2003 Bavaria 38 | 40ft

Price reduced October 2025 

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A well-equipped example of the Bavaria 38 Cruiser, designed by J&J Yachts. Offering comfort, reliability, and excellent sailing performance, this yacht is ideal for cruising and extended liveaboard adventures.

This 2003 Bavaria 38 Cruiser features a versatile three-cabin layout which is ideal for extended family cruising or welcoming guests aboard. Notable features include a recent fully battened mainsail, diesel cabin heating, and the solid, practical design Bavaria is renowned for.

Key Refit & Upgrade Highlights (2023–2024)

• Major overhaul: keel, rudder and mast removed for inspection & works

• Fresh hardware: new bronze skin fittings, sanitation hose, and bronze engine inlet seacock

• New standing rigging

• Full rudder refurbishment

• Sails serviced: mainsail and genoa laundered, new UV strip fitted to genoa

• Canvas upgrades: stack pack reproofed with new zip

• Practical updates: reinforced locker lid stringers, new gas hose with valid certificate, new transom shower head

• Underwater profile restored: hull, keel & rudder professionally sandblasted back to bare substrate, then treated with two coats each of epoxy primer, undercoat, and finished with Tiger Xtra antifoul.

A recent condition survey is available, and the yacht is offered with supporting invoices for works carried out. Well maintained, she represents excellent value and is priced realistically to reflect her age and some minor cosmetic updates. Whether you're looking for a capable coastal cruiser or a comfortable boat for longer passages, this Bavaria 38 Cruiser is a compelling option.

Four owners from new she most recently changed hands in 2015 and 2023.