In 1985 Philippe Jeantot (two-time solo ocean racing world champion and founder of the Vendée Globe) designed his first cruising catamaran: comfort, sturdiness, and safety on long voyages were the guiding criteria. This was the birth of the PRIVILEGE series, a worldwide synonym for quality and safety among catamarans.
Three owners in total, including the current one since 2017, the Privilege 12 offers generous space and comfort for 8 people
This Privilege 12 underwent a major refit starting in 2018. The goal, after 30 years of service, was to restore and further enhance its legendary safety, comfort, and autonomy by using state-of-the-art materials, equipment, and technologies. Below are the most significant works carried out:
- 2018
3 bilge compartments per hull, each equipped with a 95 L/min automatic/manual pump
New shrouds + full inspection with removal and reinstallation of all chainplates
Thru-hull fittings and valves in RANDEX
4 additional mooring cleats for easier handling in demanding berths
- 2019
All new plexiglass windows in the saloon
New saloon headliners; cabin headliners refurbished
Halyards and sheets 90% replaced + additional backstay
New mast electrical wiring
Double navigation lights for better visibility in all sea conditions
New electrical system
Additional winches, stoppers, and fast-running blocks for sail controls
Deck repainted with Kiwigrip
- 2020
Engine risers replaced with stainless-steel units with sacrificial anodes
Furling systems for genoa and mainsail overhauled
New deck floodlight
New Quick shore-power battery charger + VICTRON galvanic isolator for 220V
Cleaning of stainless-steel water and fuel tanks
- 2021
Bows and sterns fitted with watertight anti-collision compartments, making the boat unsinkable
Latest-generation Raymarine radar, autopilot, and plotter
VHF + AIS + MMSI number + EPIRB
Zen Schenker watermaker, 30 L/h, 12V
New steps on the stern platforms, with handrails and additional fenders
- 2022
All sails replaced, including staysail with deck bag and hanks; only the spinnaker and gennaker (2016) remain. Old sails in good condition also included
Textile running backstays
New water heater (electric + engine)
External hot and cold water shower
- 2023
Replacement of Volvo/Penta shaft seals and hoses
540W solar panels with dual voltage regulation system and 3.5 kW inverter
Semi-rigid bimini + stern pulpit and stainless-steel helm handrails
Full cockpit enclosure, both winter and summer
- 2024
Two 100 Ah service batteries
Complete overhaul of the Sapancore
- 2025
Five new 130 Ah AGM batteries
Preparation and materials for installing a black-water tank
- Additional Equipment
Very extensive assortment of spare parts
RINA certification valid until 2027. All documents in order for sale.
**This boat lies in Italy and as such, its sale is subject to Italian customs and practices on yachts brokerage, which state that the agency commission of 10% is paid in half between the seller and the buyer. The sale price published on this site is therefore calibrated so that the seller pays to the broker only 5% and does not include the other 5%, which must be paid directly by the buyer to the broker.



