Design and Construction
Built by Alliaura Marine, the 445 belongs to the lineage of Marc Lombard’s major ocean-going Privilège designs. His slim hulls give the boat a profile that avoids the bloated, volume-first look of many cruising cats.
The structure also incorporates a distinctive central “spur”—a kind of third hull that doesn’t touch the water and is clearly visible from the deck. This spur significantly reduces the trampoline area, a trade-off buyers should weigh against the accommodation it provides. The structure allows one or two cabins to be fitted and still offers an incredible owner’s cabin in the central spur.
Together, the slim hulls and central spur make the platform feel like a carefully considered cruising tool rather than a deckhouse on a raft.
Rig and Sailing Characteristics
The 445 carries a fractional sloop rig and has a 23-foot, 2-inch beam, twin keels, and spade rudders. She displaces just under 19,620 pounds and carries close to 1,010 square feet of sail. Her sail-area-to-displacement ratio is 22.2, and her capsize screening value is 3.44—figures that sit comfortably for a voyaging cat.
Writing in Multihulls World, reviewers judged her large enough for a round-the-world voyage via the trade winds. The slim hulls support that confidence without implying offshore invulnerability.
Accommodations
Below, the layout is organized around two circles rather than the usual rectangular saloon grid. The circle to starboard contains the table and a large C-shaped sofa that wraps around it. To port, the second circle is skillfully incorporated into an unusual U-shaped galley. Reviewers found the galley very comfortable to work in, not only at anchor but also under way.
The boat has some unusual layout elements overall, and the central spur extends the owner’s accommodation forward in a way few production catamarans attempt. Buyers seeking more private space can choose the Prestige version, which has only three cabins rather than four. In this arrangement, the owner’s cabin occupies all the space forward of the saloon, across the bridge and into both hulls. The starboard cabin contains a toilet and shower, while the port cabin becomes the owner’s office. The Prestige arrangement is the most popular version on the market.
Cockpit and Deck Layout
The 445 has a “curvy” cockpit, with the helm station mounted to port against the coachroof and a dining table to starboard. This forward helm arrangement keeps the driver close to the mainsheet and separate from the social space.
Aft, the longer sugar scoops extend the swimming and boarding platform. Forward, the central spur’s cabin volume comes at the visible cost of reduced trampoline area. These choices suit cruisers who value a sheltered helm and a distinct owner’s retreat more than maximum net space between the hulls.
The Verdict
The Privilège 445 is a Lombard-designed, Alliaura-built cruising catamaran that trades some trampoline area for a central-spur owner’s cabin. It combines an unusual circular saloon with a seaworthy, slim-hulled platform.
The three-cabin Prestige version makes the most of this geometry for owner couples, while the standard four-cabin boat retains charter flexibility. She is a serious voyager with the finish of a very high-class production catamaran.
Pros
- Slim Lombard hulls and trade-wind circumnavigation capability
- Central spur provides a distinctive forward owner’s cabin and additional fitted-cabin options
- Circular saloon with a practical U-shaped galley that can be used under way
- Excellent kitting and quality finish for a high-class production catamaran
Cons
- Central spur significantly reduces the trampoline area
- Unusual layout elements may not suit buyers who expect a conventional catamaran interior
