For Sale: Randonneur 1200 (2010) – High-End Cruising Sailboat, Ready to Sail
Randonneur 1200 (2010), a 12m sailboat designed by Marc Lombard. Proven reliable with over 20,000 miles sailed, ideal for long-distance cruising. Strip planking construction, lifting keel, 3 cabins. Full refit in 2020-2021: NKE electronics, Nanni 50hp engine, recent sails, and full autonomy. Perfect turnkey project offering comfort, performance, and safety.
Designs and layouts 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 lifting keel version, providing the same advantages of the bi-keel's shallow draft.
Discover this 2010 Randonneur 1200, a true nautical gem, perfect for offshore cruises 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 complete refit in 2020 and 2021 as well as 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 layers of epoxy below the waterline for exceptional strength
- Lifting keel manufactured by Hydroem (double-acting stainless steel hydraulic ram), hoses replaced in 2020
- Complete hull maintenance (2020-2021): sandblasting, primers, epoxy paint, shafts and True Design reinforced polymer 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 shrouds, main shroud, and lower stays replaced in 2021. Running rigging (Dyneema sheets, halyards) replaced in 2021
- Recent sails: Hydranet full-batten 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, anemometer, electronic compass, two Multigraphics screens, 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 chain (10 mm)
Premium equipment:
- Complete energy autonomy: Solar panels (450W) Victron 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 onboard PC with Time Zero and Open CPN software + detailed charts
- Steering system entirely Jeffa, rudders and stocks replaced in 2021
Engine and propulsion:
- Nanni Diesel 50 hp engine (1800 hours), full service in 2021 (new saildrive seal, alternators, etc.)
- Gori Propeller 3-blade folding propeller with overdrive for optimized performance
- Bow thruster: retractable Max Power
Safety and navigation equipment:
- Complete offshore safety: AIS beacons, 6 bilge pumps, first category safety equipment (inspected in 2023), …
- Electronics and secondary autopilot: Furuno Radar, Furuno GPS 32, 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 meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded to ensure safety and performance.
Preparation work has just been completed to offer a "ready to sail" 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.
