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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Forward Master Cabin | Advantages & Disadvantages
The forward master cabin location aboard all Privilège Catamarans is a defining design feature.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.