sailing capability, comfort, autonomy, and ease of operation.

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

• 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

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.