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