Bavaria 38

BAVARIA 38 – 1987 – Significant refit – Well maintained – Ready to sail

For sale Bavaria 38 sloop, a cruising sailboat renowned for its robustness, comfort, and seaworthiness.

Boat maintained with great care, benefiting from extensive technical support and numerous recent works. Ideal for family cruising, offshore navigation, or living aboard.

General Characteristics
Year: 1987
Construction: Polyester
Length: 11.40 m
Beam: 3.38 m
Draft: 1.80 m (sloop)
Displacement: 8 tons
Flag: French

Propulsion
Volvo Penta 2003 Sail Drive
Diesel 30 HP
Approximately 2000 engine hours
Fuel tank: 120 L
Engine work and maintenance
Complete overhaul in 2021:
- Replacement of shaft and shaft bearing
- Replacement of exhaust elbow
- Sail drive maintenance
- Complete engine maintenance
Propeller new 2022
Starter motor new 2022
Sail drive and transom unit seals new 09/2024
Alternator new 2025
Oil changes and filter replacements performed every 150 hours

Interior Layout
2 double cabins
Custom fore cabin mattress (2022)
1 bathroom
Marine toilet + interior showerhead
Hot water when connected to shore power 220V
7 berths:
- 2 double cabins
- Saloon convertible with double berth + single berth
Ample storage spaces
- 2 wardrobes
- Large waxed gear closet
- Large cockpit locker

Main Energy and Equipment
4 batteries:
- 2 x 165 Ah service gel (2021)
- 1 new engine start battery 02/2025
- 1 bow thruster battery 2024
2 Marlec bifacial 110W solar panels on stainless steel masts
New Victron MPPT regulator 08/2024
Shorepower charger
220V / 12V converter
Water tank: 300 L
New Cabesto 4-person dinghy 02/2025

Electronics
Complete NKE control system (2021):
- Echo sounder
- Log
- Anemometer
- GPS antenna
- Compass
Autopilot NKE Gyropilot 3 with hydraulic ram (08/2024)
Battery monitor
ICOM IC-M330GE Class D fixed VHF (2021)
Handheld VHF
AIS transmission/reception
Navtex

Safety
Survival raft serviced 07/2024 (next service 07/2027)
2 extinguishers (2024)
EPIRB:
- Serviced 07/2021
- Next service 07/2026
- Battery expiration 02/2028
Life Link
IOR Pole
Elide Fire

Deck, cockpit, and rigging
Refinished teak cockpit benches (2022)
Refinished teak cockpit floor (2024)
Cockpit table (2024)
Rear aft platform (2024)
Wood/stainless steel boarding ladder (2025)
Manual and electric windlass
Roof cover
Bimini
Topping lift
Profurl roller furling reefing system serviced in 2021
Mainsheets and sheets replaced in 2022
Complete standing rigging replaced in 2021
Inspected and overhauled in 05/2025 by Greement Marine Service
Deck renovation in 2024
Epoxy resin treatment
160 g fabric – 2 layers
Interprotect epoxy primer – 2 coats
Interdeck deck paint – 2 coats

Sails
Full batten Dacron mainsail new 09/2024
3 reef points
Lazy bag + lazy jack
Old main sail kept as backup
Reefed genoa 2025
Genoa + furling jib on removable stay (inspection 2025)
Very good condition symmetric spinnaker

Galley
Complete new refrigeration unit 2022
Refrigerator
Gas + electric oven
2-burner gas stove
Ample storage:
- 3 overhead lockers
- 3 drawers
- 2 pot cupboards
Double sink
Hot and cold water
Functional worktop

Antifouling scheduled for 2026