Bavaria Cruiser 37 Buyer's Guide
The Bavaria Cruiser 37 is a Farr-designed 37-foot production cruiser that succeeded the Cruiser 36 in Bavaria's high-volume lineup, and on the used market it shows up in both owner and ex-charter histories. Built from 2013 with solid fiberglass hull and deck per the builder's standard construction, she carries a 2.02 m standard draught (1.69 m optional) and roughly 7,450 kg displacement on 2,084 kg of iron ballast, making her a mainstream coastal-and-offshore candidate rather than a niche racer.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin boats are the more common version afloat, though two-cabin hulls are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The three-cabin plan squeezes the head so the shower shares the toilet space and trims lazarette stowage to a minimum, while the two-cabin version shifts its longitudinal bulkhead to port for a larger aft berth, more headroom in the head, and better storage. A single head serves both, and the three-cabin settee can extend to a full berth when the nav table is pushed aside.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Commonly fitted gear on the used fleet centers on self-steering and navigation: autopilot, chartplotter, radar, and AIS are usual, joined by heating and hot water for livability. Sail-handling kit typically includes a furling main, asymmetric spinnaker, and bow thruster, with a bimini for cockpit shade. For a buyer, that means most boats arrive ready for short-handed passage-making and cold-season use without immediate rewiring or canvas work; the spinnaker and thruster point to Med-style mooring and light-air cruising rather than bare-boat starter rigs.
What to Inspect
The one documented weakness is the starting battery location: it sits in the bilge by the companionway, a spot that is awkward for service and exposed to any bilge moisture anchor. Check that the battery is on a raised tray or has been relocated by a prior owner, and confirm the limber-hole drainage and glued-in bilge tubes are intact so water truly collects at the lowest point rather than wicking into stringers. Otherwise the laminated floor skeleton and nine bilge hatches suggest straightforward access for routine checks.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in the United Kingdom, Slovenia, Croatia, Netherlands, and Hungary. When viewing a candidate, weigh the layout trade—three-cabin charter practicality versus two-cabin cruising space—and verify the battery placement, bilge drainage, and that the standard Jefa twin-wheel steering and Selden rigging are unmodified. A short checklist:
- Confirm two- vs three-cabin layout fits intended use
- Inspect starting battery position and bilge drainage path
- Verify autopilot, chartplotter, heating, and furling main present and working
- Check twin-wheel steering and companionway bulkhead for water ingress signs
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria Cruiser 37. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 6 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25 | 2 | $189,408 | — |
| Jan 26 | 1 | $230,182 | +21.5% |
| Mar 26 | 1 | $231,339 | +0.5% |
| Apr 26 | 2 | $252,622 | +9.2% |
| May 26 | 1 | $252,622 | 0.0% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $75,763 | -70.0% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria Cruiser 37 listings appear across 5 countries. United Kingdom has the most listings with 3 (37.5%), followed by Slovenia and Croatia.
Country view
8 listings · 5 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $252,622 | 3 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Slovenia | $247,532 | 2 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Croatia | $113,934 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Hungary | $231,339 | 1 | 0 | 12.5% |
| Netherlands | $75,763 | 1 | 1 | 12.5% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
11 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluewater Cruiser 38 | 40.35' | $ 80,304 | 197 | 47 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 34 | 35.14' | $ 114,231 | 187 | 23 |
| Bavaria Yachts 36 | 37.89' | $ 68,258 | 119 | 23 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39 | 39.16' | $ 97,512 | 113 | 26 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 33 | 32.78' | $ 88,905 | 62 | 16 |
| Dufour 37 | 35.33' | $ 252,144 | 53 | 6 |
| Bavaria Yachts 37 | 37.89' | $ 71,126 | 51 | 17 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 42 | 42.62' | $ 111,286 | 38 | 9 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 35 | 35.3' | $ 78,010 | 28 | 11 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 31 | 32.08' | $ 68,258 | 17 | 11 |
| Bavaria Cruiser 37You are here | — | $ 240,936 | 8 | 1 |