2017 Bavaria 46 Cruiser Style, EUR 199.950,-

Bavaria Cruiser 46 Style – 2017
Name: Karin
Price: €199,950 – VAT Not Paid
Location: Lefkada, Greece
Registration: Greece

Overview

“Karin” is a beautifully specified Bavaria Cruiser 46 Style, built in 2017 and equipped for comfortable Mediterranean cruising, extended holidays and longer periods aboard.

The Cruiser 46 has earned an excellent reputation for combining an easily managed sail plan with a spacious cockpit, generous accommodation and strong performance under both sail and power. Karin enhances these qualities with the upgraded Style specification and a comprehensive inventory that includes a 75hp Volvo Penta engine, bow thruster, electric genoa winches, air conditioning, solar charging, lithium batteries and a watermaker.

Her three-cabin layout provides considerably more space and privacy than the more common four-cabin version. The accommodation includes a large forward owner’s cabin, two comfortable aft guest cabins, three heads and a bright, open-plan saloon.

Karin’s exterior is distinguished by her silk-grey hull, which has been professionally resprayed. Teak cockpit and side decks, twin composite steering wheels and dove-coloured cockpit upholstery give her a smart and contemporary appearance.

Significant recent investment includes a new mainsail, bimini, sprayhood and dinghy in 2024. These upgrades, together with her solar system, lithium battery bank and watermaker, make her particularly attractive for owners wishing to spend extended periods cruising independently.

Accommodation

Karin has the desirable three-cabin layout, offering generous accommodation for up to six guests in three private double cabins.

The forward owner’s cabin provides excellent space, storage and privacy. Unlike the more densely arranged charter layout, the three-cabin version gives the forward accommodation a more comfortable, owner-focused feel. Two additional double cabins are positioned aft, providing comfortable guest accommodation with good access to the saloon and bathrooms.

The interior is finished with upgraded Sipo woodwork, Ocean Line flooring and beige Style lounge upholstery. Large hull and coachroof windows bring plenty of natural light into the saloon, while the panoramic windows help create an open and spacious atmosphere.

Blinds are fitted to the side and panoramic windows, with blinds and flyscreens fitted to the deck hatches. The lighter upholstery and warm joinery create an attractive, contemporary interior suited to both private cruising and entertaining guests.

Air-conditioning outlets are installed in the saloon and each cabin, providing a comfortable interior during the hotter Mediterranean months.

Saloon

The main saloon is arranged around a large settee and Bavaria’s electrically adjustable Style saloon table. The table can be lowered or raised to suit dining, relaxing or entertaining, and the open arrangement allows guests to move easily between the saloon and galley.

The Style interior specification includes upgraded lounge upholstery, ambient lighting and an enhanced finish throughout the accommodation. The panoramic windows provide excellent natural light and outward visibility, while the numerous opening hatches assist with natural ventilation when air conditioning is not required.

A Fusion marine entertainment system serves the saloon and cockpit, with Bluetooth connectivity, saloon speakers and cockpit speakers.

Galley

Karin has a well-equipped galley designed for proper cruising rather than occasional weekend use.

The galley specification includes:

Three-burner gas cooker

Gas oven

Microwave

Dishwasher

160-litre fridge and freezer combination

Stainless-steel refrigerator drawers

Generous work surfaces

Multiple cupboards and storage compartments

Hot and cold pressurised water

The arrangement provides good preparation space, secure storage and sufficient refrigeration capacity for extended cruising. The dishwasher is an unusual and valuable addition on a yacht of this size, particularly for owners planning to spend longer periods aboard.

Cabins and Heads

The three private double cabins provide flexible accommodation for family, friends or visiting guests.

Karin is equipped with three heads, offering excellent privacy when cruising with several people aboard. The Style specification includes larger toilet seats and upgraded white worktops in the bathrooms.

Hot and cold pressurised water is available throughout, together with showers in the heads and a warm-water shower in the cockpit. The combination of three heads, air conditioning and generous cabin space makes Karin particularly well suited to extended family cruising.

Cockpit and Exterior

The large cockpit is one of the defining features of the Bavaria Cruiser 46. It offers ample space for dining, relaxing and entertaining, with easy movement between the helm positions, cockpit seating and bathing platform.

Karin’s cockpit and exterior specification includes:

Teak cockpit floor

Teak side decks

Twin composite sport steering wheels

Dove-coloured cockpit cushions

Renewed bimini in 2024

Renewed sprayhood with grab rail in 2024

Large folding bathing platform

Warm-water cockpit shower

Six stainless-steel mooring cleats

Opening guardrails on both sides

Electric anchor windlass

Delta anchor

50 metres of galvanised anchor chain

The twin-wheel arrangement provides good access through the cockpit and clear visibility from either helm. When the bathing platform is lowered, it creates a large area for swimming, boarding the dinghy or relaxing close to the water.

The bimini and sprayhood provide essential protection from the Mediterranean sun and weather, while the teak decks and grey hull give Karin a particularly smart appearance.

Rig and Sails

Karin has an easily managed sail plan designed to make short-handed cruising straightforward.

Her offshore-quality in-mast furling mainsail allows the sail to be deployed, reefed and stowed from the cockpit. The furling genoa is also fitted with UV protection.

