Like all vessels that leave the Privilège yard, design is important, but never more than quality of construction.
There is no fast way to build a boat well and a new Privilège Signature 580 catamaran will take approximately 14 months to complete. It takes time and effort to properly layup the hull and deck as well as glass all bulkheads to form a single structure.
Laying up the Hull
The hull mold is actually 3 separate pieces. After the layup of the 3 parts are complete, the pieces are attached together and the hull is finished by glassing the parts together. Bulkheads are installed before the hull is removed from the mold to ensure exact shape.
You will see that bulkheads are FRP with a foam core to increase strength without adding weight. This is much better than plywood as it will bond perfectly to the hull and deck and unlike wood, will not absorb moisture.
The Vacuum Infusion Process (VIP) is a technique that uses vacuum pressure to drive resin into a laminate. Materials are laid dry into the mold and the vacuum is applied before resin is introduced. Once a complete vacuum is achieved, resin is infused into the laminate via carefully placed tubing.
