PURPLE MOONLIGHT is not just another Balance 526. She is one of the very first Balance yachts and the first Balance 526 delivered with the groundbreaking Integrel E-Drive hybrid power and propulsion system. For the buyer who has been watching the shift toward cleaner, quieter, more self-sufficient cruising, this is the boat that arrived at the front of that wave.

The 526 has earned its place among the finest performance cruising catamarans in the world—a true bluewater platform that sails like a far lighter boat while carrying a cruising couple in genuine comfort.…

Keep in mind that you’re looking at the “facelift” Mark II model, different from the first 526. This version is weight-reduced, features improved reinforcements on load-carrying structures, and includes changes in design.

The most noticeable change is the saloon sightlines due to the removal of a structural post. Thanks to redesigned carbon roof reinforcement, Balance eliminated the vertical structural compression post located to the left of the internal down helm/entry.…

LITTLE BIRD is a beautiful example of the iconic Balance 526, a semi-custom, meticulously maintained, ocean-proven performance cruiser that was commissioned from the factory by very experienced and knowledgeable performance multihull owners. She has been operated and maintained by a dedicated full-time professional captain since the day she launched. The result is a vessel that shows the condition that only comes from being genuinely loved and expertly looked after, with every system dialed, every detail considered, and every mile logged with intention.…