A Marc Lombard-designed 50-footer that pairs ocean-crossing credentials with a saloon table that turns into a bed at the touch of a button.
The builder’s own walkthrough of the Privilege Signature 510 makes its priorities clear within the first minute: craftsmanship, attention to detail, and — as the narration puts it — “the joy of sailing.” This particular example, the 2022 S/V Sisu, is offered by Mark Wattrus, and the video gives a thorough sense of what a 50-foot Privilege catamaran sets out to do.
Designed to cross oceans
Three decades of collaboration with designer Marc Lombard underpin the Signature 510’s hull, and the sailplan is serious: an 88-square-metre fat-head mainsail and up to 120 square metres of gennaker. Electric winches keep that sail area manageable, and the rig is planned so every line leads back to a fully equipped helm station. The raised helm gets ergonomic seating for two — a small detail, but one that signals a boat meant to be sailed by a couple rather than a crew.
Cruising practicalities are covered too. The dinghy drops from its davits at the touch of a button, and the coach roof can be fitted with solar panels — the video notes Privilege’s engineers are experienced with renewable energy systems. Touchscreen electronics, digital switching and monitoring give oversight of the boat’s systems, while a dedicated chart table in the saloon doubles as a desk.
Living aboard
The saloon is presented as the heart of the boat, with larger deckhouse windows and flush hatches delivering genuine 360-degree views. Superyacht designer Darnet shaped the contemporary interior, and the layout is customisable. One clever party trick: the saloon table drops electrically to become a large bed or sofa.
The galley is no afterthought — a three-burner hob and oven, dishwasher, and a 130-litre fridge, with generous storage. Aft through large sliding doors, the cockpit seats eight, with an optional gas grill and high-end entertainment systems. Bathing platforms and a deck shower round out the swim-and-sundowner routine.
Accommodation
The flexible layout offers up to four double cabins, each with its own shower room. The owner’s cabin can span the full 7.5-metre beam, with sprung bed frames and custom mattresses, an en-suite featuring his-and-hers basins and a rainforest shower head, and a dedicated dressing area to port with hanging space, cupboards and drawers. Guest cabins get air conditioning, music and configurable lighting and storage. Options extend to a washing machine and watermaker.
Market context
The Privilege 510 trades in a thin, high-value corner of the catamaran market — a handful of boats, and buyers who take their time.
| Metric | Figure |
|---|---|
| Sold, last 24 months | 2 |
| Median sold price | $1,345,000 |
| Median time to sell | ~405 days |
| Active listings | 2 |
| Asking range | $1,399,000 – $1,749,000 |
| Median asking | $1,574,000 |
| Median sold (24 mo) | $1,345,000 | |||
| Median asking (active) | $1,574,000 | |||
| Low asking | $1,399,000 | |||
| High asking | $1,749,000 |
For a buyer weighing a well-specified 2022 example, the video is a useful primer on what the model was conceived to be: safe, fast and, in the builder’s words, a bluewater masterpiece.