Marketing Description
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.
We are delighted to present "Firefly", a well maintained example built in 2007. This example benefits from recent upgrades and an inventory including Webasto Diesel Heating, AIS, Radar, Spinnaker, Standing Rigging replaced in 2021, Raymarine Axiom 9 Chartplotter (2022), Mainsail and Genoa (2015), Seago 2.9m dinghy with Honda 2.2hp outboard (2018) and much more. The boat is powered by a Volvo Penta D1-20 inboard diesel engine which has been serviced in June 2025, with the saildrive seal also being replaced in 2025.
Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner.
Available for viewings now, please call 01305 818541.
Mechanical
Volvo Penta D1-20 18hp inboard diesel engine
Serviced in June 2025
Estimated engine hours of 342
Engine room fire extinguisher
Saildrive
Saildrive seal replaced 2025
Flexifold 3-bladed prop
Cruising speed of 5 knots with a top speed of 7 knots
Wheel steering
Hot water mains and engine heating
Webasto diesel heating
Tanks
Fuel - 90 litres
Water - 150 litres
Electrical
2x 140Ah Leisure batteries (New 2024)
1x 55Ah Engine start battery
Engine alternator
Battery charger
Battery management display
Shore power connection with cable
De-Humidifier and electric heater
Rigging
Fractional sloop rig
Selden soars
Standing rigging replaced 2021
Furlex headsail furler
Spinnaker pole attached to the mast for ease of use
Gas rod kicker
Lines led aft
Slab reefing and lazyjacks
Walder boom brake
Sails
Mainsail (2015) Slab Reefing and Lazy Jack
Genoa (2015)
Spinnaker
Storm jib
Spare jib
Navigation
Raymarine Axiom 9 Chartplotter (New 2022)
Raymarine wireless Quantum radar
Raymarine ST6000 autopilot
AIS receive and transmit (Linked to Axiom)
Raymarine ST60 speed
Raymarine ST60 depth
Rayamrine ST60 wind
Raymarine Ray54E VHF radio
Handheld VHF radio
Deck
Mooring lines
15kg CQR anchor 50m of chain and warp
3.2m Hook and Moor
Fenders
Swim ladder
2x Lewmar 16 1-speed winches
2x Lewmar 30 2-speed winches
Sprayhood
Bimini with side canopy windows
Spray hood with safety grab handles
Wheel cover
Winch covers
Canvas hatch covers
Cockpit shower
Deck Lights LED
Large stowage locker
Seago 2.9m dinghy with LED navigation lights and Honda 2.2hp outboard (2018)
Safety
EPIRB
Life raft (Last serviced 2021)
Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Jackstays
Engine automatic fire extinguisher
Dan buoy
Lifebuoy
Throw line with Horseshoe
Safety ladder
Manual Tiller
Hand held LED flare
Fire extinguisher in main cabin
Radar reflector
Smoke detector
Carbon Monoxide Detector
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, storage and iPad holder
Lee cloths for converting the settees to berths
Technika LCD digital TV
LED cabin lighting (White/Red)
Galley
L-shaped galley
Bavaria gimballed cooker and 2-ring hob
Sink
Storage cupboards
Fridge
Microwave (In box, not installed)
A selection of Pots, Pans, Cutlery, plates, and glasses
Heads
Jabsco manual toilet with 90 litre holding tank
Sink with pull out shower
Mirror
Storage cupboard
Aft Cabin
Large double berth
Storage cupboard with shelving and hanging space
Construction
Deep iron fin keel
Last antifouled in January 2025
GRP hull with teak laid cockpit seats
Documentation
Bill of sale into the current ownership
All previous bills of sale
Original Purchase VAT Invoice
Builder's certificate
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.
"The prerequisites I looked for in my boat purchase were safety, comfort, ease of sailing and fun and Firefly has certainly fulfilled each of these. I also wanted a roomy interior with 6’ headroom, plenty of storage space and a warm and comfortable living area to rest in overnight. The cockpit is a good space and we have always felt safe sailing in her and yet she is fun to sail and in the right conditions quite fast, exceeding her theoretical hull speed easily on occasions ! Firefly has provided plenty of interest and also the ability with her Category A (Ocean) rating to be pushed much further than perhaps we could! Overall she has been easy to look after and has been a great purchase and I will be sorry to see her go although I know she will continue to provide plenty of safe and comfortable fun for the next owner."