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2011 Bavaria 40 Cruiser

Name: 2011 Bavaria 40 Cruiser
Brand: Bavaria
Availability: InStock

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Specifications

Make Bavaria

Model 40 Cruiser

Year 2011

Length 40.6ft (12.4m)

Beam 3.96m

Draft 2.06m

Hull Material GRP/fibreglass

Engine Volvo Penta D2-40hp (Sail Drive), circa 850 hours (as of March 2026)

Fuel Type diesel

Location Plymouth, United Kingdom

Equipment & Extras

Keel: Fin Keel
Price comment: Tax Paid
Tax / VAT status: Paid / Included

9/10 Fractional rigged sloop
Selden aluminium mast with double swept back spreaders
Stainless-steel standing rigging (NEW OCT 2025)
Selden adjustable backstay
Selden gas rod kicker
In-mast furling (SERVICED OCT 2025)
Selden Furlex 300S foresail furler (SERVICED OCT 2025)
Selden genoa tracks & cars
All lines led aft to the cockpit via Spinlock clutches
Running rigging (NEW OCT 2025)
10x Spinlock clutches (5x port, 5x stbd)
2x Lewmar #48 self tailing primary winches
2x Lewmar #40 self tailing halyard winches
Elvstrom Dacron mainsail
Elvstrom Dacron 108% genoa
2x Plastimo Olympic 135 compasses
Raymarine Axiom 9 Hybrid Touch chartplotter/radar/AIS display (New 2021)
Raymarine Quantum 18 digital radar scanner (New 2021)
Garmin AIS Transceiver
Garmin 115i DSC VHF radio (New 2021)
Garmin GHC10 Autopilot
2x Garmin GMI10 Multifunction display (Wind, speed, log and depth)
Clock & barometer
LED Navigation lights
Delta anchor with 50m chain (NEW CHAIN 2025)
Quick electric anchor windlass
Stainless-steel stemhead fitting with single bow roller
Stainless-steel anchor plate on bow
Boarding ladder
Side rail entry gates
Fenders and warps
Fender step
Bow protector
Boathook
Sprayhood with handrail by CJ Marine (laundered, reproofed & new windows Jan 2026)
Full cockpit enclosure by CJ Marine (laundered, reproofed & new windows, bungees, etc. March 2026)
Bimini cover by CJ Marine
Table cover
Wheel covers
Cockpit cushions
Toshiba 28" flatscreen digital television
Glomex television aerial with booster
JVC stereo radio with CD and DVD player (connected to the television)
Miship cleats
Seago 6-man canister liferaft with stainless-steel cradle (NEW MAY 2023 - SERVICE DUE MAY 2026)
Stainless-steel wire jackstays
Cockpit harness points
Emergency tiller
Throwing line
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Radar reflector
Emergency ladder on transom
Deck light
Fire blanket
1x automatic electric bilge pump with alarm
1x manual bilge pump
Volvo Penta Saildrive (Diaphragm replaced 2023)
New exhaust elbow, Oct 2025
New engine mounts, April 2026
Three blade aluminium propeller
Sleipner Side-Power bow thruster
12v / 88Ah engine start battery with isolator (NEW 2022)
12v / 135Ah domestic battery with isolator (NEW 2021)
12v Bow thruster and windlass battery with isolator switch
Batteries charged by engine alternator and 240v shore power
Quick SBC 12v / 45A automatic battery charger
Shore power inlet with outlets to all cabins
12v accessory outlet at the chart table
1x 210 litre (46 gallon) fuel tank
1x 210 litre (46 gallon) water tank
1x 150 litre (33 gallon) additional water tank
1x 20 litre (4.4 gallon) hot water tank
2x Holding tanks with deck extraction and overboard discharge
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heater
Gas locker with 2,75 kg Campingaz bottle
Gas Safety Certificate Oct 2025
Designed by Bruce Farr (Farr Yacht Design)
CE Category: A (Ocean) - 8 Persons / Mx 1000 kg
Sept 2025 Survey Available Upon Request
Twin wheel steering to single rudder
New rudder bearing system Oct 2025
Teak cockpit sole & seating
Teak laid dropdown bathing platform
Aluminium toe rail
Last antifouled in April 2025
Underwater seacocks replaced in Oct 2025
