Insuring Balance Catamarans: cover and premium
catamarans and multihulls · South Africa
Balance Catamarans builds catamarans and multihulls in South Africa. NAMMERT insures a Balance regardless of year built or where you bought it, liability, hull, legal expenses and personal accident cover from one house, taken out online in five minutes.
At a glance
Origin
South Africa
Class
catamarans and multihulls
Typical sizes
46 to 76 Fuß
Premium from
from €39 a year for liability
Worth knowing
Balance Catamarans; cover, cost and conditions
Balance Catamarans builds sailing catamarans for bluewater cruising at its factory in Cape Town, South Africa. The brand calls its boats handcrafted performance catamarans and covers sizes from 46 to 76 feet. The current line up lists the Balance 464, 502, 540, 580 and 750.
The model that put the brand on the map was the Balance 526, first built in 2016. The 482 and the 442 followed, then the 580 in 2024 and the 540 and 502 in 2025. These are boats for owners who want to sail them themselves, and to sail far.
If you plan ocean passages in a catamaran, compare policies on cruising area first. Check which waters and seasons are included, what crew the insurer expects for long passages, and how the hull value and equipment are agreed before you leave.
Questions and answers
Frequent questions
Where are Balance catamarans built?
For Balance: In Cape Town, South Africa.
Which models does Balance build?
For Balance: The builder lists the 464, 502, 540, 580 and 750, from 46 to 76 feet.
The cover that fits
catamaran insurance
Tariffs, cover and FAQ for catamaran insurance in detail.
Third-party liability
The foundation for a boat from Balance: damage to third parties, worldwide,
from €39 a year for liability.
Hull cover
Partial or full hull cover for a Balance, at replacement value with an agreed fixed value.
For the whole class of boat
For Balance: What matters for catamarans and multihulls is the same across every brand;
engine output, how a claim is settled, cruising range and theft protection.
The class page lists every point and every brand in this class, Balance included.
Insuring catamarans and multihulls, every brand and every condition
Other builders in this class
Nautical information What counts before you cast off, papers, equipment, waters
Licence
A powerboat licence (inland or coastal) is required from 15 hp (11.03 kW).
Registration
Registration from 3 hp; for trips abroad carry the boat certificate or flag document.
Waters
Inland, coastal and abroad; plan fairways, bridge clearances, draught and tides.
Equipment
Lifesaving gear, fire extinguisher, anchor, signalling equipment and correct navigation lights.
Cruising range
The agreed cruising range is stated in the policy and can be extended at any time.
Weather
Check wind force in Beaufort and wind direction before casting off, and allow for gusts.
General guidance, not a complete account;
what governs are the rules of the waters you are on and the manual of your Balance.
Current wind force and direction for your waters are shown on the Home.
Models by Balance we insure
Each Balance model has its own page with cover, cost and the points that matter for that boat.
Your model not listed?
We insure it all the same.
Balance insured in five minutes.
Boat type, year built, length and value of your Balance are all we need.
Work out the premium online or call us: +49 3375 29 12 77.
