Bavaria 44

Bavaria 44: The ultimate offshore cruising yacht, ready for the great voyage

An iconic model from the German shipyard, the Bavaria 44 is a sailboat renowned for its sturdiness, spaciousness, and excellent sea-handling capabilities. This unit is particularly distinguished by its layout with 3 double cabins and 2 bathrooms. It is an extremely sought-after configuration on the used boat market by owners, offering a vast living space for 6 sleeping persons, far from the standards of the 4-cabin versions intended for intensive rental.

The history and level of investment in this vessel are simply exceptional. Regarding the hull, the bottom has received a complete preventive treatment in 2022 with stripping down to the gelcoat, application of 3 coats of epoxy, and ballast sandblasting. The standing rigging, as well as the mast and furling boom from Z-Spars, have been fully replaced with new in 2019. It features a high-end, comprehensive wardrobe in Hydranet fabric (2019), including a full-batten mainsail, a roller genoa, and a roller furling staysail, ensuring secure maneuvers even in strong winds.

What truly sets this Bavaria 44 apart is its equipment designed for complete independence during long-distance cruising. It boasts a sturdy stainless steel aft arch integrating sheet stoppers and supporting two rigid solar panels of 305 W, coupled with two flexible panels of 100 W on the bimini. This system is connected to a Victron regulator, a 3000 W inverter, and a set of 4 AGM service batteries of 75 Ah. Water independence is secured by an Aqua-Base watermaker capable of 35 L/h. On the electronics side, the installation has been thoughtfully modernized with a 2019 NKE autopilot, a Class B AIS (transmitter/receiver), and a WiFi multiplexer allowing easy navigation display on a tablet. Lastly, an undeniable asset, the boat is equipped with a semi-rigid Highfield dinghy with an aluminum bottom and its Mercury 6 hp engine, both from 2020.

Inside, the cabin offers warm comfort. The U-shaped salon provides a superb living space with upholstery in good condition (with the forward cabin upholstery renewed in 2023). The longitudinal galley is perfectly functional, equipped with a double sink, a gas stove with oven replaced in 2019, and a refrigerator with a new cold unit from 2026. For absolute peace of mind, all seacocks and plumbing valves were replaced in 2022.

On the mechanical side, this vessel's major asset is its engine: it was replaced with a brand-new Volvo Penta D2-50F of 50 hp in 2022, coupled with a brand-new Saildrive transmission also from 2022. With careful maintenance by professionals (latest major service up to date), the mechanical system offers very solid guarantees. This unit presents a great opportunity to acquire a long-distance cruising sailboat with a sound structure and very recent main components (engine, rigging, sails), perfect for immediately starting your future long-term navigation projects.