Bavaria 37 Cruiser for sale

Bavaria 37 Cruiser: A sound, self-sufficient cruiser with refitted hull and an available marina berth

The flagship model of the German shipyard Bavaria Yachtbau, the 37 Cruiser is a sailboat renowned for its robustness, directional stability and remarkable interior volume. Certified for category A, this 2005 unit is in its sought-after configuration with 3 double cabins, offering 2 metres of headroom, a convivial U-shaped saloon and 1 shower room with marine toilet. Carefully maintained by its current owner since 2022, this boat benefits from a good self-sufficiency package for cruising and a complete stripping back of its hull, with the possibility of keeping its marina berth.

The deck equipment and electrical self-sufficiency have been carefully optimised for cruising. At the stern, an RS Inox arch (2023) incorporates davits for the Cabesto 2.30 m tender and its Tohatsu 3.5 cv four-stroke outboard (2023), while supporting two 100 W solar panels. Anchorage self-sufficiency is provided by a 2 x 190 Ah house battery bank (2023) monitored by a Victron battery monitor (2024), complemented by a 12V/220V inverter and a shore charger. The main anchoring relies on an electric windlass (gypsy 2024), a Delta anchor with 60 metres of 8 mm chain from 2024, as well as a secondary plough anchor.

As for sails and navigation, the boat has a complete set of sails and modernised electronics. It is equipped with a full-batten mainsail (2019) in good condition with 2 automatic reefing points and a lazy bag, as well as a roller-furling genoa from 2019, also in good condition. For downwind sailing, it carries a symmetrical spinnaker on a sock with a bowsprit (a new Code D is also available as an option at €5,000). The running rigging is in good condition, while the standing rigging (10+ years) is sold as is and will need to be factored into the future maintenance budget of the buyer. Under-sail performance is improved by a Flexofold two-blade folding propeller. The electronics comprise a Raymarine Axiom 9 display on an NMEA2000 network (2023), a ST6001 Smartpilot autopilot, an ST60+ wind indicator and anemometer, an RC435 GPS/Plotter, a RAY54E VHF radio and a Class B AIS transponder. The safety equipment notably includes a serviced 4-person liferaft (2026) and an EPIRB.

Life on board offers all the comfort expected on a family cruiser of this size. The teak cockpit, protected by a bimini top and a companionway hood (new clear panels and covers from 2026), has adjustable sunbathing cushions and a hot/cold water deck shower. Inside, the L-shaped galley includes a 2-burner gas cooker with oven, a refrigerator, a double sink and a water heater. The forward cabin has a 2022 mattress with a new 2026 cover, and the gelcoat on the stanchion bases was fully redone in 2026.

Finally, the underwater parts and appendages have benefited from careful upkeep. Below the waterline, the hull was entirely stripped back by abrasive blasting of the hull and sandblasting of the keel in 2022, accompanied by work on the rudder the same year and replacement of the rudder bushings in 2024. The last antifouling dates from May 2026. On the mechanical side, the Volvo Penta D2-30 engine of 29 cv has 3,357 hours; its fuel tank was cleaned in 2024, and the Saildrive seal, replaced in 2019, has reached the manufacturer's recommended replacement interval and will need to be carried out soon. Overall, this is a coherent and well-equipped 3-cabin cruiser, with completed work and upcoming maintenance deadlines clearly set out.