2002 Bavaria 50 — Sunny 64

This rare three cabin version of the Bavaria 50 is a thoughtfully engineered cruiser that moves well in light air and carries ocean-rated credentials without sacrificing liveability. Its beam-driven stability and long waterline make it a forgiving passage-maker. Current owners have sailed the vessel on long Ocean passages from from the Indian Ocean to Panama where she waits your inspection. Bavaria Yachtbau built the Bavaria 50 in Germany with a hull of hand-laid solid GRP below the waterline and sandwich construction above it.  The Category A rating and the structural choices behind it place the boat in the company of serious blue-water cruisers rather than coastal weekenders.  Overall the Bavaria presents as a well finished cruiser with a big water pedigree and enviable interior amenities and volume.

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Accommodation

The 3-cabin Bavaria 50 is designed for comfortable cruising and liveaboard use. It typically features a large forward master cabin with an en-suite head and separate shower, plus two aft double cabins. This layout gives you more storage, a spacious saloon, and privacy for couples or small families. Belowdecks, the Bavaria 50 Ocean is exceptionally spacious, with a saloon designed to comfortably accommodate a crowd. The U-shaped amidships galley to port keeps the cook connected to the main living area, while the large dining table, U-shaped seating to starboard, and amidships bench can comfortably seat up to eight. This three-cabin model offers an expansive owner’s cabin forward with a large head and shower to port and extended hanging lockers to starboard. The interior is bright and airy, with (17) opening hatches providing excellent natural light and ventilation.

• (3) cabins / (3) heads
• (3) double cabins, including (1) V-berth and (2) aft cabins
• (3) heads
• Jabsco manual pump toilets in all heads

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• Cabin cushions replaced (2024)
• (8) new Plexiglass side-window inserts
• Watermaker for extended cruising and water autonomy

Electronics and Navigation

• AIS
• Radar
• Plotter
• Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
• Wind vane and anemometer (wind instruments to be replaced)
• Raymarine chartplotter with Navionics Gold charts, integrated with navigation instruments
• Autopilot display replaced
• Trip computer replaced

Electrical Systems

• (3) 200Ah service batteries, 600Ah total capacity
• Victron 220V / 2000W inverter
• Victron 30A MPPT solar charge controller
• Victron 50A MPPT solar charge controller
• (2) 250W solar panels
• (2) 100W solar panels
• 700W total solar capacity
• (3) 200Ah service batteries replaced
• Engine start battery replaced
• (2) windlass batteries replaced
• Electrical installation professionally refitted approximately (5) years ago, including new wiring and connections

Deck and Hull Equipment

• Deck refurbished with KiwiGrip non-skid coating
• Lofrans 1500W windlass
• 32 kg Lewmar Epsilon anchor
• New windlass motor

Sails and Rigging

• Mast, boom, and spinnaker pole in excellent condition with no reported oxidation
• Rigging professionally inspected and overhauled
• Approximately half of the standing rigging replaced, including lower shrouds and intermediates
• Remaining standing rigging less than (10) years old
• Full-batten mainsail, average condition and serviceable
• Genoa in good condition
• Symmetrical spinnaker, new
• Storm sail/bag, new
• Dyneema running rigging
• Selden mast-mounted spinnaker pole
• Pulleys and shackles in very good condition
• Fractional sloop rig
• I: 61’8″
• J: 18’4″
• Mainsail area: 579 sq. ft.
• 100% genoa area: 734 sq. ft.
• Total upwind sail area: 1,313 sq. ft.
• Sail area/displacement ratio: 20.3
• Displacement/length ratio: 185
• Capsize screening value: 1.83
• Motion comfort ratio: 32.4
• The Bavaria 50’s long 43′ waterline relative to displacement contributes to strong light-air performance and efficient passage speeds, while its displacement helps provide a comfortable motion offshore. Its broad 14’9″ beam contributes significantly to form stability, making the design particularly capable on a reach.

Mechanical Equipment

• Lofrans 1500W windlass
• 32 kg Lewmar Epsilon anchor
• Bow thruster

Safety Equipment

• EPIRB
• Life raft (requires servicing)
• VHF radio
• Flare/rocket box
• (4) PFDs
• (6) standard life jackets

Engine Info

• Volvo Penta TAMD22 diesel engine
• 100 HP
• Approximately 2,600 engine hours
• Engine recently overhauled
• New timing belt
• New water pump
• New alternator belt
• Fluids and filters serviced
• New impeller
• New circulation pump
• New belts
• New filters
• New oils
• New coolant
• 110Ah engine battery, approximately (1) year old
• Recent engine wiring
• New waterlock-style exhaust hose and components
• Stainless steel propeller shaft
• (3)-blade bronze fixed-pitch propeller

Dinghy Info

• 3D Tender 3.50 m dinghy
• Double aluminum bottom
• Very good condition
• Yamaha 15 HP 2-stroke outboard

Tankage

• Water: 560 gal
• Fuel: 299 gal

Owners Comments and Boat History

Vessel has sailed around the world. She is a competent, well-equipped passage-maker.

The sailboat also has a large tender with a powerful outboard and davits. The tender can also be stored on deck for extended offshore passages.

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.

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Listed by BVI Yacht Sales; specs and price as published by the broker — on the market here since August 2026. Confirm details with the broker directly.