Design Legacy and Hull
The 510 rides on the proven Marc Lombard hull of the earlier Série 5, but the yard has given it a thorough aesthetic rethink. Dozens of small details have been refined, including continuous glazing strips along the hull, a sleek windscreen around the helm station, and more elegant transom handrails. The signature coachroof arches remain, cleverly concealing the forward-facing windows, while the total glazed area has grown substantially compared with the Série 5, bathing the interior in natural light.
Deck Layout and Helm Station
Everything on deck is arranged for straightforward two-person operation, centred on a helm station that is strategically positioned to maintain a visual link with the cockpit and the rest of the crew. Its protective windscreen and secure, uncluttered circulation keep movement safe in a seaway, reinforcing the yacht’s go-anywhere brief.
Rig and Sail Handling
A large square-top mainsail, a raked-back mast and a generous bowsprit give the 510 a lively performance profile. Speed should be no problem on the Signature 510, especially when owners take advantage of the available performance upgrades for deck gear and sails. Despite the powerful rig, the balanced sail plan keeps loads manageable and upholds the boat’s short-handed character.
Interior Accommodation and Liveaboard Comfort
Privilège has long been known for building luxurious multihulls with exceptional interior woodwork, and the 510 deepens that tradition. The saloon benefits from dramatically enlarged windows with slimmer mullions and far less dead area around the mast compression post, while the navstation has been simplified to a clean panel with digital switching and a large flatscreen. Up to four double cabins can be specified, but the layout that defines the model is the three-cabin master-suite version.
Here, the full-beam owner’s suite occupies the forward nacelle—what the builder calls the largest in its category. New, bigger hatches and skylights make this under-foredeck space bright and inviting, and the cabin delivers panoramic views and genuine privacy. Extensive storage lockers throughout the yacht let you carry everything required for extended autonomy without sacrificing comfort.
Semi-Custom Build and Options
A key differentiator is the yard’s deep commitment to semi-custom construction. If you want it, our skilled craftsmen can build it for you is the philosophy, and that flexibility extends well beyond fabrics and veneers to layout configurations, equipment choices and personalised details rarely found on series-built catamarans.
The Verdict
The Privilège Signature 510 successfully blends the seagoing DNA of the Série 5 with a brighter, more modern interior and a deck that makes bluewater sailing genuinely accessible to a couple. It delivers a rare combination of hand-crafted, semi-custom finish and manageable short-handed handling, wrapped in a package that refuses to compromise on living space.
- Pros
- Fully protected helm with excellent all-round visibility and cockpit connection
- Balanced rig and intuitive deck plan enabling true short-handed sailing
- Full-beam owner’s suite forward, the largest in its segment
- Enormous storage capacity for long-range autonomy
- Semi-custom build allowing extensive personalisation
- Light, contemporary Darnet interior with exceptional woodwork and big seagoing hatches
