2003 Bavaria 38 Cruiser
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Length overall
- 11.83 metres
- Number of cabins
- 2
- Volvo Penta 2030D (30HP) – Replacement engine (2021)
- New house and engine start batteries (2023)
- Solar Panel (120W)
- Professionally inspected mainsail (2024)
- Replaced Genoa (2019)
- New anchor chain (2023)
- Teak in cockpit
- CJ Marine sprayhood
- Seago 4-man liferaft
- 2.6m Waveline dinghy (2023)
- Honda 2.3HP outboard
- Sidepower bowthruster
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Description
Bavaria 38 Cruiser – 2003Well-Equipped & Maintained Proudly offered for sale, this Bavaria 38 Cruiser from 2003 is a splendid example of the popular J&J design – thoughtfully specified, carefully updated and presented in good order throughout.With her graceful lines, well-balanced sail plan, and capable Volvo Penta engine, she represents a sound and seaworthy cruising yacht – ideal for coastal passage-making, Mediterranean adventures, or extended liveaboard cruising.Specification Highlights:Volvo Penta 2030D (30HP) – Replacement engine (2021), fully overhauled and tested again in 2025 by Volvo-authorised agents. Stainless steel heat exchanger elbow professionally fitted.Batteries (2023) – New house and engine start batteries installed.Solar Panel (120W) – With a 3-line controller for future expansion.Mainsail – Professionally inspected with new UV guard (2024).Genoa – Replaced in 2019.Anchor Chain – New in 2023.Deck & Equipment:Teak in cockpit – Sole and bench seating, in excellent condition.Sprayhood – CJ Marine with grab rail and window covers.Liferaft – Seago 4-man.Dinghy (2023) – 2.6m Waveline with slatted floor and optional air floor (used ~6 times).Outboard – Honda 2.3HP 4-stroke air-cooled (serviced Nov 2024).Bowthruster – Sidepower, for effortless marina manoeuvres.Anchors – Delta (main), Plough (spare), Atlas (lightweight high-hold alloy design, similar to Danforth), plus a grappling anchor for chain recovery or tender use.Accommodation & Storage:Layout – 2 double cabins, generous saloon with seating and dining, galley, navigation station, heads.Cockpit Lockers – Notably large starboard locker accommodates 2 foldaway bikes, dinghy, pressure washer, hose, and fenders – a true rarity in this class.Additional Notes:Original rigging, but seacocks professionally replaced in 2022/23.Wilks High-Pressure Washer (2023).Registered LOA: 11.83m – making this Bavaria particularly economical in marinas and favourable under Greek DEKPA/sailing tax regulations.A very complete and impressively upgraded example of this sought-after cruiser. Turnkey and ready for the season, with a blend of practical upgrades and thoughtful care from an experienced owner. Viewing highly recommended.
Additional InformationFuel. 150 Lt. Fresh Water 300Lt. Waste Water 150 LtSafety equipment4 man Seago life raft and cradleRadar reflectorIcom VHF radioInstruments :-Tacktick Tick MN30 wind instrumentNavman 5500 chart plotterRay marine ST6001+ autopilot and ST60 Tri data2.6 MTR waveline dinghy2.3 honda 4 stroke outboard engineMain engine Volvo penta MD2030 29HPNot sure on hours but has been fully bench tested and serviced during the winter and is in very good condition.Additional equipment -- Side power bow thruster2 foldaway Raleigh bikes
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