Bavaria 40 Vision Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2007 – 2011·Bavaria Yachts
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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
41.67' · 12.7 m
Displ.
19,731 lbs · 8,950 kg
First year
2007

The Bavaria 40 Vision, produced between 2007 and 2009, represented a strategic shift for the Giebelstadt shipyard. While Bavaria was already a dominant force in the highvolume charter market with its "Cruiser" line, the Vision series was an ambitious attempt to capture the "owneroperator" demographic seeking enhanced performance and luxury. Designed by the prolific J&J Design studio, the 40 Vision was the entry point of a threemodel range that included the 44 and 50 Vision. Unlike the standard models of that era, the Vision 40 featured a significantly higher specification, including a lead keel as standard—providing a lower center of gravity—and a taller, more powerful fractional rig. This model should not be confused with the later Farrdesigned Vision 42, as the 40 Vision maintains a distinct hull form characterized by a deeper "V" and a more pronounced decksaloon profile.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 133,961
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
7
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+4.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
Italy (41.2%) · United States (17.6%) · Denmark (11.8%)

Recent Listings

6 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 40 Vision listings span 7 countries. Italy leads with 7 listings (41.2%), followed by United States and Denmark.

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

Country breakdown

17 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Italy$ 116,3207241.2%
United States$ 150,0003317.6%
Denmark$ 151,2902111.8%
Greece$ 107,0142011.8%
France$ 159,358105.9%
Netherlands$ 159,940105.9%
New Zealand$ 130,522105.9%

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 40 Cruiser$ 122,1369957
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 436,1998666
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,4517143
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4140.52'$ 145,4005833
Bavaria Yachts Vision 4241.99'$ 284,6094419
Bavaria 4142.08'$ 104,5714423
Bavaria Vision 4645.9'$ 259,9004224
Bavaria Yachts 44 Vision44.95'$ 168,6633221
Beneteau Ocean 4040.92'$ 91,8932313
Bavaria 40 VisionYou are here$ 133,961187
Bavaria 50 Vision51.51'$ 164,036126

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 40 Vision cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 40 Vision over the past 12 months is $133,961. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 40 Vision sailboats are for sale?+
7 Bavaria 40 Vision listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 40 Vision prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 40 Vision has increased by 4.0% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 40 Vision sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 40 Vision listings over the past 12 months are Italy (41.2%), United States (17.6%), Denmark (11.8%).
05Do Bavaria 40 Vision listings get price reductions?+
About 17% of Bavaria 40 Vision listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.0% 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 Vision?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, Bavaria 40. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.