Bavaria 40 — 2002
Name: Little Wing
Registration: UK SSR
Price: €68,950 VAT Paid – Unlimited Transit Log
Location: Lefkada, Greece
Little Wing is a well-maintained and thoughtfully upgraded Bavaria 40, offering an excellent balance of performance sailing, comfort, and proven German build quality. This popular 3-cabin cruiser is ideally suited for Mediterranean cruising, liveaboard life, or extended passages, and benefits from numerous recent upgrades that significantly enhance her autonomy, safety, and ease of use.
With VAT paid and an Unlimited Greek Transit Log, Little Wing is ready to sail immediately without additional administrative hurdles.
Specification
Make / Model: Bavaria 40
Year Built: 2002
Construction: GRP
Length Overall: 12.46 m
Beam: 3.99 m
Draft: 2.10 m
Displacement: 7900 kg
Cabins: 3 cabin
Berths: 6 Berths
Heads: 2 Heads
Fresh Water Capacity: 200 L Rear & 150 L Fwd
Fuel Capacity: 200 L
Location: Lefkada, Greece
Engine
Engine: Volvo Penta D2-55
Drive Type: Sail Drive
Propulsion: Folding prop with rope cutter
Key features:
· Copper coat bottom (April 2019)
· 3 blade folding propellor with Ambassador rope cutter
· Water tanks; 200L (rear), 150L (front) and additional 120L flexy tank with pump
· 3 x 145Ah Winner SHD domestic batteries (new July 2024)
· Renogy 2000W Inverter (new March 2024)
· 450W solar panels and 2 x Renogy MPPT charge controllers (new August 2023)
· 25Kg Rocna anchor and 100m 8mm Lewmar chain (new March 2025)
· Main sail new UV strip August 2024
· Genoa new UV strip August 2024
· Waeco portable fridge/freezer
· Eberspacher D5 LC hot air heating system (serviced February 2024)
· Fire extinguishers; 4 standard and 1 auto engine extinguisher (new August 2023)
· Hero 4 person Off-shore life-raft (new August 2023)
· Flares (new August 2023)
· Highfield 260UL tender (new May 2023)
· Mercury outboard 6hp (Davit to help lift and lower) and remote fuel tank
· Full cockpit enclosure/tent, sprayhood clears replaced December 2026
· Side and rear sunshades (new September 2024)
· All seacocks replaced with TruDesign fittings (August 2023)
· Camfro cooling fans throughout
· Samsung TV
Construction & Design
Built in 2002 by Bavaria Yachts, Little Wing features robust GRP construction with a clean, modern hull profile and a generous beam carried well aft, providing excellent interior volume and cockpit space. With a length overall of 12.46 m, beam of 3.99 m, and draft of 2.10 m, she offers a confident and stable sailing platform capable of handling a wide range of conditions.
Her 7,900 kg displacement contributes to a solid, predictable motion at sea, making her equally comfortable offshore or coastal cruising.
Cockpit & Deck
The cockpit is spacious, secure, and well laid out for both sailing and entertaining. A full cockpit enclosure/tent provides excellent protection in all seasons, with sprayhood clears replaced recently, ensuring good visibility and weather protection. Additional side and rear sunshades offer welcome relief during hot Mediterranean summers.
Ground tackle has been comprehensively upgraded, featuring a 25 kg Rocna anchor paired with 100 m of 8 mm Lewmar chain (new March 2025)—ideal for confident anchoring in deeper anchorages.
All seacocks have been replaced with TruDesign composite fittings, improving reliability and corrosion resistance.
Rig & Sails
The sail inventory is well maintained, with both the mainsail and genoa benefiting from new UV strips (August 2024), extending sail life and protecting performance. A 3-blade folding propeller improves sailing efficiency under sail, while the Ambassador rope cutter adds essential protection when motoring in areas with floating lines or debris.
Engine & Systems
Little Wing is powered by a reliable Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine, coupled to a sail drive, providing smooth and efficient propulsion. This setup delivers dependable performance for harbor maneuvering and longer motoring passages.
Energy independence has been a major focus of recent upgrades:
450 W solar array
Two Renogy MPPT charge controllers
Three 145 Ah Winner SHD domestic batteries (new July 2024)
Renogy 2000 W inverter (new March 2024)
This system allows for extended time at anchor with minimal reliance on shore power.
Interior & Accommodation
The interior is finished in classic Bavaria style—bright, practical, and welcoming. The yacht offers three private double cabins, comfortably accommodating six berths, making her ideal for family cruising or hosting guests.
Two heads provide excellent convenience for longer stays onboard.
Fresh water capacity totals 470 liters, comprising 200 L aft, 150 L forward, plus an additional 120 L flexible tank with dedicated pump, offering excellent autonomy.
A Waeco portable fridge/freezer enhances cold storage flexibility.
Camfro cooling fans throughout ensure comfort during warmer months.
Eberspacher D5 LC hot air heating, serviced in February 2024, makes the yacht suitable for year-round cruising.
A Samsung TV provides onboard entertainment.
Safety & Equipment
Safety equipment is comprehensive and recently renewed:
Hero 4-person offshore liferaft (new August 2023)
Complete flare pack (new August 2023)
Five fire extinguishers, including an automatic engine-bay unit
The yacht is also supplied with a Highfield 260UL aluminium-hulled tender (new May 2023) and a 6 hp Mercury outboard, complete with davit system and remote fuel tank, making shore access easy and safe.
Summary
Little Wing represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a well-equipped, extensively upgraded Bavaria 40 at a very attractive price point. With major investments already made in energy systems, safety equipment, ground tackle, and comfort upgrades, she is ideally prepared for immediate cruising.
Whether your plans include Greek island hopping, longer Mediterranean voyages, or living aboard, Little Wing is a capable, comfortable, and ready-to-sail yacht.
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