1987 Bavaria 38, 46.000 EUR

BAVARIA 38 – 1987 – Extensive refit – Very well maintained – Ready to sail

For sale: Bavaria 38 keelboat, a cruising sailboat renowned for its sturdiness, comfort, and seaworthiness.

The boat has been meticulously maintained, with extensive technical upkeep and numerous recent upgrades. Ideal for family cruising, offshore sailing, or living aboard.

General Specifications
Year: 1987
Construction: Fiberglass
Length: 11.40 m
Beam: 3.38 m
Draft: 1.80 m (keelboat)
Displacement: 8 tons
Flag: French
Engine
2003 Volvo Penta Sail Drive
30 HP diesel
Approx. 2,000 engine hours
Fuel tank: 120 L
Engine work and maintenance
Complete overhaul at Gwen Marine in 2021:
replacement of propeller shaft and shaft bearing
replacement of exhaust elbow
sail drive maintenance
complete engine maintenance
New propeller 2022
New starter 2022
New sail drive and reverse gear seals 09/2024
New alternator 2025
Oil changes and filter replacements performed every 150 hours
Interior layout
2 double cabins
Custom-made forward cabin mattress (2022)
1 bathroom
Marine toilet + interior shower
Hot water when the boat is connected to 220V shore power
Sleeps 7:
2 double cabins
Convertible saloon with double berth + single berth
Ample storage
2 wardrobes
Large oilskin locker
Large cockpit locker
Power and main equipment
4 batteries:
2 x 165 Ah gel service batteries (2021)
1 new starter battery 02/2025
1 2024 windlass battery
2 Marlec 110W bifacial solar panels on stainless steel masts
New Victron MPPT controller (08/2024)
Shore power charger
220V / 12V inverter
Water tank: 300 L
New Cabesto 4-person dinghy (02/2025)
Electronics
Complete NKE console (2021):
depth sounder
speed log
wind speed sensor
GPS antenna
compass
NKE Gyropilot 3 autopilot with hydraulic actuator (08/2024)
Battery controller
ICOM IC-M330GE Class D fixed VHF (2021)
Portable VHF
AIS transmit/receive
Navtex
Safety
Life raft serviced 07/2024 (next service 07/2027)
2 fire extinguishers (2024)
EPIRB:
inspected 07/2021
next inspection 07/2026
battery expires 02/2028
Life Link
IOR boom
Elide Fire
Deck, cockpit, and rigging
Cockpit benches reupholstered in teak (2022)
Cockpit floor reupholstered in teak (2024)
Cockpit table (2024)
Aft platform (2024)
Wood/stainless steel swim ladder (2025)
Manual windlass + electric windlass
Roof cover
Bimini
Spinnaker pole
Profurl furling system serviced in 2021
Halyards and sheets replaced in 2022
Complete standing rigging replaced in 2021
Inspected and certified in 05/2025 by Gréement Marine Service
Deck renovation 2024
Epoxy resin treatment
160 g fabric – 2 coats
Interprotect epoxy primer – 2 coats
2 coats of Interdeck deck lacquer
Sails
New full-battened Dacron mainsail (09/2024)
3 reefing points
Lazy bag + lazy jack
Old mainsail kept as a spare
Genoa serviced in 2025
Staysail + storm jib on detachable forestay (serviced in 2025)
Symmetrical spinnaker in very good condition
Kitchen
Brand-new commercial refrigeration unit (2022)
Refrigerator
Gas + electric oven
2-burner gas stove
Ample storage:
3 upper lockers
3 drawers
2 pot cupboards
Double sink
Hot and cold water
Functional countertop

>Hull refit scheduled for 2026 Antifouling

Boat in good condition, meticulously maintained, and ready to sail.