Expertise & experience
Expertise does not come about on its own, it is built up over time. Marc Lombard, a renowned architect with an historic connection to Privilège, works alongside the R&D team regarding optimisation of space, electrical installations and electronics, efficient deck layout, quality control, launch, commissioning, sea-trial and delivery of every Privilège sold.
Every detail crafted with passion
Superyacht interior designer Franck Darnet is undoubtedly one of the world’s most renowned interior designers for custom yachts and luxury hotels. He designs bright and attractive interiors to live in, which provide pleasure and a sense of space. Franck’s refined designs are found on every Privilège making them the most elegant multihulls today.
Build quality
The reputation of Marc Lombard's design office is built upon numerous victories in offshore racing and multihull projects (Formula 40, Orma 60), and also in the mono-hulls world (Classe 40, Imoca 60, IRC, Mini Transat). Historically focused on racing, Marc Lombard is the very first naval architect office to integrate doctorate specialists in hydrodynamics, to further expand its expertise.
Marc Lombard Design Group
The studies CAC/CAD of hulls, shapes and decks are developed by the design office of Marc Lombard Design Group (MLDG). Each Privilège has been studied and modelled with the most modern performing software, used for improving hull shape resistance (prismatic) and hull drag (Computational Fluid Dynamics software) and the structural performance of the boat (Fine Element Analysis software).
'The forward pod',
a Privilège signature
The distinctive Privilège style in looks and construction has existed since 1985. Owners, charter operators and guests agree that the extra volume in the pod allows for generous volume space in the forward cabins, especially for the Owner's Suite. This space can be used for full view across the boat in the Owner's Stateroom.
A fixed baby stay, to set a storm sail or staysail should bad weather set in, is a large comfort factor in rough weather when the pod leans on the wave in order to avoid deep immersion of the bows. The forward beam and seagull striker is supported on 3 points, which reinforces the whole structure at sea.
Hull construction
Privilège's catamarans meet the needs of blue water sailors to the highest degree and are individually tailored to your wishes, but all begin with the same process.
The hull consists of three parts: one middle and two side hull forms. The deck consists of a single large moulded part which is placed on top of the finished hull.
The entire hull construction takes about one month. Then the individual interior finishing of the yacht begins.
The composite build process
The core of the hull is built directly into the mould and so can be adapted according to the customer's wishes, such as a retractable bow thruster or a larger engine room.
A maximum of reinforcements is incorporated in the deck. This allows for individual adaptation of the yacht equipment such as instruments or deck fittings.
The structure stabilises the hull during lamination and assembly of the bulkheads. The openings are designed to define the interior of the yacht and the layout.
Systems on board
From the technical systems, interior layouts, selection of deck fittings, right up to the delivery to the customer, the multi-area know-how and experience from our craftsmen as well as the feedback from our owners are unique assets. Our team supervises the entire technical follow-up of each unit, throughout the construction process, up to and including final sea trials.
Cutting edge technology
Fitted in strict accordance with the toughest specifications by our experts, the equipment we install is continuously reviewed through the feedback received from owners and users.
Easy to use with an automated real-time management system, and accessible for maintenance or service.
The equipment installed is also supported by an international dealer network.
Our technical team test and validate various products process to constantly improve the operation of Privilège catamarans. Many suppliers and sub-contractors have accompanied the brand for over 20 years and team up for the regular product innovations and development. The passion and experience of our team allow the optimisation of installations, and also to adjust to some specific demands such as territorial requirements (US, Australia), charter or professional specifications, customise the technical management of the boat in accordance with our owner's expectations.
Deck fittings, rigging and sails
Privilège work very closely with the office of Marc Lombard and specific, faithful suppliers of over 20 years, to develop the best ergonomic and easy to use deck layouts while cruising, with no compromise on security and reliability.
Marechal mast, historic supplier of all our masts, has a second to none reputation. They accompany us in the development of each Privilège catamaran. The white lacquered aluminium profiles are optimised for the best strength/weight ratio, the weldings are flush, the fittings and additions well calculated. They also supply the fore-beam, which is so important for the main strength of the whole hull / pod / deck configuration.
Elvström sails, well known as the supplier for a large majority of racing yachts, has been a faithful partner since the first sailing of our Privilège in 1985. They use the best fabrics, take special care given with the stitching and cutting, reinforcements to clews, tack and head corners, with the thread lines. All-important details in the fabrication are addressed so that the sails will not get prematurely old under tropical conditions.
Test sails and delivery
Privilège Marine has an exceptional location on the marina of Les Sables d'Olonne: direct access for launching from the yard with a 500 tun ship lift; mast-stepping at the yard by our team; static shore-side tests in accordance with a detailed protocol; sea trials in real conditions, and a private private pontoon at the shipyard .
It is fairly common to be confronted with dysfunctions in new equipments; tuning is necessary, constant controls will be made until total satisfaction is reached.
