2024 Balance 482
$1,275,000St Augustine, FL, United States
Overview
GTFO is the most competitively priced Balance 482 currently available on the pre-owned market! She is now sporting a fresh white hull after the recent removal of her vinyl wrap. GTFO means "Got The F**k Out!" and that was exactly the owner's plan as they sailed into the sunset after retirement. She lives up to that name as a fully equipped world voyager that is ready to carry you across oceans in safety and comfort. GTFO was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2023 and is hull #14 of this coveted high-performance brand. In the time since departing Cape Town, GTFO has twice crossed the Atlantic and cruised extensively in the Caribbean, US East Coast, and Mediterranean. She is a proven blue water cruiser with the sailing performance to make any true sailor smile! Designated by Balance as Hull #14 - she is in fact the 13th 482 hull built. Balance skipped hull number 13 for superstitious reasons, yet her owners embraced its deeper symbolism. The number 13 represents the death of one life and the rebirth of another. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 482 catamaran. The original design premise for the Balance 482 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was set up to still be easily operated by a retired couple. Therefore, these performance cruising vessels are…
GTFO is the most competitively priced Balance 482 currently available on the pre-owned market! She is now sporting a fresh white hull after the recent removal of her vinyl wrap. GTFO means "Got The F**k Out!" and that was exactly the owner's plan as they sailed into the sunset after retirement. She lives up to that name as a fully equipped world voyager that is ready to carry you across oceans in safety and comfort. GTFO was originally launched in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2023 and is hull #14 of this coveted high-performance brand. In the time since departing Cape Town, GTFO has twice crossed the Atlantic and cruised extensively in the Caribbean, US East Coast, and Mediterranean. She is a proven blue water cruiser with the sailing performance to make any true sailor smile! Designated by Balance as Hull #14 - she is in fact the 13th 482 hull built. Balance skipped hull number 13 for superstitious reasons, yet her owners embraced its deeper symbolism. The number 13 represents the death of one life and the rebirth of another. This is a rare opportunity to purchase a gorgeous example of the award-winning Balance 482 catamaran. The original design premise for the Balance 482 was to create a catamaran that had wonderful sailing characteristics with luxurious and comfortable accommodations but was set up to still 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, 48V Victron house batteries, carbon fiber reinforced daggerboards, 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 482 is hand laminated and vacuum bagged with vinylester outer skin resin over a closed-cell foam core. The end result is a lightweight, stiff, and robust vessel built for world voyaging. GTFO has a 3-cabin Owner’s Version layout that is tastefully appointed with several custom touches and an extensive list of factory and after-market options. She sports all the most modern equipment available for a liveaboard voyager. Several of her equipment highlights include: White painted hull - recently removed vinyl wrap (May 2026) US Import Duty / Tariff Paid 48V Victron Lithium House Battery Bank 2 x APS 48V High Output Alternators - 130A with Wakespeed 500 Regulators 2400 Watts of Solar Spectra Cape Horn Watermaker w/ Z-Ion Air Conditioning / Heating throughout - DC high efficiency units can run directly off the batteries Dimension Polyant Hydra Net Radial Cut Sails Comprehensive Garmin Electronics Suite including Autopilot, Radar, AIS, etc Creality 3D Printer ... And so much more! GTFO is U.S. Duty / Tariff Paid and in turn key condition! She is located in beautiful St Augustine, FL and available for showings by appointment.
Specifications
Interior GTFO is the ideal balance of both comfort at anchor and performance underway. With her 3-Cabin Owner Version configuration, the Balance 482 easily accommodates six people in 3 Queen-sized berths. The 482 sports 6’10” of headroom throughout, boasts a large U-shaped galley, and features the gorgeous real Eco Bamboo Wood hand-crafted cabinetry. Frigomar 48V Air Conditioning / Heater units 1 x 16,000 BTU and 3 x 10,000 BTU Mattresses - 150mm (6") thick and headboards for each cabin All Cabins have white OceanAir pleated shades All overhead hatches have OceanAir white roller shades / screens Cabinetry: Eco Bamboo - Caramelized Vertical Grain Corian Counter tops: Cameo White Perennials fabrics: Salon (Stree-yay Poolside), Cockpit (Stree-yay Flint) Interior flooring: Bayport Veneer Towel bars in all heads 11 x Sirocco II fans - 3 x in salon / galley, 2 x in each stateroom, 1 x in each bathroom 2 x Telescopic tables that convert to a bed incl cushions (cockpit & salon) Forepeak locker shelving and hard spots for attachment