Description

Well-maintained and never chartered. This 1996 yacht boasts a strong, sturdy build with hand-laid GRP and a custom Seldén rig installed by Bavaria, featuring a bulb keel for enhanced stability. The bonus of this yacht is that it is equipped with a brand new D2-60 engine, added in 2018, along with new Flexiteek decking (excluding coachroof). All seacocks were replaced in 2022. The yacht offers 3 berths, including a spacious owner's cabin with two wardrobes. Note that this version of yacht when compared to other similar-aged Bavaria 44 yachts, features a more comfortable cockpit layout, with the mainsheet running on the coachroof instead of across the cockpit. Additionally, it is fitted with a bow thruster for easier maneuvering.

It is good to point out that older Bavaria yachts, particularly those built before 2000 like this one, are renowned for their robust construction, featuring thick fiberglass hulls and heavier displacement. These yachts were designed with durability and strength in mind, making them ideal for long-distance, offshore cruising.

Specifications

Accommodation

Cabins
The yacht features three cabins and two WCs. The bow cabin includes a memory foam mattress, two wardrobes, and an ensuite WC. In the stern, there are two additional cabins, each with double beds (also fitted with memory foam mattresses) and their own wardrobes.

Saloon
The large saloon offers a full galley to port, equipped with a double sink and stove. On the starboard side, there is a social area with a table and large, comfortable wraparound sofas. The port side also houses a full bathroom, complete with a marine toilet, sink, and a shower with hot and cold pressurized water, along with storage. To starboard, there is a chart table and electronic panel. A 240V air conditioner is installed in the saloon for added comfort.

Exterior
The spacious cockpit features a cockpit table and seating on both sides. The helm station is equipped with electronic displays, and the deck and cockpit are finished with teak for a luxurious feel.

Construction

Construction
Built with hand-layered GRP, the hull features a 20 mm thick PVC hard foam core above the waterline. The laminates are made of glass mat and bidirectional roving fabric, with laminate thicknesses exceeding Germanischer Lloyd (GL) standards. Below the waterline, fully powdered glass mats, isophthalic resin, and isophthalic gelcoat provide robust protection against osmosis. The waterline and bootstripes are integrated using colored gelcoat (RAL 5010). The load-bearing structures are continuously laminated to the hull, with extra reinforcement in the keel area for added durability.

Keel
The keel is a combination of cast iron (upper section) and lead (lower section), designed with a low center of gravity for stability. The keel flange is reinforced with double laminate compared to GL requirements and features an impact edge, enhancing safety at critical impact speeds by threefold.

Deck
The deck is constructed similarly to the hull, using the hand-laying process. All main bulkheads are laminated directly to the deck. The deck-to-hull joint is mechanically fastened, with an aluminum bar bolted through both. The deck is covered with solid teak planks, adhered using a special vacuum bonding process. All other wooden parts on deck are made of teak, sourced exclusively from sustainable forest plantations.

Equipment

Electrical 
MT Magnetronic Battery control system DCC 4000 for monitoring Volts,  Amps, etc.
Two domestic and one starting batteries
Shore power 240 Volts with outlets in toilets, pantry, Owners Cabin and at the chart table.
Battery Charger Xantrex  Truecharge Plus  40 A.
Inverter  Mobitronic  860 – 012 PP , in 10,5 – 15 Volts, out  230 Volts  600 – 700 Watts. Can handle small drills and angel grinders, mostly 

Bowthruster 
Sidepower   7 HP Twin w. controls at the steering console

Anchoring 
Anchor with Lofrans Tigres 1000W windlass
Approx. 70 mtrs of 8 mm stainless chain, main anchor CQR 60 lbs w. 
Additional anchor at stern

Navigation Equipment

New NavigationEquipment (2022)
B&G Vulcan 7 chartplotter with external AIS class B.
Depth Sonar
VHF with DSC.
Compass

Other
Autohelm autopilot
etc...

Engine(s)

This Bavaria offers peace of mind with a nearly new Volvo Penta D2-60 engine, professionally installed by a yacht yard in 2018, with only 150 hours of use. The 60HP (44 kW) engine is paired with a newly installed saildrive. It also features a large 247-liter stainless steel diesel tank. Fuel filters and water separators “SEPAR 2000” double filters in parallel. Separate Mastervolt three-step regulator, can be adjusted for voltage and time

Sails & Spars

Seldon fractional with swept double spreaders custom rig, (Extra tall & heavy duty mast & boom as also used on THE Bavaria 47 footer). Rig inspected in 2020 and new shrouds and Backstays installed that year. Mainsail and Genoa in fair, well used condition. Storm trysail and storm jib to be hanked on inner forestay as new as never used.

Furling mainsail with traveller system
Furling genoa with Lewmar track & car system
Storm jib
Storm trysail
Furlex genoa furling system
Inner removable forestay for extra support for mast in heavy seas
Selden Rod Kicker with gas spring.
Spinnaker boom / Genoa pole  stowed and sliding on the mast.
Lewmar self tailing winches in cockpit
Harken winches on mast

Safety Equipment

Liferaft
Life vests
Flares
Electric bilge pump with manual operation or automatic with electronic switch and manually operated bilge pump
AIS
VHF with DSC
etc...