Bavaria 40-3

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Bavaria 40-3 (2001) – Spacious, comfortable and excellently maintained sailing yacht for sale

This Bavaria 40-3 is a very popular and proven sailing yacht known for its excellent sailing characteristics, comfort, and solid build quality. This specific vessel, "Lucky", is in good condition and is fully ready to sail for both relaxed cruises and longer sailing trips.

With her height of 12,47 metres, width of 3,96 metres and a depth of 1,65 metres, this Bavaria offers a perfect balance between stability, speed, and comfort. The design of J&J Design and the CE Category A make her suitable for the open sea and longer passages.

Comfortable and spacious interior

Inside, the ship features a warm, classic mahogany interior with a standing height of approximately 1,95 metres. The layout with 3 cabins and 6 fixed berths makes this yacht ideal for families or friends who want to stay comfortably on board.
The saloon is spaciously laid out with a cozy circular seating area, and the galley is fully equipped with a gas stove, oven, and a modern refrigerator (2020). In addition, there are 2 toilets and an indoor and outdoor shower, which significantly increases comfort on board.

Reliable engine & technology

The boat is equipped with a reliable Volvo Penta MD2030 diesel engine (29 hp) with Saildrive, good for a cruising speed of approximately 6,5 knots. Important upgrades include

• Gori folding propeller (2022)
• Replace saildrive cuff (2018)
• Bow thruster (2014)
• Engine maintenance performed in 2025

Modern navigation & equipment

This Bavaria 40-3 is equipped with complete and modern navigation equipment, including

• Raymarine chartplotter
• Autopilot (Raymarine ST6001)
• AIS transmitter/receiver
• VHF radio (2024 update)

This makes the ship highly suitable for both coastal navigation and longer voyages.

Sails & deck equipment

The rigging is complete and well-maintained, with the highlight being a new mainsail (2025)Additionally, the ship features a Furlex roller furling system, jib and genoa, and a carbon spinnaker boom (2024).
On deck you will find, among other things, a sprayhood, bimini and cockpit tent, as well as an electric anchor winch and a spacious swimming platform.

Why choose this Bavaria 40-3?

• Very spacious and comfortable family sailing yacht
• Strong sailing characteristics and stable speed
• Many recent innovations and upgrades
• Fully equipped and ready to sail immediately

Are you looking for a Reliable and comfortable sailing yacht in the 40-foot classIf so, then this Bavaria 40-3 is absolutely worth a viewing.

Open Cockpit (OK)

Control

Steering wheel

Accommodation

Salon

Rondzit

Dining area

Mattresses

Cushions

Curtains

Water tank & material

300 liters Plastic

Water tank meter

Waste water tank & material

40 liters Plastic

Deck suction of dirty water

Warm water

Isotherm 25l (2015)

Showers

Radio CD player

Pioneer MVH-MS510BT

Stove & Fuel

2-burner gas Flexible gas lines to be replaced (past expiry date - 2021)

Oven

Refrigerator & food

Electric Isothermal GE-150 (2020)

Heating

Hot air Ebenspecher 1 central air vent

Engine and electrics

Fuel tank quantity

1

Fuel tank gauge

Tachometer

Volvo Penta Hour meter defective.

Oil pressure gauge

Volvo Penta

Battery

2 Capacity: 100 Ah 2018 - condition of the batteries has not been tested with diagnostic equipment; there is no longer any warranty on the current batteries.

Battery charger

Dynamo

Inverter

300 watts

Voltmeter

Analog

Shore power

Shore power cable

Voltage

12 volt 220 volt

Navigation and electronics

Kompas

Suunto

Log/speed

Raymarine ST60

Depth gauge

Raymarine ST60

Wind meter

Raymarine ST60

Navigation lights

Halogen

Autopilot

Raymarine ST6001

GPS

Garmin GP128 GPS

chart plotter

Raymarine E7

AIS

Raymarine 650 AIS transmitter + receiver

VHF

Raymarine 55E (update 2024) Can also be operated from the cockpit.

Weatherfax/Navtex

Operation unknown

Rigging

Mainsail

M-Sails 2025 - Fully battened

Genoa

135% - 2006

Fok

100% De Vries UK Sails 2013

Headsail furling system

Furlex

Manual winches

4

Outside equipment

Anchors & Material

1 2mm 50 meter chain

Sprayhood

2015 - De Vries Maritiem

Bimini

2015 - De Vries Maritiem

Cockpit tent

Tarpaulin(s)

winter coat

Sea railing

Sill and bumper strip replaced in 2017

Fenders, lines

cockpit table

Safety

Lifebuoy

Life raft

last inspection 2024

Bilge pump

Electric

Fire extinguisher

Radar reflector

Emergency fireworks

Past date

Gas bun with drain

Gas installation not recently inspected, last inspection valid until 2021.

Self-draining cockpit