of hanging rails custom organizers Salon strip and courtesy lights, cockpit downlights, interior companionway lights Ambient lighting throughout interior Customizable salon LED lighting — interior saloon lights are fully app-controlled via Govee app, offering a wide range of colors and modes Tool Drawer under settee Custom seat with storage at nav table Size-10 hatch over the port aft cabin — an uncommon upgrade that dramatically improves ventilation and comfort Galley Large farm style sink with custom cutting board drying rack Fresh water filter with tap in Galley Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer freezer Vitrifrigo DW180 double drawer refrigerator Large Chest-style fridge under Cockpit helm seat – Vitrifrigo cold plates and thermostat / compressor Miele Induction Cooktop - KM7564FL featuring four PowerFlex zones that can be bridged for large cookware Whirlpool 40L 6th Sense Convection Oven / Microwave with forced-air oven, grill, crisp function, crisp-fry mode, and microwave capability Silicone mat for induction cook top (facilitates safe cooking at sea - no fiddles necessary!) Exterior GTFO is a pleasure to move about on whether sailing alone or entertaining friends and family. Her ample payload capacity means there is a place to store everything on the 482. Seating and lounge areas are strategically 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 unobstructed 360 degree visibility and comfortable seating. 110v Kenyon Electric Grill in cockpit Foldaway swim ladder starboard transom Trampoline - 1in open weave mesh, polyester UV, black Cockpit cushions Perennials with new 50mm foam (2025) Complete cockpit enclosure with shade overlays on aft/port side on built-in composite track Additional Aft and Port side standalone shades when not using full cockpit enclosure SUNSURE (Textilene®) 90% mesh shade – removable over salon windows CopperCoat Bottom Paint over Epoxy Barrier Coat (Oct 2024) Carbonautica Carbon Fiber 900mm 36" GFC sports steering wheel (black) Forward deck locker cushions with pillow backs Carbon dock line chafe plates x 10 3 x chafe plates at aft pad eye on transom 2 x black aluminum fishing rod holders with drains Sufboard / SUP storage racks on cockpit ceiling Custom integrated helm seat upgrade Custom Sunbrella Silver trampoline sunshade delivering durable UV protection and a shaded forward lounging area Custom magnetic screens for all ports and salon windows Mechanical 2 x 45hp Yanmar 4JH45 diesel engines (1145hrs Port - 1179hrs Stbd) SD60 Saildrives 2 x Brunton 3-blade folding props Standard C25 engine controls Dual Racor fuel filters for each motor Fuel Polishing / Transfer Pump (tech space in starboard head) Electrical 2 x APS 48V High Output Alternators - 130A each with Wakespeed 500 Regulators Average power output @ 15 min @ 2200rpm (both engines) ~9.5kW / 180A Approximately 8% State of Chare increase every 15 minutes 48V Victron Lithium LiFePo4 House Bank - 6 x 24v 200ah Batteries (30kWh total - additional capacity factory upgrade!) 1 x 24V 200ah Victron Lithium LiFePo4 Buffer Bank (5kWh) 1 x 12V Victron LiFePo4 Battery 2 x Victron MPPTs between battery banks (DC-DC Convertors) Solar Panels - 6 x 400w Maxeon on cockpit roof and over davits (2400w total) 4 x Victron MPPT Solar regulators Multi-Voltage Shore Power Connection - 50 Amp 220v and 110v Inlets (Plug into any shore power source worldwide!) 2 x Galvanic Isolators and 2 x RCB/GFCI shore power breakers 8000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 220v / 50hz 5000w Victron Quattro Inverter / Charger 110v / 60hz Victron 220v 50hz 48v Battery Charger (for Euro style shore power) Victron 12v monitor Victron 24v BMS with Distribution Bus Victron 48v BMS with Distribution Bus Victron Cerbo GX Dual 110v Outlets w/ 2 x USB-C Outlets - two in each cabin, two at nav table, two in galley, and three in salon 1 x Dual 110v GFCI Outlets in each head 220v Outlets with USB-A in each cabin, salon, and galley 4 x 110v GFCI Outlets plugs under Grill in cockpit 2 x USB-A ports at the nav table Shore power cables - 1 x 32amp 220v w/ Euro style plug and 1 x 230/115v US style 50amp plug All lighting Hella Marine - LED including service areas 2 x 12V AGM engine start batteries w/ emergency crossover switch at lower helm Electronics Upper helm – Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed 1 x Garmin Reactor 40 Auto pilot with GHC 50 display VHF 215i with Handlheld Mic Windlass control and chain counter Lower helm – Garmin 12" Multi-function Display – GPSMAP 1243 2 x Garmin GHC 20 Displays – wind / depth / speed 1 x Garmin Autopilot GHC 50 display Autopilot toggle switch 2 x Yanmar engine display panels 1 x Engine start battery cross link 2 x Engine Start battery voltage displays 2 x Autopilot systems (redundant system for offshore safety) Fixed Raymarine VHF 63 dual station radio mounted under TV AIS 800 Class B Transceiver Fantom 18X Starlink Satellite High Speed Internet Cameras - 2 x CAM220 eyeball IP day/night cameras w/ Birdseye and anchor views Samsung Smart FHD 32" color TV with swivel wall mounting