Bavaria Ocean 40 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

J&J Design·2000·Bavaria Yachts
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Monohull · bulb
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
40.92' · 12.47 m
Displ.
17,420 lbs · 7,902 kg
First year
2000

The Bavaria Ocean 40 represents a distinct chapter in the history of the Giebelstadt shipyard, marking a purposeful departure from the highvolume, aftcockpit charter vessels that defined the brand’s early success. Launched around the turn of the millennium, specifically between 2000 and 2002, the Ocean 40 was part of a specialized "Ocean" range designed by J&J Design to appeal to the private bluewater cruising market. Unlike the more common Bavaria 40 Cruiser of the same era, which featured an aft cockpit and often a threecabin layout, the Ocean 40 utilized a centercockpit configuration. This design choice was intended to offer greater protection at sea and a more luxurious owneroriented interior. While the Ocean series also included the smaller 38 Ocean and the larger 42 Ocean siblings, the 40foot model was often cited as the "sweet spot" of the range, balancing manageable handling with substantial living volume.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 91,893
Ask, not sold · 23 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
13
23 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-0.2%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
6
Greece (68.2%) · France (13.6%) · Spain (4.5%)

Recent Listings

21 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Bavaria Ocean 40 listings span 6 countries. Greece leads with 15 listings (68.2%), followed by France and Spain.

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

Country breakdown

22 listings · 6 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Greece$ 90,72915968.2%
France$ 91,8933213.6%
Spain$ 100,035104.5%
Israel$ 139,584114.5%
Italy$ 144,236104.5%
United States$ 84,500104.5%

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
Beneteau Oceanis 4039.86'$ 127,89311652
Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser$ 122,1369957
Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 3939.16'$ 98,8729455
Bavaria 4040.9'$ 87,4517143
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 4040.03'$ 89,0815222
Bavaria Cruiser 4242.62'$ 110,7543222
Bavaria Yachts Ocean 3838.5'$ 99,5612713
Bavaria Ocean 47 CC48.16'$ 150,6302517
Beneteau Ocean 40You are here$ 91,8932313
Bavaria 40 Vision41.67'$ 133,961187
Bavaria Yachts 42 Ocean43.96'$ 105,0001710

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Bavaria Ocean 40 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Bavaria Ocean 40 over the past 12 months is $91,893. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Bavaria Ocean 40 sailboats are for sale?+
13 Bavaria Ocean 40 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 23 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Bavaria Ocean 40 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Bavaria Ocean 40 has decreased by 0.2% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Bavaria Ocean 40 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Bavaria Ocean 40 listings over the past 12 months are Greece (68.2%), France (13.6%), Spain (4.5%).
05Do Bavaria Ocean 40 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Bavaria Ocean 40 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 4.9% 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 Ocean 40?+
Comparable models include Beneteau Oceanis 40, Bavaria Yachts 40 Cruiser, Bavaria Yachts Cruiser 39. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.