{"id":60869,"date":"2025-08-14T13:49:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T17:49:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=60869"},"modified":"2025-08-14T14:16:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-14T18:16:51","slug":"first-look-bali-5-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sailboats\/first-look-bali-5-2\/","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Bali 5.2 Brings Big-Cat Comfort to the 52-Foot Class"},"content":{"rendered":"\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"544\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3-1024x696.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image disable-lazyload\" alt=\"Bali 5.2\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" fetchpriority=\"high\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3-1024x696.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3-768x522.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3-1536x1044.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-global-view-3.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The Bali\u202f5.2\u2019s sleek exterior profile highlights its spacious hulls and balanced lines, reflecting the brand\u2019s commitment to comfort, performance, and modern cruising design.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Bali Catamarans<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>Bali Catamarans has once again expanded its signature line of open-concept cruising cats\u2014this time by filling a gap in the 50-foot range. The all-new Bali 5.2 takes inspiration from the flagship 5.8 and distills the brand\u2019s hallmarks into a 52-footer designed for both long-range cruising and serious entertaining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe id=\"gkstfcayky\" src=\"https:\/\/cruisingworld.dragonforms.com\/gkstfcayky\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"width:100%;height:165px;border:none;overflow:hidden;\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bali DNA is instantly recognizable: the up-and-over aft door that erases the line between saloon and cockpit, a solid foredeck connected to the interior by a forward door, and wraparound spaces that keep crew moving fluidly through the boat. But the 5.2 pushes the concept further with a surprising range of configurations\u2014from private owner\u2019s layouts to a six-cabin version capable of hosting up to 16 people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Bali 5.2 foredeck lounge\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Bali-5.2-front-cockpit.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The rigid foredeck lounge, fully integrated with the saloon via a forward door, delivers a safe, sociable space for lounging or anchoring\u2014an evolution of Bali\u2019s inside-outside philosophy.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Bali Catamarans<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>For sailors, that flexibility means the 5.2 can be anything from a family cruiser to a charter workhorse. \u201cThe challenge is always to find more space aboard each new model,\u201d says the design team, and here that translates to cabins with private heads and separate showers, oversized social zones, and clever modular furniture. Even the forepeaks and crew spaces are adaptable, giving owners multiple ways to tailor the boat to their sailing program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The styling, by Piaton-Bercault, takes cues from luxury apartments, with rounded cabinetry, a large U-shaped galley, and an XXL dining table seating 12. The forward-facing chart table doubles as an office with an ocean view and integrates the latest touch-screen controls for managing comfort systems and resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Bali 5.2 salon\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Cockpit-Saloon_01.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The Bali\u202f5.2\u2019s signature up-and-over door creates a seamless connection between the saloon and aft cockpit, blending indoor comfort with outdoor living.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Bali Catamarans<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>On deck, the rooftop lounge and helm station mirror the flagship 5.8\u2019s elevated social space, while a hydraulic swim platform at the stern creates a BeachClub feel. Under sail, a 94 m\u00b2 square-top main pairs with a 70 m\u00b2 overlapping genoa for balanced power, with a Code 0 option for light air days. For motoring, twin Yanmar diesels up to 115 hp each ensure solid performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n        <section class=\"hydra-container\">\n\n\t\t\t                <div class=\"hydra-canvas\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"hydra-image\" alt=\"Aft deck of Bali 5.2\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Aft-deck-beach-club-with-hydraulic-platform.jpg 2000w\" \/>                <\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n            <figcaption class=\"caption margin_top_xs full border_1 hydra-figcaption\">\n                <span class=\"hydra-image-caption\">The aft cockpit opens directly onto a hydraulic swim platform, creating the boat\u2019s \u201cBeachClub\u201d zone\u2014perfect for easy water access and relaxed living afloat.<\/span>\n                <span class=\"article_image_credit italic margin_right_xs\">Courtesy Bali Catamarans<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t            <\/figcaption>\n        <\/section>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p>And for U.S. sailors eager to step aboard, the Bali 5.2 is anticipated to make its stateside debut at the Annapolis Sailboat Show this October. With its blend of space, performance, and open-living innovation, it\u2019s shaping up to be one of the most talked-about new cats of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The new Bali 5.2 blends signature open-living design with adaptable layouts for up to 16 guests, debuting at Annapolis in October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":60874,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":true,"BS_author_type":"BS_author_is_guest","BS_guest_author_name":"Cruising World News Desk","BS_guest_author_url":"","hydra_display_date":"","hydra_display_updated":false,"arc_story_id":"","arc_website_url":"","arc_subtype":"","arc_exclude_from_feeds":false,"sponsored":false,"sponsored_label":"Sponsored Content","sponsored_display_label":false,"post_right_rail":true,"post_right_rail_ad_1":true,"post_right_rail_ad_2":true,"post_right_rail_ad_3":false,"post_right_rail_ad_4":false,"post_right_rail_recirc":true,"fixed_anchor_ad":true,"post_top_ad":true,"post_off_ramp":true,"post_taboola":false,"labels":true,"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"footnotes":"","ad_settings_ads_on_this_page":true,"ad_settings_automatic_ad_injection_into_the_content":true,"ad_targeting":"","alternate_title_newsletter":"","alternate_content_newsletter":"","sponsored_image":false,"sponsored_url":"","social_share":true},"categories":[167],"tags":[190,488,211,210,195],"class_list":["post-60869","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sailboats","tag-annapolis-boat-show","tag-bali-catamarans","tag-catamaran","tag-multihull","tag-sailboats"],"acf":[],"apple_news_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60869","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/11"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60869"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60869\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60874"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60869"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60869"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60869"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}