Unique and rarely available design by Privilege / Alliaura Marine (known for Privilege Catamarans)
'Monomaran' concept provide the wide and luxurious living space of a catamaran, but the with the 'sailing feel' and performance of a monohull
Retractable keel offers the versatility of a 1.3m draft and twin rudders to allow the yacht to sit upright in the sand at low tide
For upwind performance the keel can be lowered to reach a 3.70m draft
Designed and equipped for unlimited offshore cruising
Easily handled in all weather with furling main and self tacking jib
In-boom furling mainsail allows fully battened mainsail for performance
Carbon boom with vang and boom brake (new 2022) for safety in dangerous accidental gybe
Full suite of sails includes 2 fully battened mainsails, 3 jibs and 1 Oaxley Parasail ( Jibtop Genoa, selftacking jib, Parasail all new 2022)
Double extra strong whisker poles (new 2022)
New standing and running rigging in 2022
Second forestay and runners (added new 2022)
3 electric winches
Bow and Stern thrusters (bow thruster new 2022)
Truedesign throughfittings all through the boat (new 2022)
Coppercoat anifouling (new 2022)
Powered by two Volvo Penta 55HP engines with sail drives (unique design, similar to catamaran). Amazing safety feature with two fully independent engines which also allows increased power production with 4 alternators, 2 X 12V and 2 X 24V. (The boat usually runs on one engine only and alternates).
Walk-in engine room for real access to all machinery.
All systems on board such as electrics, electronics back end, pumps, wiring, etc. are kept separate, well labelled and easily accessed via walk-through passage.
Twin rudders with completely separate rudder posts / bearings room in watertight stern enclosure.
Two helm stations centrally located for weather protection and safety
Huge cockpit area unique to this design, with full weather enclosure and additional sun protection
Bimini hardtop cockpit protection (new 2022)
1500 solar (all new 2022) with regulators (new 2022)
Mastervolt Whisper genset 8.5 kmh
Full suite of cruising electronics installed in 2022 including radar and 3D fish finder, sat phone, Starlink.
600L water and 1000L diesel capacity
100l/h watermaker (new 2022)
Reverse cycle air conditioning throughout with private temperature controls (heat and cool)
Webasto diesel heater
Washing machine
Bosch Dishwasher
Professionally re-modelled galley doubled in size to increase storage and bench space (2022)
Safety conscious owners wanted no LPG on board. Custom-made Techimpex 3 zones induction stove with oven. (The boat comes with a full set of induction pots and pans)
Huge cool storage capacity with 100L front opening fridge (new compressor 2022), 100L draw fridge and 100L front opening freezer (both new 2022)
Mircowave, toaster, Gusto coffee machine, tea kettle, plates and cutlery. Vacuum storage bins and pump (all new 2022)
Full set of offshore safety equipment including brand new Liferafts 2025.
Dinghy davits and separate outboard lift crane
Electric retractable passerelle with remote control and handle
2022 2.9m Hypalon RIB (new 2022) with 15HP two-stroke outboard engine (late 2023)
220V, 24V and 12V battery bank for versatility. (All new batteries between 2022 and 2025)
Mastervolt battery charger (new 2023) and 3500w Mastervolt inverter
Deck saloon for 360 degrees panoramic visibility
Easy walk-in / walk-out companionway with only a few steps to the salon for safety
3 cabins / 2 heads layout with extremely large aft stateroom with ensuite head and separate shower with door. (Also in guest head)
Fresh water electric toilet (can be used with salt water) in each heads.
The Elvira is sold turnkey, ready to set sail at a moment's notice.
Read on for full list of upgrades 2022-2025 and detailed inventory
Available now in Auckland, NZ. Berth available.
Swedish registered. European VAT paid.
Elvira's Full video tour available on our Nautilus Yacht Management Youtube Channel
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This Feeling 52 "Elvira" is a simply astonishing Bluewater cruising yacht, of the like we have simply seen no equal in our almost 3 decades in the marine industry and 14 years devoted exclusively to ocean-going vessels and the cruising community. From the moment we set eyes on her from her dock at Westheaven Marina (AKL), her power and allure were a statement in itself. Reminiscent of the Privilege Catamaran's sheer size and presence, with her proud and powerful lines, one could see immediately that this yacht means conquering oceans.
