Nick really had me LOL when he was talking about the air condition in the bedroom.

@laurence9695

2 жыл бұрын

He sure has a temper!!!!!

Keith and Renee got a good deal when they got Zatara. I actually love their cat more than any other I watch on youtube. It just seems very well built and very safe. They seem to be very happy with it and are basically living the same lifestyle that that you want but they have 4 kids that also seem to be very happy and comfortable. Thank you for another great video!!

Looks to me that you've found your boat...... I though for a moment Nick was going to have a full boatgasm. 🤣

The look of sheer joy on Nick's face when you opened the door to the master cabin, lol!

“I’m having a f* moment.” Brilliant. I love this review. Keep up the good work guys! Seeing boats like these makes dreaming more fun!

A fantastic review of this lovely cat - had been looking forward to your canal adventures all week tho!!!

LOL. Nick, I'm a huge fan and your personal priorities for valuation are similar to my own. For this reason I urge you NOT to look at the Balance 526. If you're angry at a P5, that boat will make you apoplectic. This is, in my opinion the very best Catamaran review series on the internet. Thanks so much guys.

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

Well now I HAVE to go and review one. Watch this space.

@sashachip

4 жыл бұрын

I saw a review of the Balance 526 on another channel and that thing was just stupidly beautiful! Beauty and performance in one package. That dual-position helm alone is drool worthy.

@Tom-qq5bk

4 жыл бұрын

@@sashachip With the 'bespoke' boats, you almost 'have to' watch the other reviews just to get a clear idea of the customization that has been added for the specific boat you're on. You want carbon fibre standing rigging and a boom furling main? No problem. Self tacking jib? Sure. Rounded cabinet corners and extra kitchen storage? Of course! The thing I like about the 526 is the philosophy of it. They don't want to build the fastest boat whose performance will degrade when you load it down. They want to build a boat that you can carry all your stuff in, that will still have a lofty bridge deck clearance and do 200nm a day. I think they chose the trade-offs very wisely.

The life raft was in the center lazaret in the cockpit which you can also access from underneath the boat. So bring that Safety & Design score back up to 10.

Great video, keep them coming! And please review the Balance 526 if you ever get the chance. Would love to know y'alls opinion on there "versa helm" design.

Your knowledge, expertise, attention to detail and thoughtfulness is wonderful. Thank you for the videos. :)

Having so much fun window shopping for a boat with these videos!! Please show more of the interior layouts, it’s nice to see the living areas :)

I very much enjoy the series. No where else would I ever get to see boats like these. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

Haha I lol’d so much with this review. Nick is drooling everywhere. He’s like I would be, it’s so good it’s depressing!

I really like the Privilege cats. They're great vessels inside & out.

It said “if you lay down with an Aussie..it’s only a matter of time before they rub off on you”..you have a great sense of humour for a Pom. Please don’t take this the wrong way Nick as I’m a huge fan..this report at times brought the best out of you..pity KZread put restraints on your language way back..as it was always done in great taste! Please both keep up the great vids. Stay safe...Aussie Mick

Great Review! Thank you

These cat reviews have been very interesting. I like your rating system and fair comments.

Great video and review (yet again). I question; What else would/could you get for that kinda money?

Love your reviews. This one looked like a lovely houseboat.

Great stuff again guys, thanks.

Good review I wish Nick had got to see the engine rooms he would still be there. We sailed the grey one overnight it was epic.

Love your reviews. Found the audio in this one a little off. That is a gorgeous yacht! But very well displays that even the nicest boats are compromises.

This was without a doubt the best one yet. Stunning!

Honestly, the way you are doing reviews is great. You talk from experience and one can notice this very clearly. Please, keep on doing these great work. It's great folks. I personally think that when you look at great SAILING catamarans, Privilège and Sunreef yachts have to be considered, as well as McConaghy, for the more sporty ones among us. As to this privilége, this boat is built with great care to detail, as you said, and the quality of building is simply outstanding. We have visited - just as potential customers, we have no connection to the brand at all - the premises of Privilège, and they really give great care to detail. Mr Gilles Wagner and his team are not pushy. They just want to provide you with a great sailing catamaran, simply the best for you. Honestly doing business. And I guess you have to pay for quality, even if it is hidden in big and small details. It's expensive, but it's good. All the best with your adventures.

