Boatyard: Nexus Yachts, St Francis, South Africa
Yacht designer: Du Toit Yacht Design
Rig package: Mast, boom, standing and running rigging
Furler: Admiral electric genoa furler, removable Profurl electric staysail furler, Facnor electric screecher furler integrated into the longeron
Component package: Crossbeam, longeron with integrated anchor launch system. On this particular 580 (Hull#5), there are Light Speed Advanced Fiber Rigging carbon diamond shrouds
Description:
The Balance 580 is a high-performance luxury bluewater cruising catamaran designed for sailors who demand exceptional sailing performance without compromising on comfort. Designed by Du Toit Yacht Design and built by Nexus Yachts in St Francis Bay, South Africa, the Balance 580 features long, slender hulls, carbon-reinforced foam-core epoxy construction, and high-aspect daggerboards, delivering impressive upwind performance, excellent pointing ability, and exceptional offshore capability.
The advanced rig package complements the Balance 580’s lightweight, performance-focused design, providing efficient sail handling, reliability, and the strength required for extended bluewater cruising. Together, these systems enable the Balance 580 to deliver the fast, responsive sailing performance for which the Balance range is internationally renowned.
Images: Hull 5 completed sea trials in Cape Town during winter 2026.