It is hard to imagine a yacht that packs in more enviable features as the Feeling 52, and particularly Elvira, with her exclusive list of upgrades meant to further improve her already amazing qualities, comfort and safety. With a retractable keel, similar to the Garcia or Southerly designs, with twin rudders and reinforced bottom, this yacht can sit on her own at low tide, a design that was particularly well adapted to the strong tides of Northern France, where she was built. The minimum draft of only 1.3m with the keel up is perfect for cruising shallow areas and nudging in close to shore. The boat is perfectly balanced and can happily cruise with the keel up, and for upwind performance the keel can be lowered to 3.7m.
Another unique feature of this design is the twin Diesel engines set up, with two 55Hp Volvo-Penta mounted side by side, running independently to each other, and which allows you the security normally found on catamarans, whereas if one engine breaks down, another one can take over. As with catamarans, one engine is perfectly sufficient to move long under power, but when running both engines, the practicality of having 2 alternators on each engines (one 12V and one 24V each) increases power generation significantly. Both engines have their own sail drives and own fuel tank (500L each). Both fuel tanks can be interconnected and feed into each other if required.
To make handling a breeze when entering a tight marina berth, The Elvira has a bow and stern thruster.
Because her owners, A Danish and Swedish couple who sailed all the way from Spain to New Zealand over the past 2-3 years, prefer to sail with just the two of them, The Elvira is set up for solo or short handed sailing with 3 electric winches (instead of the usual one primary), additional deck hardware for line handling, self-tacking jib and boom furling main sail. With her autopilot and wonderful Hydrovane, the boat will steer herself across entire oceans with minimum work required.
Moving on to the astonishing layout of the Feeling 52, the first thing that will impress you is the sheer size of the cockpit, which would rival a 70' yacht, and in spite of its volume, feels safe and comfortable in all weather conditions. The two helm positions are at the front of the cockpit instead of the back, well aside the traffic area of the companionway, with double comfortably upholstered bench seats and full access to the lines, winches and instruments without having to step over people. Each wheel in on their own hydraulic system, which means that when one wheel turns, the other one doesn't, which is far safer for your guests on board and little hands that might wander into the wheel spokes when underway.
Each helm has full access to electronic navigation information, with a large screen on each side, one set up with Open CPN and the other with Raymarine Axiom 120 + 3D Real Vision fish finder, I70 instruments and P70 autopilot. The port helm is also set up with the stern and bow thrusters control, remote anchoring, keel and engine controls.
The cockpit is fully enclose-able with Sunbrella canvas and clears on all sides, perfect for cold and rainy weather, and which adds a whole new living area to the boat. There are also removable sun shades for hot and sunny days. The hard top provides additional safety and the comfort of beautifully crafted LED lights, which can be controlled electronically with and array of changeable colours for mood or night vision. To port is the huge teak table with U shape sitting and additional directors chair, which can be put away when at sea. To starboard is the large and comfortable sun lounge or day bed, also perfect for resting when keeping company to the skipper on a night watch. There are ample storage areas under the settee, and to the aft is the separate access to the full watertight room to inspect the rudder stocks and bearings.
The aft cockpit gives access to the stern and steps down to the sugar scoop, with a removable stainless steel swim ladder. The stern is fenced off by strong safety lines when at sea. An electric telescopic passerelle will help you get on and off the boat, a great feature when stern-to at a marina. Extremely strong stainless steel davits are fitted, which will lift up to 100kg and will secure the dinghy high and tight, preventing it from swinging at sea. A separate crane and outboard storage bracket was added. Both the davits and outboard winch are electric controlled.
Moving around the deck is safe at sea, with the high cabin top, plenty of grab rails to keep yourself secure, wide side decks and when at anchor, the large and uncluttered forward deck is perfect for lounging or doing yoga. At the bow are the anchor locker and a very generously sized separate locker which houses an array of ropes and 10 fenders.
With all her sails furled, Elvira's profile is neat and tidy, with minimum windage aloft. When ready to go, the boat can set sails in an instant.
Moving inside the beautiful salon, with its huge panoramic and overhead windows, one could feel once again on a catamaran. When looking for a boat to sail around the world, the owners only looked at deck saloons, and the Feeling 52 offers an unequalled interior of light and space, with 360 degrees visibility on the ocean and to the sails when under way.