Glad you like the Privileges! Great boats. We’d love to get ourselves a new one but the old ones are still solid and fairly fast. We just got our 2006 P495 and love it!

@stephanievandalen872

4 жыл бұрын

guillermo suescum we have the 445 1999!

Thanks, Guys fantastic review love this Catamaran torn between this and X5

@micahwatson9017

4 жыл бұрын

Easily choose the x5 over this!

I think this review was very good. Yes stunning timber work, clearly for people who value finish. Cruising, there are other equally important aspects... I was impressed with the recessed fittings like cockpit hinges, contours around them, the bathroom fittings and locker door locks. Quality everywhere... You're right, if loto was a win, then of course...

Perfect review! Not of a potential buyer who look to please the manufacturer but of a very fair customer! I’m waiting to see your review of an Catana and Bali. Love you both

Fantastic boat and a great review! Thank you again for taking the time and effort to share this with us. I think your comments at the end are the best measure of value: “ if we had the money would we buy it?.......” I think it best to assume with any boat that you can afford it. Now..will you buy it? Only then do we really evaluate if the quality, customisation and French labour rates are worth it to us. Thanks again! Love what you guys are doing! SK in the UK

This is my favorite,or all you have reviewed,💙💚💛💜👍👍👍👍

I have loved all your reviews. Keep them coming.

Like the review - would love to hear your views or review on the Broadblue Rapier 550.

Great vid again guys. I really do like your reviews; nothing else around like these really. Perhaps you'd consider reviewing more boats, especially those that may be affordable to most of us viewers. Perhaps even a review of second-hand boats. Your experience and views would really be appreciated i'm sure. Best of luck to your search for a new home! Safe waters. x

Another fantastic review...I am getting excited to see what boat you choose :)

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

Still no idea my friend

Fantastic review! As far as price, something to consider for all: the better built quality the longer it last, other manufactures cheaper until you fully equip it to long range/liveaboard cruising, while this boat may be still slightly more, another factor to include is resale value, comfort is real key.

Awesome boat reviews. Every one of them has been very well done. I particularly enjoyed your review of the Seawind 1600 as that has been a boat I have been very interested in seeing. I can't wait to see how you review the Balance 526. It is rather pricey as well, but Phil Berman is a world class sailor and his designs are amazing. When Phil walks through his boats on his videos, he reminds me very much of how Nick evaluates and explains the reasons for the design, how it applies to actual passage making, functionality, etc. The Balance strikes me as a very high end passage maker with real chops, less posh and more real practical design. Keep up the fantastic work with your reviews and sailing channel.

I watch Sailing Zatara and I recall the eldest daughter making a wonderfully irreverent comment about how well the boat handled. It's no sports car.

@cordobes

4 жыл бұрын

What exactly was the comment? All Privilège are Marc Lombard designs, so cruisers who have anything less than fantastically balanced and easy steering at all points of sailing should pay some attention to their sail trimming, assuming no mechanical issues, clean hull, etc. If they don't care about sail trimming, which is obviously their prerogative, then they'll likely have more weather helm than they'd like.

@FromThePrairies

4 жыл бұрын

HO in all honesty I don’t recall the exact details, but it came from a 16 year old girl if that helps put it into perspective. They may have also been motoring in a marina.

@pioneer_1148

2 жыл бұрын

@@jgt_ Depressingly that's pretty much every young famous person these days

That's an insane master cabin! If you're buying this boat you don't care about performance and it's all about space. I'm impressed. Great review guys.

@jamesaron1967

2 жыл бұрын

Problem with that master cabin is head room. It's about 5' 6" which might be acceptable to some people but will be a major inconvenience for taller folks. I'd much rather have a standard master with at least 6' ceiling height. I could see myself always bumping my head in that master especially in the morning.

Great Video.I looked at this Cat a month ago and really liked it. I think the Build quality was up there with Your boat or a Hallberg Rassy or a Discovery Yacht. That being said I really like the Bluewater 50 inside and out. I went out for a sail in san Diego after your review on a Seawind 1260 and really liked that a lot also and the protective aspect of the cockpit. Cant wait to see what you end up getting. I Would give this a 8 out of ten but its way over the top Budget wise.

Love that front cabin

Great review of a beautiful boat!

Great review!

My favourite boat so far... money notwithstanding.

Great review. Good to see privilege gone from high gloss varnish. As to ventilation, wouldn’t all yachts with hatches fall into same, can’t keep open at night scenario? Nic yacht but high price. Great to see full elec coming along, was it a hybrid? Generator?

