Privilège 39 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Privilège 39 represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of cruising multihulls, marking the transition from utilitarian racing-inspired designs to the luxury "owner-version" catamarans that dominate the market today. Launched in the late 1980s by Jeantot Marine—the shipyard founded by Vendée Globe creator Philippe Jeantot—the 39 was designed to provide a stable, safe, and opulent platform for long-distance family cruising. Its most defining architectural feature is the central nacelle (the forward bridge deck), which houses a large owner’s cabin, a design innovation that became the signature of the Privilège Marine brand. Built to a higher standard of joinery and structural integrity than many of its contemporary competitors, the 39 was intended for the "blue water" sailor rather than the charter market, though many did find their way into professional fleets due to their durability.