It is easy to see at first glance how much attention to details the manufactures lavished to this design, with rounded, solid timber corners, beautiful woodwork and cabinetry. The interior is accessed via shallow and safe companionway, with large steps down and easy handhold. To port is the U-shape galley, safe to use in all weather, and which was further improved in 2022 and exquisitely remodelled to double in size, with the original settee to port, which had little use, transformed into a beautiful cabinet with deep draws, a 100l built-in draw fridge and additional Corian bench space with fiddle to match the rest of the galley.
In the gourmet galley you will find a double sink, trash disposal with compactor, microwave, dishwasher, plenty of storage lockers and draws and a custom-made 3 zones induction stove with oven, mounted on gimbals, which was imported from Italy and installed in 2022. (The owners of Elvira wanted no LPG on board for extra safety). To complement the cold storage, the galley also has another 100L stainless steel front opening fridge, as well as a 100L stainless steel front opening freezer located in the passageway to the aft cabin. The boat comes fully equipped with all your induction pots and pans, crockery and cutlery, kettle, toaster, coffee machine, ect.
One of the most impressive aspect of Elvira is the huge master cabin, which runs the whole width of the boat at over 5m wide, with large aft windows looking over the ocean, an elegant and wonderful feature normally seen on catamarans, except much larger. This window is heavily framed and reinforced, as with the rest of the boat, and there are no risk of leak in heavy weather. The whole cabin is light and airy, with large side windows and overhead hatches. The king size bed sites centrally, and was customised with high quality memory foam mattresses sitting on independent slats system, which can be raised to lounging position when reading or watching a movie. Opposite the bed is a flat screen start TV. On one side of the bed is a desk / home office areas with swing stool and a lifting vanity desk with mirror. On the other side is a long settee. The storage is impressive, with multiple cupboards, hanging lockers, shelves and two large draws under the bed. There is also additional cupboards and hanging lockers just outside the door in the passageway. Under the bed is also a huge storage area.
The master cabin has its own large ensuite with big vanity, cupboards, sink, electric toilet (fresh and salt water) and separate shower behind door to keep the area dry. On the floor is a beautifully crafted teak grate.
Forward of the salon is the guests area with a door opening onto a passageway which serves the large forward cabin with semi-island queen size bed and a separate cabin with a large single or small double bed. This bed was fitted with a custom-made, very comfortable mattress, which was shipped in from Denmark.( In the photo suite you will see pictures of this cabin prepared for guests and also when used for light storage). Both cabins are light and airy with windows over the ocean and overhead hatches. There are ample storage lockers and hanging facility, shelves and under floor, and in a customised cabinet in the port guest cabin is the full size washing machine. Both cabins share a bathroom, which is about the same size as the master ensuite and with the same features, a large shower with door, vanity, storage cupboards and electric toilet with both fresh or salt water flush. As water is not a problem on Elvira, the system usually runs on fresh water all the time.
Going back up to the salon is the well positioned and comfortable nav table, with large built-in screen for navigation. This is actually an actual computer, set up to accomodate Open CPN as well as an array of other systems, connect to the WIFI ect. From the nav table the skipper can see the sails and at a glance monitor all of the systems on board, from electronics to tank behaviour, electrical panels, power usage, ect. The electric control panel is very well labelled and allows control to everything on board 220V, 12V and 24V systems at the push of a button.
Another amazing feature of the Feeling 52 is the access to everything internal on the boat. To begin with, the engine room is massive. The owner jokes that he can have a few friends for aperitif there. Access to all aspects of the engine for maintenance is easy and unusual for a sailing vessel. Everything is reachable, inspectable, and well labelled. The engine room is fitted with fire automatic response systems for added safety. Separate from the engine room are the electronics and electric backboard rooms, with all the wiring, fuse boxes, inverter and charger, ect, and again in a separate room is the access to the plumbing and pumps, all equally well labelled and extremely well organised. As with everything on board Elvira, each area, even deep into the hull, is clean, fresh and tidy.
