Bavaria 47 Buyer's Guide
The Bavaria 47 built between 1997 and 2002 is a familiar name on the brokerage scene, with both private and ex-charter histories well represented. Drawn by J&J Design and rated CE Category A (Ocean), it attracts cruisers who want a beam-aft four-cabin hull or a quieter three-cabin owner version without stepping up to a fully modern infusion-built yacht. The deep-draft fin keel at 6'11" is the common configuration, with the shallow-draft option a rarer find for Bahamas or UK East Coast work.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin layouts are both well represented on the used market; ex-charter examples are common. The four-cabin version features two double cabins aft and two forward, often in bunk configurations, while the three-cabin owner layout trades the second forward cabin for private space. A linear galley to port and a sugar-scoop stern are consistent across the range, and later versions added dual steering wheels with a large fixed cockpit table.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
On the used market, autopilot, chartplotter, bow thruster, radar, furling main, hot water, life raft, solar, inverter, heating, electric winches, swim platform, teak decks are commonly fitted. Bimini, cockpit shower, AIS, EPIRB, and short-handed setup are often seen. Watermaker, air conditioning, freezer, washing machine, and dodger appear as sometimes-or-owner upgrades rather than standard equipment. The typical Volvo Penta 50–75hp installation supports a 7.5-knot cruise, and in-mast furling is standard to the rig.
What to Inspect
The documented structural point to check is the iron keel, which requires diligent maintenance to prevent rust bleeding. The hull is solid GRP below the waterline with a Kevlar-reinforced bow section, and the shoebox hull-to-deck joint is glued and bolted—verify the joint bond and fasteners are intact. Confirm the deep-draft fin keel measurement of approximately 6'11" if draft is a purchase constraint.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets for the Bavaria 47 include the United States, Denmark, Italy, Saint Lucia, Spain, and the United Kingdom. For a buyer, the short checklist is: verify keel coating and rust history; confirm hull-deck joint integrity; match layout (three- vs four-cabin) to use; confirm furling rig and Volvo Penta service records; and accept that ex-charter four-cabin boats are common while shallow-draft examples are not.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria 47. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 25 | 1 | $ 108,903 | — |
| Sep 25 | 3 | $ 132,995 | +22.1% |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $ 74,000 | -44.4% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $ 171,369 | +131.6% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $ 142,720 | -16.7% |
| Apr 26 | 4 | $ 115,410 | -19.1% |
| Jun 26 | 4 | $ 127,474 | +10.5% |
| Jul 26 | 1 | $ 120,410 | -5.5% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria 47 listings appear across 10 countries. United States has the most listings with 4 (22.2%), followed by Denmark and Italy.
Country view
18 listings · 10 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $ 74,000 | 4 | 1 | 22.2% |
| Denmark | $ 127,474 | 3 | 2 | 16.7% |
| Italy | $ 147,879 | 3 | 0 | 16.7% |
| United Kingdom | $ 134,582 | 2 | 1 | 11.1% |
| Australia | $ 171,369 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Spain | $ 108,903 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Greece | $ 108,903 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Hong Kong | $ 199,000 | 1 | 1 | 5.6% |
| Saint Lucia | $ 132,995 | 1 | 0 | 5.6% |
| Romania | $ 110,049 | 1 | 1 | 5.6% |
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