bracket for salon Garmin charts: Mediterranean & Black Sea, Mexico/Caribbean/Brazil, U.S./Canada PredictWind DataHub - integrates Starlink and Garmin systems for seamless internet, navigation, and data sharing Rigging and Sails All running rigging and sails under 2 years old with plenty of life remaining. Zoom Sails - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/48 Main Sail - 89.6 sqm – Fully battened square top Zoom Sails - Dimension Polyant Hydra-Net Radial 433/483 Jib - 43.5 sqm – Self Tacking Zoom Sails - Contender Stormlite 410 Ripstop Polyester Code Zero / Screecher - 99 sqm Zoom Sails - Contender Nylite 150 Nylon Asymmetrical Spinnaker - 173.7 sqm Zoom Sails - Contender Maxilite 150 Lilac Symmetrical Spinnaker - 153 sqm Sunbrella Stack pack – Cadet Gray Sparcraft aluminum mast with single spreader and Dyform wire rigging with Harken Battcar track C-system Sparcraft front bar and longeron aluminum with self-launching bow roller starboard side for spare anchor Sparcraft fishbone boom - aluminum Profurl 420 manual Jib furling unit 3 x Haken 50 48V electric 2 speed winches at helm 2 x Harken 46 electric 2 speed winches 1 x Haken 50 electric 2 speed winch on port foredeck (spinnaker & Code 0 halyard) Extra switch at helm for stbd aft winch Winch Safety Disconnect Switch Wiring installed for Seldon electric headsail furler (furler not included) Lower shrouds replaced (Dec 2025) Martingale wire replaced (Dec 2025) Anchoring Maxwell Windlass HRC10 non-capstan version, foot switches on foredeck Main anchor - Rocna 33 with G4 galvanized primary anchor chain (total chain length 300 feet) Secondary anchor - Fortress FX-37 with 10ft of chain and 200ft of 3-strand rode AA560 Switch and Chain Counter at helm for anchor windlass 11 Alloy mooring cleats - Goiot 9 x 330mm (includes anchor cleat) & 2 x 260mm on transom Plumbing Spectra Cape Horn 330 Watermaker 24 VDC with Z-ION Protection System 2 x Planus Electric freshwater Toilets 2 x Vetus Blackwater Tanks 2 x Quick Hot Water Heaters Recessed Outside Shower with hot and cold water - starboard transom Deckwash (fresh/salt) on transom Deckwash (fresh/salt) Mast Locker mounted Tender Tender sold with Bill of Sale only. Highfield 3.6m (12ft) CL360 Tender Yamaha 4 stroke EFI 25hp outboard and 6gal fuel tank Custom UV-resistant chaps Additional Equipment Viking RescYou Ocean 6UKL/ISO USA E 6-man valise life raft Paddleboard and paddle Inflatable passarelle (3m) — essential for Mediterranean mooring, easy to deploy and deflate for compact storage when not in use Tools Two dive tanks (no other dive equipment) Spares: Paint / epoxy / fiberglass Spare pumps / hinges / latches Sheeves / boom & mast hardware Sail repair material Engine Spares / Outboard Spares / filters / oils / fluids Cleaning supplies 200+ worldwide courtesy flags for worldwide travel Fishing hand reels and tackle Fenders: 7× inflatable, 1× large ball, 4× Polyform (all with soft covers) Linens, comforters, pillows for all cabins Kitchen wares (cutlery, dishes, 4-slice toaster, electric kettle, etc.) SailRite Sewing Machine Brother MFC-J870DW wireless all-in-one printer Creality Enclosed 3D Printer – Professional-grade enclosed printer with filament dryer and touchscreen interface, ideal for onboard custom parts, clips, and fittings; includes accessories and setup ready for immediate use Recent Upgrades and Maintenance Added independent Garmin Autopilot on the port side All mechanical maintenance up-to-date New gWind vane (Nov 2025) All winches serviced and lubed (Nov 2025) Lower shrouds replaced (Dec 2025) Martingale wire replaced (Dec 2025)
Key specifications
- Builder
- Balance
- Model
- 482
- Year
- 2024
- Length overall
- 48 ft
- Yacht type
- Sail Catamaran
- Condition
- Brokerage
- Cabins
- 3
- Heads
- 2
- Hull material
- Composite
- Beam
- 25.92 ft
- Draft
- 8 ft
- Fuel
- 105 gallon
- Water
- 103 gallon
Engines
Yanmar · 4JH45 · 45 horsepower · diesel · 1145 hours Yanmar · 4JH4 · 45 horsepower · diesel · 1179 hours
Co-brokerage listing. Confirm availability, specifications, and pricing with Glen.
The 2024 Balance 482 for sale is a 48-foot sailing catamaran located in St. Augustine, Florida. This brokerage boat has a three-cabin Owner’s Version layout, twin 45-horsepower Yanmar diesel engines, and a 48-volt Victron lithium house battery bank. Listing details also identify 2,400 watts of solar and a Spectra Cape Horn watermaker. For buyers comparing Balance 482 yachts for sale, these equipment and accommodation details help frame questions about onboard power, water capacity, and intended crew size.
Interior features listed for this 2024 Balance 482 include Eco Bamboo cabinetry, Corian counters, and air conditioning and heating units. The twin engines are reported at 1,145 and 1,179 hours; a buyer may want to review service records and confirm the current readings. It is also useful to ask how the solar, battery, and watermaker systems have been operated and maintained. Glen Appelbaum brings offshore cruising, yacht delivery, charter, racing, and brokerage experience to Southern Sailor’s buyer conversations.