To conclude, Elvira is truly one of a kind, and a veritable ship. It is impressive in every way and a honour to represent as cruising specialists brokers as it truly matches modern expectations with regards to comfort, versatility and safety at sea, yet with good performance. For someone who cannot decide between purchasing a catamaran or a monohull, as each presents their own set of attractive features, this yacht is an absolutely must see! Our only regret is that they are extremely hard to find on the market, with only two 52' models built and seven 55' models built. Built to order by Alliaura Marine (Privilege), the production is currently discontinued due to high costs. What is surprising is that such a vessel, with the qualities that we can only imagine everyone wants, but cannot find all in one vessel, is not more well-know around the world. But you are in luck! Elvira is available and ready to take you around the world. Her owners have completed their planned journey, a dream to sail from Europe to NZ, and must now return home after an idyllic 3 years. They are passing the boat to you in a beautiful condition and welcome you to watch the video tour, which we completed just as we launched Elvira to the market, and which will show you everything in a lot more details.
For a bit of info about ourselves, Nautilus Yacht Management is a boutique-style brokerage devoted to high quality cruising yachts and to the cruising community around the world, with headquarters in Sydney, Australia, and offshore presence through the South Pacific and Asia. Ex-cruisers ourselves we just strive to help others begin their journey on the ocean.
If you think Elvira might be just what you have been looking for, get in touch! Our team can organise a private video viewing and inspection, as well as have all the time in the world to answer your questions. We also provide free-of-charge assistance with shipping, delivery, insurance, registration etc, no matter where in the world you are.
NYM has a reputation to present to the market only quality cruising yachts in beautiful, turn-key condition, but our real trademark is to work as a team with you and the sellers to ensure a seamless, transparent and joyful experience.
A WORD FROM THE OWNERS:
"We took a decision in 2021 to sail all the way from Europe to New Zealand. The most important part was to find a safe, modern and well-built boat which sails great. We are used with our more normal 38 feet boat, which is a Hunter, back home in Sweden, but we looked for something different. When you see Elvira you will not have seen many of the same before. It is a unique boat, state of the art quality and very safe. It has a great lounge for entertaining and protected helms for sailing in less good conditions. We were both keen on having a deck saloon monohull. We wanted to see the world we will pass by, and not be in the cellar. Marianne was keen on having high living standards, since we would live onboard for three years. Elvira has all you need. Michael wanted a handcrafted nonproduction boat for safety, easy to handle shorthanded and if possible, a lifting keel to be able to come safe in and out of anchorages.
We found her in Mallorca and did a major refit to get her ready for the oceans. What is the most fantastic with her is that she is the the luxury yacht in the great marinas of Mallorca, with all amnesties you can think off, big lounge with a hardtop roof, great music system, led lights, great kitchen area, washing machine, dishwasher, induction stove, air condition and on. At the same time, she performs blue ocean sailing like nothing else. Safe and secure, protected all the time, hyrdrovane that steers, easy reefable infurling boom, double whisker poles and a displacement of 20 ton, which makes her move steady. We have been on anchor for 8 month in a row, and she is totally self sufficient with electricity and water.
We took a trip over the Atlantic sea, cruised the Caribbean, went through the Panama canal, anchored a month in Galapagos and then crossed the Pacific. We spent one fantastic year in French Polynesia.
We have now reached our goal and will return to our normal life and wish for someone else to get the opportunity to get such a luxury living and sailing as we have." Michael and Marianne, Auckland, NZ, January 2025.
GENERAL:
HIN: FR-JMA52005B010. REg no. 821759.
15,8 meter LOA, 5,2 meter beam. Draft 1,30m keel up – 3,7 keel down. 20 ton net weight. GRP. Hydrualic Lifting keel. Alliaura Marin (Privilege Marine) Les Sables-d’Olonne in France. 2010. Number 5 of 9 boats, two 52 feet and seven 55 feet made.
RECENT UPGRADES:
2022:
2023:
2024:
2025:
ENGINES AND MACHINERY:
TANKAGE:
DOCKING AND ANCHORING:
ACCOMMODATIONS:
3 bedrooms with two heads layout. Air conditioning throughout with private temperature controls, plus multiple fans (battery operated and moveable).
