The Bavaria 44 is a spacious and well-handling cruiser that, at just under 14 meters, offers impressive space both above and below deck. The model is designed with a focus on comfort, functionality, and safe sailing, and the wide hull provides an exceptionally spacious salon with ample living and storage space. The cockpit is equally spacious and functionally designed, with ample room for both sailing and relaxing in port.
This particular boat is a 2002 model (with production beginning in November 2001) and appears to be an exceptionally well-maintained and well-equipped Bavaria 44, in which significant investments have been made over the years in maintenance and upgrades. Below deck in particular, the boat looks beautiful and inviting, with well-maintained woodwork, bright living areas, and new cushions from 2026.
The boat is configured in the attractive layout with three separate cabins. Forward is a large owner’s cabin with a double bed and a private bathroom featuring a toilet and shower. The toilet does not have a holding tank. Aft, there are two additional spacious double cabins, and all berths are equipped with extra mattress toppers to ensure a comfortable night’s sleep. The large salon offers a cozy living area with plenty of space around the dining table, while the galley is practically laid out with, among other things, a stove with oven, refrigeration, and ample storage space.
The boat is equipped with a 55 HK Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine with a sail drive and an estimated 2,200 operating hours. The engine has been regularly serviced, and the sail drive diaphragm was replaced in 2026, along with an update to the cooling water intake.
A wide range of significant improvements and updates have been made, including:
- 2018: Replacement of running rigging (ropes, shrouds, stays—everything except the mast, boom, and spinnaker pole)
- 2019: Sprayhood and cockpit awning with headroom from Kapell & Annat.
- 2019: Webasto 5 kW diesel heater.
- 2019: Lopolight LED masthead lights.
- 2020: Garmin GPSMAP 922 chartplotter integrated with an AIS transponder.
- 2020: Hull completely sanded down and subsequently treated.
- 2025: New teak fender strip.
- 2025: New mainsail from Reesen.
- 2026: New genoa from Lean.
- 2026: New cushions.
- 2026: Replacement of the sail drive diaphragm.
In addition, the boat is equipped with, among other things, a bow thruster, autopilot, VHF, wind instruments, hot water, shore power, battery charger, teak in the cockpit, cockpit table, swim platform, and swim ladder. With a sprayhood, cockpit awning, and diesel heater, there are plenty of opportunities to extend the sailing season and enjoy time on board, even when the weather isn’t at its best. The only thing missing is a holding tank.
The boat was imported from the Netherlands in 2019 and has had three owners. VAT documentation is available in the form of an official Dutch customs declaration from 2006.
An exceptionally spacious and well-equipped Bavaria 44, where the extensive investments in, among other things, sails, rigging, and technical systems make this particular boat especially appealing. An ideal boat for families seeking comfortable vacations and longer cruises with plenty of space for both crew and guests.
