The HOLD FAST is a 2020 model BAVARIA 37 Cruiser as produced by BAVARIA YACHTBAU of Giebelstadt, Germany. Designed by Bruce Farr and introduced in 2013, the new "37 CR" was immediately successful as a proven yacht with very good performance capabilities that are true to this Naval Architect's track record. A strong and sophisticated yacht, the "37 CR" has not been out-designed over the years which is a good testament to her virtues!
The HOLD FAST has been properly maintained and equipped by her first and only Owner. Nicely set up with a custom "Code 0" with a carbon fiber sprit and a German Mainsheet System that enhances the ease of the mainsail management, she's easy to sail with a light crew (or none!) and offers very good performance. The HOLD FAST does have a 12k BTU air conditioning system and an elegant electrical management setup that's complete with several solar panels as well. The included Dodger and Bimini...along with the nice 37 Cruiser's "Mediterranean style" open cockpit. does all contribute to the overall comfort for days on the water and in all conditions.
The HOLD FAST is now offered for brokerage sale as the Owner's sailing plans have changed for his projected use for next Season. Clean and very well-presented, the HOLD FAST does deserve a good look by prospects who are after what she's selling! The HOLD FAST is now in the water at a secure and well-protected Club mooring location in Stamford, CT. Appointments for a viewing are encouraged for this unique and well-appointed sailing yacht.
Manufacturer Provided Description The CRUISER 37 is a cruising yacht for sailors who like to be sporty but don’t want to neglect the relaxing aspect of their leisure time either. Get it all with the most comfortable spaciousness – in the 2-Cabin version for four people or the 3-Cabin version for six. The CRUISER 37 offers sportiness and pleasure par excellence.
Vessel Walkthrough and Details Hull:
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser has a EU CE Certification Class "A" rating (note: approved for "Unlimited Ocean"). Hand laid-up fiberglass hull with AIREX foam coring (note: solid fiberglass below the waterline to the keel).
- WHITE Gelcoat topsides finish
- Boot-tops, double SILK GRAY
- Bottom paint, BLACK
- Fin keel with bulb (note: iron)
- Spade rudder
- Swim Platform with Synthetic Teak overlay, openable and adjustable (note: there are a) hydraulic-assists for the operation of the Swim Platform, b) (2) management lines and c) lock-bolt for security).
- (5) Portlights in the hull for good ambient lighting
Deck and Cockpit:
Fiberglass sandwich constriction with AIREX foam core (note: aluminum plates for support for deck gear installations). Fiberglass support pan is fiberglassed into the hull for additional strength and support for rig and keel loads. Collision bulkhead forward in the bow area.
- WHITE Gelcoat finish for Coachroof
- Synthetic / Composite Teak Decking for side decks, Cockpit Area and Swim Platform (note: Factory Option)
- Aluminum toe rail, anodized and slotted
- Bow pulpit, double-rail, stainless steel
- Stern rail with double rails and gate
- Stanchions, stainless steel
- Life Lines, 1x19 stainless steel
- Life Line Gates, port and starboard with upper and lower lines and separate supports (note: custom installation "After Market")
- (6) Deck cleats,10", stainless steel
- (6) LEWMAR Deck hatches, opening (note: with shades and screens)
- (5) LEWMAR Opening ports
- (2) Grab / Safety rails on deck, stainless steel
- (2) Grab / Safety rails at Companionway entrance
- (1) LEWMAR Deck ventilator, aluminum
- Chafe plates for lines, stainless steel
- (5) Life line tethers attach points, stainless steel (note: 1x Companionway, 2x Helm Station, 2x Fore Deck area)
Cockpit:
- Helm Stations with dual twin JEFA STEERING wheels and binnacles with guards, stainless steel (note: single rudder)
- (2) Wheels, 36" with leather wrap
- Compass, PLASTIMO with cover
- Safety / Compass protection rail, stainless steel
- (2) Teak foot-blocks at Helm Stations
- Cockpit Seat Locker, large, port side (note: measures 4 ft. "down", 5 ft. "length" and 3 ft. "width")
- Ladder for Cockpit Seat Locker, port side, stainless steel with Teak treads
- Cockpit Seat Locker, starboard side (note: shallow locker but will hold dock lines, fenders)
- Engine Control Panel and Throttle / Shift Lever to starboard next to the Helm Station
Rig:
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser was produced with a 9/10ths Fractional Rig. It has a double set of spreaders that are swept-back. The halyards are internal. The anodized aluminum spar is deck-stepped and has a single-point chain plate system for the shrouds.
