Bavaria 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Make
Bavaria
Model
47
Builder
Bavaria Yachtbau
Designer
J&J Design
Number Built
Production Year(s)
1993 - 2001

The Bavaria 47, introduced in the late 1990s as a flagship of the J&J Design era, represents a period of significant growth for the German shipyard. Built to satisfy the demanding Mediterranean charter market while offering a robust platform for private blue-water cruisers, the 47-footer was engineered for volume, ease of handling, and structural durability. This model is most famously recognized for its two distinct hull configurations: the ubiquitous aft-cockpit cruiser and the far rarer Bavaria 47 Ocean, a center-cockpit variant designed for long-distance voyaging. According to technical discussions hosted by the Bavaria Owners Association, the 47 Ocean remains a highly sought-after curiosity on the used market, with only approximately 25 units ever produced before Bavaria transitioned to the Farr-designed "Cruiser" line in the late 2000s.

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Market Overview

$124,743
Median Asking Price (past 12 months)
13
Listings Tracked (past 12 months)
6
New Listings (90 days)
+15.75%
3-Month Price Trend

Price & Volume Trends

Monthly breakdown
Monthly listing counts and median asking price for the Bavaria 47
MonthListingsMedian Asking Price (USD)
Jul 20251$111,882
Sep 20253$132,995
Jan 20263$74,000
Feb 20261$175,472
Mar 20262$152,513
Apr 20263$124,743

Median Price by Country

Listings by Country

Comparable Models to Bavaria 47
ModelLOAMedian Price (USD)ListingsRecent
Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser46.58' $182,544266113
Bavaria 4040.9' $84,7954721
Bavaria 4243.96' $94,2164113
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62' $105,9352111
Bavaria Cruiser 4950.5' $127,192208
Bavaria 4445.7' $135,436188
Bavaria 47 $124,743136
North Wind 4746.75' $170,401124
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16' $175,00091
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 50 (1998-2003) $129,54871
Bavaria 3939.86' $108,37143
Bavaria 47 Listings by Country
CountryMedian Price (USD)Listings (past 12 months)Recent (90d)
United States$74,00030
Spain$111,88221
Greece$126,01421
Italy$158,40121
Australia$175,47211
Denmark$124,74311
United Kingdom$148,64411
Saint Lucia$132,99510

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a used Bavaria 47 cost?
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 47 over the past 12 months is $124,743. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
How many Bavaria 47 sailboats are for sale?
We have tracked 13 Bavaria 47 listings over the past 12 months, with 6 listed within the last 90 days.
Are Bavaria 47 prices going up or down?
The median asking price for the Bavaria 47 has increased by 15.75% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a Bavaria 47?
United States currently has the lowest median asking price at $74,000, while Australia is the most expensive at $175,472 — a 137% difference.
What are similar sailboats to the Bavaria 47?
Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts 46 Cruiser, Bavaria 40, Bavaria 42. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.