The Bavaria 38 Ocean is a center cockpit yacht known for its excellent offshore cruising performance and spacious, practical accommodation layout.

She features a spacious saloon, a queen-sized bed in the large aft cabin, and a double berth in the forward cabin. Built to Lloyd specifications, it offers excellent construction, safety, and handling. The 50 hp engine and bow thruster ensure easy berthing, while the Scandinavian-inspired design provides exceptional comfort and style.

EU VAT is paid, and additional features like a stainless gantry with solar panels enhance its appeal for long-term cruisers and liveaboards.

Highlights:

• Center cockpit design for superior comfort
• Spacious saloon with ample headroom
• Queen-sized bed in aft cabin and double berth in forward cabin
• 50 hp engine with bow thruster for easy berthing
• EU VAT paid
• Stainless gantry with solar panels
• Excellent for both coastal cruising and offshore passages

HISTORY

Purchased by current owner in 2022, major refit in 2023 to bring the yacht up to current standards. The owner has lived aboard since May 2023 and is very satisfied with the yacht's performance and condition.

CONSTRUCTION

• Type: Sail
• Builder / Designer: Bavaria
• Make / Model: Bavaria 38 Ocean
• Year Built: 1998
• Year Launched: 1998
• Designer: J&J Designs
• Where Built: Germany
• Construction Materials: GRP
• Keel Type: Fin Keel with a bulb
• Steering Type: Wheel
• Helm Position(s): Centre Cockpit
• Deck Materials: GRP / Teak
• Superstructure Materials: GRP
• Hull Colour: White
• CE Design Category: A - Ocean

DIMENSIONS

• LOA: 11.70m
• LWL: 9.93m
• Beam: 3.99m
• Draft: 1.55m
• Displacement: 7500kg
• Ballast: 2,900kg

MECHANICAL

• Manufacturer / Model: Volvo Penta MD22
• Year : 1998
• HP : 59 hp
• Hours: 2,900 (Approx.) meter not working
• Cooling: fresh water
• Sail Drive (Seal changed 2018)
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Propeller Type: 3 blade Aluminium (Prop serviced 2019)
• Bow Thruster

TANKAGE

• Fuel: 220 L
• Water: 370 L
• Holding Tank: 45 L

ELECTRICAL

• Service Batteries AGM (3 x 110 AH)
• Bow Thruster Battery AGM
• New alternator with 120 A output (2023)
• Solar system with 915 watts
• Victron Energy MPPT 150 / 70 TR
• Windlass Battery
• Shore Power with cable

SAILS

• Main Sail: Owen Sails (2011), Excellent Condition
• Genoa: Owen Sails (2011), Excellent Condition
• Storm Sail: Bruce Banks
• Mainsail In mast reefing
• Furling Headsail: Furlex 300 S
• Sail refurbished by sailmaker (2023)

NAVIGATION

• Chart Plotter at helm
• GPS: Raymarine
• Raymarine P70s autopilot control (2023)
• Raymarine ACU 200 autopilot main unit (2023)
• Raymarine EV1 sensor core (2023)
• Raymarine AIS transceiver (2023)
• VHF Radio: ICOM ICM421
• Handheld Raymarine (New)
• Echo Sounder: Autohelm
• Log / Speed: Autohelm
• Wind Instrument: Autohelm
• Compass: Suunto
• Barometer: Brass
• Clock: Brass

DECK

• Teak decking (refurbished & recaulkd  2023)
• Anchor Locker forward
• Bosan's locker foward
• Anchors: Rocna 25 kg
• Anchor Chain / Warp: 90m 8mm Chain
• Anchor Windlass: Lewmar (NEW) with new controller and remote
• Winches: Harken 2x 44 ELECTRIC, 2x 40 2 SP ST (Serviced 2019)
• Pushpit / Pulpit
• Boarding Ladder
• Cockpit shower (hot and cold)
• Cockpit Table: folding wood
• Lazerettes aft
• New equipment carrier with davits and frame for solar panel (2023)
• Integrated lighting and radio remote control

CANVAS

• Fixed windscreen
• Sprayhood revised, impregnated, and all seams renewed (2023)
• Bimini (good condition)

TENDER

• Dinghy Highfield 290 (2021)
  Carried on the gantry

MISCELLANEOUS

• New gangway (2023)
• Bow stem (metal plate to prevent anchor from hitting the stem)
• BBQ-Grill
• Bluetooth Connector
• CD Player
• Cockpit Table
• Deck Shower
• Gangway
• Radio
• Swim Ladder
• Fenders: 8 plus two balls

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX

Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.

