Remarks :
Bavaria 39 Cruiser for Sale in Kent
This Bavaria 39 Cruiser, built in 2005, is an excellent example of Bavaria’s popular cruising range and represents a fantastic opportunity for anyone seeking a spacious, comfortable, and well-equipped family cruiser. Designed with an emphasis on practicality and ease of handling, the Bavaria 39 Cruiser combines generous accommodation, a secure cockpit layout, and reliable sailing performance, making it equally suitable for relaxed coastal cruising or extended adventures further afield.
Below decks, the Bavaria 39 Cruiser offers accommodation for up to seven people across three well-proportioned cabins and the saloon. The forward master cabin features an island double berth, ample storage, and private access to the forward heads. Two additional double cabins aft provide comfortable guest or family accommodation, each with good natural light and ventilation. With two heads compartments and an impressive 6ft 3in of headroom throughout, the yacht delivers the sense of space and liveability that Bavaria cruisers are known for.
The saloon is bright and inviting, featuring a large dining area to starboard and a well-appointed galley to port, equipped with plentiful workspace and storage for longer stays on board. The navigation station provides a practical space for passage planning, supported by a range of navigation systems already installed.
On deck, the cockpit is designed for both comfort and functionality, offering generous seating, a central table, and easy access to sail controls. This particular vessel benefits from running rigging replaced in 2025, giving added reassurance for new owners. The saildrive gaiter was also renewed in April 2025, an important maintenance item already taken care of. These recent upgrades, including a brand new, not yet fitted, sprayhood and boom cockpit tent, contribute to the yacht’s overall value and readiness for the coming seasons.
With her blend of comfort, capability, and recent investment, this Bavaria 39 Cruiser has been competitively priced to encourage a quick sale. She represents an appealing option for families, couples, or anyone looking to step into a well-proven cruising yacht with plenty to offer.
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Accommodation :
The forepeak features a double V-berth over 6 feet in length, complemented by a generous standing area for changing. Ample storage is available throughout the cabin, with shelving and under-bunk lockers.
The en-suite heads are equipped with a sea toilet, sink, vanity unit, and shower, all set within a sleek, white moulded finish for easy maintenance. Hot water is provided by a Calorifier water heater and a 240V immersion.
Moving aft, the saloon features an offset passageway forward on the port side and a centrally positioned table. A bench-style settee is located on the port side in front of the galley, while a U-shaped settee wraps around the table to starboard. The saloon offers ample storage with a variety of overhead compartments and under-settee lockers on both sides. The saloon has 6ft 3 inch headroom.
The galley provides all the equipment and generous storage required to cater for a full crew. The galley features a double stainless-steel sink equipped with pressurised hot and cold water. The galley also includes a gimballed 2-burner gas oven and grill, a 12V fridge, and ample storage space.
A full-sized, forward-facing chart table is located to starboard at the aft end of the saloon, featuring convenient under-seat storage. The ship's switch panels and navigation equipment are easily accessible from the seated position. The table includes a spacious chart locker, along with a bosun's draw and additional storage locker.
Immediately aft of the chart table is an aft cabin, featuring a generous double berth over 6 feet in length and a practical standing area for dressing. The cabin offers a variety of storage options, including shelving, hanging lockers, and an additional under-seat locker for added convenience.
The main heads are located on the port side opposite the chart table. The heads include a shower area, sea toilet, sink, and vanity unit, all finished in an easy-to-clean white moulded design. It also has a 240 litre holding tank.
Again, located behind the heads compartment is another aft cabin, featuring a generous double berth over 6 feet in length and a practical standing area for dressing. This cabin also offers a variety of storage options, including shelving, hanging lockers, and an additional under-seat locker for added convenience.
This Bavaria 39 also benefits from a306 Litre freshwater capacity, Eberspacher diesel cabin heater with outlets in the saloon, forepeak, and both rear cabins.
The companionway leads up to a large aft cockpit spacious enough to comfortably and safely accommodate a full crew during passage, with ample room for alfresco entertaining when at anchor.
The wheel is centrally positioned at the aft end of the cockpit, accompanied by a full-width bench seat for the helmsman. All engine and navigation instruments, and controls are conveniently housed within the binnacle.