Antifoul & new anodes: Oct 2025
Webasto diesel fired warm air heating with outlets to all cabins (inc. Heads)
Mahogany woodwork
"Oceanline" teak and holly style flooring
Saloon reupholstered in blue wipe clean fabric
Large double berth with custom made sprung mattress (New 2024) in forward cabin
2x Seats with storage below in forward cabin
Wardrobe with hanging locker and shelves (port) in forward cabin
Wardrobe with shelves (stbd) in forward cabin
Shelving along hull in forward cabin
2x Hatches with blackout/mosquito screens in forward cabin
2x Hull windows with blinds in forward cabin
Reading lights in forward cabin
Access to chain locker forward
Jabsco sea toilet in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Thermostatic shower with electric pump out in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Hand basin with mixer tap in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Counter top storage in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Storage locker in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Mirror in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Opening hatch with blackout/mosquito screen in ensuite heads/shower compartment
Large C-shaped dinette with storage below (stbd) in saloon
Double centreline bench seat with storage below in saloon
Large mahogany dining table with bottle storage in saloon
Overhead storage lockers in saloon
3x Hatches with blackout/mosquito screens in saloon
5x Opening portlights with retractable blinds in saloon
Twin stainless-steel sinks with mixer tap and covers in galley
Large top-loading refrigerator in galley
2-burner gas cooker with oven in galley
Baumatic microwave oven in galley
Drinks cabinet in galley
High-level storage lockers in galley
Utensil storage locker below oven in galley
Dedicated bin locker in galley
Cutlery drawer in galley
Chart table with stowage in navigation area
Navigator's seat with storage below in navigation area
Chart light in navigation area
Bookshelf with fiddle in navigation area
Overhead storage lockers in navigation area
Additional shelving for navigator's instruments in navigation area
Jabsco sea toilet in heads/shower compartment
Handbasin with hot & cold mixer tap in heads/shower compartment
Thermostatic shower with electric pump out in heads/shower compartment
Shower screen in heads/shower compartment
Storage lockers in heads/shower compartment
Mirror in heads/shower compartment
Opening portlight in heads/shower compartment
Opening hatch with blackout/mosquito screen in heads/shower compartment
Large double berth in port aft cabin
Changing seat with storage below in port aft cabin
Wardrobe with hanging locker and shelving in port aft cabin
Storage shelving in port aft cabin
2x Opening portlights with retractable blinds in port aft cabin
Hull window with retractable blind in port aft cabin
Opening hatch with blackout/mosquito screen in port aft cabin
Side access to engine in port aft cabin
Access to stern gear in port aft cabin
Large double berth in starboard aft cabin
Changing seat with storage below in starboard aft cabin
Wardrobe with hanging locker and shelving in starboard aft cabin
Storage shelving in starboard aft cabin
2x Opening portlights with retractable blinds in starboard aft cabin
Hull window with retractable blind in starboard aft cabin
Opening hatch with blackout/mosquito screen in starboard aft cabin
Side access to engine in starboard aft cabin
Access to stern gear in starboard aft cabin
Twin steering pedestals with stainless-steel grad bars in cockpit
Rope bin on port aft quarter in cockpit
Cockpit lockers to port and starboard
Large drop leaf cockpit table with storage/iceboxes
Hydraulically assisted drop down bathing platform
Hot & cold transom shower

