Understanding Catamaran Pricing — What a Catamaran Really Costs (And Why)

Описание: If you’re shopping for a performance cruising catamaran, one of the hardest questions to answer is:

Why do similar-size catamarans have such different prices?

In this conversation, Dean Paarman and Patrick Roscoe explain how catamarans are actually priced — and why the number you first see on a brochure often doesn’t represent the real ownership cost.

This video walks through what experienced buyers eventually learn:
you’re not just comparing boats… you’re comparing ownership experiences.

We cover:
• What a “base boat” truly means (and why it varies so much between brands)
• Hidden costs that commonly appear after purchase
• Why equipment specifications matter more than headline price
• The purpose behind the Essential Voyager Package
• Launch, commissioning, and handover realities
• Training, education, and long-term support
• Warranty advocacy and OEM relationships
• The importance of owner community and global service networks
• Why delivery location matters more than most buyers realize
• How resale value and certified pre-owned programs affect true cost of ownership

The goal of this video is not to compare brands — but to help you ask better questions when evaluating any catamaran.

Because the real value of a cruising yacht is rarely visible on an option sheet.

Who This Video Is For?

This is especially helpful if you are:
Seriously researching catamarans
Comparing brands in the 45–58 ft range
Planning extended cruising or liveaboard sailing
Concerned about support, resale, or ownership complexity
Trying to understand why prices differ so dramatically

Key Takeaway

A catamaran purchase is not just a product decision.
It’s a long-term service relationship involving training, support, infrastructure, and community.

And those things often determine satisfaction far more than initial price.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction
01:25 What a “Base Boat” Really Means
02:46 Equipment, Materials & Specifications
06:12 The Essential Voyager Package
08:04 Launch & Commissioning
09:09 Training and Education
12:05 Aftercare & Warranty Support
17:21 Owner Community
22:17 Why Delivery Location Matters (South Africa)
26:20 Certified Pre-Owned & Resale Value
28:23 Final Thoughts

Learn More About Balance Catamarans

If you’d like to understand whether a Balance is a good fit for your sailing plans, the best next step is simply to start a conversation with our team.

👉 https://www.balancecatamarans.com