Offered By: The Multihull Company
Engine
Yanmar 3JH40
Total Power
80hp
Engine(s) Hours
700
Class
Catamaran
Length
44ft
Year
2023
Model
442
Capacity
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Boat Details
Description
“About Time” was just exhibited by Balance Catamarans at the recent Annapolis Sailboat Show. She is a stunning example of their award-winning Balance 442 performance catamaran.
This is your opportunity to purchase the best equipped example of the highly desirable Balance 442 catamaran currently on the market. About Time is in exceptional condition and ready to go sailing today. She is hull #5 of this coveted high-performance brand with her current owners taking delivery in Cape Town, South Africa in early 2023. They have sailed her extensively over the past couple years including her initial Atlantic crossing, Caribbean Island hopping, and cruising the northeast of the US East Coast. She is now strategically located in St Augustine, FL.
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 also set up to 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 Balance’s “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.
About Time has a 3-cabin Owner’s Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches, a stunning exterior hull color, and an extensive list of factory options. She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager. Several equipment highlights include:
- Dual Yanmar VC20 Electric Throttles (at up and down helm positions)
- 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank - with 2 additional batteries added to standard
- 2 x Autopilots - second unit independent of the NMEA network with a controller at lower helm
- Matte Black Mast, Boom, Longeron, and Crossbeam
- Real Bamboo Interior Cabinetry (pricey upgrade!)
- Integrel Charging System on both engines – 2 x 9kW Capacity
- Starlink Marine with high performance dish
- 2000 Watts of Solar
- Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker
- Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries
- Ullman Performance Sail Package including Screecher, furling spinnaker and full socked asymmetrical
- Raymarine Electronics Suite includes Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc.
- Samsung Washer / Dryer
- ... And so much more!
About Time is being sold in The Multihull Company Premier Program which ensures the vessel’s exceptional condition and after-sales support for the new owner. She is currently en route to St Augustine, FL and is available for in-person showings by appointment. About Time is US Duty Paid and in turn-key condition - ready to sail off into the sunset the day after closing!
Measurements
Dimensions
Nominal Length:44.17ft
Length Overall:44.17ft
Max Draft:7.08ft
Beam:25ft
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:2 × 92gal
Fresh Water Tank Material:grp
Fuel Tanks:2 × 106gal
Fuel Tank Material:grp
Holding Tanks:2 × 11gal
Holding Tank Material:grp
Accommodations
Cabins:3
Heads:2
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:3JH40
Engine Year:2023
Total Power:40hp
Engine Hours:700
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:sail
Fuel Type:diesel
Propeller Type:3-blade
Propeller Material:bronze
Folding Propeller:
Engine 2
Engine Make:Yanmar
Engine Model:3JH40
Engine Year:2023
Total Power:40hp
Engine Hours:700
Engine Type:inboard
Drive Type:sail
Fuel Type:diesel
Propeller Type:3-blade
Propeller Material:bronze
Folding Propeller:
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Specifications
Interior
About Time 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. It has a large U-shaped galley with ample counter space and storage. The interior finishings incorporate real Bamboo hand-crafted cabinetry, custom upholstery, and Avonite counter tops.
- Frigomar 48V Aircon 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU
- 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
- Towel bars in all heads
- 2 x Caframo Marine Fans situated on either side of forward bunks
- 1 x Caframo Marine Fan in aft cabin, and guest and owner’s heads
- 4 x Caframo Marine Fans in Salon
- Salon Table – Bamboo finish- Telescopic legs that converts to a bed - includes cushion
- Cockpit Table – Telescopic legs that converts to a bed - includes cushion
- OceanAir Salon Blinds
- Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers
- Custom Carbon handrails in forward cabins and shower
- 2 x 110v outlets in each berth
- 1 x 110v outlets in each head
- Dimmers - salon courtesy lights, salon overhead lights, and cockpit downlights
- Samsung Washer/Dryer - 230V - 7kg wash and 5kg dry
Galley
- Large farm style sink with custom cutting board and drying rack inserts
- 4 x Vitrifrigo DW180 RFX drawer fridge / freezer
- Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat – Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor
- Smeg 4-burner Induction Cooktop with fiddles
- Whirlpool 40ltr Convection Oven & Microwave
- Misc Galley Items and Cooking Appliances
Exterior
About Time is a pleasure to move about, whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything. Seating and lounge areas are thoughtfully 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, Canvas and Mesh roll downs – built in custom track
- Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom
- Bainbridge "SuperTramp" - Trampoline 30x30 mesh, polyester UV, black
- Cockpit cushions (50mm foam)
- Epoxy Barrier Coat
- 2x coats of antifouling (October 2024)
- SeaDek – Aft cockpit – Cedar with black lines (October 2024)
- Carbonautic Carbon Fiber 900mm 36" GFC sports steering wheel (black)
- Carbon dock line chafe plates
- Carbon dinghy davit chafe plates plus 2 x chafe plates at aft pad eye next to line box
- Exterior salon window shades – Solstice Mesh
- 2 x Surfboard / Paddleboard storage racks under cockpit roof
- Cockpit Shower – “hide away” hot / cold faucet on starboard transom
- 2 x Fishing Rod Holders
- 9 x New Opening Portlights (October 2024 – replaced under recall)
Mechanical
- 2 x 40hp Yanmar 3JH40CR diesel engines (700hrs each)
- 2 x Yanmar VC20 Electronic Throttles (throttles at both “up helm” and “down helm” positions)
- SD60 Saildrives
- 2 x Bruntons Varifold 3-blade folding props
- PropSpeed coating on both propellors (October 2024)
- ECI-100 Universal Engine and Control Interface
- Fuel Transfer Pump
- 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 - 6 x 24v 200ah Batteries (600ah total)
- 1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium Buffer Bank
- 2 x Victron DC-DC Convertors
- Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection - 70 Amp 220v / 110v (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!)
