Bavaria 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2000·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 40 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.9' · 12.47 m
Displ.
17,420 lbs · 7,902 kg
First year
2000

The Bavaria 40, particularly the iteration designed by the prolific J&J Design team in the late 1990s and early 2000s, stands as a defining model for the German shipyard’s transition into highvolume, highquality manufacturing. Designed to bridge the gap between the sporty 38 and the more voluminous 42, the Bavaria 40 was engineered to provide a stable, predictable platform for coastal cruising and midrange offshore passages. It arrived during an era when Bavaria was refining its vacuumbagged hull construction and integrated "Sframe" stringer systems, which significantly increased rigidity compared to earlier models. The vessel’s design reflects a pragmatic approach to yachting, characterized by a moderate beam carried well aft, a highvolume interior, and a sail plan that is manageable for a couple yet powerful enough to satisfy a discerning sailor.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 87,451
Ask, not sold · 71 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
43
71 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+0.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
13
Greece (24.6%) · United Kingdom (14.5%) · Croatia (11.6%)

Recent Listings

48 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 40 listings span 13 countries. Greece leads with 17 listings (24.6%), followed by United Kingdom and Croatia.

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

Country breakdown

69 listings · 13 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 75,550171124.6%
United Kingdom$ 93,50910614.5%
Croatia$ 85,4958611.6%
Italy$ 91,893658.7%
Denmark$ 122,184537.2%
Netherlands$ 92,939537.2%
United States$ 68,500517.2%
Australia$ 96,661304.3%
France$ 77,934314.3%
Spain$ 94,219222.9%
Martinique$ 58,160222.9%
Sweden$ 96,607212.9%

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 42 Cruiser$ 115,1569743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8729455
Bavaria 40You are here$ 87,4517143
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,7805929
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7543222
Beneteau Ocean 4040.92'$ 91,8932313
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria 40 Vision41.67'$ 133,961187
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 40 over the past 12 months is $87,451. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 40 sailboats are for sale?+
43 Bavaria 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 71 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 40 has increased by 0.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 40 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (24.6%), United Kingdom (14.5%), Croatia (11.6%).
05Do Bavaria 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 37% of Bavaria 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 8.8% 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?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.