Description

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The Bavaria 30 Cruiser is a compact yet well-designed yacht that balances comfort, performance, and practicality—ideal for coastal cruising or weekend sailing. It features a spacious and well-lit interior with two double cabins, a functional galley, a comfortable saloon, and a fully equipped head. There is headroom of 6ft, plenty of stowage throughout, and a large forward facing chart table. On deck, the yacht offers an efficient layout with lines led aft for easy handling, making it suitable for both experienced sailors and small crews. Built with Bavaria’s signature solid construction and German engineering, this Category "A" Ocean rated Cruiser delivers excellent sailing performance and reliable handling under various conditions.

Avon 8 Tender with 3.3hp Mariner 2-stroke
Mooring and tackle also available


Mechanical
Volvo D1-20 18HP 3 cylinder inboard diesel engine
Two-bladed fixed propeller - new in 2024. Will include original
Saildrive 130S
Cruise speed 6 Knots

Tankage
Fuel - 90l - Currently Full
Fresh water - 150l -empty


Electrical
2 x 12 volt batteries charged by engine alternator (engine start and domestic)
Onboard battery charger
240V ac shore power connections with lead
240V-sockets



Rigging
Bermudan sloop rig, anodised single spreader mast and boom
Stainless steel standing rigging renewed 2018
Mostly new running rigging 2024
Mainsail with slab reefing (3 x reefs)
Furling headsail (Furlex 100s)

Sails
Elvstrom Mainsail (2006)
Jeckells/Boatshed mainsail 2021
Elvstrom Furling Headsail (2006)
Jeckells/Boatshed Headsail 2021
Lazyjacks

Winches
2x Lewmar 16’s two speed self-tailing + 2 x 4 Rutgerson jammers – Coachroof
2x Lewmar 32’s two speed self-tailing – Cockpit


Navigation
Plastimo compass
Raymarine DSC VHF radio
iCom handheld VHF radio
Raymarine ST60 Depth/Log/Speed
Raymarine ST60+ Tridata Wind
Garmin plotter at helm
Navtex (Chart Table)
Also with all conventional nav aids

Raymarine autopilot (OEM overhauled)
LED upgraded Navigation lights
Emtrak B954 AIS with Bluetooth
Paper charts from wales to Orkney
Nav instruments
Pilot books
Various nautical publications


Deck
Anchor 20kg CQR with 50m of 8mm chain
Electric anchor winch
Barometer
Clock
Sprayhood
Stainless steel boarding Ladder
Fenders
Mooring lines
Boat hooks x2
Self-draining anchor locker
Cockpit shower
Helm console cover
Radar reflector
Electric anchor windlass


Safety
Auto life belt and Danbuoy
Horsehoe lifebuoy
6 x inflatable Life jackets
Fire Extinguishers
Fog horn
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Jackstays
AIS





Accommodation
Forward Cabin
Large V double berth with stowage underneath
Storage lockers and shelving
Deck hatch

Saloon
Settees to port and starboard
Folding table
Storage cupboards
Deck hatch
Large forward facing chart table with seat and storage
240V sockets

Galley
L-shaped galley
Bavaria gimballed cooker and 2-ring hob and oven
Sink
Storage cupboards
Fridge
All pots and pans, plates, cutlery etc
All you need to add is some food for extended cruising

Heads
Jabsco manual toilet
Sink with pull out shower
Mirror
Storage cupboard

Aft Cabin
Large double berth
Storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space


Construction
Shallow draft tandem fin keel 1.3m
GRP hull deck and superstructure
White hull and white deck with textured tread sections for enhanced grip
Teak in cockpit
Stainless steel push and pulpit


Documentation
Bill of sale into the current ownership
Original Purchase VAT Invoice
Builder's certificate

Specifications

Equipment

Tender - Avon 8 plus Mariner 3.3ho 2 stroke - rail mounted

Engine(s)

VP D1-20 18hp
Fully maintained

Sails & Spars

2 suits of sails - 2 Mainsails and 2 Headsails
Original Elvstrom from 2006
Boatshed (Jeckells) 2021
Selden mast
Selden boom
Selden gas strut (vang)

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