Never Chartered - Med-Ready - Priced to Sell
A much-loved and thoughtfully equipped Bavaria 38 Holiday, designed by J&J for safe, comfortable and rewarding cruising.
Privately owned, never chartered and cared for by just three owners, including a marine engineer. Having cruised from the UK to the Mediterranean, she has been regularly maintained and upgraded, with particular attention to the systems that matter most.
This is a yacht that has been enjoyed, maintained proactively and equipped for practical, independent cruising.
Recent Maintenance & Upgrades:
- 2025 – Saildrive diaphragm replaced by an authorised Volvo agent, with full saildrive servicing. Two-year transferable warranty.
- 2025 – Exhaust elbows and pipework replaced, together with additional engine and gearbox maintenance.
- 2025 – Standing rigging professionally inspected and found in good order.
- 2026 – New domestic batteries.
- 2022 – TruDesign through-hulls and seacocks installed.
- 2022 – Coppercoat antifouling applied.
- 2020 – Genoa UV strip renewed.
- Volvo Penta MD2030 diesel engine, regularly serviced.
Sailing & Cruising Equipment
Particularly well set up for short-handed sailing, with sail controls led aft to the cockpit, including the third reef.
- Mainsail and furling genoa
- Asymmetric spinnaker
- Removable inner forestay
- Raymarine navigation instruments and autopilot
- AIS
- 300W solar installation for extended cruising and time at anchor
- Eberspächer diesel cabin heating
- Avon tender with Yamaha four-stroke outboard
- Extensive cruising and offshore safety equipment
Accommodation
The practical three-cabin, two-head layout offers generous accommodation for family cruising, guests or extended periods aboard.
- Up to eight berths
- Bright, spacious saloon
- Practical galley
- Original upholstery, well cared for
- Generous storage throughout
At 11.85m, she offers the space and comfort of a substantial cruising yacht while remaining manageable for a couple or short-handed sailor.
Ownership & Sale
Maintained with an ongoing programme of improvements, including significant mechanical work and investment in essential cruising systems.
Offered for sale due to a change in cruising plans.
Asking price: €56500 – motivated seller.
Priced for a prompt sale, with sensible offers considered.
Offered for sale "as is, where is", with viewings and independent surveys welcomed.
Location: Rome / Lazio, Italy.
Full specifications, inventory and maintenance information available to serious enquiries.
