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Privilege catamarans have been considered to be among the very best of the French boats for many years. Back in the early 90’s, Privilege was the centerpiece of all charter cats, and their boats were strong and elegant.

Privilege Catamaran’s outstanding pedigree, dating back 36 years, remains unmatched as arguably the world’s finest cruising catamaran to be produced in the world. Built to the highest standards and for discerning, uncompromising owners, they represent the very best one desires in every aspect of their design and build and all the way to the finishing touches.

For a bit of background, the company was created in 1985 by internationally renowned sailor Phillipe Jeantot (founder of the Vendee Globe yacht race). Based on his unequalled ocean sailing experience and profound understanding of the dynamics of ocean condition, particularly for sailing vessels versus hull design, Jeantot set out to design catamarans who would set a new benchmark in the world of multihull sailing, with an obsession for perfection which applied from construction quality and stability, while at the same time combining comfort, luxury, liveability, durability and without compromising on performance, which is surprisingly outstanding for a yacht without daggerboards, but which elongated transoms improves upwind sailing performance, as well as minimize the dreaded “hobby-horsing” in a short “chop” typical of more stubby modern multihull designs.

Built in France, in the heart of the world’s most dynamic yacht building area at Les Sables d’Olonne, Privilege Catamaran’s reputation for excellence quickly grew to international proportions. They were already industry leader by 1989.

Unlike boats built primarily to satisfy the inexhaustible demand for the charter industry, Privilege addresses a diametrically opposed end of the market, with each boat individually tailored and each and every one of them a statement in itself: luxury on the ocean, superb stability, reliability, safety, performance and durability.

Step aboard and you will immediately witness for yourself the Privilege pledge for perfection, carefully handcrafted with the finest materials which will sustain life on the ocean’s harsh environment for years ahead without a blemish, and which will undoubtably satisfy your highest demands for luxury and exclusivity.

Privilege 42 (Florida)

S/V Lucy is a 1995 Privilege 42 Catamaran, for sale by owner. Lucy comes with a huge cockpit with hardtop and teak cockpit table, a custom cocktail table and bar in the main salon, and a large dining table conversion for cocktail table.

She is docked at Perry Hotel and Marina Stock Island, Key West FL. This prime location offers easy access to the stunning waters of the Florida Keys and the vibrant atmosphere of Key West. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a first-time catamaran enthusiast, the Lucy awaits your exploration. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to own a maintained 1995 Jeantot Privilege 42 Catamaran with spacious cabins, a large cockpit, and custom features.

The catamaran is currently rented to a tenant. Contact us now to schedule a viewing and experience the allure of  Lucy firsthand! 

Privilege Catamarans

Privilege Marine was founded by Rene Bernard, and the world-famous offshore sailboat racer, Phillippe Jeantot. Jeantot was considered at the time one of the best single-handed offshore sailors, and ultimately went on to start the Vendee Globe Round the World Race. The original concept for Privilege Marine was to build a blue water cruising catamaran for a family circumnavigation.

The company opened up the Jeantot Ship Yards in the heart of Les Sables d’Olonne on the infamous Bay of Biscayne. The first catamaran to come out of the shipyard was the Privilege 39, which is now considered one of the most iconic catamarans to come out of the 1980’s.

In the late 1980’s, Privilege began a 30+ year relationship with designer Marc Lombard, who to this day still designs catamarans for Privilege Marine. Some of his most famous designs include the Privilege 585 catamaran, made famous by the YouTube Channel, Sailing Zatara, and the Privilege 615, one of the first catamarans to be built with a fly bridge.

To own a Privilege Catamaran is like owning a classic Rolls Royce. They are elegant and rugged, cutting-edge designs and timeless. Each Privilege catamaran is a semi-custom build and as a result, no two Privilege catamarans are the same.

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Privilege 39

While no speed demon, this well-built cat makes for a capable world cruiser

First impressions

If you climbed the mast and viewed the Privilege 39 from that perspective its most distinctive feature becomes obvious, the large area of solid bridgedeck forward. Sure it adds a bit of weight but it also adds rigidity and strength. It provides secure deck space for working on the boat and for supporting the forward crossbar. It sets Privilege apart from other builders who just string a net between the hulls supported by an aluminum extrusion. When viewed in profile, the 39 hulls appear to be raised and the sleek, two-tiered cabintrunk flows naturally from the hull lines. In its day, it was modern catamaran styling. Today, it seems dated. The 39 has a 36-foot waterline and a 21-foot beam, which adds up to a lot of square footage. There is adequate bridgedeck clearance and the fine entries of the hull are known to have a good motion in a seaway. The shallow fixed keels translate into a draft of 3 feet, 6 inches. Overall displacement is just a whisker under 14,000 pounds. The mast height is just over 50 feet above the waterline and working sail area is approximately 850 square feet.

