Bavaria 39 built 2008 to J&J design, GRP hull, deck & structure, Fin keel, Blade rudder, Wheel steering. Full teak decks & cockpit. Accom for 6 in 3 double cabins, 2 x Jabsco heads & showers (3rd deck shower too) Wood joinered interior, Webasto heating, 15 ltr Quick calorifier. Separate Fridge, separate Freezer, 3 plastic water tanks – 210, 150, 90 ltrs, 2 x 60 ltr plastic holding tanks (fore/aft)
Volvo Penta D1-30 29hp engine (new 2020), Hours 285, 2 blade Gori folding prop to sail drive unit, bowthruster, 12/220v systems, 3 new batteries 2026, 2000w inverter, Quick battery charger 25 amps, 200w solar panels by Biard. Victron MPPT Loader (charge controler).
Quick electric windlass, 15kg Rocna anchor wit 80m 8mm chain (spare CQR).
Sloop rigged, Standing rigging replaced 2018, Inmast furling main Elvstrom (2014), Furling genoa, M.Sails (2020), Gennaker M Sails (2019), 2 x Lewmar Genoa winches 46ST, 2 x Lewmar Halyard winches 40. Predominantly Raymarine Navigation gear, C70 plotter/GPS, Radar, Tri-Data, ST60 wind, autopilot ST6002. Fourwinds RIB 240 with 4hp electric outboard
Privately owned never chartered. VAT paid €79,950
Construction
Bavaria 39 built 2008 to J&J design
GRP hull, deck & structure
Full teak decks & cockpit
Fin keel
Blade rudder
Wheel steering
LOA 11.94 m (39.2 ft)
LWL 10.72 m (35.2 ft)
Beam 3.96 m (13.0 ft)
Draft 1.85 m (6.1 ft) standard
Displacement 8,283 kg
Ballast 2,500 kg
Machinery
Volvo Penta D1-30 29hp engine (new 2020)
Hours 285
2 blade Gori folding prop to sail drive unit
Bowthruster
Tankage
Fuel: 1 x 208 ltr tank
Water: 3 plastic tanks – 210, 150, 90 ltrs
Holding: 2 x 60 ltr plastic tanks (fore/aft)
Electrics
12 & 220v systems
Shore power
1 x domestic battery 180 a/h (May 2026)
1 x engine battery 80 a/h (May 2026)
1 x bowthruster battery (May 2026)
2000w inverter
Quick battery charger 25 amps
200w solar panels by Biard (Victron MPPT loader - charge controller)
Rig & Sails
Sloop rigged
Standing rigging replaced 2018
Aluminium mast & spars
Inmast furling main, white by Elvstrom (2014)
Furling genoa, furlex system, white by M.Sails (2020)
Gennaker (120 m2) by M Sails (2019)
2 x Lewmar Genoa winches 46ST
2 x Lewmar Halyars winches 40
Winch rite electric winch handle (battery charged)
Accommodation
Accom for 6 in 3 double cabins
2 x Jabsco heads & showers (3rd deck shower too)
Wood joinered interior
Approx 2m headroom saloon
Fabric upholstery
Webasto heating
15 ltr Quick calorifier
Domestic
Bavaria gas cooker, oven & grill
2 gas hobs
Double S/S sink + carbon filter for cold water tap
Fridge
Separate Freezer (retro fitted under chart table) 220v small 35 ltr
Various cooking utensils & equipment
Clock barometer
Radio/CD media equipment + MP3 player
Deck
Quick electric windlass
15kg Rocna anchor wit 80m 8mm chain (spare CQR)
Approx 4 warps/lines
10+ fenders
Davits
Passerelle
Spray hood
Winter covers
Swim ladder
Boarding ladder
Nav lights
Horn
Deck shower
Sundeck mattresses & cockpit cushions
Navigation
Raymarine C70 plotter/GPS
Raymarine radar
Raymarine Tri-Data
Raymarine ST60 wind
Plastimo compass
AIS reciever
Raymarine autopilot ST6002
Standard Horizon VHF – DSC x 2 handheld
Tenders
Fourwinds RIB 240
4hp electric outboard – Epropulsion Sprint 1.0
Safety
Life jackets
Fire extinguisher
Manual & electric bilge pumps
Jack stays
Life buoy
Emergency tiller
The condition or level of safety equipment on board is not to be negotiated on following survey. It is likely to be listed by most surveyors but is not structural or an integral working part of the vessel and is not to be used to further negotiate the price down after survey. We strongly suggest that for your own personal safety that when purchasing a yacht you provide new safety equipment rather than relying on second hand gear.
Should you become the new owner of this yacht then the responsibility to re-register or update official bodies for items such as EPIRB, VHF, MMSI or AIS becomes yours.
Title Documents and Tax
List of All documents seen prior to setting details live for mkting.
Dutch Watersportverbond Certificate
Copy – Bill of Sale to current owner (2018)
Copy – Brexit Letter confirming location in the EU
Copy – UK Dealer (Opal Marine) VAT invoice on first supply in 2007
Evidence of TEPAI cruising tax paid
Photo of Ce plate
Photo of HIN number on hull
Photo of Volvo engine plate
Comments
Purchased by the current owner in 2018 who has sailed the Ionian, Gulf of Corinth, Peloponnese.
Privately owned and never chartered
Only sailed 8-10 weeks per year (May/June and Sept/Oct) then mainly stored ashore. Was not used between 2022-2025 has been in full use 2026. but this yacht won the Odeseas Owners Cup Regatta in 2019, Odeseas Marina (Meganisi). So she is fast as well as comfortable
A modern cruising yacht delivering excellent sailing performance, generous accommodation, and exceptional value.
Designed for family cruising, charter operation, and extended holidays afloat, the Cruiser 39 combines German
engineering, comfortable living space, and straightforward handling in a yacht suitable for both coastal and offshore
passages.
This message was repeated throughout Bavaria’s marketing during the late 2000s. The emphasis was on comfort,
practicality, affordability, and ease of ownership rather than outright racing performance.
Features Commonly Highlighted in 2008
• Twin aft cabins plus owner’s cabin forward.
• Two separate heads compartments.
• Large cockpit table for entertaining.
• Walk-through transom and bathing platform.
• Selden rig and quality deck hardware.
• Spacious galley suitable for extended cruising.
• Excellent natural light and ventilation below decks.
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Position in the Market
In 2008 the Bavaria Cruiser 39 competed directly against:
• Beneteau Oceanis 393
• Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 39i
• Hanse 400
• Dufour 385 Grand Large
Its strongest selling point was generally regarded as interior volume and value for money, making it extremely
popular with both private owners and charter fleets throughout Europe and the Mediterranean.
Reputation Today
Owners and reviewers generally describe the 2005–2010 J&J-designed Bavaria Cruisers as:
• Comfortable family cruisers.
• Spacious liveaboard platforms.
• Reliable and economical to maintain.
• Better suited to cruising than racing.
• Particularly attractive on the used market due to their accommodation and value.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith, in this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part.
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