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Privilege 585 catamaran.

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. 

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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 the help of renowned naval architect Marc Lombard, the Privilege series succeeded in establishing a bespoke family of yachts that meet the highest possible expectation. An innovative designer combined with outstanding craftsmanship resulted in the creation of this strong, comfortable, and powerful catamaran.

With only 24 of Privilege 585s produced from 2002 through to 2006, it holds a respected position in the catamaran market. As expected, all equipment aboard these luxury catamarans is of high quality, from the nav station to the chefs galley. The vast interior finished in beech timber provides a refreshingly light and welcoming space.

The large volume allows for an extensive inventory and would suit someone wishing to step aboard and go cruising. And with options from watermakers to huge cold storage, comprehensive navigation systems to a dishwasher, nothing more is required. On the deck, electric winches take care of all sailing loads, making her a breeze to handle. While down below, twin well-sized main engines and gensets along with solar provide all the speed and power you will need.

The helm on the port side is situated up high for excellent visibility while underway. An oversized double pilot chair lets you enjoy the sailing experience with others. The location of the helm is well thought out, allowing for direct communication with those on deck for safety. But also for convenience, being in close contact with others who are relaxing in the cockpit area and saloon.

The cockpit is spacious with plenty of room to move about while incorporating a Teak cockpit table on stainless steel supports, able to seat six. And with three comfortably cushioned large benches, there is ample space for lounging about. 

Very large steps on the sugar scoops make for easy access and swim ladders allowing easy entry into and from the water. There is ample space on the large bottom transom platform to bring the catch of the day aboard or to store the watersports equipment in between sessions. Rinsing off can be done with the two deck showers, hot and cold, after a long day in the water.

With storage lockers underfloor, a rack for scuba-diving cylinders is situated in the aft locker and adequate space to store a diving compressor securely. Plenty of storage is available for the dive gear, kitesurfing and stand up paddleboards in this uncluttered and ample space.

Forward, there is a vast deck space with large sunbathing areas, two trampolines with pulpits, and four teak seats suitable for enjoying sundowners. The bimini is quite large, adequately providing protection, and also providing space for solar panels.

Through the oversized aluminum sliding door, three steps lead down into the spacious saloon. Large windows give exceptional panoramic views both for peace of mind and the simple pleasures of viewing your picturesque surroundings. The large saloon layout comprised of two leather sofas and a bar. A more than adequate navigation station is located behind the helm bulkhead on the port side, with access to electrical panels and instrumentation.

The round table with generously cushioned seats would make inside dining a very comfortable experience. An additional lounging area in L-shape with footrests and coffee table allows ample space for all guests. Suitable storage space is provided under the seats and behind the lounge, with further storage available in lockers below the floor. A bar is conveniently located up top in the bridge deck, making this area ideal for movie nights after sundowners. 

The well-appointed galley is located down on the starboard side. With room for all the luxuries, you would expect in a yacht of this caliber, such as two working benchtops, a double stainless steel sink, mixed electric and steam oven, dishwasher, and microwave. As a walk through the galley, it’s well ventilated, enjoying lots of light, both through light fixtures and natural light through multiple hatches. The placement of the large hatch above the double sink allows for ample fresh air while preparing your freshly caught dinner. 

ACCOMMODATIONS

The Privilege 585 is available in both charter or owners versions, consisting of four double cabins and three single crew quarters or a five double cabin and one single layout. Sleeping 8 in total comfort, plus up to three crew, makes this catamaran ideal for larger families or groups of friends.

All cabins are well-lit and bright, finished in light Beech wood adding to the luxurious appeal. The king-size double cabins each have private heads for maximum comfort and privacy. Large, comfortable seats in these berths make an ideal place to sit and read while taking a break from the adventure topside. 

All cabins are well ventilated and enjoy lots of light, both through light fixtures and natural light through multiple hatches, placed to capture fresh ocean breezes. Ample storage is provided in the cabins along with excellent counter space that makes life very comfortable for extended trips and living aboard.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• LOA: 55.75 ft / 16.99 m
• LWL: 55.00 ft / 16.76 m
• Beam: 30.33 ft / 9.24 m 
• Draft (max): 5.75 ft / 1.75 m 
• Displacement: 39,200 lb / 17,781 kg 
• First Built: 2002 
• Last Built: 2006
• Builder: Alliaura Marine (France) 
• Designer: Marc Lombard 
• Engine Make: Yanmar or Volvo
• Engine Type: Diesel x 2 
• Engine HP: 100-150
• Fuel: 370 gals / 1,401 L 
• Water: 317 gals / 1,200 L 

PRICE RANGE

The price of the Privilege 585 is in the range of $500,000 to $790,000 depending on the condition and version. At this age, expect these catamarans to have had updates and refits. 