• Full Chain of title documents
• VAT invoice from Van den Bosch Yachting.
• Lloyd's certificate
• Bavaria Builder's Certificate

KNOWN DEFECTS

• None, except antifouling planned after the 2024 season.

CANVAS

• Fixed windscreen
• Sprayhood revised, impregnated, and all seams renewed (2023)
• Bimini (good condition)

TENDER

• Dinghy Highfield 290 (2021)
  Carried on the gantry

MISCELLANEOUS

• New gangway (2023)
• Bow stem (metal plate to prevent anchor from hitting the stem)
• BBQ-Grill
• Bluetooth Connector
• CD Player
• Cockpit Table
• Deck Shower
• Gangway
• Radio
• Swim Ladder
• Fenders: 8 plus two balls

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX

Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.

• Full Chain of title documents
• VAT invoice from Van den Bosch Yachting.
• Lloyd's certificate
• Bavaria Builder's Certificate

KNOWN DEFECTS

• None, except antifouling planned after the 2024 season.

CANVAS

• Fixed windscreen
• Sprayhood revised, impregnated, and all seams renewed (2023)
• Bimini (good condition)

TENDER

• Dinghy Highfield 290 (2021)
  Carried on the gantry

MISCELLANEOUS

• New gangway (2023)
• Bow stem (metal plate to prevent anchor from hitting the stem)
• BBQ-Grill
• Bluetooth Connector
• CD Player
• Cockpit Table
• Deck Shower
• Gangway
• Radio
• Swim Ladder
• Fenders: 8 plus two balls

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX

Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.

• Full Chain of title documents
• VAT invoice from Van den Bosch Yachting.
• Lloyd's certificate
• Bavaria Builder's Certificate

KNOWN DEFECTS

• None, except antifouling planned after the 2024 season.

CANVAS

• Fixed windscreen
• Sprayhood revised, impregnated, and all seams renewed (2023)
• Bimini (good condition)

TENDER

• Dinghy Highfield 290 (2021)
  Carried on the gantry

MISCELLANEOUS

• New gangway (2023)
• Bow stem (metal plate to prevent anchor from hitting the stem)
• BBQ-Grill
• Bluetooth Connector
• CD Player
• Cockpit Table
• Deck Shower
• Gangway
• Radio
• Swim Ladder
• Fenders: 8 plus two balls

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX

Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht.

• Full Chain of title documents
• VAT invoice from Van den Bosch Yachting.
• Lloyd's certificate
• Bavaria Builder's Certificate

KNOWN DEFECTS

• None, except antifouling planned after the 2024 season.

SAFETY

• Liferaft HERO Offshore 4 people (2023)
• Lifebuoys
• Gas Detector
• Flares (new 2019)
• Radar Reflector: Echomax
• Jackstays
• Fire Extinguishers: 2 new in 2023, total of 4
• Fire Blanket
• Bilge Pump(s) Manual
• Bilge Pump(s) Electric

ACCOMMODATION

Forward cabin with double V berth, storage and port and starboard hanging lockers. Door through to the saloon with L shaped settee to port, bench settee to starboard, both can be used as single berths. Central dining table with drop leaves. Opening roof hatch and opening portholes. Chart table to starboard. Aft of this is a door to the heads, linear galley to port with excellent worktop space. Passageway to aft cabin with large centreline double berth, good storage, hanging lockers. Door to heads. The access to the front of the engine is under the companionway and there is also a large removable panel in passageway to aft cabin to access the engine and sail drive.

Galley
Twin stainless steel sinks
Large fridge
Two burner gas stove with oven
Hot and cold water system
Plenty of storage

Heads
Door from saloon and aft cabin
Separate shower compartment
Sea toilet
Sink
Hot and cold water system                          
Storage

• 2 Cabins
• Spacious saloon with seating for 8 people and substantial galley
• Large aft master cabin with central 'Island' double bed, ample hanging and shelf stowage
• Forepeak with hanging and shelf lockers
• One head with separate shower area, entry from master cabin and saloon
• Large holding tank with macerator
• Linear galley with 2 sinks, 2 burner cooker with oven, large fridge, ample worktop and cupboards
• Hot and Cold pressurised water system; Calorifier (Engine & Shore power) with thermostatic mixer valve
• Heating: Eberspacher
• Flooring: Teak & Holly
• Hanging Locker(s): 4
• Toilet Type: Electrical SEA toilet with option sea or fresh water
• Shower