I saw that the footrest at the helm station was a solid shel rest instead of a bar. That's a big plus to my mind. I have been seeing the bar style foot rests and would be worried to get my foot caught or slip on it!

So are you guys looking to buy new or used? Love these reviews! Very fun to see all of them. You just answered my question as I was typing this!

Hey guys, love the channel, I watch religiously. Have you considered reviewing a Gunboat cat? I’d be very interested in Nicks view.

I would like to see your review of your favorite model on the Bali line, perhaps one with forward facing nav station. It's chartery, and would need many additions for blue water, but at that base price, it seems still a good value. I love those boats, but the possible deal-breaker is the blessing and curse of the flybridge, depending on the model. Great review series!

Another great review. It's an amazing catamaran but definitely one of the more expensive ones. Would you guys consider reviewing the Royal Cape Majestic 530?

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

If we see one, we’ll review it my friend.

"this is depressingly beautiful" 😂😂😂

@leijohnwang7627

3 жыл бұрын

"This is depressingly *bip* beautiful."

Not long into the video, I couldn't help but think it wasn't for you. You both seem too practical (as am I) and the dedicated wine fridge was indicative of it being OTT. I was glad to see you admitted it was too posh for you!! Have you ever seen the St Francis 50? That is/was one boat that I was following with interest.

First impression of the first few minutes. I love the helm station for a lot of reasons but unlike some cats, you are not going to fall out of the seat onto the side deck and possibly overboard in rough seas. WONDERFULLY enclosed and protected helm. I am all about the safety (and comfort - If you are fighting to hold on during your watch you will wear out quickly.)

: I enjoyed the video very much. Personally I think your evaluation of the boat was spot on. No matter how beautiful the boat 2 factors in my mind a very important. That is good ventilation and practicality while underway.

@DE1049

4 жыл бұрын

It is a semi-custom boat. A buyer should be able to add as many ports as desired. I know, costs money.

Camping or Glamping........Cruising or Gruising. Beautiful boat but seriously high maintenance . Nice vlog guys👍👍

I scored it exactly the same as you in every category except value. I thought it was a bit of a good value. For the extreme high quality of everything, all the options, the giant master suite, size of the boat and more, I estimated it would be just over $2 mil. I was surprised when it came in just under that. Gets so much right except for the interior nav station. Aft facing isn't that bad, not great, but not bad, but if you are going to be back there and then want to turn and see where you are going, the fore facing windows are way too small. Over all though, that boat is built for passage. So many safety rails and items plus so well protected at the helm. Looks like it would work well in northern latitudes if you so desired. Might be the best one you have reviewed.

The Privilege Cat's are heavy and that is one of the reasons I like them.....comfort over speed any day. The Zatara Privilege is quite fast but that is due mostly to its longer waterline. For me, it is the sail, not the destination and a inside helm facing forward is a must have. You two are giving the best, most thoughtful reviews I have ever watched....thank you both!!

@jamesaron1967

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mean internal navigation station facing forward? Forward helms are very rare and usually seen on high performance carbon cats like HH, Gunboat or Kinetic.

Perfect review. I agree with your opinion that a luxury and well built boat does not always represent some practicle desired features. I must add, again, that a slow boat looses points in the safety zone, as being faster you will spend less time when crossing oceans, therefore being less exposed to its risks.

Lovely catamaran great review, the Privilege seems to pass most criteria. Only thing is the length, the headroom and rear facing nav station, and off course the cost.

Great video...love the boat

I sure hope you both get to review the Royal Cape Majestic 530. Not sure if it will be at the Annapolis Boat Show but it is a site to behold! Absolutely amazing and every option is included! Great review!!! UPDATE: Majestic 530 will be at the Annapolis Boat Show!!!

Great Video, BTW the face on your man in the grey trousers and white shirt in the cockpit is just hilarious!! LOL. "How dare you film me you little people, clearly you can't afford this boat and are just wasting my time kicking the tyres....." :-)

"Sailing Zatara" brought me here!

