Privilège 650 Buyer's Guide
The Privilège 650 stands as the yard’s flagship, a blue-water catamaran conceived to carry owners across oceans with a blend of robust construction and a genuinely luxurious interior. Its DNA emphasises safe, effortless passagemaking and a living environment that feels more like a private residence than a sailing boat. With a protected flybridge helm station, a flush foredeck and a nacelle dedicated to owner comfort, the 650 appeals to experienced cruisers looking for a long-term platform. The used market reflects this ambition, offering a mix of privately owned and ex-charter examples that put a relatively young model within reach.
Layouts on the Used Market
On the brokerage market, the four-cabin charter layout is the more frequently seen, though owner-specific configurations that place a palatial suite in the nacelle also appear. Ex-charter boats are a common sight, so buyers should weigh the higher engine hours and cosmetic wear that accompany commercial use against the possibility of a well-documented maintenance history. The owner’s version, with its panoramic forward views in the central suite, remains a prized find.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Biminis, teak decks, a swim platform and dinghy davits are commonly fitted, making the boat ready for the tropics straight from the factory. Electric winches are often seen, taking the effort out of handling the generous sail plan. A cockpit shower turns up less frequently, while an asymmetric spinnaker is a popular owner upgrade for those who want to exploit lighter airs without resorting to the engines.
What to Inspect
Any ex-charter example demands a thorough mechanical survey: engines, sail drives and genset hours, as well as the condition of standing rigging and interior joinery. The hydraulic bathing platform, if fitted, should be cycled through its full range and checked for leaks, smooth operation and service records 1. The builder significantly increased the glazed area of the nacelle, pushing the forward windows further forward and closer to vertical 1; pay close attention to seal integrity, crazing and any signs of water ingress around these large panels. The more powerful rig, which gained nearly 100 square feet of sail area over the previous model 1, means chainplates, mast step and standing rigging demand careful inspection for stress and corrosion. Teak decks familiar to the range should be tapped for voids and lifted seams, while dinghy davits and the swim platform mounting points merit a close look for stress cracks. The central owner’s suite, with its forward-facing glazing highlighted by the yard 0 and generous headroom 1, should be scrutinised for any evidence of seal degradation or dampness.
Availability and Buyer’s Takeaway
The Privilège 650 is widely available across the United States and France, the two principal markets for used examples. A buyer’s checklist distilled from the brokerage landscape includes:
- Commission a surveyor with large-catamaran experience, particularly familiar with Privilège construction.
- Request full engine and service logs, especially for ex-charter boats.
- Inspect rigging, chainplates and the mast step thoroughly—the increased sail area loads the spar.
- Operate the hydraulic platform (if installed) through several cycles and verify maintenance history.
- Examine all nacelle glazing and surrounding seals for leaks or crazing.
- Check teak deck adhesion, swim platform and davits for corrosion and stress indications.
- Clarify whether the boat is a factory owner’s version or a converted charter layout.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Privilège 650. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26 | 3 | $ 65 | — |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $ 65 | 0.0% |
Where they're listed
Privilège 650 listings appear across 1 country. United States has the most listings with 5.
Country view
5 listings · 1 country| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 65 | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
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