2017/2018 major refit – 2024 survey conclusion: “Better than factory new“
A true gem in the market!
Le Tournesol is our beautifully rebuilt and meticulously maintained Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 (42 ft), fully renewed in 2017–2018 including new interior, new mast & rigging, engine, electronics, new teak deck and hull & deck spraypainted. She offers you the robustness of a thick 1990 hand-laid up fiberglass hull with a skeg-hung rudder and a unique modern and quality feel of a 2018 boat!
Survey 2024 (available) general conclusion: “Better than factory new”
No expenses were spared bringing her to a level rarely seen in yachts of this age. She is fully imported into Australia, GST paid (EU VAT also paid), and currently available for inspection near Brisbane, Australia.
Specifications
- Dimensions: 12.50 (42ft) x 1,65 x 4,05 (m)
- Year of build: 1990
- Builder: Jeanneau SA
- Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75F (2017 / 1700h)
- Cabins: 3 with 2 heads
- Water: 150 + 175 L plastic tanks both connected to watermaker
- Black water: 150 L plastic tank
Key Highlights
- Extensive 2017–2018 rebuild: new interior, new mast & rigging, sails, engine, electronics, new teak deck and hull & deck spraypainted.
- Unique full-electric sail handling (main & genoa), ideal for solosailing & easy reefing
- Volvo Penta D2-75F 2017 (1700h) with MaxProp Easy propellor
- Beautiful modern interior with new woodwork
- 3-cabin / 2-head layout, ideal for long-distance cruising
- Outstanding sailing performance—light wind and heavy-weather proven (Pacific crossing 2024/2025)
- Fully self-sufficient, powered by 750 W solar panels, supported by a backup generator, and equipped with a fully automatic Schenker Modular 60l watermaker
- 2024 Caribe Marine Hypalon RIB 3.10 m
- Fully equipped and ready to sail immediately. Truly Turn-key!
Rebuild 2017–2018
During the rebuild she was set-up to sail her solo. With two electric furling systems for main and genua, two electric Lewmar winches in the cockpit and remote controls for autopilot, bow thruster and furling systems, sailing and reefing has never been so easy and comfortable. The new electric set-up was also the reason to fit Le Tournesol with a brand new Selden mast. She comes totally equiped and ready to set sail to new horizons. All works during the rebuild were performed by a Dutch shipyard.
A selection of the major upgrades:
Interior & Systems
- Completely new interior: electronics, switchboard, wiring, water piping, kitchen appliances, mattresses, upholstery, lighting, ceilings, woodwork
- All windows, hatches and portholes renewed
- Full automatic Schenker Modular 60 L/h watermaker (540h)
- New Webasto diesel heating system
- New boiler (engine & shore power)
- Blue LED cockpit & swim-platform courtesy lighting and 30+ individually dimmable LED lights
Engine & Propulsion
- New Volvo Penta D2-75F (1700 hours)
- Clean SS 195l dieseltank with Separ filter
- New MaxProp Easy 4-blade folding propeller
Rigging & Sails
- Complete new Selden mast, boom and rigging (2017)
- Electric Selden main furling system +remote
- Electric Selden Furlex 300E genoa furling system +remote (motor safely below deck)
- Two new Lewmar 54 electric winches
- Carbon spinnaker pole & removable bowsprit
- Dyneema halyards
Sail Inventory (All sails good to brand-new; full offshore set)
- Mainsail – good
- Genoa (2019) – very good (+ spare genoa: avg–good)
- Jib (2021) – new condition
- Storm jib (2020) – new condition
- Gennaker – new condition
- Spinnaker – new condition
Electronics – Raymarine (all new in rebuild)
- HD Color Radar 4 kW
- Axiom Pro 9S chartplotter
- i60 multi display + wind set (normal & close-hauled)
- P70 autopilot with ACU-400 & Type 2S linear drive
- AIS 650 transceiver
- Ray 260E VHF system + two handhelds
Exterior
- Hull & deck freshly spray-painted
- Teak deck renewed in 2016–2017 – in excellent condition
- Through-hulls replaced
- Rocna anchor + 105 m of 10 mm chain (re-galvanized Nov 2025)
- Halyard tensioner rails on mast (less cockpit rope clutter)
Solo sailing set-up
- Remote controls for autopilot, bow thruster & furlers
- Electric main in-mast & genoa furler (serviced December 2025)
- Two electric Lewmar 54 cockpit winches
Recent Improvements
In addition to the highlights above, Le Tournesol is professionally maintained with many recent improvements. Underneath an overview of recent improvements and important extra’s and spares that are all available on board.
2025 (Nov/Dec)
- Anchor chain re-galvanized (105 m – 10 mm)
- New antifouling, hull polish, full engine & MaxProp service (Dec 2025)
- Main & genoa inspected by sailmaker (Dec 2025)
- Electric furlers serviced with new drive belt in Genua furler
- New navigation computer
- New Jabsco Par Max 4 freshwater pump
- New Jabsco manual toilet pump
2024
- New Caribe Marine Hypalon RIB 3.10 m
- 4 new Victron solar panels (750 W total)
- All new batteries:
- 4× Victron AGM 165 Ah (service)
- 2× Exide AGM EM1000 (bow thruster)
- 1× 100 Ah start battery
- Partially renewed running rigging (Dyneema)
- Second Victron 100/30 MPPT controller
- New prop shaft bearing
- 6 new Spinlock clutches
- 3 new Bora silent fans in cabins
Safety & Equipment
- EPIRB, 6p liferaft, 2× PLB, 2× MOB safety devices
- Iridium Go (backup for Starlink) + spare PredictWind SIM card
- 4 up-to-date life jackets + 2 kids life jackets
- Emergency flares and first aid suitcase
- Drogue
- Honda 1600 W suitcase generator as back-up
- Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke outboard
- Navigation computer + separate screen at navigation table
- Flatscreen TV (HDMI)
- Fusion MS-RA70N 2-zone audio system
- Microwave
- Large swim platform with hot shower
- Removable stainless steel davits
- Full set of canvas covers (dodger/bimini panels, sail covers, full cockpit cover)
- Complete onboard inventory including kitchen equipment, bed linens, big toolkit, electrical tools such as angle grinder, cordless drill, vacuum cleaner, breadmaker, blender, BBQ, etc. etc.
Extensive spare parts inventory, including:
- Engine spares (new water pump, thermostat, filters, O-rings, impellers)
- Spare throttle cables
- New motor + O-ring kit for watermaker
- Jabsco Par Max 4 freshwater pump
- Spare parts kit for Yamaha 6hp outboard
- Blocks, belts, halyards, electrics, plumbing spares, tools, full toolkit
To Be Done / Transparency
- Dodger stitching and windows sun-affected; replacement recommended (pattern can be reused). New flexible solar panel (currently stitched on dodger) already on board.
- Spiral cables on VHF handhelds need replacing
- Liferaft requires inspection
Interested?
This is a rare opportunity to purchase a fully refitted, exceptionally maintained Jeanneau Voyage 12.50 that is truly ready to leave tomorrow.
Asking price of AU $235,000
Send us a direct message if you have any questions, to receive the complete equipment list and/or the recent survey report (2024).
Please get in touch via whatsapp or send an email to friedafennell@gmail.com.
🎥 Curious how everything works?
Watch the owner’s videos covering engine, watermaker, sail handling, navigation & electronics on Yachthub.
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