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BAVARIA 38 · 1987
€42,000
≈ US$45,000 (approx., fixed exchange rate)
VAT paid
Year
1987
Length
11.4 m
Cabins
2
Engine hours
2,000 h
Specifications
Description
Location: LE VERDON-SUR-MER, France · VAT included
BAVARIA 38 – 1987 – Extensive refit – Very well maintained – Ready to sail
For sale: Bavaria 38 keelboat, a cruising sailboat renowned for its sturdiness, comfort, and seaworthiness.
The boat has been meticulously maintained, with extensive technical upkeep and numerous recent upgrades. Ideal for family cruising, offshore sailing, or living aboard.
General Specifications
Year: 1987
Construction: Fiberglass
Length: 11.40 m
Beam: 3.38 m
Draft: 1.80 m (keelboat)
Displacement: 8 tons
Flag: French
Engine
2003 Volvo Penta Sail Drive
30 HP diesel
Approx. 2,000 engine hours
Fuel tank: 120 L
Engine work and maintenance
Complete overhaul at Gwen Marine in 2021:
replacement of propeller shaft and shaft bearing
replacement of exhaust elbow
sail drive maintenance
complete engine maintenance
New propeller 2022
New starter 2022
New sail drive and reverse gear seals 09/2024
New alternator 2025
Oil changes and filter replacements performed every 150 hours
Interior layout
2 double cabins
Custom-made forward cabin mattress (2022)
1 bathroom
Marine toilet + interior shower
Hot water when the boat is connected to 220V shore power
Sleeps 7:
2 double cabins
Convertible saloon with double berth + single berth
Ample storage
2 wardrobes
Large oilskin locker
Large cockpit locker
Power and main equipment
4 batteries:
2 x 165 Ah gel service batteries (2021)
1 new starter battery 02/2025
1 2024 windlass battery
2 Marlec 110W bifacial solar panels on stainless steel masts
New Victron MPPT controller (08/2024)
Shore power charger
220V / 12V inverter
Water tank: 300 L
New Cabesto 4-person dinghy (02/2025)
Electronics
Complete NKE console (2021):
depth sounder
speed log
wind speed sensor
GPS antenna
compass
NKE Gyropilot 3 autopilot with hydraulic actuator (08/2024)
Battery controller
ICOM IC-M330GE Class D fixed VHF (2021)
Portable VHF
AIS transmit/receive
Navtex
Safety
Life raft serviced 07/2024 (next service 07/2027)
2 fire extinguishers (2024)
EPIRB:
inspected 07/2021
next inspection 07/2026
battery expires 02/2028
Life Link
IOR boom
Elide Fire
Deck, cockpit, and rigging
Cockpit benches reupholstered in teak (2022)
Cockpit floor reupholstered in teak (2024)
Cockpit table (2024)
Aft platform (2024)
Wood/stainless steel swim ladder (2025)
Manual windlass + electric windlass
Roof cover
Bimini
Spinnaker pole
Profurl furling system serviced in 2021
Halyards and sheets replaced in 2022
Complete standing rigging replaced in 2021
Inspected and certified in 05/2025 by Gréement Marine Service
Deck renovation 2024
Epoxy resin treatment
160 g fabric – 2 coats
Interprotect epoxy primer – 2 coats
2 coats of Interdeck deck lacquer
Sails
New full-battened Dacron mainsail (09/2024)
3 reefing points
Lazy bag + lazy jack
Old mainsail kept as a spare
Genoa serviced in 2025
Staysail + storm jib on detachable forestay (serviced in 2025)
Symmetrical spinnaker in very good condition
Kitchen
Brand-new commercial refrigeration unit (2022)
Refrigerator
Gas + electric oven
2-burner gas stove
Ample storage:
3 upper lockers
3 drawers
2 pot cupboards
Double sink
Hot and cold water
Functional countertop
>Hull refit scheduled for 2026 Antifouling
Boat in good condition, meticulously maintained, and ready to sail.
Boat for sale through Atlantique Yacht Broker.
