Question 1

What are the specs of the BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

The BALANCE 580 has the following specifications: 58.33ft LOA, 28.22ft beam, 10.99ft draft, 36,746.65lb displacement. Hull type: multi. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Variable, Twin/Triple.

Question 2

Who built the BALANCE 580 and when was it made?

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Built by Balance Catamarans (USA and ZAF), designed by Phillip Berman and Anton du Toit, first built in 2024.

Question 3

Is the BALANCE 580 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The BALANCE 580 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull. It has a comfort ratio of 11.41, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.4, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 4

How fast is the BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

The BALANCE 580 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 32.78, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 82.66, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 5

How much does it cost to maintain a BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a BALANCE 580 is estimated at $3.9K – $11K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 6

How much does it cost to own a BALANCE 580 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the BALANCE 580 (58.33ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $3.9K – $11K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $500-$2000/year (based on $unknown average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 58.33ft boat: Florida: $10,500-$28,000/year. California: $9,800-$24,500/year. Massachusetts: $7,300-$16,300/year + $2,300 winter storage. New York: $7,300-$20,400/year + $2,300 winter storage. Maryland: $7,000-$12,600/year. Texas: $4,200-$12,600/year. Washington: $8,400-$18,200/year. Michigan: $4,100-$9,000/year + $2,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $6,300-$12,600/year. South Carolina: $9,100-$17,500/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $9K to $47K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 7

How much does it cost to dock a BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the BALANCE 580 (58.33ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $10,500-$28,000/year. California: $9,800-$24,500/year. Massachusetts: $7,300-$16,300/year + $2,300 winter storage. New York: $7,300-$20,400/year + $2,300 winter storage. Maryland: $7,000-$12,600/year. Texas: $4,200-$12,600/year. Washington: $8,400-$18,200/year. Michigan: $4,100-$9,000/year + $2,300 winter storage. North Carolina: $6,300-$12,600/year. South Carolina: $9,100-$17,500/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 8

What are the common problems with the BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 11 issues reported for the BALANCE 580 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, rudder, hull, structural, keel, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the BALANCE 580.

Question 9

What should I look for when buying a BALANCE 580?

Accepted Answer

When buying a BALANCE 580, SailPages.com has compiled 11 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, rudder, hull, structural, keel, electrical. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the BALANCE 580 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 10

How does the BALANCE 580 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The BALANCE 580 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 58.33ft LOA, comfort ratio 11.41, capsize ratio 3.4, SA/disp 32.78. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	58.33 ft
LWL	58.33 ft
Beam	28.22 ft
Draft	10.99 ft/ 5.41 ft min
Displacement	36,746.65 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	10.2 kn

Mainsail	1,516.63 sq ft
Jib (100%)	855.73 sq ft
Spinnaker	3,345.74 sq ft

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