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Privilege 39
Designer: Eric Lefevre  ·  Builder: Jeantot Marine (France)  ·  First built: 1988
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About the Privilege 39

Crafted by the renowned French builder Privilege Marine, the Privilege 39 is a performance-oriented cruising catamaran designed for sailors who refuse to compromise between comfort and capability. As part of Privilege's highly regarded lineup, this model carries the brand's signature emphasis on elegant design, solid construction, and blue-water readiness, making it a compelling choice for those eyeing extended offshore passages or extended liveaboard cruising. The Privilege 39 reflects the builder's philosophy of creating catamarans that sail well without sacrificing the spacious, well-appointed interiors that serious cruisers demand. Privilege has long enjoyed a strong reputation among the offshore multihull community, and this model benefits from that pedigree, offering a hull form optimized for both upwind performance and stable downwind runs in open ocean conditions. For buyers researching a capable bluewater cruiser in the multihull category, the Privilege 39 represents a thoughtful middle ground — substantial enough for serious passages, yet manageable for a couple or small family. Its combination of French craftsmanship and purpose-built cruising DNA continues to attract attention in the pre-owned market worldwide.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 38.75 ft / 11.81 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 35.17 ft / 10.72 m
Beam 21.00 ft / 6.40 m
Max Draft 3.50 ft / 1.07 m
Displacement 14,000.00 lb / 6,350 kg
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Cutter
Construction FG solid laminate below waterline
Designer Eric LeFevre
Builder Jeantot Marine (France)
First Built 1988
Last Built 1994
Number Built 95
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Performance Ratios
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
143.67
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
10.27
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
3.49
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 7.95 kn
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 15.83 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 29.22
P (Mainsail Luff) 1,057.00 ft² / 98.20 m²
E (Mainsail Foot) Volvo
Engine & Accommodations
Horsepower 29
Fuel Capacity 107 gals / 405 L
Water Capacity 120 gals / 454 L
How It Compares

vs. Mariner 39 Perry, Nauticat 39, Westsail 39

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Dimensions
LOA
Privilege 39 ★
38.8 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
38.8 ft
Nauticat 39
39.0 ft
Westsail 39
38.7 ft
LWL
Privilege 39 ★
35.2 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
34.3 ft
Nauticat 39
32.2 ft
Westsail 39
32.5 ft
Beam
Privilege 39 ★
21.0 ft
Mariner 39 Perry
11.8 ft
Nauticat 39
11.5 ft
Westsail 39
11.8 ft
Displacement
Privilege 39 ★
14 lbs
Mariner 39 Perry
19 lbs
Nauticat 39
16 lbs
Westsail 39
19 lbs
Ballast
Privilege 39 ★
Mariner 39 Perry
8 lbs
Nauticat 39
6 lbs
Westsail 39
8 lbs
Performance
Ballast / Disp (higher = stiffer)
Privilege 39 ★
Mariner 39 Perry
Nauticat 39
35.5 %
Westsail 39
43.8 %
Comfort Ratio (higher = more comfortable offshore)
Privilege 39 ★
10.3
Mariner 39 Perry
31.0
Nauticat 39
Westsail 39
Capsize Screening (lower = safer)
Privilege 39 ★
3.49
Mariner 39 Perry
1.77
Nauticat 39
Westsail 39
Displacement / Length (lower = lighter)
Privilege 39 ★
143
Mariner 39 Perry
Nauticat 39
226
Westsail 39
249
Hull Speed
Privilege 39 ★
8.0 kts
Mariner 39 Perry
7.9 kts
Nauticat 39
Westsail 39
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