Used Bavaria 890 Sailboats for Sale

The Bavaria 890 represents a pivotal chapter in the history of the Giebelstadt shipyard, serving as a robust example of the brand’s early 1980s transition from small-scale production to a dominant force in the European cruiser market. Designed by Axel Mohnhaupt, who was instrumental in defining the "Bavaria look" of the era, the 890 was built between 1981 and 1984. It was designed to offer a blend of coastal cruising capability and family-oriented comfort that was rare for a vessel under 30 feet at the time. Unlike the ultra-light, mass-production models that would follow in later decades, the 890 retains a reputation for a heavier, more traditional hand-laid fiberglass layup, reflecting the shipyard’s early focus on structural rigidity. This model was a direct evolution of the smaller Bavaria 707 and 820, seeking to provide a "big boat" feel within a manageable 29-foot frame, a philosophy detailed in the Bavaria Yachts History archives.