Story by Andrew Holland / February 27, 2026
For over 40 years, Privilège Marine has stood for a certain standard of blue-water excellence. They don’t just build yachts; they build the platforms upon which owners launch their global adventures. Today, we are thrilled to take you behind the scenes of one of those launches: the maiden voyage of “Sea Warden,” a spectacular Privilège Signature 510.
In this first episode of our vlog documentary series, we join the owner and a professional delivery crew in the iconic sailing capital of Les Sables-d’Olonne, France.
The goal? To move “Sea Warden” from a meticulous shipyard masterpiece to a true offshore voyager, beginning with a significant crossing: across the notorious Bay of Biscay to Lanzarote in the Canary Islands.
There is a singular kind of energy on a new boat just days before a major passage. In this episode, you’ll get an authentic look at the sheer amount of work that goes into a professional departure.
It’s not just about sailing skill; it’s about logistics. Watching the final walkthrough of the Signature 510’s robust systems, followed by the logistical ballet of provisioning a 51-foot luxury catamaran for a weeks-long journey, reminds us that Privilège is designed for self-sufficiency. Every drawer, every locker, and every technical compartment is utilized to prepare “Sea Warden” for the open ocean.
We are particularly excited to highlight the safety protocols in this video. As we recently announced, Privilège now equips its entire range with SEA.AI as standard equipment.
Seeing the masthead unit powered up during this pre-passage phase is a powerful reminder of Privilège’s “Mastered Innovation” philosophy. For a crew tackling the Bay of Biscay, having a digital lookout that can identify unidentified floating objects (UFOs), containers, and fishing buoys—even in total darkness—adds an invaluable layer of serenity and security.
Perhaps the most crucial component of preparation is the weather. We join the crew as they pore over GRIB files, analyzing wind and swell models for the Bay of Biscay. The central pod design of the Signature 510 is legendary for its comfort and safety in challenging conditions, but no sailor looks at Biscay without respect.
The decision to cast off lines is the final culmination of data, training, and the innate robustness of the vessel.
The lines are cast off. The shipyard in Les Sables-d’Olonne fades from view. For the first time, “Sea Warden” meets the open ocean.
This isn’t just a delivery trip; it is the physical realization of an owner’s dream. At The Multihull Company, it’s this moment that makes everything worthwhile.
We invite you to follow this multi-part journey as “Sea Warden” proves herself in the open ocean. Subscribe to the channel to get notified when Part 2 (Crossing the Bay of Biscay) drops!
The Privilège Signature 510 is a benchmark for couples seeking ocean-proven safety without compromising on bespoke comfort.
We had an outstanding experience working with Andrew Hodgdon to find our dream boat, an Outremer 52.
We were actually referred to him by several different people—clients who had been very happy working with him, as well as boat owners who were planning to use him to sell their own boats. After working with Andrew ourselves, we completely understand why he came so highly recommended.
We worked with him for several months, and from start to finish, he was exceptional. Andrew is incredibly knowledgeable and truly an expert when it comes to performance catamarans. He took the time to understand exactly what we were looking for, was always responsive and organized, and never made us feel pressured throughout the process.
Andrew went above and beyond to arrange showings for us in multiple states and even traveled to another state to be there with us for the sea trial. His expertise and guidance gave us tremendous confidence as we evaluated such a significant purchase.
The entire process could have been overwhelming, but he made it remarkably smooth. He was on top of every detail and made the paperwork and closing process easy, working seamlessly with his team at The Multihull Company.
What impressed us most was that he genuinely had our best interests in mind. And his support didn’t end when the sale was completed. He has continued to stay in touch and has made it clear that he is still available to help us if we ever need him. That kind of follow-through is rare and speaks volumes about the kind of broker he is.
Buying an Outremer 52 was a huge decision and a major investment, and having someone with his knowledge, experience, responsiveness, and integrity made the entire experience so much easier and more enjoyable.
We couldn’t recommend Andrew Hodgdon more highly. If you’re looking for a yacht broker—especially if you’re considering a performance catamaran—we would choose him again without hesitation. The fact that so many people recommended him to us was the reason we called him, and after working with him, we would be one of those people recommending him to others.
I highly recommend Andrew Hodgdon. He served as our buyers broker. He is responsive, highly knowledgeable and very experienced. He is also an excellent guide and counselor before, during and after the boat purchase process. If you are looking for a good-sailing cat, he seems to collect most of the available boats on the better-sailing side of the market. Top marks.
Andrew did an excellent job getting me started on my new adventures. Worked with my conflicting schedule. Is very knowledgeable in the catamaran industry. 😎
I recently sold my Lagoon 450 with the Multihull Team. I would highly recommend their services. The professionalism and personal treatment I received was greatly appreciated.
Great Service, Great People
Helped me through the process.
I would go through them again in a future purchase.
Successful relationships cannot exist without it. At The Multihull Company we base every relationship on a firm commitment to earning and retaining our client’s trust.
Advice of any kind is valuable only when grounded in hard-won expertise. It too, must be trustworthy. Trust and expertise define the heart and soul of The Multihull Company. We are a team of skilled professionals who thrive on providing expert, trustworthy advice and service to catamaran and trimaran sailors around the globe.
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