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FOUR TO SIX CABINS
This first hull is intended to show the full
potential of the Bali 5.4 and thus came with four
large cabins plus a crew berth forward in each
hull. Alternatively, the charter version squeezes
in six cabins and up to eight toilets which is
quite amazing; but perhaps less so if you are the
resident plumber. Accessed by walking down
the steps in the forepart of the saloon or from
the aft deck, my first positive thought was “great
flow-through in the tropics” when that bow door
is opened. Avoiding the drone of air conditioning
and booming generator is one of my raison d'etres
when at anchorages so this layout definitely got
my vote (and was put to the test a day later at my
favourite spot, Isle de' Hyeres). All four cabins
have ensuites and all have queen size athwartships
island beds (with separate mattresses). Nothing
particularly fancy or unique but voluminous and
with plenty cupboard space.