offshorecatamaran

Privilege 42

Jeantot Marine · 1995–1999 · Sloop rig

Privilege 42 profile drawing
LOA42'
Beam23'
Draft3.92'
Displ.8.3t
Rigsloop
HullFiberglass

Bluewater Evidence · Ocean Proven

76% confidence

John Neal's Boats to Consider for Ocean Cruising rates the Privilege 40-62 range 4 of 5, calling it good build quality and performance and adding that the 435-465 hits the sweet spot for couples.

Overview

The Privilege 42 is a fiberglass cruising catamaran drawn by Marc Lombard and built by Jeantot Marine, in production 1995 to 1999.

Design and Construction

The hulls are fiberglass with twin keels. Length overall is 42.00 ft on a 38.16 ft waterline, beam 23.00 ft and draft 3.92 ft. Displacement is 16,500 lb. Reported sail area is 1,088 sq ft on a fractional sloop rig. Tankage is about 107 gal of fuel and 132 gal of water.

Buyers Notes

John Neal rates the Privilege 40-62 range 4 of 5 for good build quality and performance. His rating covers the range rather than this one model, so check the individual hull’s survey, rigging and engine history.

  1. [1]SpecificationsPRIVILEGE 42 - SailboatData.com- Dimensions, displacement, sail area, tankage, rig, designer and builder.
  2. [2]EditorialMahina Expeditions: Boats To Consider for Ocean Cruising (John Neal)- Rates the Privilege 40-62 range 4 of 5: good build quality and performance; the 435-465 hits the sweet spot for couples.
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