Bavaria 36 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a used Bavaria 36 means looking at a J&J-designed, Germany-built cruiser that ran from 1998 to 2000 and remains a familiar name among family and charter boats. Most examples afloat are ex-charter or privately owned three-cabin versions, though the two-cabin layout is also around. The beamy hull and walk-through transom speak to her Mediterranean cruise-and-charter origins.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available; ex-charter examples are common. The three-stateroom arrangement gives mirror-image aft doubles with the head forward, while the two-stateroom version puts the head aft to starboard and lets the forward cabin eat into the lazaretto two interior arrangements. Either way the galley, nav station, and dinette are identical, so buyers choosing between layouts are really trading stateroom count against aft storage and forward-cabin size.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market these boats commonly carry an autopilot, chartplotter, AIS, and a furling main, which together make for easy short-handed sailing and clear navigation. A bimini, solar, and cockpit shower are also commonly fitted, speaking to warm-water cruise preparation. Often-seen additions include an inverter, hot water, teak decks, and cabin heating, which widen the boat's seasonal and comfort range. Less common owner upgrades run to lithium batteries, electric winches, and bow thrusters — useful but not expected on every listing.
What to Inspect
The available material on this model is thin, so a buyer's survey should focus on the usual age-related items. A standard pre-purchase inspection of hull integrity, rigging wear, and systems function is the right approach for a used Bavaria 36.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in Greece, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, and Italy. For a shopper, the checklist is straightforward: confirm which of the two layouts suits your plans, verify the furling and navigation kit is operational, and budget for heating or teak upkeep if those are present. The Bavaria 36 is a sensible, roomy cruiser, best judged on condition and layout rather than model-year concerns.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria 36. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 17 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25 | 1 | $73,223 | — |
| May 25 | 2 | $66,098 | -9.7% |
| Jun 25 | 2 | $70,953 | +7.3% |
| Jul 25 | 1 | $68,683 | -3.2% |
| Aug 25 | 3 | $81,372 | +18.5% |
| Sep 25 | 26 | $68,253 | -16.1% |
| Oct 25 | 3 | $71,366 | +4.6% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $72,758 | +2.0% |
| Dec 25 | 2 | $53,550 | -26.4% |
| Jan 26 | 10 | $70,791 | +32.2% |
| Feb 26 | 7 | $71,829 | +1.5% |
| Mar 26 | 8 | $72,467 | +0.9% |
| Apr 26 | 29 | $66,349 | -8.4% |
| May 26 | 6 | $76,501 | +15.3% |
| Jun 26 | 8 | $75,668 | -1.1% |
| Jul 26 | 10 | $68,392 | -9.6% |
| Aug 26 | 8 | $69,747 | +2.0% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria 36 listings appear across 18 countries. France has the most listings with 17 (14.7%), followed by Greece and United Kingdom.
Country view
116 listings · 18 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | $69,265 | 17 | 3 | 14.7% |
| Greece | $67,519 | 17 | 5 | 14.7% |
| United Kingdom | $61,101 | 13 | 3 | 11.2% |
| Germany | $69,847 | 11 | 3 | 9.5% |
| Spain | $68,683 | 11 | 3 | 9.5% |
| Italy | $77,996 | 10 | 1 | 8.6% |
| Croatia | $61,058 | 8 | 0 | 6.9% |
| Australia | $72,998 | 7 | 1 | 6.0% |
| Netherlands | $78,578 | 7 | 3 | 6.0% |
| Ireland | $66,349 | 4 | 1 | 3.4% |
| Canada | $71,683 | 2 | 1 | 1.7% |
| Denmark | $64,005 | 2 | 0 | 1.7% |
Comparable models
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Cruiser 38 | 40.35' | $ 80,907 | 197 | 44 |
| Catalina Yachts 36 | 36.33' | $ 35,700 | 182 | 34 |
| Bavaria Yachts 36You are here | — | $ 69,513 | 119 | 27 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39 | 39.16' | $ 98,951 | 114 | 26 |
| Dufour Classic 36 | 36.33' | $ 79,052 | 77 | 14 |
| Bavaria Yachts 34 | 35.6' | $ 58,148 | 69 | 10 |
| Bavaria Yachts 42 | 43.96' | $ 101,861 | 64 | 17 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 33 | 32.78' | $ 87,309 | 63 | 15 |
| Bavaria Yachts 37 | 37.89' | $ 75,668 | 57 | 19 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $ 115,248 | 37 | 10 |
| Bavaria Yachts 350 | 35.25' | $ 55,296 | 13 | 6 |