Veritable apartment in itself, occupying the whole 5m beam of the aft section of the boat. 1.8m head height unusual for yacht with aft master cabin configuration. Center aft of the stateroom and with a view aft over the water thanks to its large panoramic windows is the king size island bed. This bed was custom made with memory foam mattresses on adjustable wood slats. Adjustable headrests can be raised independently from each other for reading or watching movies on the smart TV, which is located on the opposite wall.
The bed is also equipped with removable lee sheets, which can transform the king size bed into two smaller beds for more comfortable use on passage in heavy seas.
Under the bed is a huge storage area, as well as 2 large draws facing forward for items needing easier access.
On one side of the bed is a desk / vanity with swing out stool, perfect as an office workplace. The desk also has a lifting lid with mirror.
There is a large sofa on the port side, also with storage underneath.
Large storage capacity with 7 drawers, hanging wardrobe and locker with shelves. There is also storage under the floor.
The stateroom is fully air conditioned with its own temperature control. Storage in the floor.
Overhead are two hatches with sliding blind and mosquito net. Side and panoramic windows are equipped with beautiful custom blinds.
There are 220 volt powerpoint at both bedsides.
The master cabin has a large ensuite head with separate shower, electric flush toilet which can run on either fresh or sale water, ample storage and full length mirror. The floor is fitted with a beautiful teak grating in perfect condition. The head area is bright and airy, with overhead hatches and side window.
In the corridor outside the master cabin is a large hanging wardrobe and large wardrobe with shelves, as well as many more storage lockers and shelves.
The Feeling 52 layout is designed for privacy, with owners and guests accomodation at opposite ends of the yacht. The guests accomodation is separated from the salon by a door, and opens onto two separate cabins, which share a large head area accessed via the corridor.
The forward Cabin has a queen size island bed (180cm/160cm), fitted with custom memory foam mattress and wood slats. This cabin offers ample storage with 4 large drawers under the bed, a hanging wardrobe and a shelf wardrobe. There is also additional storage under the bed. This cabin is fully air conditioned with independent temperature control. As with everywhere on board this Feeling 52, the cabin is light and airy with large overhead hatch and side windows, all equipped with blinds. The overhead hatch also has a sliding insect screen and blind. There are additional hanging possibilities on the inside wall. The bed has custom fitted removable lee cloths for use on passage in heavy weather.
The second guest cabin is a little smaller, with a 120 cm bunk-style bed with a brand new thick luxury mattress which was imported from Denmark. There is storage under bed and in a locker. This cabin is also air conditioned and has an overhead hatch as well as windows on the side. There is a large storage area under floor. A custom fitted removable lee cloth is included. This cabin was professionally customised to increase versatility and storage needs as a live-aboard, with a full size washing machine (Electrolux) tastefully installed below the bed behind a cabinet door.
The guest head area is very large, with electric toilet which runs on both fresh or salt water. There is a separate shower, which ensures the area stays dry. It is a bright and airy space with side windows and overhead hatch, vanity with mirror and high quality stainless steel and tap ware.
COMFORT:
GALLEY:
The galley on the Feeling 52 "The Elvira" is exceptionally large and well designed for safe use at sea. The original galley was doubled in size in 2020, with shipwrights custom fitting additional bench space and storage area by removing the original side settee, which the owners had little use for in such an already large salon. This allowed them to include not only huge designated storage area but also to add an additional stainless steel draw fridge. The work was done beautifully and matches the surrounding woodwork to perfection.
The galley includes:
SAFETY:
DINGHY AND OUTBOARD:
ELECTRICS:
Elvira has two AGM banks, 12 volts for instruments, nav-lights and inside lightning and 24 volt for living amenities, winches, thrusters and windlass. Elvira is EWOF certified in New Zealand. AC power is 220v / 50hz with European plugs. There is a fully covering electrical scheme in the boat. Also included is a DC-DC charger onboard to power the 12 volt from 24 volt if needed.
ELECTRONICS AND COMMUNICATION:
All below parts were installed 2022
SAILS:
Elvira's original sail plan was one foresail, self tacking headsail and mainsail.
This sail plan was upgraded by the owners in 2022 and includes a second forestay with at smaller self tacking jib, a headsail for downwind and mainsail.
RIGGING:
DECK GEAR:
COVERS:
MISCELLANEOUS:
DEFICIENCIES:
VHF needs to be changed with a new MMSI number.