Bavaria 44, crafted in 2003, exemplifies the sought-after German design for family cruising. This is a four-cabin version and comfortably sleeps eight, ideal for two couples or families. Recent enhancements and upgrades include new standing and running rigging, a complete set of new Kemp sails, two new Raymarine chartplotters with AIS, Solar, new electric toilets with extra holding tank, custom dinghy davits, and a new galley cooker.
Rig
Sloop
FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Selden aluminium alloy mast and spars
Selden rod kicker
Stainless steel standing rigging - New 2020
Running rigging - New 2022
Slab reefing
Mainsail on Selden batten cars
Furling headsail
Lazy jacks
Packamain system - New 2020
Windex and tri-colour - New 2020
Vang Gas Strut - replaced 2020
Spinnaker Pole
SAILS:
Kemp Sails Cruise PLUS Main Sail with 5 Battens - New 2020
Kemp Sails Cruise PLUS Furling Genoa - New 2020
Kemp Sails Full Radial Asymmetric Spinnaker with Snuffer - New 2022 only used a couple of times.
WINCHES:
2 x Harken 48 2-speed, self tailing genoa sheet winches
2 x Harken 40 2-speed, self tailing halyard winches
Broker comments
Step aboard this Bavaria 44 — Honey Bee, and you'll immediately sense the craftsmanship of this 2003 gem. Its spacious layout, including an extra starboard bunk cabin, ensures a comfortable voyage for families or friends seeking adventure on the water. Recently updated with top-of-the-line equipment, from the rigging to the sails, solar and many other modernisations, this vessel is primed for memorable journeys. It's a true testament to German engineering and a joy to sail.
NAVIGATION AIDS:
Raymarine Axiom Hybrid 12'' Chartplotter at helm - New 2019
Raymarine Axiom 9'' Chartplotter at Chart table - New 2019
Raymarine Radar - New 2019
AIS
ICS NA6 Navtex at chart table
Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot
Raymarine ST60 Tridata (log,speed & depth)
Raymarine ST60 wind speed and direction
Raymarine Ray 90 wired station pack VHF - New 2019
Dual steering compasses
UK Plug sockets throughout
Waterproof USB & USB-c Fast chargers in cabin and cockpit
GROUND TACKLE:
Bow-mounted Rocna anchor with 70M chain with markers
Electric anchor windlass
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Windex and tri-colour - New 2020
JVC radio and CD player
Clock and barometer
Sprayhood - New 2022
Full Cockpit Enclosure - New 2022
Spray Dodger - New 2022
Teak toe rail
Side access gates, port and starboard
Folding leaf cockpit table
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
Boarding ladder
Warps and fenders
Zodiac Cadet Cadet 350 Air - New 2021
Yamaha 9.9hp JMHS (new 2021)
Window seals / replaced 2024
Some maintenance tools and spares
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
EPIRB
Automatic fire extinguisher system to engine bay
1 x life rings with holders
Smoke alarms throughout
Gas alarm
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers
VOLVO D2 55HP DIESEL ENGINE
Sail drive to three-blade propeller- New 2020
Throttle control unit - New 2020
Rope-cutter
Sail drive diaphragm - New 2021
Saildrive service 2021
Cruising speed approx. 7 knots
Maximum speed approx. 8.5 knots
ELECTRICS
1 x engine start battery - New 23/24
4 x Victron Lithium 400amp System (2024)
1 x designated bow thruster battery (charged by engine alternator and battery charger from main bank) - New 23/24
Victron Solar Kit with 1050W Total
Charged by engine alternator and 45 ah battery charger
Shore power
TANKAGE
Fuel capacity: 210 litres
Fresh water capacity: 360 litres
Holding tank - New 2020
WATER SYSTEM
Fresh hot and cold pressurised water to galley and heads and cockpit shower
Water heated by engine and immersion
Salt Water Tap in Galley
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE
Bavaria 44 built in 2003
Spacious cruising yacht by Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH to designs by J&J Design
2003 build with corresponding 2003 hull number
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP hull, deck (moulded non-slip) and superstructure
Teak on cockpit seats & sole
White hull
Top sides polished 2022
Lead fin keel
Dual wheel steering
Antifoul July 2024 (Seajet 15 Primer and 033 Self Polishing)
Seacocks - Serviced 2021
Bilge pumps - New 2020
Guard wires - New 2020
LOA: 13.95m (45'9")
LWL: 11.45m (37'6")
BEAM: 4.25m (13'11")
DRAFT: 1.95m (6'3")
DISPLACEMENT: 12000kg
ALL FIGURES ARE APPROXIMATE