Bali Catamarans - 5.4 - For Sale

The 5.4byBali Catamaransis a cruisingsail yachtcatamaranfeaturing afiberglass and plastichull with a GRP deck. Twin Yanmar inboard diesel engines support comfortable passagemaking, while accommodations for up to 10 guests plus dedicated crew space add versatility for family or charter use with Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a 5.4

If you’re seeking a stable platform with generous volume and efficient diesel propulsion, the 5.4presents a compelling balance of dimensions and capacity: 55 ft LOA and 28 ft beam, cruising around 8 knots with a top speed near 10 knots. The layout supports 10 accommodations with 5 heads, plus 2 crew cabins/2 berths—ideal for private cruising or managed programs through Shestakov Yacht Sales under the guidance of broker Andrey Shestakov.

Features of the Model

• Capacities and layout
  • Accommodations for up to 10 guests; 5 heads
  • Crew: 2 cabins / 2 berths
• Performance and propulsion
  • 2 x Yanmar, Inboard, Diesel
  • Approx. 8 kn cruise (9.21 mph) and 10 kn max (11.51 mph)
• Dimensions
  • LOA: 55 ft (16.76 m); Beam: 28 ft (8.74 m)
  • Draft (min/max): 15.857 ft (4.8333 m)
• Construction and design
  • Hull material: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: GRP
  • Hull configuration: catamaran
  • Hull designer: Bali CatamaransCatana Group (France)
  • Interior designers: Xavier Faÿ; Lasta Design Studio
  • Gross tonnage: 49 GT
• Tankage
  • Water capacity: 317 gal
  • Fuel capacity: 317 gal

Technical Specifications

• Builder: Bali Catamarans
• Model: 5.4
• Category: sail yacht/catamaran
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic; Deck: GRP
• LOA: 55 ft (16.76 m)
• Beam: 28 ft (8.74 m)
• Draft (min): 15.857 ft (4.8333 m)
• Draft (max): 15.857 ft (4.8333 m)
• Cruise speed: 8 kn (9.21 mph)
• Max speed: 10 kn (11.51 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 49 GT
• Engines: 2 x Yanmar, Inboard, Diesel
• Hull configuration: catamaran
• Hull designer: Bali CatamaransCatana Group (France)
• Interior designer: Xavier Faÿ; Lasta Design Studio
• Accommodation: 10
• Heads: 5
• Crew cabins: 2 (2 berths)
• Water capacity: 317 gal
• Fuel capacity: 317 gal

Pricing and Ordering

To discuss pricing, availability, and options for the 5.4byBali Catamarans, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will guide you through specifications, configuration choices, timelines, and purchase formalities from offer to delivery.

Questions and Answers

• What type of yacht is the 5.4byBali Catamarans? The5.4is asail yachtcatamaranwith a fiberglass and plastic hull and GRP deck for durable, low-maintenance cruising.

• How many people can it accommodate? It offers accommodations for up to 10 guests, with5 heads, plus2 crew cabins/2 berthsfor professional support on longer trips.

• What engines and performance should I expect? Powered by 2 x Yanmar Inboard Dieselengines, the yacht typically cruises at8 knots (9.21 mph)and reaches about10 knots (11.51 mph).

• What are the key dimensions and draft? The yacht measures LOA 55 ft (16.76 m)with aBeam of 28 ft (8.74 m)and aDraft of 15.857 ft (4.8333 m)(min/max).

• How do I price and order through Shestakov Yacht Sales? For quotations, options, and delivery planning, contact Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesto secure your5.4byBali Catamarans.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and charter crews gravitate to the 5.4fromBali Catamaransfor big-group vacations and family cruising. In practice, it delivers the “open-space apartment afloat” experience reviewers describe: the patented BALI door drops the barrier between salon and cockpit, ventilation is excellent, and the solid foredeck lounge with its direct saloon-to-foredeck door adds another social zone. Six-cabin charter versions are common in Mediterranean and Caribbean fleets, while owner configurations with 4, 5, or 6 cabins support private cruising; note that on the six-cabin layout, some aft cabins are considered tight for full-time living.

Under sail and power, feedback is consistent rather than flashy. Reviewers report tacking through about 90° and roughly 5.5 knots to windward in 12 knots of breeze, with short-handed sail handling made easy by a self-tacking jib and electric winches; performance remains respectable even when loaded for charter. Under power the boat settles around 8 knots with about 9 knots at the top on test boats, and the ride in chop has been described as smooth and comfortable—“like a big old American Buick”—with twin engines providing predictable handling and a tight turning circle.

Daily ownership notes skew pragmatic. Engine spaces in the aft hulls are accessible and well soundproofed, but bilges are deep with relatively small access hatches, which can complicate some in-situ work. The large tilting BALI door relies on hydraulic/electric struts that owners are advised to inspect and service regularly, and heavily used ex-charter boats can show the usual systems wear (windlass, A/C, generator, sumps), so service records matter. For passagemaking, owners and test reports cite comfortable rally participation, including ARC entries, reinforcing the 5.4as a capable cruiser rather than a pure dockside entertainer.

Pros and Cons

• The patented BALI door creates a single, well-ventilated salon–cockpit for entertaining and family life.
• Short-handed sailing is straightforward with a self-tacking jib and electric winches, and the ride in chop is notably smooth.
• Flexible 4/5/6-cabin layouts suit private cruising or crewed charter, with ensuite heads in six-cabin versions.
• In six-cabin layouts, some aft cabins are tight for full-time liveaboard use.
• Deep bilges with relatively small access hatches can complicate certain maintenance tasks.
• The large tilting door’s hydraulic/electric struts require regular inspection and servicing.

Comparison with Other Models