49' Privilege 495 Owners Edition

2011 Privilege 495 EVOLUTION $500K Refit Owners 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, owners 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.

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

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