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

Welcome my friend

@dalsie105

4 жыл бұрын

Ditto 👍

@mikakoskela4656

3 жыл бұрын

@@joseblades6876 I would say well above 1 million before extras, based for Lagoon 50 pricetag similiar size. It is certainly slightly more higher quality catamaran compared for most production yachts when it comes to materials used.

absolutely love the privilege series and would be the one if one can afford it

I’d take a long hard look at that bridge deck clearance/slap issue before committing to buy that boat. Having the ocean crashing into the boat beneath your bunk would render that beautiful owners cabin useless, at least it would for me. Another thorough and thoughtful review - nice job 👍

Terysa as the voice of reason..Nick has been struck by the BLING factor. Don't blame you...she us a beaut!

Hopefully you'll be able to review an Xquisite AND a MAVERICK at some point....would enjoy hearing your thoughts/opinions of course! :-)

Have you seen any Island Spirit catamarans ? Sailing Doodles sailed on some different models while they were in Thailand and they were interesting.

Nick is in love 😂

The new 580 is going to be a game changer

@jamesaron1967

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, much better master cabin even if it doesn't wrap around like this one. At least there's ample headroom and an optional external access to the forward cabin area no other model has.

Great video again! Fantastic boat, but sadly the forward cabin makes the forward view rom the saloon limited. For me that view is 50% of the reason I want a cat.

Draft of 5'10" it should go to windward well. Sailing Zatara has a 58" Priv and it goes to wind as well as their monohull they had. How about an actual sailing test, in rough and calm.? Or is that coming when uve narrowed it down more? Look forward to the Outremer test

Very good review, i hope you get the chance of reviewing a New Sunreef 50 too

Great job on the review.., again! You two are building quite a top notch set of reviews here to rival most anyone out there. I’ve followed these Privilege boats for years, they are amazing and absolutely beautiful, but I’ve got to say I think the lack of visibility from the salon/main interior would be a deal breaker. Why? Plain and simple I love the expansive view from the other boats like especially the Lagoon, and not just from a night watch or Navigator’s point of view. You’re likely sailing to beautiful places, so why once again put yourself back in a boat hole where you feel you have to work at seeing out. ...and frankly, I’m surprised at that. Why can’t these be big expansive windows? Who dislikes that? I venture to guess too some who buy this expensive boat may not be sailing it themselves all the time. Then second there’s the price of this boat and that situation. How many will be having to exercise caution with air cond usage while on anchor? I say it’s not super likely this boat will spend lots of days at anchor or on a ball. It’ll be plugged in most days, I’d guess, but then I’m the sort who hates using air when in any other good configuration I could be having a nice breeze come thru the salon. Cheers you two. Superb Job! 👏👌 💚

I've watched so many of your videos - and this is my all time favorite - would you please tell me more of your thoughts about that master spanning the full width of the boat - do you think it'd be comfortable to place the bed there? We love the size, but strategically would you get more seasick. Please keep in mind we'd only be sleeping while at rest, not while traveling. Mahalo for your thoughts

Would love to see you compare this to a Royal Cape 56. They are usually at Annapolis.

Nick This is a boat you buy used. 5 years old yields massive savings. I will buy this boat used rather than a new boat for the same price. It is the best in class. Will serve you well for many years. May I suggest you look at a used Privelege 585. For reference, you can follow "Sailing Zatara".

Here's another vote for your channel I just know it will push you closer to 25 million viewers. One point, is the life raft in one of one of the cabinets?

Beautiful boat indeed - so well finished. Bit dated looking though vis a vis the limited views and the sloping cabin. Apart from the master the beds look really small too - hardly a double. Nick said they were big and heavy and probably slow but Wiley Sharpe did a review on one and stated the owner had topped 17 knots crossing the Atlantic (not surfing). Relatively cheap too at 899k USD - don't think it sold. Great channel guys. Fair winds from NS.

What software did you use for the review? Great work btw

beautiful boat, thank you for the tours of the two different layouts! my thoughts 1) master cabin is a no starter for me. sorry, but im tall and despite how others may live we DO spend a lot of time in there. 2) no engine bay review? just a thought... that MIGHT be important someday... and 3) i definately got the sense that Nick felt somewhat how i did: nice but i'd never buy one its too expensive.

Well done review.

hahahaha . Nick is in love. His face was so charming to watch.

Love this boat! Sailing Zatara is a really good channel if anyone is looking for another sailing show.

This is the hybrid Series 5 Privilege looking at the throttle at the helm....perhaps explains why Privilege did not allow access to the engine bay. A look at the Series 5 with the Torqeedo Deep Blue solution would have been fantastic....seems they are stealthy about the project and are keeping quiet.... competitive reasons I guess??