Sailplan Dimensions: I=43.13' (13.15m), J=12.24' (3.73m), P=44.55' (13.58m) and E=16.73' (5.10m)
Sail Area (636.62 Sq / Ft (note: Main Triangle = 372.66 Sq / Ft and Fore Triangle = 263.96 Sq / Ft)
Air Draft (DWL to MH): 55'.18'' (16.82m)
- BAVARIA "Sport Mast" feature
- SELDEN Anodized aluminum mast and boom
- Deck-Stepped spar
- Internal halyards
- (2) Folding steps, stainless steel
Rigging and Deck Gear:
- Standing rigging: 1x19 wire, stainless steel
- Single-point chain plate system with swept-back spreader installation
- DYNEEMA Running Rigging
- FURLEX Roller-Furling for the Headsail
- SELDEN blocks and line organizers for all Halyards and Lines to be led aft
- SELDEN 20 Rodkicker boom vang, rigid spring / oil type (note: control line led aft)
- DUTCHMAN Boom Break (note: preventer)
- Custom DUTCHMAN Carbon Fiber "Code 0" Bow Sprit with integrated Roller-Furling for the sail (note: unit is retractable vertically to save LOA space)
- FORESPAR Whisker pole (note: pole stores vertically on mast with adjustment tackle)
- Lazy-Jack System for mainsail
- "German-style" double mainsheet system (note: Factory Option and easy control and eliminates need for a Traveler and cross-hauls)
- Jib tracks on Coachroof
- SELDEN Cars for tracks
- (4) Flag Halyards (note: 2x to 1st spreaders and 2x to 2nd spreaders)
- SELDEN Line stoppers; 2x banks (5) and mounted on Coachroof aft, port and starboard for all line and halyards
- SELDEN Line stoppers, 2x banks and mounted on Cockpit Coaming to service the LEWMAR Cockpit winches, port and starboard
Winches (LEWMAR):
The HOLD FAST has a total of (6) LEWMAR winches.
- (2) L-30 (2) Speed STA (self-tailing aluminum) (note: Factory Standard and placed aft on Coachroof)
- (2) L-40 (2) Speed STA EVO Genoa sheet
- (2) L-40 (2) Speed STA EVO Spinnaker / Gennaker
Sails:
The HOLD FAST has the Factory SPORT-TECH Package for Main and Jib.
- Mainsail, Cruising Laminate Bi-Radial Full Batten with MDS Slider System
- Jib, furling Cruising Laminate Tri-Radial with UV protection
- QUANTUM SAILS "Code 0" (note: having UV-protection Tabling Cover installed)
Communication:
- VHF, B&G V50
- VHF, B&G H50 hand-held wireless remote with Cockpit connection
- AIS Receiver
- AIS Transponder (note: augments the OEM-provided receiver)
Navigation and Performance:
- B&G Chart Plotter, ZEUS 9 Multi-Function with 9" Display (note: with all-weather touch screen and expanded keypad)
- DST800 Transducer for Speed / Depth / Temperature functions
- (2) B&G Triton2 Displays
- B&G Wind Vane for AWI / WS functions
- Radar, B&G Halo20 Dome with 24nm range (note: new Fall 2023)
- B&G Tracking System, GoFree Track Cellular and WiFi
Autopilot:
- B&G, internal drive with Heading Compass and WR10 Wireless Remote Control
Entertainment:
There is also a remote control in the Cockpit and units connected to NMEA Network.
- FUSION Stereo, MS-AV755 with (2) speakers in Cockpit and (2) speakers in the Salon (note: includes Bluetooth, streaming, dual USB)
- Radio with DVD player function and color display
- Wired for TV and Antenna
- Wired for SIRIUS Radio with Antenna
Electrical:
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser has both a 12 VDC Ship's Service and a 110 VAC Shore Power Systems.
- Batteries (3); (2) VARTA 100 AH Ship's Service and (1) VARTA 100 AH Engine Start
- Shore Power System with cord, 50'
- Battery Charger
- VICTRON Battery controllers
- VICTRON Inverter, 2000 Watt
- (2) Solar Charging panels, 130 Watt
- PICO / SIMARINE Monitoring System/LED Control Panel (note: linked to batteries, solar panels and refrigeration unit)
Plumbing:
- Fresh Water Capacity: total 94.6 USG (note: 55 USG standard with extra 39.6 USG with Factory Option tank forward)
- Hot Water Heater Capacity: 5.3 USG (20 liters)
- Pressure hot and cold water service to the Galley, Head and Cockpit Shower
- Bilge pumps: (1) electric / automatic and (1) manual (note: latter located in the Cockpit)
- Pumps: shower sump pump, pressure water pump
- Monitor for tanks and batteries
HVAC:
- Air Conditioning, 12,000 BTU (note: vent outlets in Salon and Fore Cabin)
- (4) SIROCCO 12 VDC Fans: (2) in Salon, (1) Aft Cabin and (1) Fore Cabin
Lighting, Interior:
- (4) Flex LED reading lights with stainless steel finish in Fore and Aft Cabins and Chart / Nav Station area
- (10) Overhead LED flush-mounted lights for Salon, Galley, Fore and Aft Cabins
- USB Charging ports included in all flex reading lights
Lights, Exterior:
- Nav Lights
- Steaming light
- Foredeck light
- Anchor / Masthead light
Propulsion:
The HOLD FAST is powered with the Factory Standard VOLVO PENTA D1-30 28 HP (3) Cylinder FWC diesel with the VOLVO PENTA 130 S-D Saildrive. The Owner reports that a nominal 2500 RPM's will deliver an easy (6) knot cruise speed. At 2800 RPM's, it's up to (7) knots! Engine access is via the hydraulic-assisted Companionway steps and from the Aft Cabin panel and the port side Cockpit seat locker.
