Custom Randonneur 1200

For Sale: Randonneur 1200 (2010) – Premium Bluewater Sailing Yacht, Ready to Sail

Randonneur 1200 (2010), a 12m sailboat designed by Marc Lombard. Proven reliability with over 20,000 miles sailed, ideal for long-distance cruising. Strip planking construction, lifting keel, 3 cabins. Complete refit in 2020-2021: NKE electronics, Nanni 50hp engine, recent sails and full autonomy. Perfect for a turnkey project, offering comfort, performance, and safety.

Designs and layouts identical to those of the RM 1200, the main difference being molded wood construction instead of epoxy plywood making it lighter and more performant. Other differences include a wheel steering instead of a tiller and a single (lifting) keel version providing the same advantages of the shallow draft of the bilge keel.

Discover this 2010 Randonneur 1200, a true 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. This boat was prepared and optimized for a 2-year Atlantic loop, with a full upgrade in 2020 and 2021 and a refit in 2025 (hull and deck paint, varnish, upholstery, new dodger, bimini, lazy bag, engine overhaul ...)

Construction features:

• Red Cedar laminated construction with 16 epoxy layers below the waterline for exceptional strength
• Lifting keel made by Hydroem (double-acting stainless steel hydraulic ram), hoses replaced in 2020
• Complete hull maintenance (2020-2021): sanding, primers, epoxy paint, thru-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 saloon, large galley, separate WC and bathroom

Maintenance and upgrades (2020-2021):

• Selden rigging: lower forestay, mainstay and lower shrouds replaced in 2021. Running rigging (sheets, halyards in Dyneema) replaced in 2021
• Recent sails: Hydranet fully battened mainsail (44 m²), Hydranet genoa (49 m²), Intuitive Sails Code 0 (2021), asymmetric spinnaker (120 m², 2019)
• High-end NKE electronics (2021): log, depth sounder, wind sensor, electronic compass, two Multigraphics displays, remote control, autopilot, … Raymarine T2 autopilot power unit
• New anchoring system (2022): main anchor Kobra2 (25 kg), Lofrans X2 windlass with remote control, 70 m of 10 mm chain

Premium Equipment:

• Full energy autonomy: Victron solar panels (450W) with MPPT regulator, Watt & Sea hydro-generator, HASE gel batteries (2021), Victron 1600W inverter
• Onboard comfort: Aquabase 60l/h watermaker, Eberspacher heating, Gascom washing machine (5 kg, low consumption)
• Marine PC with Time Zero and Open CPN software + detailed charts
• Steering system all Jeffa, rudders and bearings changed in 2021

Engine and propulsion:

• Nanni Diesel 50 hp engine (1800 hours), complete maintenance in 2021 (new saildrive seal, alternators, etc.)
• Gori Propeller 3-blade folding propeller with overdrive for optimized performance
• Bow thruster: Max Power retractable

Safety and navigation equipment:

• Comprehensive offshore safety: AIS beacons, 6 bilge pumps, first category safety equipment (serviced in 2023), …
• Electronics and secondary autopilot: Furuno radar, Furuno 32 GPS, Vesper Marine AIS, Navnet radar, PB 150 ultrasonic anemometer

This Randonneur 1200 is an exceptional sailboat, ideal for long-distance travel enthusiasts. It has been carefully maintained and continuously upgraded to ensure safety and performance.

Preparatory work has just been completed to offer a boat “ready to go” including replacement of all blinds, two-component AWL Grip hull paint, replacement of equipment: new dodger, lazy bag, and bimini.

Complete inventory, 2021 survey, invoices, … available on 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.