Bavaria Cruiser 51 (sailboat) for sale

SummaryPrivate Use Since New | Major 2024-2026 Upgrades | Shoal Draft 1.85m | Lithium & 740W Solar | Bow & Stern Thrusters

This 2015 Bavaria Cruiser 51 'ANJE III' is a proven blue-water cruising yacht built for family sailing, extended passages and comfortable life aboard in equal measure. This particular example has been kept in private use only, meticulously maintained and continuously upgraded by her owner, making her one of the more comprehensively equipped Cruiser 51s currently on the market.

Below decks, ANJE III is configured in the popular four-cabin layout, with three double cabins and a further bunk cabin, served by three heads compartments (two electric, one manual). This arrangement makes her equally suited to a large family cruising together or to charter use with multiple couples aboard, without compromising on privacy or storage space.

Her shoal draught of just 1.85m opens up shallow anchorages and marinas that deeper draught yachts of this size cannot reach, while her generous water and fuel capacity (750 litres and 300 litres respectively) support extended passages away from shore facilities.

The current owner has owned ANJE III since new and has invested heavily in her systems in recent years: new lithium house battery bank, upgraded bow and stern thrusters, new solar generation, recent standing rigging inspection and furling gear, a full suite of new Garmin electronics, and a brand-new liferaft, bimini and sprayhood — all completed in 2024-2026. The result is a yacht that is genuinely ready to cruise, with the major capital items already addressed by her current owner.

She is presented in excellent, well-cared-for condition throughout and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a heavily upgraded Cruiser 51 with clear, itemised maintenance history.

Key Features:

Four-cabin, three-heads layout: three double cabins plus bunk cabin
Shoal draught of only 1.85m for access to shallow anchorages
New lithium (Li, FePO4) house battery bank and upgraded charging system
Bow and stern thrusters (fitted 2025)
New solar array (2 x 370W panels)
Fully upgraded Garmin electronics package
Recent standing rigging inspection, new furler, and running rigging
New genoa (2025)
New liferaft, bimini and sprayhood (2026)
Electric cockpit winches
Volvo Penta D2-75hp sail drive with low hours (997 hrs)
Well-equipped galley with microwave and dual refrigeration
Zodiac Junior tender with wheel steering and Honda 20hp outboard

Accommodation
Two double cabins to aft, each with ensuite bathroom (providing electric head, sink and shower)
Forward double cabin
Bunk cabin to portside
Forward bathroom with manual head, sink and shower

Saloon and Galley
Spacious saloon with large dining area and table, with seating for 8
Well-equipped starboard side galley, including
Bosch microwave
Refrigerator
Additional chest-style fridge/coolbox
New gas system 2026

Mechanical
Volvo Penta D2-75hp with Saildrive S150
Engine hours: 997
Bow thruster: serviced 2025
Stern thruster: new 2025

Electrical Systems
Victron combined inverter/charger, 12V 50A and 240V 2000W
Victron 12V 30A charger
Lithium Li, FePO4 house battery, 12V 400Ah
Dedicated engine start battery - new 2024
Four x 12V 180Ah thruster batteries - 2024/2025
Two x 370Wp solar panels - 2026
240V wiring throughout
Quick 40-litre water heater - 2023
Watermaker unit replaced 2024
Full LED lighting throughout

Navigation and Electronics
Garmin GPSMap 1212 chartplotter - 2024
VHF with AIS transponder - 2026
New Garmin autopilot - 2026
Garmin depth, log, wind speed and direction instruments

Rigging and Deck Gear
Standing rigging inspected 2025
Two Lewmar manual winches
Two Lewmar electric winches
Selden furling mast, inspected 2025; furler replaced 2024
Rigid kicker with gas strut
Genoa on furler
Cockpit line-handling console
Main halyards and sheets renewed 2025
1500W windlass with remote control and chain counter
32kg stainless steel anchor
50m+ chain
Spare anchor and rode

Sails
Mainsail: In-mast furling (showing wear, recommended for replacement)
Genoa: new 2025
Asymmetric spinnaker: very good condition, 200m²

Cockpit and Deck
Cockpit table, wood, repainted 2025
Duradeck cockpit sole
Duradeck swim platform
Full cockpit upholstery, reupholstered 2024
Bimini: new 2026
Sprayhood: new 2026

Hull and Underwater
Antifouling applied annually
Through-hull fittings replaced 2024
Saildrive seal replaced 2025

Tender, Outboard and Safety Equipment
Liferaft, 8-person, semi-offshore spec - new 2026
Zodiac Junior tender with wheel steering
Honda 20hp outboard, approx. 50 hours
Six fenders
Bathing ladder

Broker Comments
ANJE III stands out in the used Bavaria Cruiser 51 market for the depth and recency of investment made by her current owner. Rather than presenting a boat with deferred maintenance, this is a yacht where the significant capital items - batteries, thrusters, electronics, canvas work, and standing rigging - have already been addressed within the last one to two years, giving a buyer real confidence and a materially lower cost of ownership going forward.
The four-cabin, three-heads configuration is particularly sought after in this model and works well both for owner-operators cruising with family and for those considering charter potential. The lithium house bank paired with new solar generation gives genuinely useful off-grid endurance, while the new autopilot, chartplotter and AIS transponder bring the navigation suite fully up to date.
The one item flagged for attention is the mainsail, which is showing wear and would benefit from replacement, this is reflected in the asking price and worth factoring into a buyer's first-year budget. Otherwise, this is a well equipped and sail ready Cruiser 51 with clear, documented upgrade history.
Viewings available by appointment in Imperia, Italy.

Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This vessel is EU VAT paid
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Imperia, Italy
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