Construction

Each Privilege 39 was built on a semicustom basis. Unlike most cruising cats, the interior features hand-cut wooden bulkheads and furniture facings instead of molded liners. One of the reasons Privilege boats have been more expensive than their competitors is the company doesn't take advantage of scale production techniques. The boats are literally built the old-fashioned way, which is unique in the multihull universe. The interior joinerwork is excellent. The fiberglass sculpting is also excellent. The 39's hulls are composite, cored from the waterline up and solid from the waterline down. The deck is cored throughout, except in areas of high loading. The hull-and-deck joint incorporates the expansive bridgedeck on a flange. The forward crossbeam is heavy gauge aluminum and mounted on a universal joint that allows a bit of flex and movement in the hulls. The upward V-shaped striker helps carry the load for the forestay.

What to look for

The Privilege 39 is also called the Privilege 12, representing its metric length. It is also sometimes called the Alliaura 39, the name of the company that purchased Privilege in 1996. However, shortly after the company was sold, the new Marc Lombard-designed 395 went into production. Don't confuse the two models, the 395 is an extension of the Privilege 37 and sells for a lot more. Otherwise, they are all the same boat, which was in production from the late 1980s through the late 1990s. In general the Privilege 39 has held up very well. A 1989 model in Ft. Lauderdale that has been sailed hard and put away wet requires just a bit of love and elbow grease to be ready for sea. Be wary of former charter boats. The 39 has the four-cabin layout and many boats were in charter fleets. Former charter boats can sometimes represent terrific values but they can also require costly refits that can quickly defeat the advantages of a reduced selling price. Remember, if you need to re-power, you are talking about replacing two engines, which certainly adds up.

The Privilege 39 has a huge cockpit, even by catamaran standards. The T-shaped helm station is aft on the port side. It feels more like the helm of twin-wheel monohull and I prefer it to the bulkhead mounted wheels of most similarly sized cats. It is, however, often exposed to the both sun and spray. I like the way the sail controls are led to sailing stations on either side, freeing up the cockpit for socializing. The mainsheet traveler runs the length of the cockpit and is easily accessed from either side. The cockpit includes a lovely teak table and loads of storage. Indeed, that's a Privilege trademark, lots and lots of storage, both on deck and below. Teak seats aft seem positively elegant in this age of molded fiberglass madness. Most boats will be fitted with davits that allow a good-sized dinghy to be slung between the hulls. Most boats will also have an array of solar panels mounted above the davits. Unlike some cats, the bimini top may or may not cover the entire cockpit. The swim steps seem a little small and difficult to access, especially by today's standards. In general, Privileges have heavier rigging than most catamarans, again emphasizing their commitment to offshore sailing. The mast is supported with uppers and lowers, which is unusual and welcome, and the staysail stay's chainplate is well supported in the solid forward section of the bridgedeck. Most 39s are set up as cutters, with the staysail furling as well as the lighter headsail. Some boats are rigged to fly screechers, otherwise known as drifters. Small items like hefty pulpits and well-supported stanchions also set the Privilege 39 apart. The two small triangular areas of net forward provide a nice spot for sunbathing and watching dolphins gambol between the hulls. The anchoring arrangement includes a husky stemhead fitting and Bruce anchor roller. The chain locker is in the bridgedeck, and unlike cats without a solid forward section, the ground tackle does not need to be led a long way aft. From well-placed teak handrails to aggressive nonskid to lower shrouds to grasp, the Privilege 39 is friendly on deck, even in a seaway. Down below

The Privilege 39 has a surprisingly handsome interior set off by plenty of cherry or mahogany woodwork. Even the expansive portlights are nicely framed in wood. The 39 has a warmth about it that I like. The layout on other hand is not my favorite. Access to the saloon is through wooden doors from the port side of the cockpit. A large aft opening port and all around forward ports makes the saloon light and airy. A large U-shaped settee draped around a table dominates the saloon. A forward facing nav station is to starboard. This is a nice spot to sit while underway. The forward and side visibility is more than adequate and you are out of the weather. The galley is down, meaning that it's stashed into the port hull. While models differ, most include a single sink, 12-volt refrigeration opposite, a two- or three-burner non-gimballing stove and again, ample storage in well-placed bins and lockers. Each hull features two double cabins. The forward cabins in each hull include athwartship bunks, which makes good sense and is yet another advantage of the large bridgedeck. This arrangement allows for large locker space and forward facing portlights. You can lie in your bunk and see if the anchor is dragging. Heads are located in the walkway of each hull and the aft bunks are also situated athwarthships. Overall ventilation is excellent provided by numerous deck hatches and opening portlights.