Inventory :
Deck Equipment:
- 1 x Anchor, with chain and warp
- 1 x Electric Anchor Windless – Lofrans
- Lifeline gates
- Sprayhood
- Sprayhood - Brand new, which has not yet been fitted
- Boom cockpit tent - Brand new, which has not been fitted yet.
- Binnacle Cover
- Bathing platform
- Boarding ladder
- 8 x Fenders
- 6 x Warps
Navigation Equipment:
- Steering Compass – Plastimo
- Depth – Raymarine, ST60
- Speed/Log - Raymarine ST60
- Wind Speed/Direction - Raymarine, ST60
- Multi Graphic Display at Navstation - Raymarine ST60
- VHF Radio – Raymarine 54 DSC
- GPS/ Chart plotter – Raymarine Quantum
- Radar – Raymarine, Quantum
- AIS Receiver – Raymarine, AIS 700
- AIS Transponder – Raymarine, AIS 700
- Autopilot – Raymarine, St6001
- Navigation lights – Masthead & Deck level
- Clock and Barometer
Safety Equipment
- 5 x Fire Extinguishers
- 1 x Engine Room Fire Extinguisher
- 1 x Fire Blanket
- 1 x Gas Alarm
- 2 x Jackstays
- 2 x Cockpit Harness Points
- 1 x Deck light
- 1 x Spotlight
- 1 x Horseshoe lifebuoy with floating light
- 1 x Danbuoy
- Emergency tiller
- 1 x Manual bilge pump
- 2 x Electric bilge pump
- First Aid kit
- Radar Reflector
Keel Hull:
Fin keel with a Spade rudder and balanced wheel steering
History & Construction:
This Bavaria 39 Cruiser was built in 2005 by Bavaria Yachts in Germany, to a J & J design. The yacht has a white GRP hull and superstructure with Teak decks. She benefits from a fin keel, wheel steering with a spade rudder, a self-draining cockpit and an anchor well. She was last out of the water in April 2025 when the hull was polished, anodes changed, re-antifouled, and the saildrive gaiter changed. The owner is selling the vessel due to a change in their personal circumstances. This yacht has only had two owners from new.
Title Documents:
When preparing these details, we have seen the following documentation:
- Bill of Sale in the owner’s name.
- Previous Bills of Sale back to the date of the original first purchase
- Declaration of Conformity to the Recreational Craft Directive.
- The invoice showing VAT has been paid at the time of purchase.
- Proof of location on 31st December 2020.
- Invoices for work completed on the vessel.
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Mechanical :
Sails and Spars
This Bavaria 39 Cruiser has a Bermudan Fractional sloop rig, with a 2005 Selden aluminium deck-stepped mast and boom, with stainless steel standing and running rigging. The yacht has a Furlex 300s furling headsail and an in-mast furling mainsail. All lines are led aft to the cockpit. It has an adjustable backstay.
Winches:
- 2 x Sheet winches - two speed, Self-tailing Harken 44
- 3 x Halyard winches - two speed, Self-tailing Harken 40
Sails:
- 1 x Mainsail, Dacron, Good condition, last valeted 2024
- 1 x Genoa, Dacron, Good condition last valeted 2024
Mechanical Systems:
This Bavaria 39 Cruiser has a single, 55HP 2005 4-cylinder Volvo Penta D2-55A diesel engine with Morse controls. This engine is powering a Sail drive with a 3-blade fixed propeller. The saildrive gaiter was last replaced in April 2025 by Goodman Marine. Some service history is available. The engine has only completed 742 hours as of 14th November 2025.
This Volvo Penta D2-55A is supplied by a 208-litre capacity plastic fuel tank. The yacht will cruise at approximately 7 knots under engine and has a maximum speed of approximately 8 knots.
Electrical Systems:
4 x 12v batteries (3 x 110Ah Domestic 2024, 1 x 110Ah Engine 2024) All batteries are charged from the engine alternator and a 240V battery charger, via the 240V shore power ring main system, which also has a hot water immersion heater attached. There is also a 1000 Watt inverter fitted.