The NEW 510 is designed and built to be the world’s best blue water liveaboard for the cruising couple.
Explore some of the key features of the 510 catamaran.
Short-handed sailing is the norm for a liveaboard cruiser. This is why the Privilege 510 is designed with an intelligent line management system that allows you to trim and adjust your sails without ever leaving the helm. Single line reefing, main halyard, main sheet and genoa sheets are led to two electric winches right at the helm. The genoa is also easily controlled by the standard electric furling system.
All-weather protection is fundamental to extended cruising. The 510 helm features a hard dodger and full enclosure. Again, the fact that the boat can be sailed without leaving the helm is also a great benefit while sailing in cold weather. The large cockpit is protected by a hardtop that extends right back to the aft platform. Once the full enclosure is lowered, a large, comfortable weatherproof living area is created that connects beautifully to the salon.
No yacht can be considered a serious liveaboard without a proper owner’s suite. For life aboard, an island bed is a must. Because storage is so important, we have dedicated the entire port forward hull as a storage and dressing area. Hanging closets, shelving, shoe racks and a vanity make life aboard a pleasure and never a compromise. The large shower and toilet are in separate areas. We can also customize the suite to make it truly your sanctuary.
The ability to easily launch and raise your dinghy is critical to the liveaboard sailor.
The electrical pendular system on the 510 Signature is designed to be operated by one person. The other important benefit is the security of resting the dinghy directly on the vessel’s aft deck. No dinghy is left hanging precariously above the water during a passage.
Counter space, storage and refrigeration. These key strengths are what make the 510 galley so functional for a liveaboard adventure. Surrounded by counter space, cooking is made easier. A two-drawer refrigerator is supported by a larger second fridge/freezer unit for extended time aboard. Life aboard is also more convenient thanks to a large floor to ceiling pantry. A dishwasher is also standard.
The really good news about the new 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.
The Privilege 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.
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.