The original engines were 29-horsepower Volvo diesels with saildrive transmissions. Access is through the lazarettes on the aft end of each hull. Several of the boats on the market have re-powered with Yanmar diesels. Either set of engines have enough oomph for the Privilege 39 to motor at 8 knots and still maintain decent fuel economy. The total fuel capacity is 400 liters, translating into just over 100 U.S. gallons.

Several Privilege 39s have circumnavigated and many others have crossed oceans. In fact, almost every 39 available for sale on our side of the world will have crossed the Atlantic on its own bottom. That speaks volumes about the boat's seakindliness. How does it perform in the more pedestrian world of daysailing or knocking around the coast for weekend? Just fine, but it's not as lively as monohull sailors might think. The Privilege 39 is not a lightweight cat, and it's not overflowing with sail area. It will attain double digits while reaching in tradewind conditions but only 7 or 8 knots upwind. And that is nothing to be ashamed of. The motion is not as rapid as on some faster cats and that's a positive.

I like the concept and the execution of the Privilege 39. It's a genuine cruising cat, capable of fast passages and not daunted by heavy weather. If I were in the market for a catamaran to take my family on a circumnavigation, I would begin my search by zeroing in on the Privilege 39.

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Founded in 1985, by world champion yacht racher Philippe Jeantot, Privilege Marine became a leading luxury catamaran builder. It was acquired by HanseYachts AG, maker of Hanse, Dehler and Moddy brands and the second largest builder of sailboats in the world. Privilege catamarans are luxury catamarans made for long distance cruising both coastal and offshore sailing. Privilege is known for strong, overbuilt catamarans that provide a great platform for extended cruising. Currently, Privilege offers 5 models that range in length from 51 feet to 75 feet. Prices for Privilege catamarans range from $225,000+ for a used Privilege 435 to $2.5M+ for a Privilege Series 6. For pricing information on a new Privilege please contact the builder or an authorized dealer near you.

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Privilege 585

The Privilege 585 offers a standard of living afloat, which rivals many an opulent apartment ashore. With an expansive bridge deck and roomy cabins, the Privilege 585 makes an ideal charter yacht, with some currently in charter around the world. Though not only suited to that purpose, this catamaran is equally at home as a bluewater, liveaboard cruiser. Able to complete a circumnavigation with ease, while cruising in complete luxury.  DESIGN – INTERIOR & EXTERIOR Since the creation of the boatyard in 1985, Privilege 585 builder Alliaura Marine was fundamental among the leaders in the high-end multihulls market. This builder is well known for building catamarans for cruising, where security and comfort matters as much as their sailing ability. With

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Privilège Signature 580

The Privilège Signature 580 harnesses all the experience and expertise of the Privilège shipyard. With the 580 we’ve set a new standard for long-range cruising catamarans under 60 feet. The quality of craftsmanship, attention to the smallest detail, all complemented by top-level design, make the 580 the ultimate partner for your long-distance voyages. Featuring reverse bows, the Signature 580 enhances wave penetration, reduces pitch motion, and increases sailing performance. Moreover, it incorporates the best solutions in terms of design, layout, and high-end equipment.

The essence of design born from performance

The Privilège Signature 580 is beautiful; a magnificent, streamlined machine designed exclusively for performance, comfort, and safety. This impressive catamaran strategically implements innovative design in the pursuit of excellent navigation and pure pleasure. The 580 offers the benefit of a forward cockpit, an ideal relaxation area away from prying eyes, allowing direct access from the salon and master suite. In the saloon, the chart table is thoughtfully positioned at the front, facing the ocean. The galley can be installed up or down, and for crew, the crew cabin is a greatly welcomed feature.

Shaped to bring you harmony

Serenity is the central premise of this catamaran. The fluid and harmonious interior architecture reconciles different spaces, creating a seamless and enveloping atmosphere of tranquillity. Large glass superstructures allow natural light to flood the space, opening up expansive views of your voyage and promoting a rich sense of serenity and wellbeing.

Your signature 580

All Privilège catamarans can be extensively customized. Every vessel is solely handled by the shipyard to ensure the highest of standards at every stage – standards that our team take pride in delivering and that our customers demand. Each owner, guided by the Privilège teams, can select their electronic and technical equipment, as well as interior furnishings. The wide choice of colours, fabrics and coverings available allows customisation so that your catamaran is a true reflection of your style and feels uniquely yours in every single way.

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