Bavaria 47 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·1993 – 2001·Bavaria Yachtbau
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
48.06' · 14.65 m
Displ.
25,353 lbs · 11,500 kg
First year
1993

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 bluewater cruisers, the 47footer was engineered for volume, ease of handling, and structural durability. This model is most famously recognized for its two distinct hull configurations: the ubiquitous aftcockpit cruiser and the far rarer Bavaria 47 Ocean, a centercockpit variant designed for longdistance voyaging. According to technical discussions hosted by the Bavaria Owners Association, the 47 Ocean remains a highly soughtafter curiosity on the used market, with only approximately 25 units ever produced before Bavaria transitioned to the Farrdesigned "Cruiser" line in the late 2000s.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 117,150
Ask, not sold · 14 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
6
14 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+11.9%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
United States (28.6%) · Italy (21.4%) · Spain (14.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 47 listings span 8 countries. United States leads with 4 listings (28.6%), followed by Italy and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

14 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 74,0004128.6%
Italy$ 150,0903221.4%
Spain$ 110,5312114.3%
Australia$ 175,590107.1%
Denmark$ 123,768117.1%
United Kingdom$ 148,047117.1%
Greece$ 110,531107.1%
Saint Lucia$ 132,995107.1%

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 4040.9'$ 87,5157143
Bavaria Yachts 4243.96'$ 101,8055929
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,8083222
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4950.5'$ 125,6562814
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,7392517
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria Yachts 44 Cruiser45.7'$ 111,407198
North Wind 4746.75'$ 178,013155
Bavaria 47You are here$ 117,150146
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 50 (1998-2003)$ 127,98371

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 47 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 47 over the past 12 months is $117,150. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 47 sailboats are for sale?+
6 Bavaria 47 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 14 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 47 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 47 has increased by 11.9% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 47 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 47 listings over the past 12 months are United States (28.6%), Italy (21.4%), Spain (14.3%).
05What should I look at instead of a Bavaria 47?+
Comparable models include Bavaria 40, Bavaria Yachts 42, Bavaria Cruiser 42. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.