Bahamas, Caribbean
Bali 4.3 | 2018
The Bali 4.3 is all about maximizing space both topsides and belowdecks.
However, to retain performance, the designer made the hulls flare to distinct chines just above the waterline, so that the underwater sections would remain narrow and efficient. This also ensures plenty of reserve buoyancy, an important feature in a boat with a solid foredeck like this one.
The 4-cabin version we sailed includes plenty of privacy and accommodations for the owners in the port hull that reminded me of a compact urban apartment. The two guest cabins in the starboard hull are very pleasant as well, with dimensions more typical of a boat this size. The apartment theme, which Catana calls “Loft Mode,” continues on the main deck, where there’s an unusual division of the galley space, with the cooktop and sink forward, and the household-size fridge and microwave to starboard and aft.
The Bali 4.3 is a thoroughly unique vessel with a breakthrough concept in living accommodations. Catana has my curiosity piqued to see what this builder comes up with next.