Bali 5.8 vs Vaan R6

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On the numbers

Next to the Bali 5.8, the Vaan R6 is the same length and 10% lighter. The Vaan R6 has the higher Capsize screening (3.23, above the guideline), the Bali 5.8 the lower (3.13, above the guideline).

Bali 5.8 Bali 5.8 Vaan R6 Vaan R6
General
Builder Catana Vaan Yachts
Designer Xaiver Faÿ –
Hull type Catamaran Twin Keel Catamaran
Rigging Fractional Sloop –
Construction GRP infused PVC Foam Sandwich –
First built 2024 –
Dimensions
Length overall 17.65 m ▼ 17.68 m ▲
Beam 9.06 m ▲ 9.03 m ▼
Draft (max) 1.47 m ▼ 2.30 m ▲
Draft (min) – 1.40 m
Weight & ballast
Displacement 24,928 kg ▲ 22,500 kg ▼
Sail plan
Sail area – 175.00 m²
Mainsail – 110.00 m²
Foresail – 65.00 m²
Engine & tanks
Fuel 1,200 L –
Water 1,320 L –
Ratios
Capsize screening 3.13 ▼ above the guideline 3.23 ▲ above the guideline

▲ highest and ▼ lowest value in each row. Ratio bands as on the yacht pages; – means the value is not in the catalogue.