Bavaria 36

Full Specification

DESCRIPTION
 This Bavaria 36 Sloop (2003) presents a superb opportunity to own a capable and comfortable cruising yacht from one of the most respected builders in the industry. Designed with both performance and practicality in mind, she features in-mast reefing, a spacious teak-trimmed cockpit, and a thoughtfully laid-out interior that makes extended cruising a pleasure. Her inventory includes a good suite of sails, Raymarine navigation electronics, solar panels, and a clean, well-kept interior with pressurised hot water and a range of domestic comforts.

HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:

• In-mast reefing and furling headsail for easy short-handed sailing
• Spacious cockpit with GRP-teak deck and cockpit shower
• Domestic battery and charging systems with solar panels
• Volvo Penta engine with saildrive - serviced annually, using only Shell V power (no bio contamination) impeller changed each summer.  Leg drive seal changed July 2025.
• 2-cabin layout with 4 berths and separate heads
• Cruising chute (Jeckkels) in excellent condition
• Seiwa CMap chart plotter and full Raymarine navigation suite
• Recent out-of-water inspection (May 2025)

Calorifier- June 2024

BROKER’S REMARKS
 This Bavaria 36 Sloop is a well-equipped and user-friendly cruising yacht, ideal for coastal sailing or longer passages with a couple or small family. While some updates such as the sails and rigging may soon be due given their age, the yacht offers sound fundamentals, solid Bavaria build quality, and a practical, low-maintenance GRP construction. With a recent lift and clean (May 2025), she’s ready for her next chapter afloat.

CONSTRUCTION

• Type: Sail
• Make/Model: Bavaria 36 Sloop
• Year Built: 2003
• Construction Materials: GRP
• Keel Type: Fin keel
• Rudder Type: Spade
• Steering Type: Wheel
• Deck Materials: GRP
• Superstructure Materials: GRP
• Hull Colour: White

DIMENSIONS

• LOA: 10.95 (35ft 11in)
• LWL: 9.4m (30ft 10in)
• Beam: 3.4m (11ft 2in)
• Draft: 1.65

MECHANICAL

• Engine: Volvo Penta (2003)
• Drive Type: Saildrive - new seal July 2025
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Cooling: Fresh water and sea water
• Fuel Consumption: 2 L/hr
• Cruising Speed: 5 knots
• Maximum Speed: 8 knots
• Date Last Serviced: Annually - July 2025

PERFORMANCE

• Fin keel and spade rudder
• Easy-to-handle rig and sailplan with in-mast reefing
• Cruising chute (Jeckkels) rated excellent condition

TANKAGE

• Fuel: 50L (1 tank)
• Water: 150L (2 tanks)
• Holding: 70L (1 tank)
• Pump out: 

ELECTRICAL

• Domestic Batteries: 2 x Exide 95Ah (3 years old)
• Engine Starter Battery: 1 x Bosch 60Ah (3 years old)
• Invertor: 300W (12v to 230v)
• Battery Charger: Victron
• Solar Panels: 2 x 55W
• Shore Power & Cable
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RIGGING

• Rig Type: Sloop
• Spars: Aluminium
• Standing Rigging: Original
• Running Rigging:
• Reefing: In-mast mainsail reefing
• Furling Headsail:
• Stack-pack / Lazy Jacks: 

SAILS

• Main: 14 years old, DL – Very Good
• Genoa: 14 years old, DL – Good
• Cruising Chute: 14 years old, Jeckkels – Excellent

NAVIGATION

• Chart Plotter: Seiwa CMap
• Autopilot: Raymarine
• Echo Sounder: Raymarine
• Log/Speed: Raymarine
• VHF Radio: ST Horizon GPS
• Handheld VHF: 

DECK

• Decking: GRP with teak in cockpit
• Anchor Windlass: Cayman 88 1000W
• Winches: 4
• Anchor Locker: 
• Cockpit Lockers: 2
• Cockpit Shower: 1
• Cockpit Table: wooden
• Pushpit / Pulpit:
• Boarding Ladder:
• Stern anchor with 10m chain and rope

SAFETY

• Life Jackets: 6
• Fire Extinguishers: 3
• Fire Blanket: 1
• Bilge Pump Manual: 1
• Bilge Pump Electric: 1
• Foghorn: 1
• Searchlight: 1
• Jackstays: 

ACCOMMODATION

• Cabins: 2
• Berths: 4 (doubles/singles)
• Headroom: 2m (6ft 6in)
• Upholstery: Blue fabric
• Flooring: Wooden
• New hot water tank June 2024
• Curtains: 
• Heads: 1
• Toilet Type: Jabsco manual
• Shower: x 1

LAYOUT
 The Bavaria 36 Sloop offers a traditional two-cabin layout with one large aft double and one forward V-berth. The saloon provides ample seating and a central table, while the L-shaped galley to port includes good storage and practical space for cooking at sea. The chart table is to starboard and a generous heads compartment with shower is located aft.

DOMESTIC
 The yacht includes a pressurised hot and cold water system, manual heads, stereo system, and a well-equipped galley with hob, oven, refrigerator, freezer, and galley sink. Saloon and chart tables are finished in wood for a classic nautical feel.

CANVAS

• Sprayhood:
• Bimini: 
• Cockpit Cushions: 2

TENDER

• Dinghy - Nepture - 2022 unused.
• Outboard- Mariner 3.3hp, 2 stroke  - serviced 2021 - unused since
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MISCELLANEOUS

• Warps & Fenders, inc 52ft Anchoralina tape for shoreline securing.
• KNOWN DEFECTS - Nasa Wifi wind indictor non functioning.  Auto pilot drifts to Port - possible settings issue.. Nav lights need attantion. Sink waste in heads has a small leak.

HISTORY
 This yacht has been in private ownership and maintained consistently with a service record that includes a lift-out in May 2025. The standing rigging remains original and sails are dated at 14 years old, which may be considered for updating depending on buyer preference. The engine was last professionally serviced in July 2025. Overall, a solid example of this popular cruising design, offering scope for light refit and future customisation.

 

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.