Bavaria 1060 Buyer's Guide
The Bavaria 1060 on the brokerage market is a mid-eighties Axel Mohnhaupt design built by Bavaria Yachtbau, a 34-foot-7-inch masthead sloop with solid fiberglass construction and a fin keel. She remains a recognizable entry-level-to-midrange cruiser for sailors wanting eight berths and manageable draft without a modern wide-beam hull. Ex-charter and owner versions both appear, and the boat's simple laminate build makes a used example approachable for the hands-on buyer.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin interiors are well represented among used 1060s, and ex-charter examples are common. The eight-berth count the design carries supports either arrangement, with the charter layout trading privacy for capacity. Buyers should decide early whether a fourth cabin's lost salon space matters, since the two layouts reflect different use histories and wear patterns rather than a structural difference.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used 1060s come with solar, an inverter, AIS, autopilot, and a chartplotter already fitted, which together mean a buyer inherits self-sufficient power and navigation without immediate outlay. Solar and inverter form the energy backbone for anchoring out, while AIS and autopilot reduce watch-standing load on shorter-handed passages. A chartplotter rounds out the navigation cluster, so the typical boat is electronically complete rather than a barebones project.
What to Inspect
The 1060 uses a saildrive transmission on a 28-horsepower Volvo Penta diesel, and the saildrive arrangement deserves close examination for diaphragm condition and corrosion at the leg, since this is the one mechanical system where used-boat risk concentrates. Beyond that, the solid fiberglass hull and deck should be checked for the usual osmotic and impact issues, and the uniform 12 mm halyards and 14 mm sheets suggest a rig where rope wear, not hardware failure, is the ordinary limit. The builder's standard laminate with selective reinforcement is straightforward, and a surveyor should still confirm the keel-fin joint remains as factory-built.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Used Bavaria 1060s are typically found in the Netherlands. For a shopper, the checklist is short: confirm the layout matches intended use, verify the saildrive and diesel, and check the rigging for age rather than defect. The common factory-adjacent equipment means less to add, and the moderate racer pedigree with eight berths makes her a sensible cruiser if the saildrive surveys clean.
- Choose three-cabin owner or four-cabin charter layout by privacy need
- Survey the Volvo Penta saildrive leg and diaphragm closely
- Expect solar, inverter, AIS, autopilot, chartplotter as standard inventory
- Focus on Netherlands listings for available stock
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria 1060. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 4 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | 1 | $45,797 | — |
| Apr 26 | 1 | $42,318 | -7.6% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $34,203 | -19.2% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $22,029 | -35.6% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria 1060 listings appear across 2 countries. Netherlands has the most listings with 3 (75.0%), followed by Greece.
Country view
4 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $42,318 | 3 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Greece | $22,029 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
10 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts 36 | 37.89' | $ 68,985 | 119 | 26 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39 | 39.16' | $ 98,550 | 113 | 26 |
| Bavaria Yachts 34 | 35.6' | $ 57,913 | 69 | 11 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 33 | 32.78' | $ 88,905 | 64 | 16 |
| Bavaria Yachts 37 | 37.89' | $ 75,362 | 57 | 18 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $ 114,782 | 37 | 9 |
| Bavaria 300 | 31.33' | $ 35,942 | 35 | 10 |
| Bavaria Yachts 320 | 33.42' | $ 37,236 | 11 | 6 |
| Bavaria 960 | 31.5' | $ 37,101 | 6 | 1 |
| Bavaria 1060You are here | — | $ 38,261 | 4 | 2 |