Voyage 510

The Live:

Since last July, a more compact model, the 510, has completed the range offered by this bluewater cruising specialist. Our correspondent Jonathan was able to discover this offshore catamaran, which benefits from high freeboard and well-designed aft circulation, including dock access through a cut-out in the bulwarks and lowered side decks.

“The 510 is first and foremost a catamaran designed to accommodate a large number of people on board in well-assumed comfort,” Jonathan reports. “At nearly 16 meters long and close to 8 meters wide, this new model offers a very pleasant living space. The cockpit is spacious, welcoming, and naturally oriented toward the outdoors. Inside, movement is fluid, the cabins are comfortable and bright, and the overall atmosphere is warm. The goal here is not to chase a ‘wow’ effect at all costs, but rather balance and coherence.

During our test in Cape Town, the wind was, to say the least, capricious, varying in strength from 0 to 38 knots. In this challenging conditions, the 510 remained consistently stable, never treacherous, with that reassuring quality I particularly appreciate when things start to get rough; upwind, even in gusts, it holds its course without ripping your arms off, and reaching, it loosens up a bit, gliding smoothly without ever feeling nervous, which, honestly, perfectly suits its intended purpose.”

Technical Specifications

Builder: Voyage Yachts
Architect: Voyage Yachts
Length: 51’10” (15.8 m)
Beam: 26’11” (8.2 m)
Draft: 4’11” (1.5 m)
Displacement: 43,000 lbs (19.5 t)
Sail area: 1,636 sq ft (152 m²)
Drivetrain: 2 x 57 HP
Fuel: 2 x 118 US gal (2 x 450 l)
Price: $ 1,220,000 ex-tax

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