Bavaria 38 Ocean zu Verkaufen

Remarks :
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.

Accommodation :
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

Inventory :
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

Mechanical :
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
LWL: 9.93m
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