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Privilege 482
Designer: Guy Ribadeau Dumas  ·  Builder: Jeantot Marine (Fra)  ·  First built: 1992
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About the Privilege 482

Built between 1992 and 1996 by French yard Jeantot Marine, this Guy Ribadeau Dumas-designed catamaran represents serious offshore cruising capability in a manageable size. At just over 48 feet with a generous 26-foot beam, the Privilege 482 offers the spacious interior volume that makes catamarans so appealing to long-distance cruisers, while remaining small enough for a couple to handle confidently. The fractional sloop rig provides excellent sail handling characteristics, particularly important when shorthanded offshore. With 1,648 square feet of sail area driving 25,300 pounds of displacement, the boat delivers respectable performance while prioritizing stability and comfort over pure speed. The shallow 4.4-foot draft opens up cruising grounds inaccessible to deeper monohulls, from the Bahamas to Mediterranean anchorages. Jeantot Marine built these boats during Philippe Jeantot's peak years, following his BOC Challenge victories, lending credibility to the yard's offshore construction standards. The fiberglass construction reflects proven marine building techniques of the era. Twin 75-horsepower engines provide reliable auxiliary power and excellent maneuverability in tight quarters. For cruising couples seeking a well-built platform for extended voyaging, the 482 offers the Privilege line's reputation for seaworthiness in a more accessible package.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 48.10 ft / 14.66 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 46.55 ft / 14.19 m
Beam 26.41 ft / 8.05 m
Max Draft 4.40 ft / 1.34 m
Displacement 25,300.00 lb / 11,476 kg
Sail Area (Reported) 1,648.00 ft² / 153.10 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Catamaran Twin Keel
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction FG
Designer Guy Ribadeau Dumas
Builder Jeantot Marine (FRA)
First Built 1992
Last Built 1996
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Performance Ratios
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
10.54
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
3.61
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. 9.14 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. 26.34 pounds/inch
Rig Dimensions
Mast Height (DWL) 69.75 ft / 21.26 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel X 2
Horsepower 150
Fuel Capacity 152 gals / 575 L
Water Capacity 272 gals / 1,030 L
KSP 0.87
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