Bavaria 36 Cruiser for sale in Largs United Kingdom

Boat Overview

Introduced in 2004, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 by Farr Yacht Designs offers an ideal combination of performance, comfort, and ease of handling. Its sleek hull design enhances stability and provides rewarding performance under sail, making it suitable for leisurely cruising and occasional club racing. Below decks, the accommodation is laid out in a modern style, maximizing living space. It features a master cabin forward, a large open-plan saloon, and a modern galley aft. A second double cabin is located aft to starboard with a large double berth, while to port is a large heads compartment with a dedicated shower stall. This layout is perfect for cruising with two couples aboard in comfort.

Current Listing

The lightly used Bavaria Cruiser 36 named SEA JADE has been with her current owners since 2017. It is an ideal family cruising yacht featuring spacious two double cabins and a larger heads compartment. Supplied new to a high specification, it includes a higher horsepower engine, an additional fresh water tank, and optional Ocean Line flooring. Benefiting from a fastidious maintenance regime, she is offered with a comprehensive inventory as her owners contemplate moving to a motor yacht.

Inventory Highlights

• Underwater hull antifouled: February 2025
• Engine: Volvo Penta D1-30 (28hp) marine diesel engine with MS130 saildrive
• Saildrive Diaphragm replaced: July 2022
• Engine exhaust injection (stainless steel) elbow and hoses replaced: July 2022
• Bow Thruster: Sidepower, factory fitted
• Upgraded domestic battery bank: 3x 140Ah batteries, all new in 2021
• Renogy Battery Monitor Display: x2 (2024)
• Quick SBC NRG 230VAC-12VDC, 45amp battery charger
• Victron ARGOFET battery isolator: 3 output, 100A (2024)
• Solar Panels: Rail mounted, 280w capacity with Victron MPPT SmartBlue charge controller
• Garmin Autopilot system
• Garmin GPSmap 4010 MFD: with Garmin Digital HD radar scanner
• Garmin AIS600 transceiver
• Raymarine ST60+ navigation instrumentation
• Raymarine RAY55E: mounted at chart table with RAYMIC in cockpit
• Additional forward water tank: providing increased 360ltr capacity
• Diesel-fired, blown air heating system: with Wi-Fi connectivity (2024)
• Full standing rigging replacement: in 2023
• Majority of running rigging replaced: in 2023
• New mainsail cover: in 2023
• Rocna anchor: on chain rode
• Quick electric windlass

Location

Currently lying ashore for the winter in Largs Yacht Haven, the Bavaria Cruiser 36 SEA JADE will be launching in early April and is available now for immediate viewing by prior appointment.

Owner's Comments

Construction

Hull Construction:
Single-piece GRP moulded hull
Sandwich construction, E-glass laminate with Airex PVC foam core
GRP structural matrix bonded to hull and mechanically fastened by keel bolts
Plywood bulkheads
White gelcoat finish to topsides externally
Underwater hull sanded back to gelcoat and 3-coats underwater primer applied July 2023
Underwater hull finished in black antifouling, applied February 2025

Deck & Superstructure Construction:

Single piece GRP moulded deck, incorporating coachroof superstructure and self-draining cockpit
Sandwich construction, E-glass laminate with Airex PVC foam core
Internal structural grid matrix to stiffen deck and distribute loadings
White gelcoat finished externally with moulded non-slip texture panels on deck and coachroof
Anodised alloy toerail
Laid teak decking panels to finish cockpit and cockpit seating

Keel & Rudder:

Fin Keel
Cast iron keel constructions
Stainless steel keel bolts
GRP moulded spade rudder

Machinery

Engine & Gearbox:

Volvo Penta D1-30 marine diesel engine
28hp @ 2,800-3,200rpm
3 Cylinder, naturally aspirated, indirectly cooled
Volvo Penta EVC engine control system
Volvo Penta MS130 saildrive
Single lever morse control system
NASA EX-1 exhaust temperature alarm system
Racor 500 primary fuel filter unit fitted 2023

Maintenance & Performance:

Engine last serviced: autumn 2024
Saildrive Diaphragm replaced: July 2022
Engine exhaust injection (stainless steel) elbow and hoses replaced: July 2022
Recorded engine running hours: 685hrs
Cruising speed: 6kts

Propulsion & Steering:

Volvo Penta MS130 saildrive
2-blade, fixed alloy prop (2022)
Ambassador rope cutter
Wheel steering
Stainless steel steering wheel with leather cover

Bow Thruster:

Sidepower Bow Thruster
Factory fitted
Joystick type controller at helm

Autopilot:

Garmin Autopilot system
Garmin GHC10 control head
Garmin linear drive unit, connected direct to quadrant

Electrical Systems

Voltage Systems:

12VDC onboard power system
230VAC shore power system

Shore Power System:

Extension lead to connect to shore supply
Single 16 amp connection point
Hardwired RCD-protected system
3 pin UK sockets, battery charger, immersion heater
Saloon 3-pin sockets fitted with dual USB charging sockets

Battery Banks:

Engine Battery – 1x 12VDC, 105Ah (2024)
Domestic Battery – 3x 12VDC, 140Ah, Exide Dual AGM. Total capacity 420Ah (2021)
Bow Thruster Battery – 1x 12VDC, 95Ah.

