Bavaria 36 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·1998 – 2004·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 36 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
37.89' · 11.55 m
Displ.
11,817 lbs · 5,360 kg
First year
1998

The Bavaria 36, particularly the version produced between 1998 and 2003, represents a pivotal moment in the history of the Giebelstadt shipyard. Designed by J&J Design, this model solidified Bavaria’s reputation for producing voluminous, capable cruisers that maximized interior space without completely sacrificing sailing performance. During its production run, the 36 became one of the most successful hulls in the company’s history, appealing to both the private "ownersailor" market and global charter fleets. Its success was predicated on a balanced hull form, a straightforward fractional rig, and an assemblyline construction process that allowed for a price point significantly lower than its French or Scandinavian competitors at the time.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 69,589
Ask, not sold · 112 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
52
112 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-3.5%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
17
France (16.4%) · United Kingdom (13.6%) · Greece (13.6%)

Recent Listings

59 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 36 listings span 17 countries. France leads with 18 listings (16.4%), followed by United Kingdom and Greece.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

110 listings · 17 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
France$ 72,40718416.4%
United Kingdom$ 64,431151113.6%
Greece$ 63,89715913.6%
Germany$ 69,705948.2%
Spain$ 73,074928.2%
Italy$ 80,161958.2%
Croatia$ 60,934817.3%
Australia$ 77,841716.4%
Netherlands$ 78,302413.6%
Ireland$ 66,214332.7%
Montenegro$ 68,544322.7%
Belgium$ 84,169221.8%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008)$ 124,898285162
Catalina 3636.33'$ 35,95017865
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,58817280
Bavaria 36You are here$ 69,58911252
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,7499455
Bavaria Yachts 3435.6'$ 57,5076333
Bavaria Yachts 3737.89'$ 75,5144625
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria Cruiser 36 (2005-2010)$ 83,3103715
Bavaria Bavaria 36 Cruiser (2005-2010)$ 80,1613617
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,6113222
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 36 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 36 over the past 12 months is $69,589. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 36 sailboats are for sale?+
52 Bavaria 36 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 112 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 36 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 36 has decreased by 3.5% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 36 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 36 listings over the past 12 months are France (16.4%), United Kingdom (13.6%), Greece (13.6%).
05Do Bavaria 36 listings get price reductions?+
About 86% of Bavaria 36 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 2.5% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 36?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Catalina 36, Bluewater Cruiser 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.