@michaelzietlow280

3 жыл бұрын

Too new and prototype... It's more likely to be a Hodgepodge of off name Lithium, unkept wiring, and aftermarket Electric SailDrives that would turn off a buyer.

I am guessing that they were not at the show but I would love to see reviews of Majestic, Maverick and Xquisite if you get the chance.

We have the Privilege 445 yr 1999 and it has been very solid and safe even we had 38 knots wind at sea!! Want to renovate it and upgrade it after the video

I am going to use “having a gentleman’s moment”. Thank you.

Considering the $20,000. cost of a generator and the price of 2 diesel engines, you can buy an amazing amount of solar and lithium. The price breakpoint is now in favor of electric boats, would be nice to see more venders offering this option from the start, rather than a ADD ON. REALLY Love your reviews, very well done and unbiased! CHEERS Steve h.

Another informative comprehensive review! I hope you do a review of Balance 526 or 482. The 526 can be built with a fixed keel or dagger boards if the owner desires. The Balance 482 cost ($980,000 dagger boards only) a good deal less than the 526 ($1,440,000) and may be more is the range with your budget? I look forward to more of your videos.

@ryanclarke331

4 жыл бұрын

I have been hoping for a balance 526 review. By far the best laid out, and my favorite catamaran I have ever found. I cannot wait to see it in person this year in Annapolis.

Don’t fret Nick! You just need a few more patrons and KZread views....just a few. Lol!

I too really enjoy your real life video presentation. If 58' is too big and luxurious, maybe the Series 4. As for performance check out Zatara ( Privilege 585) and their experience. I have been quite surprised at some of their performance experience. Also like the Balances, Majestic and especially the Antares GS.

Nick loves his joinery 😁

The review of these 2 catamaran are very well done, and the amount of work from the Privilege team is outstanding, they are making luxury catamaran with great materials, ie Corian, Leather, fine woodwork and excellent finishes and design all tailor made ! This is why it is more expansive, it 's about the weight and the displacement too. The french costs are related to the "artwork, material, design and time", hours spent to deliver the best product for luxury boat life. Comparing with a Neel 47 which is also made in France is another benchmark, opposite what you are saying.....So please take it into perspective. The premium brand bings in other values, like Outremer, they provide outstanding performance cats good quality design, and training, etc. The country of manufacturing is not all in the price (value for money) !

Temporarily dumbstruck...nice! It is a beautiful boat.

Are you going to be reviewing the Exquisit X5?

Excellent review, as usual. I love your open reactions. Whilst it is undoubtedly a beautiful boat it wouldn’t suit me. It doesn’t really sail. Would make an excellent home though, assuming one can afford it! No idea about the scoring thing but mine would be lower than yours. Fair winds

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

Leave your score my friend. This is what we need, objective scores.

Great review on a beautiful boat. I do agree that the owner cabin does not have the headroom required for such a gorgeous boat. Do you believe that if they (Privilage) had increased the the headroom in the owner cabin by say 1' (0.3 m) that it would be more comfortable to the end user? This could be accomplished by either raising the ceiling 1' (0.3 m) or lowering the floor 0.5' (0.15 m) and raising the ceiling 0.5' (0.15 m). With this in mind, the helm would need to be raised as well for visualization of the bow. Would have loved to have seen the power plant on the electric version as I believe this is the new wave of propulsion for sailing with a motor. Great video, please keep'em coming. Oh and my rating would be: Safety & Design 9 lacking interior visibility for internal helm. Build Quality 10 Just beautifully constructed Interior Design 8 lacking headroom in owner cabin and ventilation Performance 7 While not fast, I'm sure it is comfortable (slow and steady) She is lets just say a big girl. Value for money 6 While expensive, I'm considering all the "quality/craftsmanship" put into this boat. You have to pay for craftsmanship as it's not free. Total 40

Would the St. Francis 50 be a more affordable alternative?

Dear Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose! Show the Leopard 50 Lounge catamaran too! Please!

Will you be reviewing the McConaghy MC50? Love your reviews!

@sailingrubyrose

4 жыл бұрын

Hahaha, maybe. How much is one of those again?🤣🤣

@alexk1713

4 жыл бұрын

@@sailingrubyrose I think more or less about the same as the Privilege, but I really like that inside/outside saloon area and the helm...