frauscher 1212 ghost review
Yacht · 39 ft (12 m) · Calvià
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Key specs
- Builder
- frauscher
- Model
- 1212 ghost
- Length
- 39 ft (12 m)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 1
Verdict
The Frauscher 1212 Ghost is a striking, high-performance 39-foot day-yacht with premium build quality and strong offshore capability. It excels in speed, style and helm feel, but its single-cabin layout and limited livability make it better suited to day use and short overnights than extended cruising.
Pros
- +Distinctive Frauscher styling with clean, modern lines
- +Strong performance with twin-engine options and high top-end speed
- +Deep-V hull and joystick-equipped sterndrive setup aid confident handling
- +Good fuel capacity for a boat in this class
- +Well suited to entertaining up to 9–10 guests
Cons
- −Single-cabin layout limits overnight flexibility
- −Interior volume is modest for the length
- −Premium pricing puts it in a niche market
- −Open day-boat format offers less protection and privacy than cruisers
The 1212 Ghost is a 39-foot open yacht that leans heavily into design and performance. Publicly listed specifications put it at 11.99 m long with a 3.50 m beam and about 8,000 kg displacement, and Frauscher offers it with twin sterndrive petrol or diesel power. The look is more superyacht-inspired dayboat than traditional family cruiser, which is a major part of its appeal.
On the water, the model is positioned as a fast, responsive boat. Published reports and listings place top speed around 50 knots with the petrol setup, while diesel-tested examples have shown strong cruising performance in the low-to-mid 40-knot range. The deep-V hull, sterndrive configuration and joystick control point to confident handling and good maneuverability for a boat of this size.
Comfort and livability are more limited than the styling suggests. With one cabin and room for 9 guests, it works best for day trips, entertaining and occasional overnighting rather than extended stays. Value is therefore relative: buyers pay for brand, design and performance, not for volume or interior accommodation, so the 1212 Ghost makes the most sense for owners prioritizing presence and driving enjoyment over space.
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