The Privil\u00e8ge 510 Signature is a serious luxury bluewater multihull perfect for long-range cruising. Toby Hodges and Francois Tregouet find out whyPrivilege 510 <\/p>\n
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Atlantik\u00fcste vor der Vendee in FrankreichPrivil\u00e8ge was the creation of Vend\u00e9e Globe founder Philippe Jeantot 35 years ago and with its yard in Les Sables d\u2019Olonne has grown to be a leader in the luxury bluewater market. The new Privil\u00e8ge 510 Signature is a great example of a bluewater multihull from the French marque.
\nPrivil\u00e8ge is now part of Hanse Yachts, and the 510 Signature is the first to be launched under its new ownership, though it retains the lines of redoubtable multihull designs Marc Lombard.
\nPrivilege 510 on sea trials at\u00a0Ile d\u2019 Yeu
\nThe\u00a0Privil\u00e8ge range starts with this impressive 50-footer, which adapted the hulls and deck of the original S\u00e9rie 5 design.
\nLombard has stretched the coachroof, giving good bimini protection and enlarged the portlights, while stowage and volume distribution has been improved. The 510 is designed to take a serious amount of cruising gear \u2013 up to six tonnes of it in fact.
\nAn 88sq m square-top mainsail, mast raked aft and bowsprit for Code and downwind sails give the 510 its performance.
\nPrivilege 510 interior
\nThe excellent helm station now has a fixed windscreen and all lines led to hand. Finish quality including the electrical installation is first class and a Privil\u00e8ge trademark, the admirable full beam (26ft) forward cabin, is sumptuous. Larger windows in the saloon, with slimmer mullions, offer a near 360-degree view from the living quarters.
\nThe list of finish choices is also substantial, giving a high degree of customisation, with two master\/two guests, one master\/three guest, and four double cabin layout options.
\nLike many builders, Privil\u00e8ge is enjoying a bulging order book at the moment and waiting times for a new build are lengthy, though they are ramping up production considerably to meet ever-increasing demand.
\nPrivil\u00e8ge 510 Signature price
\nex VAT: \u20ac1,035,000
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