Privilège Boatyard – A Tourist Destination
Admittedly, we’re boatyard nerds. We love everything about the building process at Privilège, so when we travel, the boatyard is the destination.
September 15, 2021
features & News
Stay up to date by reading the latest about Privilege Catamarans America featuring the boats and the people who own them.
Ona | The Sailing Life in Photos
We’ve recently returned from a trip to the Privilège boatyard where we helped owners Roger & Marta take delivery of their new Privilège Signature 510. Here’s a scrapbook of the first two weeks learning and sailing aboard Ona.
August 16, 2021
Privilège Signature 510 Technical Gallery
Take a closer look beneath the hatches and lockers to see access to systems and storage. One of the highlights is the engine room, which in our opinion, will tell you everything you need to know about a full-time liveaboard, offshore yacht.
June 2, 2021
Semi-Custom at Privilège Catamarans
The engineers at Privilège Catamarans work closely with each new owner to design a yacht for their individual needs that goes far beyond color selections.
February 26, 2021
Vendée Globe 2020 Winner
Building on the shared legacy between Privilege Marine and the Vendée Globe, it was only fitting that the new Privilege 580 served as committee yacht.
February 12, 2021
Forward Master Cabin | Advantages & Disadvantages
The forward master cabin location aboard all Privilège Catamarans is a defining design feature.
January 7, 2021
Privilège Signature 510 Helm Features
A review of the design features that make the Privilège Signature 510 catamaran helm perfect for long-distance, all-weather sailing.
December 17, 2020
Review of the New Privilège Signature 510
Multihulls World just published an excellent review of the new Privilège Signature 510
September 1, 2020
Privilège Signature 510 | Making a Great Boat Better
There is little doubt that the Privilège 5 Series has an outstanding reputation. So how do you make a great boat even better?
August 14, 2020
Boat Shoes & Bathing Suits
One of the biggest questions sailors have when leaving for an offshore passage is what to bring with them. For John and Noelia, the answer way easy: bathing suits, lots of bathing suits, and boat shoes.
July 2, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 580 | Part 3
During the hive of activity in the hull, the deck is being layed up. The deck is more laborious than the hull due to its seemingly endless nooks and crannies.
June 23, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 580 | Part 2
Bulkhead and component installation. Most components such as fuel and holding tanks are installed along with much of the furniture before the deck is connected to the hull.
June 19, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 580 | Part 1
The Privilège Signature 580 is a completely new design. The only thing it shares with the former 585 is the designer, Marc Lombard. The result is the most versatile vessel to ever come out of the Privilège boatyard.
June 16, 2020
New Adjustable Salon on the Privilège 640
Every day aboard can be different, and so can the salon on the new Privilège 640. The Lounge, The Zen, Dining and Super Dining configurations are all part of the innovative and flexible interior layout aboard.
June 10, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 510 | Part 3
Launch and Improvements. The last step in preparing to launch the new boat is to apply the bottom paint. In this case the owners decided on Coppercoat with its promise of less maintenance.
April 8, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 510 | Part 2
The Privilège Signature 510 hull #1 was recently launched and is now being commissioned. We’ll soon have pictures that will highlight the improvements to what was already a serious bluewater passagemaker.
March 23, 2020
Miami International Boat Show 2020
Thanks to everyone who stopped by or joined us at the Miami International Boat Show. Thanks also to Keith, Renee, Anna, Jack, Finn & Kate from Sailing Zatara for taking the time to ‘meet & greet’ fans of their YouTube sailing channel.
February 17, 2020
Building the Privilège Signature 510 | Part 1
The really good news about the new Privilège Signature 510 is that it isn’t a completely new design. The hull from the former 5 Series has changed little as it has proven to be a solid design for long distance, liveaboard cruising.
November 5, 2019
Delivery of ‘Wild Rose II’ – A Photo Essay
Taking delivery of a new Privilège catamaran is understandably a thrilling event. For many it can also be very stressful. Rob and his captain Brett, however, arrived better prepared than most.
June 6, 2019
Cruising World Magazine story, “Cat Classes in the BVI”
For three days in the British Virgin Islands, new and prospective catamaran owners took part in a training program to get one step closer to launching their cruising dreams.
May 31, 2019
Privilege Academy – BVI April 2019
It could not have gone better; the perfect mix of people enjoying the same ambition and a location famous for its world class sailing.
April 15, 2019
Miami International Boat Show 2019
The number of people we met at this year’s Miami Boat Show who plan to live aboard was exceptional.
February 22, 2019
Privilège Series 6 Sea Trial by Lucas D’Ambrosio
From Palma to Barcelona onboard the Privilège Series 6 catamaran: A 130-mile long sea trial.
May 18, 2018