Overall, the Privilege 585 offers a standard of living afloat, which rivals that of a well-appointed apartment. With only 24 produced from 2002 through 2006, the Privilege 585 holds a respected position in the market in terms of quality of construction, finishing and use, and naturally is in demand on the used catamaran market. 

With an expansive bridge deck and impressively roomy cabins, these luxurious catamarans are well suited to both being in charter, and blue water liveaboard cruising. 

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Privelége 615

• By Mark Pillsbury
• Updated: February 27, 2015

Privilège Marine, a French builder of big bluewater cruising catamarans, arrived in style at Strictly Sail Miami this past winter with two cats for the company’s first visit to a U.S. show in several years. Models on display included the 745, the company’s longtime flagship, and a more modern sailboat, the 615, a 62-footer that’s an anchor for the company’s new Series 6.0 line of cats (there will also be a 5.0 and 7.0 series as production gathers steam).

Privilège’s roots go back to 1985, when winning BOC Challenge singlehanded racer Philippe Jeantot founded the company and set up shop in Les Sables-d’Olonne. In 1996, the company expanded under the direction of Alliaura Marine, producing both catamarans and the Feeling brand of monohulls. The company hit a rough patch with the global financial meltdown, but the brand was brought back to life in 2012 under the direction of Gilles Wagner, and with many from the old team back at work in the Privilège yard.

The 615 is a lovely boat. In keeping with the latest style, it sports a flybridge complete with twin wheels (the starboard wheel is an option, as is a second set of engine controls) and a sprawling sun bed where the crew can lounge the day away. Stairs on either side lead below to a generous cockpit, where a second lounging area sits to port; a long oval table is to starboard.

A large centerline sliding door opens to the saloon, a couple of steps down. Indoors, an L-shaped couch surrounds another large table, with director-style chairs that can be moved about as needed. A very sea-kindly and fully equipped galley is located in the saloon’s forward starboard corner (galley down in the starboard hull is another option). A nav station is to port and can be equipped with a joystick and engine controls to make an additional helm station.

A couple of living accommodations are available: a five-cabin charter version and the four-cabin owner’s model, which was at the show. The starboard hull is fairly conventional, with a fore and aft cabin, both with en suite heads and showers. An additional fridge and freezer were located amidships. To port, a third cabin took up the aft portion of that hull; the owner’s suite stretched from amidships forward and culminated in the master bedroom, spanning the entire area forward of the mast. The layout, space, and fit and finish were nothing short of stunning.

Despite its size, under sail the 615 was one of the easier of the large cats to handle. Though a staysail and gennaker are both options, this boat had a single furling genoa with sheets led to electric winches on either side of the flybridge. In 9 knots of true wind, we skipped right along at nearly 7 knots closehauled. Later, reaching in a 13-knot breeze, the speed climbed to an effortless 9 knots (and more).

As we turned around off South Beach to head back for the barn, I stepped below briefly and revisited the owner’s stateroom, marveling at the silence below: just what you want to hear on a long downwind sail to nowhere.

Privilége 615 Specs:

LOA: 60′ 6″ (18.44 m.) LWL: 56′ 9″ (17.30 m.) Beam: 30′ 3″ (9.22 m.) Draft: 5′ 8″ (1.73 m.) Sail area: 2,303 sq. ft. (213.9 sq. m.) Disp.: 58,000 lb. (26,309 kg.) D/L: 142 SA/D: 24.6 Water: 342 gal. (1,294 l.) Fuel: 396 gal. (1,499 l.) Holding: (2) 40 gal. (151 l.) Mast height: 85′ 5″ (26.04 m.) Engine: (2) 110 hp Yanmar (w/saildrives) Designer: Marc Lombard Price: $2,748,800

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Brand: Privilege 48 Transcat

The powerful Transcat 48 (Privilege Power Cat) is an ideal long-range family cruiser, which relies on strong principles of space, comfort, range and simplicity, with a hull designed for comfort at sea and at anchor. Her main saloon, Galley, and cockpit, which are all enormously spacious, are all one level! Her fly-bridge is just as comfortable and roomy!

