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BALI · 2023

GALOÉ

53' 2" (16.2m) ·Catamaran ·Antibes, France
€1,320,000 EUR

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About this yacht

GALOÉ is a 16.2m (53' 2") sailing catamaran for sale, built and launched by yacht builder Catana and delivered in 2024. This vessel sleeps up to 10 guests in 5 staterooms and has accommodations for 2 crew in 2 cabins.

Specifications

Length
53' 2" (16.2m)
Beam
28' 9" (8.75m)
Max Draft
4' 11" (1.48m)
Year built
2023
Builder
BALI
Model
5.4
Type
Catamaran
Sleeps
10
Hull material
GRP
Cruise speed
9 Knots
Engines
Yanmar 85hp 1099hrs / Yanmar 85hp 1100hrs
Status
Active
MLS ID
485518
OVERVIEW +
A highly specified Bali 5.4, built by Catana, offering exceptional living space, an impressive sailing area and a comprehensive inventory of recent upgrades.
 
Built and launched in 2023 and sold to her first and current owner in April 2024, this exceptionally well-maintained Bali 5.4 has been carefully upgraded and continuously improved by her owner.
 
With nearly 130 m² of living space and approximately 200 m² of sail area, she offers an exceptional combination of volume, comfort and sailing performance.
 
Her layout, equipment and condition make her equally suited to private cruising and professional charter operations.

Key Features:
• Highly upgraded and meticulously maintained
• 5 cabins with nearly 130m² of living space
• First owner 
• Proven charter history
• Possibility of a berth in Antibes
EXCEPTIONAL VOLUME & LIVING SPACES +
One of the defining characteristics of this Bali 5.4 is her remarkable amount of usable living space, with nearly 130 m² of interior and exterior living areas.
 
The yacht benefits from:
 
•⁠  ⁠Five-cabin configuration
•⁠  ⁠Spacious open-plan saloon
•⁠  ⁠Large forward deck areas
•⁠  ⁠Generous aft cockpit
•⁠  ⁠Expansive flybridge
•⁠  Direct access between the principal living areas and exterior spaces
 
The master cabin features both interior and exterior access, offering an additional level of privacy and convenience rarely found in this category.
 
The yacht’s large forward decks provide an exceptional area for relaxation and entertaining while underway or at anchor.
 
The removable hydraulic aft door further enhances the feeling of space, creating a seamless connection between the aft cockpit and saloon.
ACCOMMODATION +
Port side:
•⁠  Master cabin with exterior access
•⁠  ⁠ One VIP cabin

Starboard side:
•⁠  One VIP cabin with exterior access
•⁠  One VIP cabin
•⁠  One twin cabin

All cabins feature their own en-suite bathroom and toilet.
Two dedicated crew berths, one on the port side and one on the starboard side.
The layout provides considerable flexibility for family cruising, private use or charter operations.
SAILING +
With approximately 200 m² of sail area, this Bali 5.4 offers an impressive sailing platform for a yacht of her size.
 
Her sailing inventory includes:
 
•⁠  ⁠Full-batten mainsail
•⁠  ⁠Self-tacking jib
•⁠  ⁠Bowsprit
•⁠  ⁠Gennaker
•⁠  ⁠Three automatic reefing systems
•⁠  ⁠Four electric winches
•⁠  ⁠Electric windlass
•⁠  ⁠Chain counter
 
The extensive automation makes sail handling particularly straightforward, whether operated privately or with a professional crew.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATIONS +
The yacht is equipped with a comprehensive Raymarine navigation package:
 
•⁠  ⁠Raymarine Axiom+ 9”
•⁠  ⁠Raymarine Axiom+ 7”
•⁠  ⁠Raymarine Ray63 VHF
•⁠  ⁠VHF repeater at the helm station
•⁠  ⁠Autopilot
•⁠  ⁠Original wind instruments
•⁠  ⁠Radar
•⁠  ⁠Remote autopilot control, installed in 2025
COMFORT & ENTERTAINMENT +
A Frigomar reversible air-conditioning system with a 55,000 BTU chilled-water unit provides climate control throughout the yacht. Installed November 2024.
 
Additional equipment includes:
 
•⁠  ⁠American-style refrigerator
•⁠  ⁠Additional refrigerator on the flybridge
•⁠  ⁠Dishwasher
•⁠  ⁠Four-burner hob
•⁠  ⁠Microwave
•⁠  ⁠Wine cellar, installed late 2025
•⁠  ⁠Eco Systems 12V watermaker - 90 L/h
 
The entertainment system comprises a Fusion audio system with amplifiers serving the saloon, flybridge and forward area.
MACHINERY & MAINTENANCE +
The yacht is powered by twin Yanmar 85 HP engines, professionally serviced by Yanmar every 300 hours, with maintenance invoices available.
 
Engine hours: 1,100 hours (as of 21/09/2026)
 
A 20 kW generator provides additional power and is serviced every 250 hours, with invoices available.
 
Generator hours: 1,200 hours (as of 21/09/2026)
METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED & CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED +
The yacht has been very carefully maintained by her owner, with her condition reflecting the considerable number of improvements and upgrades carried out since purchase.
 
The extensive list of additions and upgrades demonstrates a clear commitment to maintaining and enhancing the yacht to a high standard.
 
Recent upgrades include:
 
•⁠  ⁠Frigomar 55,000 BTU chilled-water air-conditioning - 2024
•⁠  ⁠Hydraulic Tender Lift - 2024
•⁠  ⁠Zodiac RIB and Suzuki 30 HP - 2024
•⁠  ⁠Radar and remote autopilot control - 2025
•⁠  ⁠Wine cellar - 2025
•⁠  ⁠New chain counter
•⁠  ⁠Ongoing professional engine and generator servicing

TENDER & WATER ACCESS +
Included is a 2024 Zodiac 3.9 aluminium RIB, equipped with:
 
•⁠  ⁠Central console
•⁠  ⁠Suzuki 30 HP outboard
•⁠  ⁠20 L fuel tank
 
The hydraulic Tender Lift platform and gangway, installed in 2024, provide effortless tender deployment and recovery.
CHARTER HISTORY +
The yacht benefits from a proven charter history, with approximately 7-8 weeks of charter operation.
 
This limited and well-controlled charter history, combined with the owner’s maintenance programme and continuous upgrades, provides an attractive profile for a buyer considering either private use or continued charter operation.
SAFETY & COMPLIANCE +
The yacht is RIF certified, with safety equipment maintained and up to date.
 
Inventory includes:
 
•⁠  ⁠SART
•⁠  ⁠EPIRB
•⁠  ⁠Jon Buoy
•⁠  ⁠16 life jackets for the yacht
•⁠  ⁠7 additional life jackets for the tender
A RARELY SPECIFIED & METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED BALI 5.4 +
This first-owner Bali 5.4 combines exceptional volume, generous outdoor living spaces and an impressive level of equipment.
 
With nearly 130 m² of living space, approximately 200 m² of sail area, a five-cabin configuration, direct exterior access to the master cabin and extensive forward deck areas, she offers a particularly attractive platform for both private cruising and charter.
 
Her condition reflects the owner’s commitment to maintenance, with a substantial programme of improvements carried out since acquisition.
 
The combination of her 2023 build, limited charter history, documented professional maintenance, extensive upgrades and strong charter revenue potential makes her a compelling opportunity for an experienced owner or charter operator seeking a modern, fully equipped cruising catamaran.
 
First owner • 2023 build 2024 delivered • Hardtop • 5 cabins • 130 m² living space • 200 m² sail area • Proven charter history • Extensive upgrades • Professionally and very well maintained