Bavaria 51 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Axel Mohnhaupt·1993·~19 hulls·Bavaria Yachts
Bavaria 51 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Masthead Sloop
LOA
51.18' · 15.6 m
Displ.
31,967 lbs · 14,500 kg
First year
1993

The Bavaria 51, specifically the modern Cruiser 51 launched in 2014, represents the pinnacle of the shipyard’s collaboration with the worldrenowned Farr Yacht Design. Developed as a replacement and significant upgrade to the preceding Cruiser 50, the 51 was engineered to maximize volume without sacrificing the sailing characteristics typically associated with Farrdesigned hulls. As the flagship of the Cruiser line during its production run, it targeted the premium charter market and bluewater cruisers who demanded a vessel capable of crossing oceans while providing the amenities of a highend apartment. The model is built on the same successful hull platform as the Bavaria Cruiser 50 but introduced a more refined deck mold, an optimized cockpit layout, and the "Flexschott" interior system, which allows owners to convert the forward cabin between a single master suite and two smaller cabins.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 237,292
Ask, not sold · 60 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
33
60 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+7.8%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
9
Croatia (26.7%) · Italy (26.7%) · Greece (15.0%)

Recent Listings

40 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 51 listings span 9 countries. Croatia leads with 16 listings (26.7%), followed by Italy and Greece.

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

Country breakdown

60 listings · 9 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Croatia$ 151,21616926.7%
Italy$ 191,92716826.7%
Greece$ 279,1679615.0%
Spain$ 261,7198713.3%
Turkey$ 261,138416.7%
United States$ 279,900305.0%
Germany$ 312,900213.3%
Denmark$ 396,904111.7%
Martinique$ 151,216101.7%

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 Cruiser 4646.82'$ 436,1998666
Bavaria Yachts C5051.02'$ 474,9008444
Bavaria Cruiser 5149.21'$ 231,4766950
Bavaria Cruiser 5049.18'$ 133,7686733
Bavaria Yachts 51You are here$ 237,2926033
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4140.52'$ 145,4005833
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 4544.62'$ 148,8895328
Bavaria 4142.08'$ 104,5714423
Bavaria 50 Vision51.51'$ 164,036126
Beneteau Sense 5151.05'$ 393,472126
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 5150.83'$ 139,584115

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 51 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 51 over the past 12 months is $237,292. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 51 sailboats are for sale?+
33 Bavaria 51 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 60 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 51 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 51 has increased by 7.8% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 51 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 51 listings over the past 12 months are Croatia (26.7%), Italy (26.7%), Greece (15.0%).
05Do Bavaria 51 listings get price reductions?+
About 33% of Bavaria 51 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 17.2% 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 51?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46, Bavaria Yachts C50, Bavaria Cruiser 51. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.