2010 Bavaria 40 Cruiser

A well-maintained Bavaria 40 Cruiser designed by Bruce Farr, offering a reliable and comfortable sailing platform for coastal and offshore cruising. Featuring a 3-cabin layout, in-mast furling mainsail, bow thruster, and upgraded energy system, this yacht is ideal for family cruising or owners seeking a solid and proven performance cruiser.

Teak decks and cockpit, strong hull construction, and a spacious interior provide both comfort and durability at sea and at anchor. Regularly serviced and upgraded, including solar power, new batteries (2023), new sprayhood (2025), and a new windlass (2025).

Key Highlights

• 3-cabin, 2-head owner's version
• Bruce Farr design
• Teak decks & cockpit (iroko)
• Bow thruster
• In-mast furling mainsail + furling genoa
• Upgraded solar system
• New batteries (2023)
• New sprayhood (2025) & new bimini (2024)
• Ultra anchor + stainless chain
• Well-maintained, actively used and serviced both in-water and ashore

Specifications

• Year: 2010
• Length Overall: 12.20 m (official 11.98 m)
• Beam: 3.96 m
• Draft: 2.05 m
• Displacement: 8,679 kg
• Ballast: 2,781 kg
• Designer: Bruce Farr
• Construction: GRP hull with teak decks & cockpit

Engine & Systems

• Engine: Volvo Penta D2-40F — 40 HP
• Hours: 5,700 hrs
• Batteries (2023):
  • 3 × 95 Ah service
  • 1 × 100 Ah engine
• Solar: 2 × 430 W + Victron MPPT controller
• Battery Chargers:
  • Victron SmartSolar MPPT 100/50
  • Quick SBC Advanced Plus 501 FR
• Bow Thruster: Yes

Rig & Sails

• Rig: Fractional sloop
• Mainsail: In-mast furling
• Genoa: Furling
• Winches: 4 manual (2× Lewmar 40 + 2× Lewmar 50)
• Sail Condition: Used — service recommended

Navigation & Electronics

• Raymarine C90/W chartplotter
• Raymarine ST70 depth/log instruments ×3
• Raymarine VHF
• MZ Electronics chain counter

Accomodation & Galley

• Layout: 3 cabins / 2 heads (electric toilets)
• Fridges: 2
• Stove/Oven: Gas stove + oven
• Sinks: 2
• Pressurized hot water system
• Bright and practical interior layout

Tankage

• Fuel: 210 L
• Fresh Water: 360 L
• Holding Tanks: 2 × 60 L

Deck & Safety Equipment

• Windlass: Quick 1500W (2025)
• Anchor: Ultra 30 kg + 90 m 8mm chain + 15 m rope
• Dinghy: Seastorm 230 wide (2025)
• Outboard: Epropulsion Plus 1.0 electric
• Liferaft: 8-person
• Life Jackets: 8
• Firefighting: 7 extinguishers + alarms
• Canvas:
  • Bimini (2024 Sunbrella)
  • Sprayhood (2025 Sauleda)
• Cockpit shower
• Sunbed cushions

*Well-maintained vessel, suitable for private cruising or light commercial use. Equipped with solar charging, Bluetooth music system, hot water system, cockpit chain control, and sunbed cushions. Serviced regularly and kept both afloat and ashore as needed.