Bavaria 890 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Axel Mohnhaupt·1981 – 1985·Bavaria Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
29.36' · 8.95 m
Displ.
7,055 lbs · 3,200 kg
First year
1981

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 smallscale 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 familyoriented comfort that was rare for a vessel under 30 feet at the time. Unlike the ultralight, massproduction models that would follow in later decades, the 890 retains a reputation for a heavier, more traditional handlaid 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 29foot frame, a philosophy detailed in the Bavaria Yachts History archives.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 22,072
Ask, not sold · 6 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
2
6 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
+5.1%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
2
Germany (66.7%) · Netherlands (33.3%)

Recent Listings

3 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria 890 listings span 2 countries. Germany leads with 4 listings (66.7%), followed by Netherlands.

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

Country breakdown

6 listings · 2 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Germany$ 20,8794066.7%
Netherlands$ 23,2062233.3%

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
Bluewater Cruiser 3840.35'$ 83,69217280
Bavaria 3637.89'$ 69,67511252
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8729455
Bavaria Bavaria 44 (1992-1996)$ 102,3618743
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,4517143
Bavaria Yachts 3435.6'$ 57,5786333
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3332.78'$ 92,9565229
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7543222
Bavaria Yachts Bavaria 37 (2002-2004)$ 85,9192013
Bavaria 890You are here$ 22,07262
Bavaria 96031.5'$ 35,47762

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria 890 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria 890 over the past 12 months is $22,072. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria 890 sailboats are for sale?+
2 Bavaria 890 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 6 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria 890 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria 890 has increased by 5.1% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria 890 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria 890 listings over the past 12 months are Germany (66.7%), Netherlands (33.3%).
05Do Bavaria 890 listings get price reductions?+
About 20% of Bavaria 890 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 13.1% 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 890?+
Comparable models include Bluewater Cruiser 38, Bavaria 36, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.