Battery Monitor:

Renogy Battery Monitor Display x2 (2024)

Charging:

Quick SBC NRG battery charger
230VAC – 12VDC, 45amp

Alternators:

Single engine mounted alternator, 110amp, 12VDC, fitted new 2024
Victron ARGOFET battery isolator, 3 output, 100A (2024)

Solar Panel:

Twin rail mounted solar panels, hinging up to increase exposure to sun when in use.
140w capacity each, total capacity 280w
Victron MPPT 100/20 Smart Solar charge controller, with Bluetooth connectivity

Other Electrical:

12VDC Auxiliary charging socket at chart table

Plumbing Systems

Fresh Water:

Pressurized hot and cold water systems
New pressure pump fitted (2023)
Mixer tap at galley sink
Mixer tap at head wash hand basin
Dedicated shower fitting in heads
Cockpit shower with hot and cold fresh water
Hot water provided from calorifier, heated by engine cooling water or 230VAC immersion heater

Black Water:

Head discharging overboard through holding tank.
Holding tank can be discharged overboard or via deck suction

Bilge Pumps:

Manual Bilge Pump
Electric Bilge Pump – with automatic switching, power independent of battery isolator

Tankage

Fuel:

Single diesel tank
Approximate capacity: 151ltrs

Fresh Water:

Dual fresh water tanks
Standard water tank approximate capacity: 210ltrs
Additional forward tank approximate capacity: 150ltrs
Total water tank capacity: 360ltrs

Holding Tank:

Single holding tank
Plastic tank construction
Approximate capacity: 70ltrs

Tank Monitoring:

Digital display on switch panel showing water tank level
Analogue fuel gauge on helm pedestal (Gauge and sender unit fitted new 2023)

Navigation & Communication Equipment

On Deck:

Depth/Speed/Log – Raymarine ST60+ Tri-data display
Wind – Raymarine ST60+
Plotter – Garmin GPSmap 4010 MFD
Radar – Garmin Digital HD radar scanner displaying on MFD
Magnetic Compass – Plastimo Olympic 135

At Chart Table:

Repeater – Garmin GMI 10 configurable display

Communications Equipment:

DSC VHF – Raymarine RAY55E mounted at chart table with RAYMIC in cockpit
AIS – Garmin AIS600 transceiver

Domestic Equipment

Galley:

Galley Stove – Gimbal-mounted gas cooker with two burners and oven
Microwave – Baumatic 230VAC microwave
Fridge – Built-in top-loading fridge with 12VDC compressor and chiller plate
Double stainless steel sink
Mixer tap

Heads:

Toilet – Jabsco manual marine toilet
Wash hand basin
Mixer tap
Dedicated shower fitting, bulkhead mounted

Heating & Ventilation:

Diesel-fired, blown air heating system (2024)
Heater with Wi-Fi connectivity, controlled via Phone App or wireless remote control
Outlets in forward cabin, saloon, aft cabin, and heads

Lighting:

Overhead LED lighting throughout
Bulkhead mounted reading lights in saloon and cabins
Working light at chart table
Engine space lighting
Steering space lighting
Low-level cockpit courtesy lighting

Entertainment:

Sony CD/Radio head unit
Speakers in saloon
17” TV/DVD player
Masthead TV antenna

Accommodation

Summary of Accommodation:

Master double cabin forward
Saloon converting to two occasional single berths
Nav Station
Galley
Double aft cabin to starboard
Heads compartment to port aft

Accommodation Finish:

Optional Oak finish interior
Joinery work of oak veneered plywood with solid and laminated oak trims
Optional Oceanline Teak and Holly style laminate sole boards
Laminate worktops in galley and heads
Fitted carpets for all areas
Royal blue fabric upholstery
GRP moulded headlining throughout
GRP moulded heads compartment with Oak finished joinery work to trim
Ocean air blinds for all topside and coachroof portlights and portholes
Ocean air combi black-out blinds and insect screens for all deck hatches

Description of Accommodation from Forward:

Forward Cabin:

Double V-berth forward
Shelves running the length of the bunks outboard to port and starboard.
Standing room aft of bunk centrally with bench seating outboard to port and starboard.
Opening hatch to provide access to storage space beneath aft end of bunk without lifting cushions.
Double hanging locker outboard to port
Selection of shelves and single door locker aft outboard to starboard
Double door locker aft, to port

