Bavaria Cruiser 46 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for a Bavaria Cruiser 46 means choosing between owner-spec three-cabin boats and ex-charter four-cabin examples, both of which are well represented, with former charter units common. The Farr-designed 46 debuted in late 2014 on the same hull as the Cruiser 45 and makes a sensible used buy for couples or families who want volume.
Layouts on the Used Market
Both three- and four-cabin versions are easy to find, and the four-cabin ex-charter boats are a frequent sight. The forward master stateroom is enormous and can be divided by a removable centerline bulkhead into two smaller doubles, letting one hull serve as a two-couple owner boat or a four-berth charter layout. Aft staterooms each have a private head, and the saloon, port-side in-line galley, and large cockpit with fold-down transom adapt well to either use. Buyers should note that aft-cabin ventilation is a known weak point regardless of layout.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Most used Cruiser 46s carry a chartplotter, bimini, furling main, autopilot, inverter, bow thruster, teak decks, electric winches, swim platform, solar, heating, and cockpit shower as standard used-market fit. Often-seen additions include lithium batteries, air conditioning, a self-tacking jib, freezer, hot water, and AIS. For buyer consequence, the power and energy cluster — inverter, solar, and often lithium banks — determines whether the boat supports off-grid stays without generator noise. Canvas and sail handling center on the furling main and electric winches, which matter more than stereos for short-handed crews. Comfort items like air conditioning and heating shape liveaboard appeal in Mediterranean summers and shoulder seasons.
What to Inspect
The aft staterooms have a documented ventilation challenge, so check hatches, fans, and any added ducting for signs of condensation or mildew. Because the shrouds anchor outboard near the gunwales, verify the rig matches the shroud-limited sail plan rather than a modified overlap. Inspect the cast iron keel joint secured with 20 mm stainless bolts and Plexus adhesive, and confirm the Airex-cored deck flange sealant shows no weeping at the 8-inch screw intervals.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats are typically found in Croatia, Italy, Spain, Türkiye, Germany, and the United Kingdom. For a used Cruiser 46, prioritize three- versus four-cabin layout for your use, confirm the forward bulkhead is present if you want split cabins, test aft ventilation in person, and verify the rig carries the standard 110 percent jib or optional gennaker. Check the keel bolting and deck coring as part of any survey.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Bavaria Cruiser 46. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 16 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 7 | $324,287 | — |
| Mar 25 | 1 | $420,206 | +29.6% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $481,836 | +14.7% |
| Sep 25 | 1 | $420,838 | -12.7% |
| Nov 25 | 2 | $526,658 | +25.1% |
| Dec 25 | 4 | $291,343 | -44.7% |
| Jan 26 | 5 | $266,691 | -8.5% |
| Feb 26 | 4 | $433,093 | +62.4% |
| Mar 26 | 4 | $162,424 | -62.5% |
| Apr 26 | 33 | $425,809 | +162.2% |
| May 26 | 15 | $420,206 | -1.3% |
| Jun 26 | 2 | $387,625 | -7.8% |
| Jul 26 | 3 | $224,054 | -42.2% |
| Aug 26 | 4 | $393,692 | +75.7% |
| Sep 26 | 1 | $654,177 | +66.2% |
| Oct 26 | 3 | $448,108 | -31.5% |
Where they're listed
Bavaria Cruiser 46 listings appear across 11 countries. Italy has the most listings with 19 (24.1%), followed by Croatia and Turkey.
Country view
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| Beneteau Oceanis Oceanis 46 | 47.24' | $ 178,167 | 105 | 21 |
| Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 46You are here | — | $ 420,206 | 80 | 11 |
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| Hylas 46 | 46.25' | $ 350,000 | 50 | 9 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 46 | 48.5' | $ 391,546 | 33 | 8 |
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