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Description

One of Bavaria’s most successful 40-foot sailing yachts—spacious, comfortable, and designed for easy cruising. Built in 2011, this later generation Farr designed model offers a sleeker hull, improved cockpit ergonomics, and better sailing performance. Sleeps 6 in 3 cabins. Volvo D2-40hp engine, furling mainsail, new standing rigging (2025), new running rigging (2025), Axiom chartplotter, AIS, Quantum radar, cabin heating, liferaft, bow thruster. Well maintained and ready for the season. Last surveyed in Sept 2025. RigSloopRIG9/10 Fractional rigged sloopSelden aluminium mast with double swept back spreadersStainless-steel standing rigging (NEW OCT 2025)Selden adjustable backstaySelden gas rod kickerIn-mast furling (SERVICED OCT 2025)Selden Furlex 300S foresail furler (SERVICED OCT 2025)Selden genoa tracks & cars All lines led aft to the cockpit via Spinlock clutchesRunning rigging (NEW OCT 2025)10x Spinlock clutches (5x port, 5x stbd)WINCHES2x Lewmar #48 self tailing primary winches2x Lewmar #40 self tailing halyard winches* winch pockets in cockpitSAILSElvstrom Dacron mainsailElvstrom Dacron 108% genoaNAVIGATION AIDS2x Plastimo Olympic 135 compassesRaymarine Axiom 9 Hybrid Touch chartplotter/radar/AIS display (New 2021)Raymarine Quantum 18 digital radar scanner (New 2021)Garmin AIS TransceiverGarmin 115i DSC VHF radio (New 2021)Garmin GHC10 AutopilotGarmin GMI10 Multifunction display (Wind, speed, log and depth)Garmin GMI10 Multifunction display (Wind, speed, log and depth)Clock & barometerLED Navigation lightsGROUND TACKLEDelta anchor with 50m chain (NEW CHAIN 2025)Quick electric anchor windlassStainless-steel stemhead fitting with single bow rollerStainless-steel anchor plate on bowGENERAL EQUIPMENTBoarding ladderSide rail entry gatesFenders and warpsFender stepBow protector BoathookSprayhood with handrail by CJ Marine (laundered, reproofed & new windows Jan 2026)Full cockpit enclosure by CJ Marine (laundered, reproofed & new windows, bungees, etc. March 2026)Bimini cover by CJ MarineTable coverWheel coversCockpit cushionsToshiba 28" flatscreen digital televisionGlomex television aerial with boosterJVC stereo radio with CD and DVD player (connected to the television)Miship cleatsSAFETY EQUIPMENTSeago 6-man canister liferaft with stainless-steel cradle (NEW MAY 2023 - SERVICE DUE MAY 2026)Stainless-steel wire jackstaysCockpit harness pointsEmergency tillerThrowing lineHorseshoe lifebuoyRadar reflectorEmergency ladder on transom Deck light Fire blanket 1x automatic electric bilge pump with alarm1x manual bilge pumpVOLVO PENTA D2-40 DIESEL ENGINE1.5 litre, four cylinder motor with freshwater coolingEngine hours: circa 850 (as of March 2026)Serviced annually, last March 2026Volvo Penta Saildrive (Diaphragm replaced 2023)New exhaust elbow, Oct 2025New engine mounts, April 2026Three blade aluminium propellerMaximum speed: approx. 7 knotsCruising speed: approx. 6 knotsSleipner Side-Power bow thrusterELECTRICS12v / 88Ah engine start battery with isolator (NEW 2022)12v / 135Ah domestic battery with isolator (NEW 2021)12v Bow thruster and windlass battery with isolator switchBatteries charged by engine alternator and 240v shore power Quick SBC 12v / 45A automatic battery chargerShore power inlet with outlets to all cabins12v accessory outlet at the chart tableTANKAGE1x 210 litre (46 gallon) fuel tank (beneath starboard aft berth)1x 210 litre (46 gallon) water tank (beneath port aft berth)1x 150 litre (33 gallon) additional water tank (beneath forward berth) 1x 20 litre (4.4 gallon) hot water tank (beneath port aft berth)2x Holding tanks with deck extraction and overboard dischargeWATER SYSTEMPressurised hot and cold water systemWater heated by engine calorifier and 240v shore power immersion heaterGAS SYSTEMGas locker with 2,75 kg Campingaz bottleGas Safety Certificate Oct 2025*All measurements are approximate BAVARIA 40 CRUISERBuilt by Bavaria Yachts in 2011Designed by Bruce Farr (Farr Yacht Design)CE Category: A (Ocean) - 8 Persons / Mx 1000 kgSept 2025 Survey Available Upon Request CONSTRUCTIONGRP Hull, deck and superstructureTwin wheel steering to single rudderNew rudder bearing system Oct 2025Fin keelTeak cockpit sole & seatingTeak laid dropdown bathing platformAluminium toe railLast antifouled in April 2025Underwater seacocks replaced in Oct 2025Antifoul & new anodes: Oct 2025DIMENSIONSLength Overall: 12.35m (40'6")Hull Length: 11.99m (39'4")Length Waterline: 10.75m (35'3")Beam: 3.96m (13')Draft: 2.05m (6'9")Displacement: 8,680kgBallast: 2,736kgAir Draft: 18.68m (61'3")*All measurements are approximate

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Boat Price

Deposit 15% (£14,993)

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Loan Term

Interest Rate (APR) 6.9%

4.9% 9.9%

Monthly Finance Payment

£982

£84,958 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £424

Insurance £125

Maintenance £183

Fuel £292

Running costs subtotal £1,024/mo

True Monthly Cost

£2,006

Finance + running costs combined

Finance 49% Running costs 51%

Total Interest

£32,890

Total Cost (finance)

£132,840

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