Engine
Volvo Penta 2030D
Total Power
30hp
Engine Hours
-
Class
Sail Cruiser
Length
11.83m
Year
2003
Model
38 Cruiser
Capacity
-
Nicolle Associates
Boat Details
Description
Bavaria 38 Cruiser – 2003
Well-Equipped & Maintained
Proudly offered for sale, this Bavaria 38 Cruiser from 2003 is a splendid example of the popular J&J design – thoughtfully specified, carefully updated and presented in good order throughout.
With her graceful lines, well-balanced sail plan, and capable Volvo Penta engine, she represents a sound and seaworthy cruising yacht – ideal for coastal passage-making, Mediterranean adventures, or extended liveaboard cruising.
Specification Highlights:
Volvo Penta 2030D (30HP) – Replacement engine (2021), fully overhauled and tested again in 2025 by Volvo-authorised agents. Stainless steel heat exchanger elbow professionally fitted.
Batteries (2023) – New house and engine start batteries installed.
Solar Panel (120W) – With a 3-line controller for future expansion.
Mainsail – Professionally inspected with new UV guard (2024).
Genoa – Replaced in 2019.
Anchor Chain – New in 2023.
Deck & Equipment:
Teak in cockpit – Sole and bench seating, in excellent condition.
Sprayhood – CJ Marine with grab rail and window covers.
Liferaft – Seago 4-man.
Dinghy (2023) – 2.6m Waveline with slatted floor and optional air floor (used ~6 times).
Outboard – Honda 2.3HP 4-stroke air-cooled (serviced Nov 2024).
Bowthruster – Sidepower, for effortless marina manoeuvres.
Anchors – Delta (main), Plough (spare), Atlas (lightweight high-hold alloy design, similar to Danforth), plus a grappling anchor for chain recovery or tender use.
Accommodation & Storage:
Layout – 2 double cabins, generous saloon with seating and dining, galley, navigation station, heads.
Cockpit Lockers – Notably large starboard locker accommodates 2 foldaway bikes, dinghy, pressure washer, hose, and fenders – a true rarity in this class.
Additional Notes:
Original rigging, but seacocks professionally replaced in 2022/23.
Wilks High-Pressure Washer (2023).
Registered LOA: 11.83m – making this Bavaria particularly economical in marinas and favourable under Greek DEKPA/sailing tax regulations.
A very complete and impressively upgraded example of this sought-after cruiser. Turnkey and ready for the season, with a blend of practical upgrades and thoughtful care from an experienced owner. Viewing highly recommended.
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Additional Information
Fuel. 150 Lt.
Fresh Water 300Lt.
Waste Water 150 Lt
Safety equipment
4 man Seago life raft and cradle
Radar reflector
Icom VHF radio
Instruments :-
Tacktick Tick MN30 wind instrument
Navman 5500 chart plotter
Ray marine ST6001+ autopilot and ST60 Tri data
2.6 MTR waveline dinghy
2.3 honda 4 stroke outboard engine
Main engine Volvo penta MD2030 29HP
Not sure on hours but has been fully bench tested and serviced during the winter and is in very good condition.
Additional equipment --
Side power bow thruster
2 foldaway Raleigh bikes
Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates 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.
- This vessel is VAT not paid.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is lying in Marmaris, Turkey.
- © 2025 Nicolle Associates
Propulsion
Engine Make:Volvo Penta
Engine Model:2030D
Total Power:30hp
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:11.83m
Max Draft:1.7m
Beam:3.86m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:2
Heads:1