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Ubicación: LE VERDON-SUR-MER, Francia · IVA incluido BAVARIA 38 – 1987 – Extensive refit – Very well maintained – Ready to sail For sale: Bavaria 38 keelboat, a cruising sailboat renowned for its sturdiness, comfort, and seaworthiness. The boat has been meticulously maintained, with extensive technical upkeep and numerous recent upgrades. Ideal for family cruising, offshore sailing, or living aboard. General Specifications Year: 1987 Construction: Fiberglass Length: 11.40 m Beam: 3.38 m Draft: 1.80 m (keelboat) Displacement: 8 tons Flag: French Engine 2003 Volvo Penta Sail Drive 30 HP diesel Approx. 2,000 engine hours Fuel tank: 120 L Engine work and maintenance Complete overhaul at Gwen Marine in 2021: replacement of propeller shaft and shaft bearing replacement of exhaust elbow sail drive maintenance complete engine maintenance New propeller 2022 New starter 2022 New sail drive and reverse gear seals 09/2024 New alternator 2025 Oil changes and filter replacements performed every 150 hours Interior layout 2 double cabins Custom-made forward cabin mattress (2022) 1 bathroom Marine toilet + interior shower Hot water when the boat is connected to 220V shore power Sleeps 7: 2 double cabins Convertible saloon with double berth + single berth Ample storage 2 wardrobes Large oilskin locker Large cockpit locker Power and main equipment 4 batteries: 2 x 165 Ah gel service batteries (2021) 1 new starter battery 02/2025 1 2024 windlass battery 2 Marlec 110W bifacial solar panels on stainless steel masts New Victron MPPT controller (08/2024) Shore power charger 220V / 12V inverter Water tank: 300 L New Cabesto 4-person dinghy (02/2025) Electronics Complete NKE console (2021): depth sounder speed log wind speed sensor GPS antenna compass NKE Gyropilot 3 autopilot with hydraulic actuator (08/2024) Battery controller ICOM IC-M330GE Class D fixed VHF (2021) Portable VHF AIS transmit/receive Navtex Safety Life raft serviced 07/2024 (next service 07/2027) 2 fire extinguishers (2024) EPIRB: inspected 07/2021 next inspection 07/2026 battery expires 02/2028 Life Link IOR boom Elide Fire Deck, cockpit, and rigging Cockpit benches reupholstered in teak (2022) Cockpit floor reupholstered in teak (2024) Cockpit table (2024) Aft platform (2024) Wood/stainless steel swim ladder (2025) Manual windlass + electric windlass Roof cover Bimini Spinnaker pole Profurl furling system serviced in 2021 Halyards and sheets replaced in 2022 Complete standing rigging replaced in 2021 Inspected and certified in 05/2025 by Gréement Marine Service Deck renovation 2024 Epoxy resin treatment 160 g fabric – 2 coats Interprotect epoxy primer – 2 coats 2 coats of Interdeck deck lacquer Sails New full-battened Dacron mainsail (09/2024) 3 reefing points Lazy bag + lazy jack Old mainsail kept as a spare Genoa serviced in 2025 Staysail + storm jib on detachable forestay (serviced in 2025) Symmetrical spinnaker in very good condition Kitchen Brand-new commercial refrigeration unit (2022) Refrigerator Gas + electric oven 2-burner gas stove Ample storage: 3 upper lockers 3 drawers 2 pot cupboards Double sink Hot and cold water Functional countertop >Hull refit scheduled for 2026 Antifouling Boat in good condition, meticulously maintained, and ready to sail. Barco en venta a través de Atlantique Yacht Broker.Engine & propulsion
- Engine
- VOLVO PENTA D1-30 (30 CV)
- Engine hours
- 2,000 h
- Fuel
- Diesel
Features & equipment
- Calefacción
- Molinete eléctrico
- Sonda
- Piloto automático
- GPS
- VHF
- Corredera
- Radar
- AIS
- Balsa salvavidas
- Ducha de popa
- Agua caliente
- Cubierta de teca
- Placas solares
- Capota (sprayhood)
- Bimini
Estimate your monthly payment
Estimated monthly payment
€326
Deposit: €12,600
Amount financed: €29,400
Total repaid (10 years): €39,168
Indicative calculation only. Not a financing offer; actual terms depend on each lender.
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