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

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.