Bavaria 40 Cruiser Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

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The Bavaria 40 Cruiser stands as a definitive example of the highvolume, productionline philosophy that transformed the European sailing market during the late 2000s and early 2010s. Launched as a successor to the popular J&Jdesigned Bavaria 40, this specific iteration represented a significant shift for the German shipyard. In 2010, Bavaria transitioned its design partnership to Farr Yacht Design for naval architecture and BMW Group DesignworksUSA for styling. This collaboration aimed to shed the yard’s reputation for utilitarian aesthetics by introducing sleeker lines, a more ergonomic cockpit, and improved sailing dynamics. The 40 Cruiser was positioned at the heart of the "Cruiser" range, nestled between the 36 and the 45, offering a balance of manageable size for couplehanded sailing and sufficient volume for the Mediterranean charter trade. Its production run bridged the gap between traditional heavytimber interiors and the modern, lightfilled "loft" style that defines contemporary yachting.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 122,136
Ask, not sold · 99 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
57
99 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
12
Greece (20.2%) · Croatia (20.2%) · Spain (15.2%)

Recent Listings

68 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 40 Cruiser listings span 12 countries. Greece leads with 20 listings (20.2%), followed by Croatia and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

99 listings · 12 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 110,53520820.2%
Croatia$ 119,228201420.2%
Spain$ 137,25715815.2%
Italy$ 137,25712812.1%
United Kingdom$ 134,075959.1%
France$ 133,186636.1%
Netherlands$ 141,910434.0%
Turkey$ 104,688434.0%
Australia$ 128,165323.0%
Germany$ 126,788313.0%
Guadeloupe$ 96,545222.0%
Bulgaria$ 105,851101.0%

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 46 Cruiser46.58'$ 174,479356199
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3435.14'$ 112,248202122
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,69217280
Bavaria Yachts 40 CruiserYou are here$ 122,1369957
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,1569743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8729455
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,4517143
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4140.52'$ 145,4005833
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4544.62'$ 148,8895328
Bavaria Cruiser 3535.3'$ 77,934179
Bavaria Yachts 43 Cruiser42.98'$ 128,8811310

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 40 Cruiser cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 40 Cruiser over the past 12 months is $122,136. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 40 Cruiser sailboats are for sale?+
57 Bavaria 40 Cruiser listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 99 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 40 Cruiser prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 40 Cruiser has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 40 Cruiser sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 40 Cruiser listings over the past 12 months are Greece (20.2%), Croatia (20.2%), Spain (15.2%).
05Do Bavaria 40 Cruiser listings get price reductions?+
About 42% of Bavaria 40 Cruiser listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 11.6% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 40 Cruiser?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34, Bluewater Cruiser 38. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.