For Sale: Randonneur 1200 (2010) – High-End Cruising Sailboat, Ready to Sail
Make an Offer! Rapid sale desired, any (realistic) offer will be considered.
Randonneur 1200 (2010), a 12m sailboat designed by Marc Lombard. Proven reliable with over 20,000 nautical miles logged, it is ideal for long-distance cruising. Strip planking construction, lifting keel, 3 cabins. Complete upgrade in 2020-2021: NKE electronics, Nanni 50hp engine, recent sails and full autonomy. Perfect turnkey project offering comfort, performance, and safety.
Layouts and arrangements are identical to those of the RM 1200, the main difference being the molded wood construction instead of epoxy plywood, making it lighter and more efficient. Other differences include a wheel steering instead of a tiller and a single keel (lifting) version providing the same advantages of the shallow draft of the twin keel.
Discover this 2010 Randonneur 1200, a genuine nautical gem, perfect for offshore cruising and long voyages. Built according to Marc Lombard’s plans, this monohull sailboat in Red Cedar is fast, sturdy, and extremely comfortable. The boat was prepared and optimized for a 2-year Atlantic loop, including a full upgrade in 2020 and 2021 as well as a refit in 2025 (hull and deck paint, varnish, interior lining, new dodger, bimini, lazy bag, engine servicing…)
Construction features:
- Red Cedar laminated construction with 16 layers of epoxy below waterline for exceptional strength
- Lifting keel built by Hydroem (stainless steel double-acting hydraulic ram), hoses replaced in 2020
- Complete underwater refurbishment (2020-2021): sandblasting, priming, epoxy paint, through-hulls and True Design polymer reinforced valves
Dimensions:
- Length: 11.99 m | Overall length: 13.5 m | Beam: 4.36 m | Draft: 2.20 m / 1.15 m
- Weight: 7.15 tons (empty) | 8.5 tons (loaded)
- 3 double cabins, spacious salon, large galley, separate head and shower
Maintenance and improvements (2020-2021):
- Selden rigging: lower stays, main stay and lower shrouds replaced in 2021. Running rigging (sheets, halyards in Dyneema) replaced in 2021
- Recent sails: Hydranet battened mainsail (44 m²), Hydranet genoa (49 m²), Intuitive Sails Code 0 (2021), asymmetrical spinnaker (120 m², 2019)
- High-end NKE electronics (2021): log, depth sounder, wind meter, electronic compass, two Multigraphics displays, remote control, autopilot… Raymarine T2 pilot power unit
- New anchoring gear (2022): main anchor Kobra2 (25 kg), Lofrans X2 windlass with remote, 70 m chain (10 mm)
Premium Equipment:
- Full energy autonomy: Victron solar panels (450W) with MPPT regulator, Watt & Sea hydrogenerator, HASE gel batteries (2021), Victron 1600W inverter
- Onboard comfort: Aquabase 60l/h desalinator, Eberspacher heater, Gascom washing machine (5 kg, low consumption)
- Marine-grade PC with Time Zero and Open CPN software + detailed charts
- Steering system all Jeffa, rudders and stocks renewed in 2021
Engine and propulsion:
- Nanni Diesel 50 hp engine (1800 hours), full maintenance in 2021 (new saildrive seal, alternators, etc.)
- Gori Propeller 3-blade folding prop with overdrive for optimized performance
- Bow thruster: retractable Max Power
Safety and navigation equipment:
- Complete offshore safety: AIS beacons, 6 bilge pumps, category 1 safety equipment (inspected in 2023), …
- Electronics and secondary autopilot: Furuno Radar, Furuno 32 GPS, Vesper Marine AIS, Navnet radar, PB 150 ultrasonic wind sensor
This Randonneur 1200 is an exceptional sailboat, ideal for long-distance travel enthusiasts. It has been carefully maintained and continuously improved to ensure safety and performance.
Recent preparation work has been carried out to offer a “ready to go” boat, including replacement of all blinds, two-component AWL Grip hull paint, and new equipment replacements: dodger, lazy bag, and bimini.
Complete inventory, 2021 survey, invoices, … available upon request.
Don’t miss this opportunity to acquire a high-quality sailboat, ready for new adventures around the world. Contact us now for more information or to arrange a visit.
