Bavaria C57 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Bavaria C57 means looking at a 2017-launched Cossutti-designed flagship that replaced the Cruiser 56, built in Giebelstadt and offered in both private and ex-charter trim. The boat’s vacuum-infused hull and large-volume layout have made it a common sight in European and Australian cruising fleets, and the used population splits between owner and charter histories.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin and charter four-cabin arrangements are both well represented on the used market, and ex-charter examples are common. The owner version typically shows a forward centerline master with split head, while charter boats may carry two forward cabins and an additional over/under bunk cabin aft that removes the day head and nav station. Aft two-cabin plans with a separate shower and day head also appear. Below, the saloon table drops hydraulically to form another double, and the galley spans the full beam at the mast with a wine fridge and rack.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used C57s are commonly fitted with chartplotter, autopilot, bow thruster, air conditioning, teak decks, bimini, electric winches, radar, heating, cockpit shower, inverter, swim platform, AIS, self-tacking jib, and furling main. Freezer, hot water, and washing machine are often seen, while life raft, dodger, and code zero are less common and usually reflect owner upgrades. The dinghy garage is sized for a Williams jet tender, and an outdoor galley hides in the transom seat.
What to Inspect
The only documented operational note from trials concerns vibration at 8.3 knots and 3,300 rpm under the standard fixed-prop saildrive, which testers suggested may have come from improper propeller pitch. Otherwise, the survey record shows no structural defects; check the five leading-edge keelbolts and load-spreading base plate, and confirm vacuum-infused hull integrity as on any modern composite yacht.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
Typical markets include Croatia, United Kingdom, Greece, Germany, Spain, and Australia. When inspecting, verify thruster function, saildrive seals, and the transom lowering mechanism, and confirm whether the listed boat is ex-charter given how common those examples are.
- Confirm keelbolt plate and hull gelcoat condition
- Test engine at 3,300 rpm for vibration
- Verify self-tacking jib and furling main operation
- Check transom garage and swim platform actuators
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria C57. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 14 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25 | 1 | $ 457,604 | — |
| Mar 25 | 3 | $ 742,649 | +62.3% |
| May 25 | 1 | $ 764,390 | +2.9% |
| Aug 25 | 2 | $ 743,221 | -2.8% |
| Sep 25 | 5 | $ 695,155 | -6.5% |
| Oct 25 | 4 | $ 761,010 | +9.5% |
| Nov 25 | 1 | $ 616,776 | -19.0% |
| Dec 25 | 1 | $ 616,776 | 0.0% |
| Jan 26 | 9 | $ 730,085 | +18.4% |
| Feb 26 | 2 | $ 597,895 | -18.1% |
| Mar 26 | 5 | $ 716,020 | +19.8% |
| Apr 26 | 22 | $ 629,358 | -12.1% |
| May 26 | 4 | $ 686,006 | +9.0% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $ 440,554 | -35.8% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria C57 listings appear across 10 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 12 (21.8%), followed by Germany and Greece.
Country view
55 listings · 10 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $ 794,913 | 12 | 0 | 21.8% |
| Germany | $ 730,061 | 11 | 5 | 20.0% |
| Greece | $ 491,476 | 10 | 3 | 18.2% |
| Spain | $ 616,776 | 7 | 0 | 12.7% |
| Croatia | $ 314,682 | 7 | 2 | 12.7% |
| Australia | $ 753,197 | 4 | 0 | 7.3% |
| Bulgaria | $ 486,326 | 1 | 0 | 1.8% |
| Cyprus | $ 903,995 | 1 | 1 | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $ 714,613 | 1 | 0 | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $ 481,551 | 1 | 0 | 1.8% |
Comparable models
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