- 2 x 5000w Victron Inverter / Chargers
- Solar Panels - 5 x 400w SunPower panels on cockpit roof and davits (2000w total)
- 5 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators
- 4 x Underwater LED Lights
- 110v & 220v Outlets throughout (salon, cabins, and heads)
- 12V Outlet at the nav table
- USB-c sockets and plugs in each cabin and nav station
- Shore power cable - 20m 50A Marinco with easy lock system
- All lighting Hella Marine - LED including service areas
- 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries, with trickle chargers connected to 48v system
Electronics
- Upper helm – Raymarine Axiom Pro 12” MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter, 1-P70 Autopilot controller, 2-i70 instruments
- Lower helm – Raymarine Axiom Pro 12” MFD Touchscreen Chartplotter, 2-P70 Autopilot controllers, 2-i70 instruments
- Raymarine Quantum Q24C 18” Radar
- Raymarine GMI Color Instruments w/ DST tri-ducers
- 2 x Raymarine Evolution Autopilots – Type 2/24v with short shaft linear drive (2 x independent / redundant systems)
- Raymarine AIS 700 with integrated splitter
- Raymarine VHF at Nav Station w/ 1 x wired handset at cockpit helm
- 3 Harken 46 2-speed electric winches at upper helm
- 3 Harken 40 2-speed “Rewind” electric winches: 1 port aft, 1 starboard aft, 1 forward by mast
- Secondary controls for all Rewind Winches at upper helm – trim sheets for larger sails in/out without leaving upper helm
- Maxwell Windlass Remote Control and Chain Counter
- Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet – dish mounted on cabin top
- Cameras - 2 x CAM300 Eyeball IP cameras – masthead looking forward and longeron looking at the anchor
- Locomarine WiFi Booster
- PredictWind DataHub
- Samsung Smart 40” TV on swivel mount in salon
- Fusion Stereo MS-AV750 Series – speakers in cockpit and salon
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 “inside the shrouds” Screecher allowing upwind sailing to 60 degrees apparent– Warp Drive Tri-radial Dacron with Facnor FX4500 continuous furler with Sunbrella UV cover on leech
- Ullman furling Asymmetrical Spinnaker – color black
- Ullman “socked” full Asymmetrical Spinnaker – color black
- Ullman Sunbrella Stack pack
- Sparcraft aluminum mast with double spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system – Matte Black finish
- Sparcraft Aluminum Fishbone Boom – Matte Black finish
- Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor – Matte Black finish
- Jib furling unit, manual Profurl C480
- 3 x Harken 46 48V Electric 2-speed winches at upper helm
- 2 x Harken 40 Rewind (reversible) 2-speed Electric winches at aft end coaming (port & starboard)
- 1 x Harken Size 40 Rewind (reversible) 2 speed Electric winch on port foredeck (for spinnaker & Code 0 halyards)
- Winch Safety Disconnect Switch
- Tackline for screecher (additional XXB hi load rope clutch, additional pad eye and tackline and 2:1 shackle)
- 2 x Spreader lights
- Additional halyard in mast head - dedicated for going up the mast
- 2 x Steps and 2 x Grab Rails at mast head
Anchoring and Mooring
- Maxwell windlass HRC10 non-capstan version w/ foot switches on foredeck
- Remote anchor controller, with counter (AA560) in cockpit
- Main anchor - Rocna 33 with 300ft G4 galvanized primary anchor chain
- Secondary anchor, Fortress FX-37, 9.5 kgs with 3m of chain and 90m of rope
- 8 Alloy mooring cleats - Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom
Plumbing
- Spectra Watermaker – Cape Horn Extreme 24VDC 54 L/H with Z-ION Protection System 29 kgs/65 lbs – Clark Pump rebuilt October 2024
- Spectra Z-ion protection system for freshwater system
- Water connection to shore – directly feeds onboard system w/ pressure sensor
- 2 x Planus Stilo 24v Electric Toilets (fresh water)
- Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom
- Switchable Fresh / Saltwater deck wash located at transom
- Switchable Fresh / Saltwater deck wash at anchor locker
Dinghy
- AST Coast 340 – 11’ Carbon Fiber hull with center console and jockey seat
- Mercury 15HP Four Stroke with electric start (100hr service May 2024)
Additional Equipment
- Life Raft - Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man Valise
- Safety Gear - EPIRB, PFDs, throwables, etc
- Numerous Inflatable Fenders and Dock Lines
- Spares parts for engines, watermaker, sail repair, winches, windlass, pumps, toilets, etc
- Spare sheets and halyards
- Medical Kit
- 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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