This Bavaria 34 (built in 1988) is not a boat that wears its age - in many areas it exceeds the expectations that one usually has of yachts from the 80s. In family hands for decades, she has been continuously modernized, maintained and optimized. She combines classic design and spacious comfort with modern upgrades that are otherwise only found on much younger yachts.
What makes this ship special
Rig & sails:
Many Bavaria 34s from this era have a standard rig, smaller mainsail and conservative genoa. Not so with this model: with a complete Selden rig from 2016, larger mainsail and 105% genoa, you have significantly better sailing performance compared to older boats.
New keel & stability:
The new keel from X-Yachts with a draft of approx. 1.95 m provides more stability and a better course, even at sea and in stern waves - this is where many original versions lag behind.
Engine & equipment:
While other boats of a similar age struggle with older engines and time-consuming retrofits, this Volvo Penta engine is already modern, economical and low-stress. The folding propeller contributes to efficiency and smooth running.
Comfort & interior:
A comparable boat often shows signs of use, worn upholstery or outdated fittings. Here, the upholstery and foam were only renewed in 2019, the sprayhood and cake stand are modern, the interior fittings are well maintained, all equipment is functional - such as refrigerator, boiler, galley & oven - and the whole thing is very comfortable with 6 berths.
Electronics & navigation:
Many older Bavaria 34s are equipped with basic instruments; here, on the other hand, there is a modern plotter, updated log/depth/wind measurement, VHF radio and good navigation equipment - less need for retrofitting, fewer worries for the new owner.
Conclusion:
The ship is ready to sail and comfortably equipped - no need to catch up in terms of performance or safety. Anyone expecting a Bavaria 34 as typically offered will be amazed at how timeless and young this boat is - with value-enhancing upgrades and careful maintenance.
Facts:
History
- Family-owned since 1988
- Continuously maintained and extensively modernized several times
- Overall condition: technically and visually significantly better than typical year of construction
Rig & sails
- 2016:** Completely new Selden rig (mast & standing rigging)
- Enlarged mainsail → more power
- Genoa 105 %, UK Sails, touring laminate
- Older genoa also available
- Lazyjack system (2020)
- Gennaker device (Selden)
- Spinnaker pole
Keel & underwater hull
- New keel from X-Yachts (Denmark)→ approx. 1.95 m draft
- Built in for better stability & sailing performance 2007 laminated
Engine & propulsion
- Volvo Penta D1-20, 2009
- Very few engine hours
- Folding propeller
- Manual bilge pump
Deck & rig hardware
- 6 self-tailing Andersen winches
- Harken furling genoa, Harken blocks on deck, mainsheet deflected into cockpit
- Sprayhood (2020)
- Cake shack (2020)
Interior & comfort
- New upholstery & foam (2019)
- Teak deck from the boat joiner Glücksburg
- 6 berths
- Galley: gas stove with oven (2-burner), refrigerator
- Boiler (approx. 4 years old)
- Cockpit shower
- Toilet (holding tank available, but currently disconnected)
Navigation & electronics
- Tacktick anemometer wireless
- Tacktick log & depth gauge (modernized) wireless
- VHF radio Dantronik old
- Raymarine RC 435 plotter
- Radio
Special strengths compared to typical Bavaria 34 (1988)
- New Selden rig (2016) + larger sail → significantly better sailing performance
- Deep keel from X-Yachts (1.95 m) → More stable & faster
- Engine more modern and low mileage → no worries as with original engines
- Comfort upgrades (upholstery, sprayhood, cake stand, boiler, interior fittings)
→ looks like a younger boat
- Navigation and electronic equipment modernized → immediately ready to sail
