1989 Jeantot Privilege 12 | 39ft

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.