Bavaria 370 Buyer's Guide
Shopping a Bavaria 370 on the brokerage market means looking at a 38-foot Mohnhaupt-designed cruiser from Bavaria Yachtbau, built from 1991 onward with a solid fiberglass hull and fin keel. These are volume-production European boats, and the examples that turn up reflect the yard's standard cruiser fit-out of the early nineties rather than bespoke refits.
Layouts on the Used Market
No published layout drawing itemizes the 370's berth count or cabin sequence, so each hull must be walked to confirm galley position and head configuration. The constant across the class is 85 gallons of water and 30 gallons of diesel tankage, which frames the realistic cruising range of any example regardless of interior styling. Expect a beamy mid-cabin feel from the 12.5-foot beam, but confirm the specific arrangement at the viewing rather than assuming a single standard layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most 370s on the market carry a practical cruising kit: hot water, autopilot, chartplotter, and cabin heating are commonly fitted, with a swim platform and cockpit shower for temperate-water use. A life raft and spinnaker are also common. For the buyer, the heating and hot water speak to year-round European use, while the autopilot and chartplotter mean the navigation core is likely in place. A spinnaker adds light-air range but check the 34.8-meter halyards for chafe if it has been flown hard.
What to Inspect
The broad wetted area of roughly 38 square meters on the 370's hull demands a careful look at the coating during any survey. A buyer should inspect the antifouling closely and budget for full bottom paint at purchase, as the area is greater than on narrower 38-foot designs. Check for uneven coating wear or blistering in the gelcoat, and factor the square-meter count into haul-out cost expectations.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Bavaria 370s typically appear in the Netherlands, Germany, and Italy. Before committing, walk the hull for bottom coating condition, confirm the heating and autopilot function, and test the Volvo Penta MD2003 for cold-start smoke.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria 370. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 5 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 25 | 1 | $69,351 | — |
| Oct 25 | 1 | $57,695 | -16.8% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $69,817 | +21.0% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $76,927 | +10.2% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $64,255 | -16.5% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria 370 listings appear across 3 countries. Germany has the most listings with 2 (50.0%), followed by Italy and Netherlands.
Country view
4 listings · 3 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $73,372 | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Italy | $64,255 | 1 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Netherlands | $57,695 | 1 | 0 | 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' | $ 69,513 | 119 | 27 |
| Bavaria Yachts 40 | 40.9' | $ 88,312 | 81 | 21 |
| Bavaria Yachts 34 | 35.6' | $ 58,209 | 69 | 10 |
| Bavaria Yachts 37 | 37.89' | $ 75,747 | 57 | 19 |
| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 370 | 35.67' | $ 58,267 | 29 | 4 |
| Najad 370 | 36.91' | $ 163,147 | 13 | 2 |
| Bavaria Yachts 350 | 35.25' | $ 55,354 | 13 | 6 |
| Bavaria Yachts 320 | 33.42' | $ 37,391 | 11 | 6 |
| Sweden Yachts 370 | 36.58' | $ 138,675 | 8 | 1 |
| Bavaria 370You are here | — | $ 67,029 | 4 | 2 |