Privilège 42

The Privilège 42 is a sailing catamaran by Privilège, built from 1993 to 1998.

Key figures: length overall 12.8 m, beam 7 m, draft 1.25 m, light displacement about 8 t, upwind sail area about 85 m², 2 × 30 HP, 4 cabins.

About the Privilège 42

At 12.8 m the Privilège 42 offers the space many owners want for long-term cruising or living aboard, while still being manageable by an experienced couple. Her beam of 7 m is typical for a cruising catamaran of this length.

Privilège is a French builder of strongly built, luxurious bluewater catamarans, designed for long passages and life aboard.

Buying a used Privilège 42

• Early boats are now more than 25 years old: check the structure, deck core and chainplates carefully.
• Standing rigging, sails and electrics have often been replaced at least once – ask for invoices.
• Inspect both hulls, keels and rudders for grounding damage and check the bridgedeck for cracks.
• Always commission an independent survey with a haul-out – see our buying checklist.

Similar sailing catamarans

• Fountaine Pajot Venezia 42 – 12.8 m, beam 6.9 m
• Seawind 1260 – 12.8 m, beam 6.95 m
• Seawind 1270 – 12.83 m, beam 6.95 m
• Privilège 435 – 13.3 m, beam 7.3 m

Compare all models in our catamaran specs database A–Z.

Privilège 42 for sale

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FAQ

Approximate values compiled by catamarket from published data. Figures vary by year, version and options – please check them against the builder’s documents or a survey. Spotted an error? Tell us.