Bavaria 40 Ocean
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| Make | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Model | 40 Ocean |
| Year | 2001 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | €73,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 12.47 m |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Preveza, Greece |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 12.47 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 3.99 m |
| Keel Type | Fin |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|
| Builder | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
| Hull Warranty | None |
Description
DESCRIPTION
Marubio is a well-cared-for example of the Bavaria Ocean 40, a centre cockpit cruising yacht known for comfort, safety, and solid build quality. Privately owned and never chartered, she’s had no groundings or hull damage and has been carefully maintained, including annual pressure washing and antifouling. With key upgrades between 2023–2025—new sails, standing rigging, saildrive seals, solar panels, and navigation electronics—she’s ideal for buyers seeking a capable and dependable yacht for island-hopping or longer Mediterranean cruising. Her two-cabin layout, large aft master suite, and well-sheltered cockpit provide excellent space for family or friends.
Highlights Listed below but included in Full Specs:
• Standing rigging renewed (2025)
• Crusader mainsail and genoa (2023)
• Saildrive diaphragm and shaft seals replaced (2025)
• Bow thruster propeller and seals replaced (2025) with spare included
• B&G Vulcan 9 plotter (2023) and NMEA 2000 instruments
• AIS Class B transceiver and VHF/AIS splitter (2024)
• Four solar panels installed (2023)
• Teak deck seams re-caulked (2020)
• New Honda inflatable and outboard (2022)
• New fridge evaporator and condenser (2024)
• EPIRB (2023) and liferaft serviced to 2025
• Full boat cover for ashore storage
Additional Information
REMARKS
Marubio offers an ideal blend of comfort, simplicity, and capability for relaxed Mediterranean cruising. With recent upgrades to sails, rigging, electronics, and onboard systems, she provides confidence and peace of mind for buyers seeking a straightforward handover with minimal setup required. Her spacious interior, well-protected cockpit, and large aft cabin make her equally suitable for couples or family cruising, while solar power and a portable generator support extended off-grid stays. Ready to sail, Marubio represents a solid opportunity to acquire a well-maintained cruising yacht that has been carefully upgraded over time.
CONSTRUCTION
Hull: GRP
Deck: Teak-laid over GRP, seams re-caulked (2020)
Superstructure: GRP
Keel: Fin keel
Rudder: Spade
Steering: Wheel
Hull shape: Monohull
Hull colour: White
DIMENSIONS
LOA: 12.47m
LWL: 10.92m
Beam: 3.99m
Draft: 1.95m
Displacement: 7,902kg
Ballast: 2,842kg
MECHANICAL
Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L, 50HP (2001) Engine hours 3,647 (4/26)
Cooling: Fresh water cooled
Drive: Saildrive (120S-E)
Saildrive diaphragm replaced (2025)
Saildrive shaft seals replaced (2025)
Propeller: 3-blade fixed (anode replaced annually)
Bow thruster: Sidepower, new propeller and seals (2025), anode replaced annually
Cruising speed: 7 knots
Maximum speed: 8 knots
Engine hours: Approx. 2,500
Racor fuel filter (2023)
Stainless steel exhaust elbow (2024)
Exhaust hosing replaced (2024)
New anti-syphon valve system (2024)
New water strainer with transparent top (2024)
PERFORMANCE
Stable and capable offshore cruiser
Bow thruster fitted
Easy-handling sail plan with all lines led aft to the cockpit
TANKAGE
Fuel: 230L
Fresh water: 230L + 150L
Holding tank: 60L
Hot water: Calorifier
ELECTRICAL
Domestic batteries: 2 × 180Ah (April 2023)
Engine starter battery: 1 × 100Ah (April 2023)
Generator: Honda 3kVA (approx. 50 hours)
Battery chargers: 2 × 50Ah
Inverter
Solar panels: 4 panels (2023)
Shore power and cable included
RIGGING
Rig type: Sloop
Spars: Aluminium
Standing rigging replaced (2025)
Running rigging replaced (2020)
Mainsail reefing: In-mast furling
Headsail furling
All lines led aft to cockpit
SAILS
Mainsail: Crusader ALPHA Sails (2023)
Genoa: Crusader ALPHA Sails (2023)
NAVIGATION
Chartplotter (helm): B&G Vulcan 9 with full Mediterranean charts (2023)
Chartplotter (nav station): VDO with full Mediterranean charts
AIS: B&G Class B transceiver with splitter (2024)
Instruments: B&G NMEA 2000 (2023) and Raymarine ST60 (depth, wind, speed)
Autopilot: Raymarine
Radar: Raymarine Pathfinder
GPS: Integrated in both chartplotters
VHF: B&G (2024)
Compass: Olympic 100 (2022)
Handheld VHF
DECK
Teak-laid deck, re-caulked (2020)
Anchor: Rocna 25kg
Chain: 70m × 8mm stainless steel
Windlass: Lofrans Cayman 1000W electric (local and helm control)
Winches: 6 × Harken
Cockpit table: White GRP
Two large aft deck lockers
Cockpit and deck shower (2024)
Pushpit, pulpit, and boarding ladder
SAFETY
Liferaft: 6-person, serviced to 2025
EPIRB: New additional unit (2023) with valid batteries
Flares: Full set (expiry 2026)
Lifejackets: 4
Lifebuoy: 1
Fire blanket
Manual bilge pump
Two electric bilge pumps
ACCOMMODATION
Berths: 6
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1 (Jabsco, new pump fitted plus spare)
Headroom: 1.98m (6ft 5in)
Upholstery: Blue fabric with protective covers
Hot water via calorifier
Webasto air heating throughout
LAYOUT
Two-cabin layout featuring a spacious aft owner’s cabin with centreline double berth, generous storage, and private access to the heads. Forward cabin with V-berth, a comfortable saloon with L-shaped seating around a dining table and opposing settee, a practical galley to port, and a large navigation station to starboard with chartplotter and radar.
DOMESTIC
Galley with two-burner hob, oven, and double sink
Top-loading fridge with new evaporator and condenser (2024)
All interior lighting upgraded to LED
USB charging points throughout
CANVAS
Bimini (2024)
Sprayhood with fixed screen and new canvas
Full set of cockpit cushions
Full tailored boat cover for ashore use (repaired)
TENDER
Dinghy: Honda Honwave 2.2m (2022)
Outboard: Honda 2.2HP (2022)
MISCELLANEOUS
Warps and fenders included (6 standard, 1 ball, 2 flat foam)
TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAX
EU VAT paid evidence
Bill of Sale to current owner
Previous title paperwork on file
HISTORY
Marubio has been privately cruised in the Mediterranean by her current owner, visiting over 30 ports and covering approximately 5,000 nautical miles. She has never been grounded and shows no signs of hull damage. Lifted annually for winter storage, she receives a full high-pressure wash and antifoul treatment each season. Currently afloat in Crete and ready for viewing or immediate use.
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.