2001 Bavaria 50' (15.24 m) 50
Luperon, Dominican Republic
Wilma
Well-equipped Bavaria 50 Cruiser featuring a spacious 5-cabin, 3-head layout, 1,200W solar, watermaker, updated electronics, recent sail and engine maintenance, and major structural improvements. A capable, ready to go bluewater cruiser ready for adventures.
Flag of Registry: Netherlands
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- FRP Hull
- HIN/IMO: De-BAVF50E3A2000
| FEATURES: |
|---|
| Solar Power |
| Watermaker |
| 2025 Survey Available |
| Update Sails |
| Reinforced Hull Joint |
| Notable Upgrades: 1,200W solar array with Victron monitor, 90L/hr watermaker, Garmin radar and chartplotter, 2024 genoa, serviced mainsail, renewed turbo, updated Volvo instrument panel, reinforced deck-to-hull joint, and extensive LED lighting throughout. |
| Tenders: Dinghy: Aquarib |
Bluewater Ready Bavaria 50
$ 89,000 USD
€ 76,922 Euros
$ 124,396 CAD
£ 66,376 GBP
Description
This Bavaria 50 Cruiser is a well-equipped bluewater cruiser offering a spacious 5-cabin, 3-head layout ideal for family cruising, liveaboard life, or extended offshore adventures. Thoughtfully upgraded for long-distance cruising, she combines comfortable accommodations with excellent sailing performance and impressive self-sufficiency.
Recent upgrades include 1,200 watts of solar power with Victron monitoring and Mastervolt charging systems, a 90 L/hr watermaker, Garmin chartplotter and radar, Raymarine autopilot, AIS transponder, EPIRB, Iridium GO! satellite communications, dual VHF radios, and LED lighting throughout. The expanded galley and navigation area provide additional workspace, storage, and refrigeration, making the vessel particularly comfortable for extended living aboard.
Powered by a reliable Volvo Penta TMD22 70 HP turbo diesel engine, recent maintenance includes a renewed turbo, rebuilt raw water pump, updated Volvo instrument panel, and renewed cutlass bearing. The standing rigging was inspected in 2025, the mainsail serviced in 2026, and the genoa replaced in 2024.
A major structural improvement was completed when the deck-to-hull joint was professionally resealed and reinforced with fiberglass, resulting in a stronger vessel. A 2025 survey found no osmosis and no keel or structural grid damage.
Ready for immediate cruising, this Bavaria 50 offers an exceptional combination of comfort, capability, and value, with all cruising inventory included in the sale.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: De-BAVF50E3A2000
LOA: 50' (15.24 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2001
Beam: 14' 11''
LOD: 50'
LWL: 43'
Draft Max: 6'
Cabins: 5
Sleeps: 10
Heads: 3
Maximum Speed: 9 Knots
Cruise Speed: 6 Knots
Range NMI: 425
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: FRP
Hull Shape: Monohull
Bridge Clearance: 72'
Fuel Tank: 66.04 Gallons (250 Liters)
Fresh Water: 140.01 Gallons (530 Liters)
Holding Tank: 13.21 Gallons (50 Liters)
Displacement: 28600 lbs
Ballast Weight: 10100 lbs
Seating Capacity: 10
Multimedia
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: TMD22
- Engine Year: 2001
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 70.00
- Power KW: 52.20
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 6995.00
Full Details
Additional Information
Accommodation
The vessel features a spacious 5-cabin, 3-head layout, making her well-suited for extended cruising, liveaboard life, or accommodating larger crews and families.
