Cat Tales | Bali 4.2 | 4-Cabin, 4-Head Layout

The Bali 4.2 has established itself as one of the most thoughtfully designed bluewater catamarans in its class, earning a strong following among cruising couples, families, and charter operators alike. Her wide-open layout, distinctive flybridge, and fully enclosed or open cockpit give her a livability that few comparable boats can match, whether you are anchored in a quiet cove or crossing an ocean passage.

Cat Tales is a well-maintained example of the model currently operating in an active charter program with an existing booking base, offering a ready path to offset ownership costs from day one. She carries a full complement of cruising and comfort equipment, including reverse-cycle air conditioning throughout, a watermaker, extended fuel and water capacity, and a complete Raymarine electronics suite. For a buyer seeking a capable bluewater cruiser that can also generate income, this boat presents a compelling turnkey opportunity.

Listing Highlights

• 4-cabin, 4-head layout plus crew berth and crew head in bow compartments
• Twin Yanmar 4JH45 45 HP engines
• Onan 9KW / 60Hz generator with soundproofing
• Reverse-cycle A/C in all 4 cabins and salon
• Raymarine Axiom 7" MFD, autopilot, wired and wireless VHF
• Extended fuel c apacity: 212 US gal /800 L total; extended freshwater: 227 US gal /860 L
• Currently in active charter with existing bookings in place

Propulsion and Handling

Cat Tales is powered by twin Yanmar 4JH45 45 HP diesel engines, a reliable and widely supported choice for offshore passage-making. An extra fuel tank of 106 US gal / 400 L brings total fuel capacity to 212 US gal / 800 L, providing meaningful range for extended passages or remote cruising. An electric windlass with remote control handles ground tackle. Propeller details are available upon request.

Electronics and Navigation

The Raymarine electronics package covers the key bases for coastal and offshore sailing. An Axiom 7" multifunction display is mounted at the flybridge helm, paired with an autopilot controller. A wired VHF handset is installed at the nav station, with a second wireless handset at the helm for added convenience. A Fusion stereo system with Bluetooth provides audio in the salon and on the foredeck.

Electrical and Comfort Systems

• Onan 9KW / 60Hz generator with soundproofing cocoon
• Reverse-cycle A/C 110V / 60Hz in all 4 cabins and salon
• Inverter 12V/220V, 1,600 VA
• Combined battery charger 70 Amp
• 2 additional service batteries at 130 Amp each, with battery controller
• Low-consumption watermaker 12V / 105 LPH
• Eco pack with freshwater purifying filter and membrane bioreactor for wastewater filtration
• 12V fans in salon and all 4 cabins
• USB sockets in salon and all cabins
• Salon courtesy lighting

Galley, Salon, and Accommodations

The salon is bright and open-plan, with large hull windows and lateral sliding windows that bring in natural light and views to the water. The convertible salon table includes a factory filler cushion, and factory upholstery in beige grey gives the space a clean, neutral finish.

The galley is well equipped with a double-basin sink, a three-burner gas stovetop, and a gas oven with grill (Eno). A large refrigerator and freezer unit of 89 US gal / 336 L with chilled water keeps provisions in good order on long passages.

All four cabins are private en-suite with separate shower stalls and electric marine heads with fresh water. Blackout pleated blinds in each cabin make sleeping aboard comfortable in any anchorage. A crew berth in the starboard bow compartment and a crew head in the port bow compartment round out the interior arrangements.

Deck and Cockpit

The aft cockpit, transom, and forward cockpit are finished in teak, with cushions fitted at the aft cockpit, forward cockpit, and flybridge. A pull-down garage door between the cockpit and salon allows the space to be fully enclosed or opened up depending on conditions, a signature feature of the Bali design.

• Twin stainless steel bow pulpits with seats
• Stainless steel rigid lifelines
• Stainless steel swim ladder with large handles and teak steps
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• Stainless steel dinghy davits
• Canvas bimini top on collapsible stainless steel frame
• 4 underwater spotlights, 21W each
• Magma grill

The swim platform accommodates a standard charter dinghy on the davits.

Sail Plan

• Classic Dacron mainsail with stack pack
• Furling jib
• Electric winch for mainsail halyard, furler line, mainsail track, and davits

Safety and Anchoring

• Galvanized Fox anchor, 20 kg, with all-chain rode
• Liferaft: Lalizas ISO Atlantic FR10 C, rated for over 24 persons
• Flares, first aid kit, 2 horseshoe buoys, and fire extinguishers

Cat Tales is a well-equipped, charter-ready Bali 4.2 in strong operating condition, with existing bookings that make her an attractive option for buyers looking to enter the charter market or supplement private use with charter income. Her combination of bluewater capability, comfortable accommodations, and proven Bali design makes her well suited for both Atlantic cruising and Caribbean charter operations. Contact Current Yachts for full specifications, survey history, and to arrange a private showing.