The Air of Freedom
While designing the new 1212 Ghost Air, the team led by Thomas Herzer and Stefan Everwein closely followed the Air philosophy: “dynamic, emotional, spacious deck.”
And we will mention one more principle: a spacious cabin! The designers probably know the secret of the fourth dimension, because they managed to arrange a room with a ceiling height of 1.9 meter, a large double bed, and a comfortable bathroom with a shower, toilet, and sink on the bowrider. The first hull has a white bed and ceiling in the bedroom, while the walls, shelves, and built-in wardrobes are veneered with a carefully selected herringbone pattern. Frauscher's attention to detail and quality of workmanship are always top-notch!
The cockpit is located in the bow of the boat. Here, along the sides, there is a wide three-section P-shaped sofa, in front of which there is a teak table. The table can be adjusted in height using an electro-hydraulic drive. It can be lowered to floor level, raised to its maximum height for dining, or covered with a cushion in the middle position to create a large, soft sunbathing area. When the table is completely hidden, there is enough space to dance, and we didn't just come up with this for the sake of a punchline — the shipyard itself uses the word “dance floor” in its description of the boat, hinting that it would be a sin not to make full use of the premium JL Audio sound system. If there are 12 people on board, four or five dancers at the bow won't bump into each other.
The owner of Frauscher is often compared to “Agent 007,” and there have even been commercials in the style of Bond films. We would compare someone traveling on Ghost Air to another fictional super-agent. Take the time to read the novel “Not Every Day You Eat Caviar” (also translated as “The Fifth Corner”) about the charming and stylish adventurer and spy Thomas Leaven, set during World War II. You won't regret it. So, the main character's passion was cooking exquisite dishes. If he lived in our time, he would definitely buy a 1212 Ghost, if only for the gleaming steel wet bar with a refrigerator, sink, barbecue grill, and spacious icebox for drinks.
A man who knows how to cook is always elegant and makes a great impression on ladies. While docked, offer your hostess an aperitif (Frauscher always supplies its boats with a set of branded glasses) — and with confident movements, open the mini-kitchen hidden under the white panel, lift the steel tap, and prepare something light and tasty. No need for great gastronomic delights and complexities; the fresh sea air and the noble surroundings of the boat already create the right atmosphere.
The second relaxation area is located behind the control station. It includes a sofa with two pull-out tables and a pair of wide sun loungers, between which there is a convenient passage to the aft platform. The seats are upholstered with heavy-duty vinyl that does not heat up in the sun. The color and pattern of the seat stitching can be selected as an option.
Although the two lounges are separated by the control panel, they are not isolated from each other. Friends can easily talk to each other and walk back and forth. The dashboard, where electronic sensors duplicate analogue ones, looks very solid. At the same time, it is not overloaded, and the sports steering wheel fits comfortably in your hands.
The highlight of the 12-meter boat is its lightweight, monolithic T-shaped carbon fiber top with a minimalist design. It appears to float in the air above the control station and resembles the wing of a sports car more than a roof. A bimini top is offered as an alternative. The bow and stern can be shaded by installing removable awnings on carbon fiber supports, similar to those on the Frauscher 1414 Demon Air.
The hull and power plant are the same as in the Ghost version with a closed bow. The deep V-shaped hull with three longitudinal and two transverse sponsons builds on the ideas behind the flagship Frauscher 1414 Demon and 858 Fantom, known for their sensational maneuverability and ability to maintain smoothness and speed even in rough waters.
The Frauscher design language combines Austrian precision and meticulous attention to detail with Mediterranean lightness and a sense of continuous celebration of life. A spacious deck lined with natural teak, a frameless tinted windshield, a straight bow, a streamlined stern with an elegantly integrated bathing platform, and side air intakes like on a supercar—all this will make the new model 100% recognizable. The shape of the side air intakes, first used on the 747 Mirage and then on the 1414 Demon, has been further developed and further enhances the boat's resemblance to a sports car.
The Frauscher 1212 Ghost Air is equipped with Mercruiser gasoline engines with a power output of 430 horsepower each, with two tilt-and-turn columns, or more powerful Volvo Penta D6-440 diesel engines (optional), also equipped with a pair of columns. The 850-liter fuel capacity provides a cruising range of approximately 300 nautical miles. Standard equipment includes a bow thruster, and a joystick control system is available as an option to facilitate mooring.
The new model was unveiled in September during the Cannes Yachting Festival. Like all boats from the Austrian shipyard, which prides itself on its individual approach, the Frauscher 1212 Ghost Air is made to order and built specifically for each customer, who has a wide range of options for customization. The future owner can choose the color of the boat from the company's palette or suggest their own. The coating is of the highest quality and is applied by hand in 11 layers! It is also possible to choose the color and pattern of the upholstery, the color of the stitching, and many other interior details. Each boat will be unique, a true work of engineering and design artistry.
