Bavaria 41 (sailboat) for sale

Luna Dawn is a well-presented 2003 Bavaria 41 offering spacious accommodation with three double cabins and two heads, making her an ideal family cruiser. Recent upgrades include standing rigging and saildrive seal replacement in 2021, several seacocks renewed in 2024, and a new sprayhood with full cockpit enclosure fitted in late 2024. Powered by a Volvo Penta D2-55 and equipped with Raymarine electronics, she is ready for adventure.

Bavaria 41 (2003) | 3 Cabin Owner's Version Luna Dawn is a well-maintained 2003 Bavaria 41 designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachtbau, Germany. Offering the sought-after three cabin, two heads layout, she provides comfortable accommodation for family cruising, extended stays aboard and offshore passages. Significant investment in recent years includes standing rigging replacement, saildrive seal renewal, multiple seacock replacements and a professionally designed sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure fitted at the end of 2024.
The Bavaria 41 remains one of the most popular cruising yachts in her class, combining generous interior volume, straightforward sail handling and dependable sailing performance. Luna Dawn represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious cruising yacht

Call Jenna Vincent on 07707 149477 or email (e-mail in contact data) for further details or to arrange to view.

AccommodationThe interior offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to six guests across three double cabins, making her equally suited to family cruising or extended stays aboard.
LayoutSix berths in three double cabins
Spacious forward owner's cabin
Two generous aft double cabins
Comfortable saloon with large dining area
Dedicated chart table
Excellent storage throughout
Heads & Shower FacilitiesTwo heads compartments
One dedicated shower compartment
Two manual Jabsco marine toilets
Holding tank installed
Galley & Domestic EquipmentOriginal Dometic refrigerator in working order
Twin stainless steel sinks
Gas system remains installed
Oven removed by current owners
Approx. 370-litre freshwater capacity

Engine & MechanicalReliable auxiliary power is provided by a Volvo Penta diesel engine which has been regularly maintained and performs well according to the current owners.
EngineVolvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
55hp output
Saildrive transmission
Engine serviced July 2024
Service inspection reported engine to be in very good condition with no remedial work required
Current owners report faultless operation during ownership
SaildriveSaildrive diaphragm/seal replaced in 2021

Rig & SailsThe yacht is configured for easy short-handed cruising, with furling systems and recently replaced standing rigging adding to her appeal.
RiggingFractional sloop rig
Selden aluminium mast and spars
Standing rigging replaced in 2021
Stainless steel rigging
Sail HandlingIn-mast furling mainsail
Furling genoa
Harken self-tailing winches
SailsMainsail believed original
Genoa believed original
Both sails remain in fair and serviceable condition
New genoa sheets fitted July 2024

Navigation & ElectronicsA comprehensive navigation package provides all the essential equipment required for coastal cruising and longer passages.
Navigation EquipmentRaymarine RL70C chartplotter/GPS
Raymarine radar
Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data system
Raymarine wind speed and direction instrument
Plastimo compass
Communications & Safety ElectronicsIcom MA-500TR AIS transponder
Simrad VHF radio
Portable Icom handheld VHF
AutopilotRaymarine ST6001 autopilot

Deck EquipmentThe deck layout is practical and secure, while the recently fitted cockpit enclosure significantly enhances comfort and extends the usable season.
Ground TackleLofrans Cayman electric anchor windlass
Anchor locker
CockpitLarge sociable cockpit
Teak cockpit seating
Cockpit table
Spacious locker storage
Canvas & Weather ProtectionNew fitted sprayhood (December 2024)
Professionally designed and fitted full cockpit enclosure (December 2024)

Maintenance & Recent ImprovementsLuna Dawn has benefited from substantial maintenance expenditure in recent years, providing reassurance for her next owner.
2021Standing rigging replaced
Saildrive seal/diaphragm replaced
2024Engine serviced (July 2024)
Several seacocks replaced following recommendations
Rudder blister repaired
New genoa sheets fitted
Majority of fenders renewed
2024/2025 Winter ImprovementsNew sprayhood fitted
New full cockpit enclosure professionally designed and installed

Broker's CommentsThe Bavaria 41 is widely regarded as one of Bavaria's most successful cruising designs, offering excellent accommodation, practical sailing characteristics and impressive value for money. Luna Dawn stands out thanks to her desirable three-cabin, two-heads layout and the substantial investment made by the current owners, particularly the replacement standing rigging, saildrive seal and premium cockpit enclosure.
A comfortable and capable cruising yacht, ready for her next adventure.
HighlightsThree double cabins
Two heads and separate shower
Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
Standing rigging replaced 2021
Saildrive seal replaced 2021
Several seacocks replaced 2024
New sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure (December 2024)
Raymarine radar, autopilot and navigation suite
AIS fitted
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