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2011 Privilege 495 “EVOLUTION” – $500K+ Refit | Owner’s Version | Bahamas-Ready, Off-Grid Catamaran
Evolution is a rare opportunity to acquire a properly refit turnkey Privilege 495, one of the most respected performance cruising catamarans ever built. Purchased in 2021 for $605,000, her current owner has since invested over $500,000 modernizing systems, power generation, interior spaces, and mechanical access with a singular goal: extended, self-sufficient cruising away from the dock.
Offered now at $899,000, well below total investment, Evolution represents immediate value for the experienced sailor seeking a shallow-draft, owner’s version catamaran capable of remaining at anchor for weeks at a time in destinations like the Bahamas and Caribbean out-islands. This vessel is ready to leave the dock and go cruising in style!
Please contact Ed Toy with Edwards Yacht Sales to schedule a showing in person, or virtual thru FaceTime or WhatsApp.
Specifications
SPECS
MEASUREMENTS
ENGINE(S)
TANKS
Upgrades & Maintenance History
Evolution stands apart due to the scale, depth, and intent of her refit program. The work completed was focused on long-term cruising, off-grid autonomy, and durability, not cosmetic enhancement.
Over $500,000 in documented upgrades
Custom-built stainless steel transom arch, purpose-designed to support the solar array and additional deck equipment
4 x 550W bifacial solar panels mounted on the transom arch
New 1300 aH lithium battery system with inverter/charger
New watermaker (April 2022)
Four new air conditioning units – 2 x 220V main salon and owners cabin, 2 x 12V guest cabins
50Hz system with transformer for 60Hz compatibility
Coppercoat bottom paint – 4 coats applied November 2025
Saildrives rebuilt August 2025
Three new electric winches
All-new cockpit enclosure with mesh panels and Eisenglass windshield
New anchor chain
Two new stainless steel anchors
Propane system professionally redone with proper safety equipment
Liferaft recertified
2022 10’ rigid inflatable tender w/ Yamaha 20HP outboard (approx. $28,000 new)
Bauer Junior dive compressor
New soundproofing insulation in engine rooms
New tachometers
New hatch lids throughout
Starlink Performance Gen 3
Specifications
Builder: Privilege Marine (France)
Model: Privilege 495
Year: 2011
Vessel Name: EVOLUTION
Type: Sailing Catamaran
LOA: Approx. 49’
Beam: Approx. 24’
Draft: 4.5’ Shallow draft (ideal for Bahamas cruising)
Hull Material: Solid fiberglass
Configuration: Owner’s Version
Flag / Registration: United States | Coast Guard Documented
Current Location: St. Augustine, Florida
Vessel Specifications
Displacement: 22,928 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 180 Gallons in 2 tanks
Water Capacity: 150 Gallons in 1 tank
Holding Tank Capacity: One holding tank starboard hull
(Buyers familiar with Privilege construction will appreciate the moderate displacement, payload capacity, and motion at sea this design delivers.)
Engine & Mechanical Details
Engines: Twin Volvo diesel engines
Horsepower: 55 HP each
Engine Hours: 4500
Saildrives: Rebuilt August 2025
Generator: Onan generator – 6300 hours
Soundproofing: New soundproofing insulation installed in engine rooms
Engine Access: Piano-hinged aft cabin beds with gas shocks for excellent service access
Instrumentation: New tachometers
This mechanical setup reflects a clear emphasis on serviceability, reliability, and long-term ownership.
Accomodations & Interior
Configured in the highly desirable 3-cabin owner’s version, Evolution offers exceptional comfort and privacy for extended cruising.
Spacious owner’s suite – full beam forward cabin with king size bed, owner’s closet to port
Guest cabins aft – port side has en suite head
All beds have memory foam toppers for support & comfort
Guest head starboard side with access from main salon stairs
Owners head with rain showerhead forward to starboard
New TVs in all bedrooms
New clothes washer
This is an interior designed for owners who actually live aboard, not weekend use.
Galley and Salon
The galley has undergone a complete refit, transforming it into a modern, highly functional space suited for full-time living aboard.
Corian countertops
Custom cabinetry throughout
Reconfigured galley storage
Thor high-end propane convection oven and stove
Propane system professionally redone with proper safety equipment
Microwave
New 12V refrigerator and freezer
New dining table with electric telescoping base
Pull down projection screen and smart projector for movie nights
Electronics & Navigational Gear
New Garmin electronics suite
Dual autopilots
Wind instruments
New Starlink Performance Gen 3 high-speed satellite internet
Rockville sound system with zone control and subwoofer
This package supports confident passagemaking and reliable connectivity while cruising remotely.
Exterior & Deck Equipment
New stainless steel davit for the dinghy – electric winches to raise and lower
All-new cockpit enclosure including Mesh panels & Eisenglass across the windshield
New hatch lids
New anchor chain
Two stainless steel anchors
Anchor windlass
Liferaft recertified
Solar powered blue LED uplighting on the spreaders
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
The Multihull Company is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel though the vessel may be listed with another brokerage company.
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