- Engine Hours: 225 (note: approximate)
- Fuel Capacity: (40) USG
- Engine; VOLVO PENTA D1-30 28 HP (3) Cylinder
- Saildrive, VOLVO PENTA 130 S-D
- Propeller, (3) blade, folding
- Insulated Engine Room with foil-faced foam
- Ventilation for Engine Room
Accommodations The HOLD FAST has the preferred (2) Stateroom / Cabin interior layout.
- Interior furniture joinery: NORDIC OAK (note: Factory Option)
- Synthetic / Composite Teak for Soles (note: Throughout and Factory Option)
- Headroom ranges from the 6'5" in the Salon to at least 6'3" "throughout"
- Fabric Interior Upholstery, HERTIAGE BEIGE / TAN for Fore and Aft Cabins
Salon:
- Leather Interior Upholstery, SAVOY (BEIGE / TAN) for the Salon
- Blinds, DOMETIC adjustable for interior Coachroof side portlights
- Settee to starboard (note: Settee measures 76" / 6'4" x 26" (2'2") and with included Factory Option "convert to double berth", measures 76" /6'4" x 42" / 3'6")
- Dinette table, starboard side (note: with folding leaves and (2) drawers)
Fore Cabin:
The entrance is via a door forward.
- Headroom: 6'3"
- Berth dimensions: 82" / 6'10" length and 84" / 7' width
- Storage lockers aft, port and starboard
- Storage under V-Berth with hinged and ventilated panel access
Aft Cabin:
The entrance is located starboard side aft.
- Headroom: 6'3"
- Berth dimensions: 72" (6' width) x 78" (6'6" length)
- Dual opening storage lockers, starboard side forward
- Shelving for storage
- Access panel for engine compartment
Galley:
The Galley for the BAVARIA 37 Cruiser is located in the Salon, starboard side aft.
- Stove / Oven, ALPA (2) burner, propane gas, gimballed
- (1) Propane gas tank, 10# (note: mounted in Cockpit, port side aft with separate locker)
- Microwave Oven, SUMMIT
- Refrigerator-Freezer, ISOTHERM 12 VDC (note: top-opening access locker)
- Pressure hot and cold water service (note: single-tap)
- (2) Sinks, stainless steel (note: 1x large, 1x small)
- Storage lockers under Galley for Galley gear and trash bin
Head:
The large Head area is located on the port side and aft.
- Marine Head, JABSCO electric Quiet Flush (note: set up with a "fresh-water flush" system)
- Holding Tank Capacity: (18) USG (note: tank can gravity-drain overboard where permitted)
- Separate Shower Stall with PLEXI door
- Vanity with sink, composite top with storage underneath
- Mirror
- Hot and cold pressure water service
- Teak grating, removable
Inventory, Additional Ground Tackle:
- Anchor Windlass. LEWMAR electric / mechanical
- Anchor, DELTA 22 # (10 kg)
- Rode: 5/16" (8mm) x 164' (50m) chain
Canvas (Medium GRAY and BAVARIA Options):
- Dodger (note: a) with stainless steel integrated hand-hold, b) OEM plastic panels replaced with EISENGLASS sections and c) zip-out front section)
- Bimini (note: a) with Factory Option integrated LED lighting (2) overhead EISINGLASS insert panels)
- Mainsail Cover
- (2) Binnacle / Wheel covers
- (6) Winch covers
Safety:
- USCG Gear to include PFD's
- Horseshoe life ring, throwable (note: mounted on stern rail, port side)
- Fire extinguishers
- SEAGO Rescue System (note: mounted on stern rail, port side aft)
- Rescue Locator System (note: mounted on stern rail, starboard side aft)
- Emergency tiller (note: access at Helm Station area)
Misc.:
- (4) Dock lines
- (6) Fenders
- Boat hook
- Cockpit cushions, Light / Medium GRAY (note: BAVARIA Option)
- Cockpit table Teak with foldable leaves and (2) built-in drink holders (note: a) insulated storage with hinged lid for access and b) 12 VDC plug for removable light fixture)
- (2) Winch handle holders in Cockpit (note: installed aft by Helm Station, removable)
- (3) WEEMS and PLATH instruments; Clock, Barometer and Humidity / Temperature (note: brass finish and mounted on Salon bulkhead, starboard side)
- LEV-O-GAUGE (note: mounted on B&G Display console)
- WINDEX Spar-Fly
- (2) Drink holders, adjustable, plastic (note: mounted on Stern Rail)
Exclusions
- Art work
- Safety harnesses
- Personal items and tools
Mechanical Disclaimer Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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.
