BoatsPrivilege 495

Privilege 495

Catamaran, twin keels · Fractional Sloop · First built 2004

A Marc Lombard-designed catamaran featuring a high sail area-to-displacement ratio and optional daggerboards

Designed by Marc Lombard, built by Alliaura Marine.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LightHeavy

120 — light for her waterline, so she is easily driven and quick to accelerate.

Displacement / length 120
EasygoingPowered-up

27.8 — a lot of sail for her weight; powered-up and eager, a real performer.

Sail area / displacement 27.8

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Rig & sail area
Rig
Fractional Sloop
Ratios
SA / displacement
27.8
Displacement / length
119.9
Hull
Hull type
Catamaran Twin Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
First built 2004
Designer
Marc Lombard
Builder
Alliaura Marine, Privilege Catamarans

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The family

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