Design and Construction
Voyage Yachts has built offshore-capable multihulls since 1994, and the 510 continues the company’s newer design era beyond the launch of the Voyage 590.
At 51 feet 10 inches overall, with a beam just shy of 27 feet, the 510 sits firmly in the large-catamaran class. Its relatively light displacement of 42,990 pounds is a figure the builder uses to preserve sailing ability without giving up liveaboard comfort.
Construction is lightweight but robust, with an emphasis on strength and system integration. The composite structure combines GRP hand lay-up and infusion technology, using high-quality polyester resin and multiple layers of quadriaxial glass fabric. Bulkheads are tabbed to the hull, deck, and coachroof. Forward watertight compartments in the hulls are divided by horizontal bulkheads, and the underwater body is protected with anti-osmotic epoxy.
The builder claims that every element of the boat, from its sail-handling systems to its materials, has been scrutinized for real-world voyaging.
Rig and Handling
The 510 carries a Sparcraft 7/8 fractional rig, with an anodized aluminum mast, boom, and cross beam. Single spreaders, intermediate shrouds, and cap shrouds support the mast. The mainsail measures 1,044 square feet, while the genoa is 592 square feet.
A double-purchase main halyard, lazy jacks, luff pendants, and color-coded sheets and control lines help keep sail handling orderly. All lines lead to the helm station for easier control. Deck hardware includes Harken tracks, cars, and Black Magic blocks; Spinlock jammers and organizers; and three Andersen 52ST manual winches.
The boat is engineered for exceptional performance and excels in both speed and maneuverability. Its stated 9-knot cruising speed gives owners range. Writing in a first-look review, the publication noted that the 510 is designed for ease of operation, with consolidated controls that make it manageable for a small crew or even a solo sailor.
Accommodations
Owners can choose a layout with as many as four identical en-suite guest cabins and two additional en-suite crew quarters. The standard specification lists four cabins and four heads, with accommodation for eight to ten people.
The interior emphasizes openness. A mid-deck living and dining area connects seamlessly with the galley and helm, while a generous flybridge lounge adds panoramic views and another social space. The builder describes the platform as offering superior stability and luxurious onboard comfort. At the same time, the hull lines and performance profile make clear that the luxurious brief hasn’t sacrificed the boat’s sailing ability.
Equipment and Systems
Propulsion comes from twin 57-hp Yanmar 4JH57 diesels with shaft drive. Tankage comprises 238 gallons each for fuel and water, plus a 185-gallon holding tank served by two black-water systems.
The electrical system combines 24V and 12V DC. Equipment includes a Victron shore-power charger, a 50A/240V socket, battery-isolator switches, and a Blue Sea DC breaker panel. The Victron 24V house bank is rated at 600 amp-hours.
Domestic and safety-related systems include four automatic electric bilge pumps with high-level alarms, plus a pressurized hot and cold freshwater system with two pumps. A deck shower is fitted at the port transom.
Ground tackle consists of a Lofrans 2300W/24V windlass, a 50 kg Delta anchor, 80 m of 12 mm galvanized chain, and 60 m of nylon rode. Two anchor rollers with a tipper complete the arrangement.
Verdict
The Voyage 510 distills the Voyage 590’s charter-winning formula into a slightly more compact and versatile platform while retaining the marque’s bluewater credentials. It’s a large, light-displacement catamaran whose construction details and helm-centered control layout support confident short-handed passage-making. The open interior and flybridge, meanwhile, address the comfort expectations of private and charter crews alike.
Pros
- Large-catamaran volume at 51'10", with a beam of nearly 27' and a displacement of only 42,990 lb
- All sail controls led to the helm for small-crew or solo operation
- Four en-suite guest cabins, plus two optional crew quarters and an open mid-deck living area
- Twin 57-hp Yanmar diesels, 238 gal each of fuel and water, and a 600 Ah house bank
Cons
- A young model with limited independent service history available
