Bavaria 38 Cruiser (sailboat) for sale

Remarks :
This 2005 Bavaria 38 Cruiser offers a spacious three-cabin interior, with teak decks in very good condition — already on the water in the Ionian and offered at a realistic price for a sound, well-equipped yacht. The engine was reconditioned in 2018 and has accumulated approximately 300 hours since refit.
The Bavaria 38 is a straightforward and rewarding yacht to sail, well suited to island hopping in the Ionian and the wider Greek waters. She was originally operated commercially in Greece; on completion of that service the Greek authorities issued a tax exemption certificate confirming that VAT is not payable on resale.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
Teak decks in very good condition
Reconditioned Volvo Penta MD2030 engine (2018), approximately 300 hours since overhaul
Frigomatic FM200 BD35 120-litre electric refrigerator (2023)
Windlass Lofran project X2 new 2025
15kg Rocna anchor with galvanised chain
Dual MPPT solar regulators with dedicated solar panel above bimini
RIB tender — AB 10ft Ultra, Hypalon tubes
Three-cabin layout
BROKER'S REMARKS
The Bavaria 38 Cruiser is one of the most practical and well-proportioned production cruisers of its era — straightforward to sail short-handed, generous below decks for its length, and very much at home in the conditions the Ionian offers. This example has been maintained with care and fitted with sensible upgrades: a reconditioned engine with low hours since the rebuild, a new refrigerator, and a solar charging arrangement that reduces marina dependency on longer passages.
The three-cabin layout works well for a couple using the yacht as a base for extended cruising, or for a couple with guests sharing for a week of island hopping. The cockpit is comfortable and well-organised, with lines led aft and the bimini providing good shade. The teak decks are in very good condition — a detail that makes a material difference to the feel and presentation of the boat.
The RIB tender is a practical bonus for a yacht of this type. For the buyer seeking a well-found cruising yacht in a well-connected Ionian base with very little work outstanding, this Bavaria 38 merits an early inspection.

Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
This Bavaria 38 offers comfortable three-cabin accommodation with berths for six or more, well suited to extended time on anchor or passage between islands. The interior is practical and well-proportioned, with good headroom throughout and a layout that balances owner privacy with the social space needed for guests. Natural light is good throughout from hull windows and overhead hatches.
LAYOUT
The layout comprises a forward owner's cabin and two aft cabins, together with a central saloon seating six to eight at the fixed table, a dedicated navigation area, and a well-positioned galley. Two large wardrobes, extensive cupboard storage, and a full-length mirror are fitted in the owner's cabin. The aft cabins are also fitted with hanging storage. A single heads compartment is positioned forward.
DOMESTIC
The galley is equipped with a gas hob and oven, a stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and a Frigomatic FM200 BD35 120-litre electric refrigerator (replaced 2023). Domestic hot water is supplied via the engine calorifier. The heads compartment is fitted with Jabsco manual toilet (2019) with new twist-lock mechanism (2019), pressurised hot and cold water, and a shaving point. A flat-screen television with built-in DVD player and concealed bottle storage are fitted in the saloon. A portfolio of charts, pilot books, and navigation material is included.

Inventory :
NAVIGATION
Chartplotter: Lowrance — binnacle-mounted
VHF radio: Simrad RD68 DSC fixed-mount (MMSI 237902300)
Handheld VHF: Standard Horizon GPS 155 with weather receive
Depth / log / speed: Integrated instruments
Compass: Binnacle-mounted
AIS / radar / autopilot:
DECK
Teak decks: Very good condition throughout
Windlass: Lofran project X2 new 2025
Anchor: 15kg Rocna with galvanised chain (approximately 20m)
Kedge anchor: 10kg — also functions as dan buoy package
Winches: 2 x Lewmar 44 self-tailing primaries
Pushpit and pulpit: Stainless steel
Bimini on stainless steel gantry
Cockpit table: Teak folding
Boarding ladder: Stern
CANVAS
Cockpit bimini: On stainless steel gantry
Sail cover (main)
TENDER
Dinghy: AB 10ft Ultra inflatable, Hypalon tubes — approximately 43kg
Outboard - Honda 2.3hp
MISCELLANEOUS
Chart portfolio — pilot books and associated navigation material
Fenders and warps: Full set

HISTORY
This Bavaria 38 Cruiser was built by Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH in 2005 (HIN: DE-BAVX38K2A505) and was initially operated commercially in Greece. On completion of her commercial service the Greek authorities issued a tax exemption certificate in respect of the vessel, confirming that VAT is not payable on resale. She subsequently passed into private ownership and is currently registered under the British flag.
Under private ownership she has been maintained on an ongoing basis. Notable works include epoxying of the keel in 2016, reconditioning and refitting of the Volvo Penta MD2030 engine in 2018 (approximately 300 hours since refit), replacement of the Jabsco electric toilets in 2019, and replacement of the Frigomatic refrigerator in 2023. A Furlex 200S furling headsail with new UV sacrificial strip has been fitted. The solar charging arrangement — dual MPPT regulators with a dedicated panel above the bimini — provides a practical independence from shore power
SAFETY
Life jackets: 8
Horseshoe lifebuoys: 2 x orange
Emergency VHF battery: 1 x 60Ah dedicated
Flares — expiry date to be confirmed
Fire extinguishers — number and type to be confirmed
Radar reflector
Life raft:
EPIRB:
Bilge pumps:

Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION
Builder: Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH, Giebelstadt, Germany
Year: 2005
HIN: DE-BAVX38K2A505
Designer: J&J Design
Hull material: GRP — solid fibreglass below waterline; foam-cored sandwich above
Deck material: GRP with teak overlay
Hull colour: White
Keel type: Shallow fin, cast iron (epoxied 2016)
Rudder type: Spade, single wheel
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 11.99m (39ft 4in)
LWL: 10.24m (33ft 8in)
Beam: 3.87m (12ft 8in)
Draft: 1.75m (5ft 7in)
Air draft: 15.44m (50ft 8in)
Displacement: 7,000kg
Ballast: 2,100kg (cast iron)

MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo Penta MD2030, 30hp diesel inboard
Engine: Reconditioned and refitted (2018) — approximately 300 hours since refit
Drive type: Saildrive S130
Propeller: 3-blade, 15 x 12 fixed
Cooling: Sea water
Fuel type: Diesel
PERFORMANCE
Cruising speed (motor): Approximately 6 knots
Maximum speed (motor): Approximately 7.5 knots
TANKAGE
Fuel: 150 litres (33 gallons), 1 tank
Water: 300 litres (66 gallons), 2 tanks
Holding tank: 70 litres — gravity outlet and deck pump-out
ELECTRICAL
Shore power: 220V with 4,000W surge inverter
Solar charging: Dual MPPT solar regulators (EPEVER MPPT Dual) — dedicated solar panel mounted above bimini
Battery charging: DBC1212 DC-DC charger/combiner — charged by dedicated solar panel
Battery bank:
Inverter: 4,000W surge capacity
RIGGING
Mast: Aluminium, single-spreader
Rig dimensions: I 14,600 / J 4,480 / P 15,000 / E 4,750 (mm)
Standing rigging (2005)
Furling headsail: Furlex 200S — new UV sacrificial strip fitted
Mainsail: Elvström Sobstad - in mast

SAILS
Mainsail: Elvström Sobstad
Genoa: Furling, Furlex 200S, new UV sacrificial
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