Design and Construction
Voyage Yachts has built its reputation since 1994 on offshore-capable multihulls, and the 510 arrives as the company’s newer design era continues beyond the 590’s launch. Construction is lightweight but robust, with an emphasis on strength and system integration anchor. The composite layup pairs GRP hand lay-up with infusion technology, using high-quality polyester resin and multiple layers of quadriaxial glass fabric. Bulkheads are tabbed to the hull, deck, and coachroof, and the hulls incorporate forward watertight compartments divided by horizontal bulkheads. The underwater body is coated in anti-osmotic epoxy. The builder claims every element of the boat—from sail-handling systems to materials—has been scrutinized for real-world voyaging use.
Rig and Handling
The 510 carries a Sparcraft 7/8 fractional rig on an anodized aluminum mast, boom, and cross beam, with single spreaders plus intermediate and cap shrouds supporting the mast. The main sail measures 1,044 square feet and the genoa 592 square feet. A double-purchase main halyard, lazy jacks, luff pendants, and color-coded sheets and control lines keep handling orderly, while all lines lead to the helm station for ease of control. Harken tracks, cars, and Black Magic blocks, Spinlock jammers and organizers, and three Andersen 52ST manual winches outfit the deck. The boat is engineered for exceptional performance and excels in both speed and maneuverability, with a 9-knot cruising speed that gives owners range. Writing in a first-look review, the publication noted the 510 is designed for ease of operation, with consolidated controls that make her manageable for a small crew or even solo sailing.
Accommodations
Owners can choose a layout with up to four identical en-suite guest cabins plus two additional en-suite crew quarters, while the standard specification lists four cabins and four heads sleeping eight to ten. The interior emphasizes openness, with a mid-deck living and dining area that merges seamlessly with the galley and helm. Topside, a generous flybridge lounge offers panoramic views and another social zone. The builder describes the platform as offering superior stability and luxurious comfort on board, and the hull lines and performance profile make clear that the luxurious brief has not sacrificed sailing chops.
Equipment and Systems
Twin 57-hp Yanmar 4JH57 diesels with shaft drive provide propulsion, backed by 238-gallon fuel and water tanks and a 185-gallon holding tank served by two black-water systems. The electrical architecture is 24V/12V DC with a Victron shore-power charger, 50A/240V socket, battery isolator switches, and a Blue Sea DC breaker panel feeding a Victron 24V house bank rated at 600 amp-hours. Four automatic electric bilge pumps with high-level alarms, a pressurized hot and cold freshwater system with two pumps, and a port-transom deck shower round out the domestic systems. Ground tackle includes a Lofrans 2300W/24V windlass, 50 kg Delta anchor, 80 m of 12 mm galvanized chain with 60 m nylon rode, and two anchor rollers with a tipper.
The Verdict
The Voyage 510 distills the Voyage 590’s charter-winning formula into a slightly more compact, versatile platform without abandoning the bluewater credentials that define the marque. She is a large, light-displacement catamaran whose construction details and helm-led control layout argue for confident short-handed passage-making, while the open interior and flybridge address the comfort expectations of private and charter crews alike.
Pros
- Large-catamaran volume at 51'10" with nearly 27' beam and only 42,990 lb displacement
- All sail controls led to the helm for small-crew or solo operation
- Four en-suite guest cabins plus optional two crew quarters; open mid-deck living space
- Twin 57-hp Yanmar diesels, 238 gal each of fuel and water, 600 Ah house bank
Cons
- Young model with limited independent service history available