Sailing equipment includes:

In-mast furling mainsail

Furling genoa with UV protection

Mainsail renewed in 2024

Two electric Lewmar Evo genoa winches

Two Lewmar Evo self-tailing spinnaker/gennaker winches

Rod kicker with gas spring

Running rigging led conveniently to the cockpit

Style rope bags at the cockpit winch stations

The electric genoa winches significantly reduce the physical effort required when trimming sails, making Karin easier to handle with a small crew. Combined with the furling sail plan, autopilot and bow thruster, she is well configured for relaxed family cruising or sailing as a couple.

Engine and Manoeuvring

Karin is powered by the upgraded Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine, producing 75hp through a saildrive.

This is a substantial engine for a yacht of this size and provides useful additional power when manoeuvring, motoring in adverse conditions or maintaining passage speed when there is insufficient wind.

A powerful bow thruster assists with close-quarters manoeuvring and makes handling in Mediterranean marinas considerably easier. The twin steering positions provide good visibility when approaching a berth from either side.

Navigation and Communications

Karin is equipped with an integrated Garmin navigation package suitable for coastal cruising and longer passages.

The navigation inventory includes:

Garmin GPSMap cockpit chartplotter

Garmin GMI sailing instruments

Wind instrumentation

Depth sounder

Speed and water-temperature information

Garmin autopilot

Garmin VHF 300i

Integrated AIS

VHF antenna and associated installation

Navigation displays positioned for use from the cockpit

The autopilot is particularly useful when sailing short-handed, while the AIS-equipped VHF provides additional information and awareness when operating near commercial traffic or making longer passages.

Electrical System and Energy Independence

Karin has been upgraded to provide a high level of electrical independence, making her particularly suitable for spending time at anchor or cruising away from marina shore power.

Her electrical and charging equipment includes:

Solar charging system

Lithium domestic batteries

2,000W pure sine-wave inverter

230V shore-power system

Battery charger

Additional domestic battery capacity

12V and USB charging outlets

Additional European and UK electrical sockets

Shore-power cable

The combination of solar charging and lithium batteries provides more usable capacity and faster charging than a conventional lead-acid system. The 2,000W inverter allows selected domestic equipment to operate from the battery bank when shore power is unavailable.

Watermaker and Domestic Systems

A watermaker has been installed to increase Karin’s independence when cruising between islands or spending longer periods at anchor.

This is a valuable addition for Mediterranean cruising, where water availability can be limited in smaller harbours and island destinations. Together with the solar and lithium installation, it makes the yacht far less dependent on frequent marina visits.

Karin also benefits from:

Pressurised hot and cold water

Hot-water system

Showers in the heads

Warm-water cockpit shower

Air conditioning in the saloon and cabins

Multiple 230V, 12V and USB outlets


Entertainment

A Fusion marine audio system provides entertainment throughout the yacht.

The system includes:

Bluetooth connectivity

Speakers in the saloon

Two cockpit speakers

USB audio connection

Compatibility with common digital audio formats

Connection to the onboard NMEA network

The separate cockpit speakers allow music to be enjoyed outside without relying on portable equipment.

Dinghy and Access to the Water

Karin’s dinghy was renewed in 2024 and provides practical transport between the yacht and shore when anchored.

The large folding bathing platform creates an excellent area for boarding the dinghy, swimming or accessing the water. The warm-water cockpit shower is conveniently positioned for rinsing off after swimming.

In addition, the grey hull has been professionally resprayed, refreshing Karin’s exterior appearance and preserving her distinctive silk-grey finish.

These upgrades represent meaningful recent investment in several of the yacht’s most important cruising components.

Principal Equipment Highlights

Desirable three-cabin, three-head layout

Bavaria Style specification

Volvo Penta D2-75, 75hp diesel engine

Bow thruster

Twin composite steering wheels

In-mast furling mainsail

Mainsail renewed in 2024

Electric Lewmar genoa winches

Teak cockpit and side decks

Bimini and sprayhood renewed in 2024

Professionally resprayed grey hull

Garmin chartplotter

Garmin sailing instruments

Garmin autopilot

Garmin VHF with AIS

Air conditioning in the saloon and all cabins

Solar charging system

Lithium domestic batteries

Watermaker

2,000W inverter

Electric saloon table

Dishwasher

Microwave

160-litre fridge/freezer combination

Fusion marine audio system

Dinghy renewed in 2024

Electric anchor windlass

Delta anchor with 50 metres of chain

Large folding bathing platform

Warm-water cockpit shower


Technical Data


Hull Type: Fin w/bulb & dual rudders

• Rigging Type: Fractional Sloop

• LOA: 14.27 m

• LOD: 13.60 m

• LWL: 12.94 m

• S.A. (reported): 107.95 m²

• Beam: 4.35 m

• Displacement: 12,600 kg

• Ballast: 3,490 kg

• Max Draft: 2.10 m

• Construction: FG

• Ballast Type: Cast iron

• First Built: 2014

• Builder: Bavaria Yachts (GER)

• Designer: Farr Yacht Design


Broker’s Comments

Karin stands out as a highly specified and thoughtfully upgraded Bavaria Cruiser 46 Style. Her three-cabin arrangement, spacious accommodation and extensive domestic equipment make her ideal for private family cruising, while her furling sail plan, electric winches, autopilot and bow thruster allow her to be managed comfortably by a couple or small crew.

The addition of solar charging, lithium batteries and a watermaker significantly improves her cruising independence. Recent expenditure on the mainsail, canvas, dinghy and hull finish further strengthens an already comprehensive specification.