Bavaria 37 Cruiser

Details

• Make: Bavaria
• Model: 37 Cruiser
• Engine Make & Model: Volvo Penta D1-30
• Horsepower: 29
• Fuel Type: Diesel
• Price: £79,950
• Location: In Portland
• Keel: Fin
• Hull Construction: Fibreglass (GRP)
• Drive Type: Saildrive

Dimensions

• Beam: 3.8m
• Draft: 1.96m
• LOA: 11.2m
• Displacement: 8360kg
• Fuel Tank Capacity: 150l
• Water Tank Capacity: 420l
• Hull Type: Monohull

Summary

"Taipan" is an example of the ever popular Bavaria 37 Cruiser, built in 2007 and now in her second ownership. The current owners have meticulously maintained and extensively upgraded the boat and she is being offered to the market in a sail away condition. Recent upgrades include a New Crusader Mainsail and Genoa, Featherstream 16" Prop with Hydroaxe Rope Cutter, Standing Rigging replaced in 2022 and much more. The boat is powered by a Volvo Penta D1-30 3-cylinder 29hp inboard engine with engine hours of 1162, which has been serviced annually by the current and former owner, most recently in January 2025. Taipan has comfortable sleeping accommodation for 8 people in the forward master cabin, saloon and two aft cabins.

Berth at Portland Marina is available for the new owner to continue.

Sure to be a popular boat early viewing is recommended, please call 01305 818541

Mechanical

Volvo Penta D1-30 3-cylinder 29hp inboard diesel engine
The engine has been serviced annually, most recently in Jan 2025
Approximately 1162 engine hours
Fuel system is fitted with a fuel polishing system. This system minimises the chance of getting a diesel bug in the tank by recirculating the fuel with a pump through an additional fuel filter. It is currently run daily on a timer.
Saildrive 130s (Seal changed in 2018)
Featherstream 16" 3-bladed prop (New Nov 2024)
Hydroaxe 3B rope cutter (New Nov 2024)

Webasto Diesel Heating
Pressurised fresh water system
Water heating via engine and 240v immersion
Gas hoses were changed and certified in March 2022

Tanks
1x 150 litre fuel tank with fuel polishing system
2x 210 litre water tanks
1x 60 litre grey water holding tank
All tanks are polyethylene

Electrical

2x 12v 10Ah domestic batteries (New 2016)
1x Engine start battery
Engine alternator
Shore power connection and lead with 2x 240v points
Battery charger

Rigging

Fractional sloop rig
Selden anodised alloy spars
The standing rigging was replaced in 2022
Furlex headsail furler
Single line reefs to 1& 2 - 3rd reef is hook and line with reefing line run to cockpit
2x Lewmar 2-speed winches on coach house for reefs and halyards
2x Lewmar 2-speed in cockpit for genoa sheets
Main sheet traveller controlled from the cockpit

Sails
Crusader fully battened 33 sq m Mainsail (New December 2024, not yet used)
Crusader 100% 26 sq m Genoa (New December 2024, not yet used)
130% 39 sq m Genoa
There is also an option for a Crusader “Super Zero” with furling equipment, halyard, sheets and turning blocks. This would be at an extra cost to be discussed with the vendor. This is not included in the sale of Taipan.

Navigation

Garmin 5008 touch screen Chartplotter at helm position
Garmin GMR 18 Radar
Raymarine autopilot
Em Trak B953 AIS (New 2024)
Raymarine ST60 Speed
Raymarine ST60 Depth
Raymarine ST60 Wind
iCom IC M411 VHF radio
AIS, VHF, Raymrine displays and autopilot all integrated with Garmin chartplotter
Plastimo Olympic 135 compass
Navigation lights
Raymarine Axiom 9 Chartplotter at chart table
Apelco 4500 VHF radio

Deck

Mooring lines
6 fenders
35lbs CQR anchor with 50m of chain
Danforth kedge anchor with chain and warp
Lewmar Proseries electric anchor windlass
Swim ladder
Sprayhood (New 2023/24)
Full cockpit tent by C&J Marine
Bimini
Wheel cover
2.5m dinghy with snap davits
Cockpit shower

Safety

Manual bilge pump
Electric bilge pump
Lifesling
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers
Jackstays
Kidde carbon monoxide alarm

Accommodation

Forward Master Cabin
Large double berth with 7" pocket sprung mattress (New and unused)
Hanging storage locker
Overhead storage lockers
Deck hatch

Heads
Jabsco sea toilet with 60l holding tank
Washbasin
Shower
Mirrors

Saloon
L-shaped seating area to starboard
Additional bench seat to port
Adjustable saloon table
Bavaria Helsinki Blue upholstery
Chart table
Storage cupboards and lockers
CD/Radio player

Galley
Twin gas burner cooker with oven
Waeco fridge
Double sink

Port Aft Cabin
Double berth
Seat
Hanging storage locker
Side engine access

Starboard Aft Cabin
Double berth
Seat
Hanging storage locker
Side engine access

Construction

GRP hull and deck with teak laid cockpit
Light mahogany interior wood
Last antifouled with two coats of International in January 2024

Documentation

Bill of sale into current ownership
Previous bill of sale
Original purchase VAT invoice
Builder's certificate
RCD certificate

Owner's Comments

We are the second owners of TAIPAN and purchased her in 2016. The original owner had been meticulous in his care for the boat and we have tried hard to maintain his standards. She has been regularly serviced by the previous and current owner and by professionals when required (invoices available). The boat has been used around the South Coast of England, has crossed the channel several times to France and the Channel Islands and has visited the Isles of Scilly. This Winter (24-25) has been spent preparing her to circumnavigate the UK with new sails, new propeller and rope cutter, AIS, a full engine service and new mattresses in the owner’s cabin. At the last minute the opportunity to buy a new boat has proved too good to miss, but Taipan is ready to go in all respects!

Disclaimer

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website

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.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

Contact

boatpoint at Portland Marina

portland@boatpoint.co.uk

01305 818 541