A single-owner, captain-maintained Bali 4.1 in Kemah, Texas showcases the innovations that made this catamaran a cruising favorite.
Chris Block of The Multihull Company walks us aboard S/V Oz, a 2019 Bali 4.1 lying in Kemah, Texas. Owned since new by a professional captain, this 41-foot cruising catamaran has been meticulously kept and comes rigged for offshore work — a rare combination in a boat that already ranks among the most requested layouts in its class.
Bow, Deck, and Forward Cockpit
The 4.1’s signature design cues appear immediately. Wide, gradual boarding steps make coming aboard easy, and a well-supported dinghy chock keeps the tender secure. Move forward and the trampoline is gone — replaced by Bali’s solid foredeck, which turns the bow into a genuine lounge, sun pad, and walkway all at once. Ahead of the coachroof sits the forward cockpit, a feature almost unheard of on a 40-foot catamaran and one of the reasons Bali owners are so loyal to the brand.
Just aft, a large pass-through window links the galley to the forward cockpit — handy for passing drinks and appetizers, and, at anchor, a natural wind scoop that cools the entire interior.
Sail Plan and Helm
Oz carries a self-tacking jib along with a code zero/screecher setup for lighter downwind work. A manual spinnaker winch sits opposite two electric winches, with handholds routed thoughtfully throughout the deck. The elevated helm station offers near-flybridge visibility to both bows, with engine controls, instrumentation, and four solar panels mounted just abaft the wheel. A dedicated lounger beside the helm invites a companion to stand watch in comfort.
The Garage Door — Bali’s Signature Move
Chris saves the best for last, and rightly so. The 4.1’s aft “garage door” lifts to merge the saloon and aft cockpit into a single indoor–outdoor space of nearly 300 square feet. Open the door on a fair-weather day and the entire interior becomes an alfresco living room. Inside you’ll find generous seating, side lazarettes, a full-size refrigerator and freezer, and an inside helm station forward — all bathed in light from that oversized opening window.
Where Oz Sits in the Market
The Bali 4.1 has held its value well and turns over slowly — owners tend to keep them. A quick look at recent activity helps frame where an original-owner, well-maintained example like Oz fits in.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Sold in last 24 months | 2 |
| Median sold price | $395,000 |
| Median days to sell | ~513 |
| Active listings | 3 |
| Asking range | $449,000–$460,000 |
| Median Sold (last 24 mo) | $395,000 | |||
| Median Active Asking | $450,000 |
With original ownership, a professional captain’s maintenance history, and cruising-ready extras like the code zero and solar array, S/V Oz is a strong candidate for a buyer looking to step straight into offshore cruising aboard one of the most livable 40-foot catamarans afloat.