2003 Bavaria 49 Cruiser – One Owner, Never Chartered, Bluewater Ready
Exclusively offered through Williams & Smithells International, this 2003 Bavaria 49 Cruiser stands out as a rare opportunity. Privately owned from new and never chartered, she has been carefully maintained for bluewater cruising. Lying in Licata, Sicily, she features the sought-after three-cabin owner’s layout, designed for comfort, space, and long-range performance.
Built by Bavaria Yachtbau and styled by J&J Design, this model combines strength and elegance. The solid GRP hull, cast iron fin keel, and balanced rudder deliver confidence offshore. With CE Category A (Ocean) certification, she is ready for serious passages. Her rebuilt Volvo Penta TMD22 engine drives a Gori folding prop through a saildrive. A Mase generator and dual-voltage 12V/220V system ensure reliable power on extended voyages.
Step below and you’ll find a warm, practical interior finished in fine wood. The forward owner’s cabin includes an ensuite head with a separate shower, while two aft doubles have access to a firther two seperate heads. The saloon offers a sociable layout with U-shaped seating, a linear galley, and a full navigation station. Comfort features include Airtronic heating, a Dometic fridge/freezer, and a complete cruising inventory for bluewater living.
Under sail, she performs smoothly and efficiently. The rig includes an in-mast furling mainsail, furling genoa, storm sail, and asymmetric spinnaker. Six self-tailing winches, including two electric, make sail handling simple. Her full Raymarine navigation suite and tender with outboard round out a ready-to-cruise package.
Now afloat and ready for viewing in Licata, this Bavaria 49 Cruiser combines quality, reliability, and proven ocean performance. Don’t miss this exceptional chance to own a true bluewater yacht.
Contact Williams & Smithells International – trusted experts in bluewater cruising yachts.
Construction
White GRP hull
Teak laid on GRP deck
White GRP superstructure
Sugar scoop transom
Cast iron fin keel
Blade rudder
Wheel steering
Machinery
Volvo Penta TMD22 (2003)
804 hours since rebuild
Saildrive to Gori 3 blade prop
Mase IS3501 generator
SidePower SP75 bow thruster (needs repair)
Tankage
320ltrs Steel fuel tank
2 x Composite water tanks, 650ltrs total
30ltrs Holding tank steel
Electrics
12v and 220v onboard voltage
3 x Domestic batteries (2022)
Engine start battery (2025)
Battery charger
Shore power
Rig & Sails
Slooped rigged
Selden aluminium mast
Stainless steel standing rigging (2003)
6 x Self-tailing winches (2 Electric)
White, in-mast furling Elvstrom, Dacron mainsail (2003)
White, roller-furling Elvstrom, Dacron genoa (2003)
Niel Pryde asymmetric spinnaker with sock 2007
Neil Pryde storm sail 2007
Accommodation
Sleeps 6 in three double cabins
Forward ensuite master cabin
Fwd ensuite heads to port
Fwd ensuite separate shower to starboard
Spacious saloon with large dinning area to port
U-Shaped galley to starboard
Navigation station to starboard (aft of galley)
Port and starboard saloon heads with shower to port (aft of dining)
Port and starboard aft double cabins
Airtronic cabin heating
Cloth upholstery
Interior joinery in warm mahogany finish
Plenty of natural light and ventilation via multiple deck hatches
Large hanging lockers and under-berth storage throughout
Domestic
Gas cooker with 2 hobs (oven non-functional)
Double stainless steel sink
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Hot water via calorifier and 220v immersion
Dometic CRX fridge
Dometic CRX freezer
Various cutlery and crockery
Pots, pans and cooking utensils
Deck
Electric anchor windlass
CQR bow anchor
Danforth anchor
Full set of mooring warps
8 x Fenders
2 x Boat hooks
Gang plank
Sprayhood
Bimini
Deck shower
Teak cockpit seats
Large cockpit locker storage
Cockpit table with folding leaves
Navigation
Raymarine Pathfinder
Raymarine RAY230 VHF
Raymarine ST60 VMG
Raymarine ST60 wind angle/speed
Raymarine ST60 multi repeater
Raymarine RL 80 CRC Plus 10.4” plotter
Raymarine 4D Radome – 4kw
Raymarine Raynav 300 GPS
Raymarine PC/NMEA/Seatalk interface
Tenders
Boudech Slit 250 tender
Honda 2.5hp outboard
Safety
8-Person liferaft (last inspection 2021)
3 x Fire extinguishers
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
6 x Life jackets
Grab bag
Life buoy
Radar reflector
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.
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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