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- (1) Friobat refrigerator with freezer
- (1) Isotherm refrigerator
- ENO stove and oven
- Fume detector
- Vented propane locker
- (2) Propane tanks
- 90 L/h watermaker
- Portable clothes washer
- Engine-driven water heater
- Fresh water system
- (3) heads, (2) with showers
- Aft platform shower
- Eberspacher heater
- First aid kit and medicine kit
- Extended galley and workspace
- All interior and exterior lighting upgraded to LED
- Inverter/charger with 220V systems
- 220V to 110V inverter for U.S. appliances
- (2) Jabsco electric toilets
- (1) Jabsco manual toilet
Electronics and Navigation
- Autopilot – Raymarine ST6001 with Type 2 drive
- Chart Plotter – Garmin 922XS
- Radar – Garmin Digital
- Iridium Go! satellite data modem
- Depth Sounder – Raymarine ST60
- Speed and Distance – Raymarine ST60
- Primary VHF Radio – Himunication HM390C
- Secondary VHF Radio – ICOM IC-M25
- Wind Instrument – Raymarine ST60 (not working)
- (2) Compasses (need filling or replacement)
- Audio System – Pioneer MW3300AB
- EPIRB – Ocean Signal (expires 2033)
- AIS Transponder – Emtrek B953 Class B
Electrical Systems
- House Bank – (6) 120Ah lead-acid batteries
- Engine, windlass, and bow thruster bank – (2) 120Ah batteries (new)
- Lofrans Tigres 1500W windlass with new solenoid
- 1200W solar array
- Victron solar regulators and battery monitors
- Mastervolt 12/100-3 Chargemaster (220V)
- Mastervolt AC-Master 12/1500 inverter (220V)
- Secondary 220V to 110V inverter
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Rocna 30kg primary anchor with 80m chain
- Bruce 15kg secondary stern anchor with lead line on stern windlass (operation unknown)
- Sprayhood
- Bimini with full side covers
- Cockpit cushions
- Cockpit table
- Ample fenders and dock lines
- Swim ladder
- Lifelines and deck safety lines
- Life raft (service expired 2025)
- Lofrans Tigres 1500W windlass
Sails and Rigging
- Selden mast and boom
- In-mast furling mainsail (serviced 2026)
- Furlex furling genoa
- Genoa (2024)
- Spare genoa in working condition
- Telescopic whisker pole
- Boom vang missing
- Rigging (inspected in 2025)
Mechanical Equipment
- (1) Manual bilge pump
- (2) Electric bilge pumps
- (3) Shower sump pumps
- Dual wheel/chain steering system
- MaxPower bow thruster
Safety Equipment
- Fire extinguishers throughout vessel
- Emergency fireworks
- LED flares
- Emergency tiller
- Inflatable life vests
- Life-lines
Engine Information
- Volvo TMD22 70HP turbo diesel (2001)
- Turbo renewed (June 2026)
- Raw water pump rebuilt (March 2026)
- Approx. 6,995 engine hours
- New Volvo Penta instrument panel with oil pressure, temperature, battery voltage, RPM, and alarms
- Propeller shaft
- 3-blade fixed propeller
- Cutlass bearing renewed (March 2025)
Tankage
- Diesel: (1) 250L (GRP)
- Fresh Water: (1) 100L, (1) 180L, (1) 250L = 530L Total
- Holding Tank: (1) 50L on SB aft toilet (GRP)
Owners Comments and Boat History
The boat spent the first part of her life in Sweden before being purchased by a Danish family in 2023. Prior to crossing the Atlantic, significant upgrades were made to the sails, electronics, upholstery, and electrical systems. One of the most notable improvements was the removal of the central saloon bench, allowing for a substantially larger galley, expanded navigation station, additional storage drawers, and increased refrigeration capacity. The result is a far more practical and comfortable platform for long-term cruising and remote work.
In March 2025, the vessel was purchased in Martinique by her current owner, who completed an extensive Caribbean cruise with his wife and three adult children, visiting the ABC Islands, Colombia, San Blas, Panama, Honduras, Guatemala, Belize, the Cayman Islands, and Jamaica before arriving in the Dominican Republic.
While in Guatemala, a known weak point of Bavaria yachts of this era, the deck-to-hull joint, was professionally addressed. The joint was opened, resealed, and glassed over three times before the hull sides and deck were repainted and polished. The result is a stronger, stiffer, and completely dry structure. This modification also eliminated the original wooden rub rail and toe rail, replacing them with a cleaner and lighter fiberglass finish.
The vessel was fully surveyed in 2025, with all survey recommendations subsequently completed. The survey confirmed no osmosis and no keel or grid damage.
She offers an excellent combination of sailing performance and liveaboard comfort, regularly cruising at 9 knots while providing spacious accommodations, a large cockpit, generous saloon, and five private cabins. With 1200W of solar power and a watermaker, she is well-equipped for extended off-grid cruising.
All inventory is included, and the vessel is available immediately. European VAT was reportedly paid, although supporting documentation is unavailable. Prospective buyers should note that the dinghy is heavily worn.
Tenders
- Dinghy – Aquarib
- Dinghy Outboard – Suzuki DF6
Disclaimer
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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