Saloon:

Centrally mounted saloon table with folding leaves to port and starboard
Bottle storage within table top forward, drawers beneath table central section aft
Bench settee outboard to port
J-shaped settee to starboard
Countertop outboard of settee backs to port and starboard with dividers to separate into different storage areas
Selection of overhead lockers and shelves outboard to port and starboard
Domestic batteries and switch gear beneath port settee and outboard of backrests

Nav Station:

Located to starboard side, aft of saloon
Forward-facing chart table with dedicated navigator seat
Chart storage within tabletop
Battery monitor, heater control, VHF and repeater display outboard of chart table
Ships switch panel overhead outboard with storage locker aft
Storage locker with navigator's seat base

Galley:

L-shaped galley outboard to starboard.
Stainless steel crash bar encircling the worktop.
Double stainless steel sink inboard and forward, complete with a mixer tap.
Top-loading fridge located beneath the worktop, outboard of the sinks.
Gimbal-mounted cooker positioned centrally outboard, with a section of worktop aft and a hinged worktop infill over the cooker.
Microwave integrated above the worktop, outboard and forward, providing storage space beneath.
Selection of lockers overhead, outboard of the aft section of the worktop.
Selection of lockers and drawers situated beneath the worktop.

Aft Cabin:

Accessed through galley to starboard side
Standing room forward with bench seat outboard
Locker outboard of seat
Double bunk aft, extending inboard beneath cockpit sole
Shelf running length of bunk, overhead, outboard.

Heads:

Located to the port side of the companionway
Standing room forward with countertop and inset wash hand basin outboard
Manual marine toilet outboard aft
Standing room inboard of toilet with shower screen to double as shower stall
Dedicated shower head fitting mounted on bulkhead, inboard, aft
Vanity lockers above countertop and toilet outboard

Deck Equipment

Rig:

Deck stepped, double spreader, 7/8ths fractionally rigged sloop
Silver anodised alloy mast and spars
Stainless steel standing rigging – full replacement in July 2023
Selden Furlex 200S roller reefing system on forestay
Fully battened, slab reefing mainsail
Rod kicker
Mid-boom mainsheet
Block and tackle back stay adjuster
Telescopic spinnaker pole
All lines lead aft to cockpit with Spinlok rope clutches
Lazyjacks
Majority of running rigging replaced in 2023

Winches:

Primary Winches - 2x Lewmar 40, two-speed, self-tailing
Secondary/Halyard Winches – 2x Lewmar 30, two-speed, self-tailing

Sails:

Mainsail – White dacron, fully battened, slab reefing, 2 full reefs. Elvstrom Sails
Genoa – White dacron, roller reefing. Elvstrom Sails
Both sails were laundered and serviced by sail maker winter 2024/25

Canvas Work:

Mainsail Cover – Stackpack cover with lazyjacks (2023)
Sprayhood – Serviced with new window panels fitted July 2023
Cockpit Enclosure – Full enclosure which rigs on stainless steel frame as Bimini or full cockpit tent
Cockpit table and pedestal cover
Winch cover x4

Anchoring & Mooring:

Bower Anchor – Rocna 15kg anchor on 60m chain rode
Anchor Windlass – Quick electric windlass with plug-in remote control
Fenders
Warps

General:

Single stainless steel bow roller, anchor self-stowing in roller
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit rails
Stainless steel, toerail mounted stanchions supporting double tier guardwires
Guardwire gates to port and starboard (2023)
Transom gate
Below deck anchor locker with single opening hatch lid, windlass contained within locker space
Deck mounted alloy mooring cleats forward, midships and aft, fairleads let into toerail
Genoa tracks mounted on outboard edges of coachroof in way of mast
Lines lead aft from mast along port and starboard sides of coachroof
Stainless steel grabrails mounted on coachroof outboard edges to port and starboard, aft of mast
Rope clutches and winches to port and starboard sides of companionway
Primary winches mounted on cockpit coamings outboard of cockpit
Bench seating to port and starboard sides of cockpit, lockers beneath aft sections of seating
Fixed cockpit table / steering pedestal unit with fold-up table leaves.
Stainless steel grab rail above pedestal with Nav-pod containing plotter/radar display
Bench seat across transom top
Fold-down transom to create bathing platform with stainless steel swimming ladder

Safety Equipment

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers, and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner's specific needs.

Navigation Lights:

Masthead Tri-colour and anchor light
Steaming light
Deck flood light
Low-level navigation lights

Life Saving:

Horseshoe buoy with light
Radar Reflector – Mast mounted

Disclaimer

In this case, we are acting as brokers only. The Owner is not selling in the course of a business. While every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The Purchaser is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their 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. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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.