Remarks :
This a Bavaria 38 Ocean Centre Cockpit yacht, well-suited to comfortable long-distance cruising. She has benefitted from conscientious private ownership and regular maintenance, including recent upgrades to batteries and canvas. Designed by J&J Design and built in Germany, she delivers reliable performance, a solid build, and a practical layout. Her spacious teak-decked cockpit, in-mast furling, and wide beam make her ideal for effortless island hopping with family or friends.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
• Bavaria 38 Ocean Centre Cockpit, 1999
• Volvo MD22L 50hp diesel engine (1999)
• In-mast furling with good sail inventory
• 2 double cabins + 2 saloon singles
• New batteries
• Raymarine chartplotter (2021)
• Sprayhood (new), cockpit cushions, and teak decks
• Based in Preveza, Greece – ready for immediate cruising
Accommodation :
ACCOMMODATION
• Cabins: 2 double cabins + saloon with 2 singles
• Berths: 6
• Headroom: Approx. 6 ft
• Upholstery: Fabric
• Heating: Eberspacher forced air
• Heads: 1 manual
• Shower: 1 plus deck shower
• Hot Water: Yes – calorifier/immersion
• Galley: Pressurised water, gas hob, oven, galley sink, fridge
LAYOUT
Centre cockpit layout with spacious aft double cabin and forward guest cabin, both offering good privacy. Saloon converts to additional sleeping if needed, with generous seating and a practical L-shaped galley to port.
DOMESTIC
Plenty of storage throughout.
Disclaimer
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.
Inventory :
NAVIGATION
• Chart Plotter: Raymarine (2021)
• Wind Instrument: Raytheon (requires replacement)
• GPS: Raytheon RL70
• AIS: Not connected
• Autopilot: Autohelm ST6000
• Navtex: Nassa Navtex Pro
• Compass: Yes
• VHF: Raytheon
• Log/Speed: Raytheon (requires replacement)
DECK
• Decking: Teak
• Anchor: Bower Spade + Kedge Fortress
• Chain: 80m, 8mm galvanised
• Windlass: Lofrans 1000W
• Winches: 2 x Harken 44, 2 x Harken 40
• Cockpit Shower: Yes (hot & cold)
• Cockpit Table: Folding
• Boarding Ladder
SAFETY
• Liferaft: 4-man (requires servicing)
• 2 x Auto-inflate life jackets & 2 harnesses
• Lifebuoys: 1
• EPIRB: 2 x PLB
• Flares: Expired
• Fire Extinguishers: 6
• Gas Detector
• Radar Reflector
• Bilge Pumps: Manual & Electric
• Fire Blanket
CANVAS
• Sprayhood: NEW
• Bimini
• Cockpit Cushions
TENDER
• Dinghy: Seago 2.8m Hypalon
MISCELLANEOUS
• Warps & Fenders
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
Listed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:
• SSR Registration: SSR 87274
• Hull Number: DE-BAVC38M3B999
• VAT proof available
• Builders Certificate
• Bill of Sale
KNOWN DEFECTS
• Wind/depth/speed instruments not fully functional – speed reads on chartplotter
• Forward tank leaks if filled above 100% – tank gauges show levels
HISTORY
Baleine has had two previous owners. The current owners have used her extensively for cruising around South UK, Brittany, Biscay, Spain, Portugal, Morocco, Italy, Greece, and Turkey – spending eight years enjoying the Greek islands. She has been under constant maintenance with regular upgrades and is now based in Preveza, Greece, ready for the next chapter.
Mechanical :
CONSTRUCTION
• Type: Sailing yacht – Bavaria 38 Ocean CC
• Builder: Bavaria
• Designer: J&J Design
• Year Built: 1999
• Construction: GRP hull and deck
• Superstructure: GRP
• Hull Colour: White
• Rudder Type: Spade
• Keel Type: Lead keel with bulb
• Helm Position: Centre cockpit
• Last Survey: 2015
DIMENSIONS
• LOA: 11.55?m
• Beam: 3.99?m
• Draft: 1.55?m
• Displacement: 8 tonnes
MECHANICAL
• Engine: Volvo MD22L (1999)
• Horsepower: 50 HP
• Drive Type: Saildrive
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cooling: Fresh water
• Propeller: Max prop + spare
• Rope Cutter: Stripper
• Last Engine Service: Ongoing, constant maintenance
PERFORMANCE
• Cruising Speed: 6 knots @ 2000 RPM
• Max Speed: 7 knots @ 2400 RPM
TANKAGE
• Fuel: 220 litres (stainless steel)
• Water: 2 x 200 litres (plastic)
• Holding Tank: 50 litres (stainless steel)
ELECTRICAL
• Domestic Batteries: 4 x 120Ah (1 year old)
• Starter Battery: 125Ah (6 months old)
• Alternator: 60A
• Inverter: Small inverter
• Solar: 4 x Solbian panels (480W total) (2016)
• Shore Power
• Battery Charger: 48A
RIGGING
• Rig Type: Sloop
• Mast/Spars: Selden aluminium
• Mainsail Reefing: In-mast
• Furling Headsail
SAILS
• Main (2007) – Good
• Genoa (2007) – Average
• Storm Sail (2008) – Unused
• Cruising Chute – Good condition