Design & Deck Layout
The deck is arranged around flush side decks and a raised handrail leading to a foredeck that is kept completely clear for easy movement and sail handling. The cockpit was lowered relative to earlier designs to create a smooth connection with the nacelle, forming one continuous living level that links the aft working area with the interior. An optional hydraulic bathing platform with a 600 kg capacity simplifies tender launch and recovery.
The flybridge represents a considerable evolution from the 640, now offering a large U-shaped lounge area with a table and the fully equipped helm station placed to starboard. Privilège Marine designed the helm to combine excellent visibility with a high level of protection while keeping the helmsperson connected to the social life of the cockpit. In the nacelle structure itself, the front windows have been set further forward and their angle moved closer to vertical, increasing the overall glazed area and transforming the interior light.
Sailing Performance
The sail plan was reworked to provide confident ocean-crossing performance: the rig is now more powerful, with an additional 97 square feet of sail area compared to the predecessor model. The shipyard describes an optimized rig that delivers balance, power and effortless handling over long distances. This combination of a refined hull form and reworked sail plan is engineered so that passages are smooth, quiet, and remarkably reassuring, even when conditions turn demanding.
The Owner's Suite & Interior
The defining interior feature is the central owner's suite, set within the bridge-deck nacelle, which delivers outstanding volume and natural light complemented by panoramic forward-facing views—a layout rarely achieved in a catamaran of this class. Headroom in the suite now reaches nearly 6'7", further amplifying the sense of space. The yard has built a reputation on crafting exceptional owner's accommodations, and the 650 continues that lineage with a space it markets as a private retreat emphasizing comfort, serenity and intimacy at sea.
Circulation throughout the boat is described as fluid and secure, a priority for safe movement on long offshore legs. The general interior atmosphere leans on carefully selected materials and soft, diffused light to create what the builder calls a quiet, refined atmosphere rather than overt opulence.
The Verdict
The Privilège Signature 650 takes the yard's well-established semi-custom formula and sharpens it with a modern deck layout, a noticeably enlarged flybridge, and an owner's suite that pushes forward-facing volume to an unusual extreme. The emphasis on smooth, quiet motion under sail and protected living spaces makes clear that this design is intended first and foremost for distance, not dockside entertaining. While the reliance on a single builder-authored narrative leaves some real-world engineering details unverified, the stated priorities of balance, protection, and interior calm are consistently reflected across every design decision described.
Pros
- Expansive owner's suite with exceptional volume and forward-facing views
- Lowered cockpit and flush deck layout enhance connection between living zones
- Optimized rig promises balanced, low-drama handling on ocean passages
- Enlarged flybridge with protected helm station and generous guest seating
Cons
- Significant light displacement demands attention to payload management for long-range cruising
- Heavy reliance on builder-supplied information leaves independent sea-trial data unavailable
