Privilege 650 · Hull 9

Watching a new Lucky Enough take shape.

54 chapters follow the build from the first decisions and drawings to a finished boat ready for the sea.

Season 3

From contract to first sail.

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Entry 1

The 650 Project Resets

May 27, 2024

Entry 2

Build Week 44: The First Layers

Nov 3, 2024

Entry 3

Build Week 45: Inside the Mould

Nov 10, 2024

Entry 4

Build Week 46: Building the Structure

Nov 17, 2024

Entry 5

Build Week 47: Bulkheads Rise

Nov 24, 2024

Entry 6

Build Week 48: Hull Complete

Dec 1, 2024

Entry 7

Build Week 50: Out of the Mould

Dec 15, 2024

Entry 8

Build Week 51: A Boat Takes Shape

Dec 22, 2024

Entry 9

Build Week 1: The New Year Build

Jan 5, 2025

Entry 10

Build Week 2: Structure and Machinery

Jan 12, 2025

Entry 11

Build Week 3: Structure and Machinery

Jan 19, 2025

Entry 12

Build Week 5: Structure and Machinery

Feb 2, 2025

Entry 13

Build Week 6: Structure and Machinery

Feb 9, 2025

Entry 14

Build Week 7: Engines Aboard

Feb 16, 2025

Entry 15

Build Week 8: Structure and Machinery

Feb 23, 2025

Entry 16

Build Week 9: Deckhouse and Joinery

Mar 2, 2025

Entry 17

Build Week 10: Deckhouse and Joinery

Mar 9, 2025

Entry 18

Build Week 11: Deckhouse and Joinery

Mar 16, 2025

Entry 19

Build Week 12: Deckhouse and Joinery

Mar 23, 2025

Entry 20

Build Week 13: Deckhouse and Joinery

Mar 30, 2025

Entry 21

Build Week 14: Deckhouse and Joinery

Apr 6, 2025

Entry 22

Build Week 16: Deckhouse and Joinery

Apr 20, 2025

Entry 23

Build Week 17: Deckhouse and Joinery

Apr 27, 2025

Entry 24

Build Week 19: Deckhouse and Joinery

May 11, 2025

Entry 25

Build Week 20: Deckhouse and Joinery

May 18, 2025

Entry 26

Build Week 21: Deckhouse and Joinery

May 25, 2025

Entry 27

Build Week 23: Deckhouse and Accommodation

Jun 8, 2025

Entry 28

Build Week 24: Deckhouse and Joinery

Jun 15, 2025

Entry 29

Build Week 25: Deckhouse and Joinery

Jun 22, 2025

Entry 30

Build Week 47: Wiring Begins

Nov 23, 2025

Entry 31

Build Week 49: Through-Hulls and Fuel

Dec 7, 2025

Entry 32

Build Week 50: Systems Rough-In

Dec 14, 2025

Entry 33

Build Week 51: Systems Rough-In

Dec 21, 2025

Entry 34

Build Week 2: Power, Fuel and Fairing

Jan 11, 2026

Entry 35

Build Week 5: Generator and Joinery

Feb 1, 2026

Entry 36

Build Week 6: Jet Thruster Installed

Feb 8, 2026

Entry 37

Build Week 7: Carpentry Through the Hulls

Feb 15, 2026

Entry 38

Build Week 8: Ready for Decking

Feb 22, 2026

Entry 39

Build Week 9: Modules and Plumbing

Mar 1, 2026

Entry 40

Build Week 10: The Last Work Before Decking

Mar 8, 2026

Entry 41

Build Week 11: Decking Day

Mar 15, 2026

Entry 42

Build Week 13: Interior Fitout

Mar 29, 2026

Entry 43

Build Week 14: Interior Fitout

Apr 5, 2026

Entry 44

Build Week 16: Glazing and Finish Work

Apr 19, 2026

Entry 45

Build Week 17: Glazing and Finish Work

Apr 26, 2026

Entry 46

Build Week 20: Glazing and Finish Work

May 17, 2026

Entry 47

Build Week 21: Walls, Glass and Furniture

May 24, 2026

Entry 48

Build Week 24: Final Factory Fitout

Jun 14, 2026

Entry 49

Build Week 25: Final Factory Fitout

Jun 21, 2026

Entry 50

Build Week 26: Bahama Blue

Jun 28, 2026

Entry 51

Build Week 27: The Finished Boat Emerges

Jul 5, 2026

Entry 52

Build Week 28: Owner's Inspection

Jul 12, 2026

Entry 53

The Mast Goes In

Jul 30, 2026

Entry 54

Built, Certified—Not Yet Handed Over

Aug 20, 2026