Bavaria 43 Cruiser Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

2008 – 2010·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 43 Cruiser drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
42.98' · 13.1 m
Displ.
21,605 lbs · 9,800 kg
First year
2008

The Bavaria 43 Cruiser, produced between approximately 2008 and 2010, represents a pivotal era for the Giebelstadt shipyard. Serving as a refined successor to the highly successful Bavaria 42 Cruiser, this model was designed by J&J Design and focuses on maximizing volume and ease of handling for the coastal cruising family or the demanding charter market. Unlike its predecessors, which often leaned toward a more utilitarian aesthetic, the 43 Cruiser introduced more curvaceous coachroof lines and an upgraded interior finish that signaled Bavaria’s intent to compete more directly with premium French production builders. It is a quintessential midsized cruiser that balances a generous 3.99meter beam with a hull optimized for stability rather than outright speed, making it a staple in Mediterranean and Caribbean charter fleets.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 128,545
Ask, not sold · 13 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
13 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-10.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
7
United Kingdom (30.8%) · United States (23.1%) · Greece (15.4%)

Recent Listings

10 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 43 Cruiser listings span 7 countries. United Kingdom leads with 4 listings (30.8%), followed by United States and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

13 listings · 7 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United Kingdom$ 134,3044230.8%
United States$ 72,0003223.1%
Greece$ 102,2342215.4%
Australia$ 128,545117.7%
Croatia$ 92,824117.7%
Italy$ 162,646117.7%
Netherlands$ 138,830117.7%

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'$ 174,263356199
Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008)$ 124,898285162
Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser$ 121,9849957
Bavaria Yachts 42 Cruiser$ 115,0149743
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,7499455
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4646.82'$ 435,6588666
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3332.78'$ 92,8995229
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria Cruiser 36 (2005-2010)$ 83,3103715
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,6113222
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 111,407198
Bavaria Yachts 43 CruiserYou are here$ 128,5451310

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 43 Cruiser cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 43 Cruiser over the past 12 months is $128,545. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 43 Cruiser sailboats are for sale?+
10 Bavaria 43 Cruiser listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 13 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 43 Cruiser prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 43 Cruiser has decreased by 10.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 43 Cruiser sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 43 Cruiser listings over the past 12 months are United Kingdom (30.8%), United States (23.1%), Greece (15.4%).
05Do Bavaria 43 Cruiser listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bavaria 43 Cruiser listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 0.1% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 43 Cruiser?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts 37 Cruiser (2006-2008), Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.