Built to the highest CE standard, Category A by the famous Alliaura Marine Yard in France (aka Privilege Catamarans).

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Privilège Catamarans were launched back in the eighties by Philippe Jeantot (twice world champion in single-handed sailing and founder of the Vendee Globe) and René Bernard through the Jeantot Marine Shipyard in Les Sables d’Olonne.

In 1996, the shipyard was sold to a new owner (La Groupe SGGR) and was renamed Alliaura Marine.

Privilege Marine Shipyard, controlled by Gilles Wagner became the new owners from 2012 until Hanse Yachts bought the Privilege brand, moulds and shipyard in 2017. In 2022, Hanse announced that they would be selling their shareholding.

Hanse have launched 3 designs: the Signature 510, the Signature 580 and the Signature 650. They continue to build the Series 740 (the flagship) from Privilege Marine days.

Marc Lombard got involved with the brand back in 1987 and has been heavily involved with the designs since that time.

Privilege are famous for producing high quality cruising catamarans: the focus is on quality rather than quantity. One of the key design features over the years has been the large owner’s suite located into the forward nacelle. As well as creating more living space, this structure provides buoyancy in heavy seas and stiffness to the whole structure. These strong cats ae known for their stability and seaworthiness.

The build quality and finishing of a Privilege is a step above the competition, and this is reflected in their strong resale values.

The History of Privilege: a Timeline

1985: Phillipe Jeantot starts Jeantot Marine, the Privilege 47 is launched 1987: Privilege 48 1988: Privilege 39 Launches 1992: Launch of the Privilege 482 1994: Privilege 51 1995: Launch of Privilege 37, 42 1995-6: Privilège 45 and 42 awarded ‘Boat of the Year’ in the US. 1996: the yard and brand was sold to Alliaura Marine. 1998: Privilege 465 1999: Privilege 435 2002: Privilege 585 2004: Privilege 395, 445, 495. The Privilège 745 flagship launches. 2007: Privilege 615, 515 2012: Gilles Wagner buys the brand and runs it as Privilège Marine 2016: Privilege 640, 740 2017: HanseYachts AG became the major shareholders 2020 Privilege Signature 510, 580 Launched 2022 Privilège Signature 650 announced. 2022 HanseYachts announce they will be selling their shareholding

As was the trend in those days, she had a pretty low bridgedeck.

11 years of production and more than 50 units sold.

Winner in the Cruising Multihull class of the Cruising World Boat Of The Year awards for 1996. Each hull has a forward watertight collision compartment with foam flotation and foam-filled crash bulkheads

Very stable, well built catamaran.

This Privilege 465 was designed by Marc Lombard and built at Sable d’Orlonne by Alliaura Marine who set new standards with this luxury cruising catamaran. Elevated helm station is on the port side with easy access to lines and winches.

24 Privilege 585s were produced from 2002 through to 2006, they are highly sought after in the second hand catamaran market. Pretty decent sailing performance and huge amounts of living space.

On Zatara is family of 6 from Texas who are sailing around the world.

The replacement for the 37.

The 465’s replacement, designed by Mac Lombard.

Launched in 2004, the 745 became the new flagship of the range. A big seaworthy flybridge cat.

The flybridge has a port-side helm, starboard seating, and big sun loungers.

The 615 sports a more muscular look than her predecessors.

The first 580, Vento, was launched in December 2020. Visit out Privilege 580 page for more photos and specs.

In 2022, Privilege announced a new Marc Lombard design, the Signature 650 which fits in between the 740 and the 580. A luxury, seaworthy flybridge cat for ocean crossings.

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For the past 20 years, Rob has held the position of sales and marketing manager for two separate catamaran manufacturers. Rob now works exclusively with the Privilege range of luxury catamarans. He likes to say that he never tires of talking about boats, so feel free to call anytime.

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Salwa has worked in the marine industry for more than two decades, giving her invaluable insights into this unique market and is excited about promoting the Privilege brand of premium catamarans. As a published writer, photographer, and videographer, Salwa has written and edited feature articles, and produced insightful video content. Be sure to check out our Privilege Catamarans America YouTube channel.

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