Bavaria 37 Cruiser (2005-2007) Buyer's Guide
The Bavaria 37 Cruiser built from June 2005 to November 2007 is a J&J-designed cruiser with over 800 units sold, replaced by the 38 Cruiser in 2007; on the used market it shows as a heavy, round-bodied displacement boat with a category A CE rating and a foam-cored topsides laminate. Shopping one means weighing a dated but solid interior against a tight cockpit and a few known weak points the surveys captured.
Layouts on the Used Market
The boat was offered in two- or three-cabin arrangements. The three-cabin version places the head in the forepeak; the two-cabin version moves the head aft and gains a huge locker. The bow berth is a full 2.00 metres wide while the stern berth is just under 1.50 metres, and if two stern cabins are fitted the forward compartments turn shallow and small. Saloon height runs 1.90 to 2.04 metres and the aft head 1.86, with large windows, hull windows, two panoramic panes, and an opening centre hatch giving good light. A steep entry ladder and a simple hook-held door are typical; the drop-board rack mounts behind a cabin door.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Key buyer-consequence equipment centres on rig and power. Many boats carry an in-mast furling mainsail and a first-generation Furlex genoa furler on Seldén rigging; the genoa sheets run on primary winches that were undersized 40s as standard, so larger primaries are a worthwhile upgrade. The test boat's more powerful 40 hp Volvo with a three-bladed folding prop is a useful benchmark for repower candidates, since the standard 27 hp unit is modest. A 1.60 metre keel was offered against the 1.95, and the original tight-fitting robust sprayhood bars outclass later replacements. Lighting is sparse with no indirect comfort lighting and few sockets, so adding LED and 12 V outlets is a common liveability refit.
What to Inspect
The cabinet hinges are not corrosion-resistant, so check locker and door hardware for rust and plan replacements. Once the tanks are filled, the forepeak boxes are in use, and the cockpit is manned, the boat settles noticeably by the stern, so assess trim and tank mounting. The cockpit bench ends are rounded so they cannot be leaned against fore or aft, a fixed ergonomic limitation rather than a fault. The steering is somewhat sluggish and the coaming too narrow to sit on; exercise the wheel and verify the 100-centimetre wheel and its pillar for free movement.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
For a buyer, the short checklist is: confirm the two- or three-cabin layout fits your berth needs; inspect hinges and steering; budget for winch and lighting upgrades; and treat the loaded stern-heavy trim as a real handling note. A sound 37 Cruiser rewards its owner with a structurally robust, category A hull and a bright real-wood interior at a dated-cockpit trade-off.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria 37 Cruiser (2005-2007). The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 2 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26 | 1 | $106,469 | — |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $66,123 | -37.9% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria 37 Cruiser (2005-2007) listings appear across 2 countries. Germany has the most listings with 1 (50.0%), followed by Netherlands.
Country view
2 listings · 2 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $106,469 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Netherlands | $66,123 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
Comparable models
Similar length, displacement, and era. Open a row to compare that model's market page.
Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 | 35.14' | $ 117,768 | 181 | 34 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 38 | 40.35' | $ 78,886 | 171 | 35 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 30 | 31.08' | $ 53,781 | 130 | 42 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39 | 39.16' | $ 96,457 | 111 | 33 |
| Bavaria Yachts 36 | 37.89' | $ 67,184 | 111 | 33 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 33 | 32.78' | $ 84,064 | 59 | 13 |
| Bavaria Yachts 37 | 37.89' | $ 74,001 | 50 | 20 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $ 111,038 | 40 | 13 |
| Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser | 42.98' | $ 131,227 | 15 | 3 |
| Bavaria 36 (2002-2004) | 37.4' | $ 69,539 | 13 | 5 |
| Bavaria 37 Cruiser (2005-2007)You are here | — | $ 86,363 | 2 | 1 |