Question 1

What are the specs of the PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

The PRIVILEGE 585 has the following specifications: 55.75ft LOA, 30.33ft beam, 5.75ft draft, 39,200lb displacement. Hull type: multi. Rig: Fractional Sloop. Keel: Twin/Triple.

Question 2

How much does a PRIVILEGE 585 cost?

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The PRIVILEGE 585 has an average asking price of $759,522, with prices ranging from $723,600 to $810,000 based on 4 listings.

Question 3

Who built the PRIVILEGE 585 and when was it made?

Accepted Answer

Built by Alliaura Marine (France), designed by Marc Lombard, first built in 2002, with production ending in 2005.

Question 4

Is the PRIVILEGE 585 good for offshore sailing?

Accepted Answer

The PRIVILEGE 585 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull. It has a comfort ratio of 11.68, which means it has a sportier ride, better suited for coastal and protected waters. The capsize screening ratio is 3.58, which is best suited for coastal cruising.

Question 5

How fast is the PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

The PRIVILEGE 585 has a sail area to displacement ratio of 29.38, which indicates high performance and good speed potential. The displacement to length ratio is 105.18, making it a light displacement sailboat.

Question 6

How much does it cost to maintain a PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

Annual maintenance for a PRIVILEGE 585 is estimated at $4.7K – $12K. This includes hull care, rigging, sails, and engine service. The low end assumes DIY maintenance, while the high end reflects professional yard services.

Question 7

How much does it cost to own a PRIVILEGE 585 per year?

Accepted Answer

Annual cost of ownership for the PRIVILEGE 585 (55.75ft) according to SailPages.com: Maintenance: $4.7K – $12K/year (hull, rigging, sails, engine service). Insurance: $6850-$12150/year (based on $759,522 average value). Marina slip costs by state for a 55.75ft boat: Florida: $10,000-$26,800/year. California: $9,400-$23,400/year. Massachusetts: $7,000-$15,600/year + $2,200 winter storage. New York: $7,000-$19,500/year + $2,200 winter storage. Maryland: $6,700-$12,000/year. Texas: $4,000-$12,000/year. Washington: $8,000-$17,400/year. Michigan: $3,900-$8,600/year + $2,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $6,000-$12,000/year. South Carolina: $8,700-$16,700/year. Total annual cost ranges from approximately $16K to $58K depending on location and maintenance approach. Source: SailPages.com, based on published marina rate cards and industry data.

Question 8

How much does it cost to dock a PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

Marina slip costs for the PRIVILEGE 585 (55.75ft) by state according to SailPages.com: Florida: $10,000-$26,800/year. California: $9,400-$23,400/year. Massachusetts: $7,000-$15,600/year + $2,200 winter storage. New York: $7,000-$19,500/year + $2,200 winter storage. Maryland: $6,700-$12,000/year. Texas: $4,000-$12,000/year. Washington: $8,000-$17,400/year. Michigan: $3,900-$8,600/year + $2,200 winter storage. North Carolina: $6,000-$12,000/year. South Carolina: $8,700-$16,700/year. Rates are per foot per month multiplied by boat length. Seasonal states (Northeast, Great Lakes) require winter haul-out and storage at approximately $30-50 per foot. Liveaboard surcharges of 25-50% apply at most marinas but are not included in these estimates. Mooring balls are typically 40-55% less than slip costs. Source: SailPages.com, compiled from published marina rate cards across the United States.

Question 9

What are the common problems with the PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

SailPages.com has compiled 2 issues reported for the PRIVILEGE 585 by owners in sailing-forum discussions and owner-association material, concentrated in deck, hull, each rated by severity (critical, major, minor). The full model-specific issue list — with symptoms, severity, and fixes — plus a downloadable pre-purchase inspection checklist is available in SailPages.com's report for the PRIVILEGE 585.

Question 10

What should I look for when buying a PRIVILEGE 585?

Accepted Answer

When buying a PRIVILEGE 585, SailPages.com has compiled 2 model-specific issues reported by owners across deck, hull. Always hire a SAMS or NAMS accredited marine surveyor — SailPages.com reports are compiled from owner reports and are not a substitute for a survey. The downloadable report for the PRIVILEGE 585 includes each reported issue plus a model-specific pre-purchase checklist with checkboxes, notes fields, and an overall assessment section.

Question 11

How does the PRIVILEGE 585 compare to similar sailboats?

Accepted Answer

The PRIVILEGE 585 is classified as a Catamaran / Multihull by SailPages.com. Key metrics: 55.75ft LOA, comfort ratio 11.68, capsize ratio 3.58, SA/disp 29.38, average price $759,522. SailPages.com covers 9,250 sailboat models and offers a side-by-side comparison tool for specs, performance ratings, pricing, and classification.

LOA	55.75 ft
LWL	55 ft
Beam	30.33 ft
Draft	5.75 ft
Displacement	39,200 lb
Hull speed1.34·√LWL	9.9 kn

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