Balance 502 Tiger Lily Makes First Public Showing at Miami Boat Show

Tiger Lily, the Balance 502 hull, is open for public tours at the Miami International Boat Show and serves as Balance Catamarans' first public presentation of its next-generation performance catamaran. The appearance puts Balance's hybrid propulsion and carbon-core construction under direct scrutiny by buyers, media and dealers at IGY Yacht Haven Grande.

Balance Catamarans posted a show announcement and tour information for the new Balance 502 hull named "Tiger Lily" ahead of its first public appearance at the Miami International Boat Show (Feb 11–15, 2026). The news page invites buyers, media and dealers to step aboard the 502 in Miami and highligh

The company is highlighting propulsion and handling as primary draws. Tiger Lily features E-Drive, Balance’s hybrid propulsion system, offering quieter, cleaner, and more efficient operation. An Instagram post promotes the experience in consumer language: "Experience E-Drive hybrid propulsion in action aboard Tiger Lily, the Balance 502 catamaran. Smooth, responsive handling. Smarter energy" Prospective owners can experience this system firsthand during demonstration sails before or after the show, giving prospective buyers a chance to evaluate handling and systems under sail.

Balance frames the Balance 502 as a blue-water cruiser built for strength and offshore performance. The Carbon Core structure of the Balance 502 delivers exceptional stiffness and durability while reducing overall weight, giving sailors improved performance, handling, and efficiency on long offshore passages. Balance also emphasizes practical deck and helm layout: "Every detail of the Balance 502 deck layout and helm design is optimized for short-handed sailing. Whether sailing as a couple or with family aboard, Tiger Lily offers intuitive handling, comfort, and safety for extended blue-water cruising."

Show access mixes walk-through appointments and scheduled demos. "Be among the first to step aboard the new Balance 502 Tiger Lily at her first-ever public showing during the Miami International Boat Show, February 11–15, 2026, at IGY Yacht Haven Grande," Balance says, and it adds that "Appointments are limited and strongly recommended for serious buyers." The company invites visitors to meet the designers and to "Step aboard Tiger Lily to experience firsthand why the Balance 502 continues to shape the future of performance cruising catamarans."

For readers tracking Balance as a brand, the manufacturer's site structure highlights the model range and resources: the site lists "fbpx", "## Models" with 464, 502, 540, 580, 750; "## Why Balance?" with Balance Difference, Service & Support, Education, Community, Sustaining Balance; "## History & DNA" with Our Team, Heritage, Craftsmanship, Performance, Technology; and "## News & Media" with News, Owner Testimonials, Podcasts & Webinars, Awards & Reviews, Balance TV.

If you plan to visit IGY Yacht Haven Grande, book early and expect to follow up with Balance for slip details, demo-sail schedules and full technical specs. This showing puts the Balance 502 Tiger Lily in front of the market now; expect further specifications, pricing and availability updates from Balance after the event.