2011 Bavaria Cruiser 38

Arabelle III is a very well maintained 2011Bavaria 38 .Experienced owner ordered this boat from the factory  and has only lightly used her. Low hours on upgraded diesel. She has Hydronic heating, 3 blade feathering prop, Bimini and dodger along with cruising spinnaker, chart plotter, radome, pilot, wind direction. The Bavaria 38 would be called a 40 today and shows bigger than a lot of boats in this size range. Island bed forward and large salon make her a very comfortable cruiser..Plus no smell.

 

CONSTRUCTION

Hand-laid fiberglass hull with biaxial mat Airex coring above the water line Vinylester barrier coat under gelcoat Kelvar bow section S glass grid hand-laid into hull Airex cored fiberglass deck 5200 bonded hull deck joint with through bolts Oversized backing plates for deck hardware and keel bolts Deck stepped mast Self-adjusting rudder bearings Stainless steel keel bolts Bronze thru hulls with stainless steel ball valves Jeffa steering with leather wrapped wheel Bottom epoxied

EXTERIOR

Excellent non-skid 8 overhead opening Lewmar hatches with bug screens and sun shades 7 Large opening cabin ports Anchor locker forward Seldon Sprit for cruising spinnaker Opening port from aft cabin to cockpit Lewmar hull port on starboard and port salon sides Pedestal helm in cockpit with

fiberglass table base with double teak drop

leaf top complete with storage in center of table

Dropdown swim platform in stern Long cockpit with teak decking on seats and floor Cockpit locker under port and starboard settees with starboard side deep Stainless steel hand rails on cabin top and at companionway Stainless steel boarding ladder on stern Aluminum toe rail Stainless steel pulpit, pushpit and stanchions Stainless steel double lifelines Life line gates port and starboard Double teak doors at companionway 2 Dorades over salon with stainless steel guards Anchor locker Stainless steel bow roller

INTERIOR

        General

The interior of this Cruiser 38 has the rich mahogany finish with heavy solid wood trim All the lockers are vented in the doors The flooring is Ocean Line (striped old style) 2 cabin layout 1 enclosed head Galley is in the port quarter and has ample storage Built in garbage can Double sinks Ice box with refrigeration Large opening Lewmar port outboard 3 overhead opening Lewmar hatches with bug/night screens Long trunk cabin windows with privacy curtains Hull port port and starboard of salon table Overhead stainless steel hand rail recessed for extra headroom in salon

 

Forward Stateroom

Forward is a large Island berth with steps port and starboard Hanging locker to port and starboard with half as shelves and half as hanging locker At aft end of berth there are 2 large drawers Large storage space under bed Above the berth there are cabinets port and starboard the length of the berth Overhead opening Lewmar hatch with sun screen Plus 2 Lewmar opening hatches facing outboard for cross venting with sun screens Lots of floor space between berth and main bulkhead

  

   Salon

4 curved steps on ladder to salon from cockpit Aft to port is galley with aft berth behind galley Head is in the aft starboard corner Forward to starboard is the nav station which is forward facing and has a seat Nav table has under lid storage along with 3 opening drawers under forward part Under cushions of settees are storage areas and the wood covers are vented Seat backs have snaps holding them in place so you can lift them to access storage behind Access panels under seat cushions are hinged so easier to access storage under settees Outboard and above the starboard and port settees are cupboards 4 overhead lights in head liner 2 lights on starboard bulkhead Bilge is easy to view under floor Large opening Lewmar ports either side in the salon Night shades for all ports 2 outboard facing opening Lewmar hatches over the settees with sun shades 1 forward facing opening Lewmar hatch over table with sun shade

     Head

Large head is in the aft starboard quarter Jabsco water flushing head Open port with night shade Overhead opening Lewmar hatch with sun shade Gravity holding tank outboard Shower system with hot and cold water and adjustable height wand On demand shower sump pump Forward outboard is the vanity sink with cabinet outboard of vanity Shelving and also cupboard under vanity Hanging locker at aft end of head

Aft Cabin

Portside aft cabin has large berth Hanging locker as you walk into cabin with seat in front that has storage in it Large opening Lewmar port into cockpit with privacy blind Large opening Lewmar port in trunk cabin with privacy blind Cabinets on hull side for storage Opening Lewmar hatch overhead with sun shade Excellent opening door to access well insulated engine area

Galley

Galley on port side ahead of aft cabin Techimpex 2 burner stove and oven with gimball feature Counter top cover for stove top and the 2 sinks Large opening port above stove Outboard of galley counter are cupboards and stainless steel microwave Ample drawer and accessible storage including under stove and oven is another cupboard Isotherm Fridge above counter forward of stove

 

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING

Upgraded Volvo Penta D2 40F 38 HP Fresh water cooled Insulated engine compartment with excellent access Under 425 hours 40 Gallons of fuel Single level shifter Pedestal with tach, fuel gauge and EVC panel Volvo Penta SD sail drive 3 blade feathering propeller Spare original propeller Engine bay is spotless High output Alternator with 3 stage regulator

       Electrical

House bank upgraded to 2 245AmpHr batteries Engine start battery Xantrex Link Pro XM1800 Inverter with remote monitor at nav station Quick ECS 163 charge separator Quick SBC 12v 45 Amp battery charger 110V system 30 amp power cord with smart plug end Smart plug receptacle for shore power cord GFI 110V plugs located throughout boat LED lighting

       Plumbing

Jabsco marine toilet Pressure hot and cold water Hot and cold water at galley, in head for vanity and shower plus stern shower 90 gallons of water in 2 plastic tanks with level indicator 20 gallon direct discharging holding tank

along with deck pump out ability

6 gallon hot water tank heated from shore power, engine and espar Manual bilge pump 12v bilge pump

 

INSTRUMENTS + NAV

Raymarine X10 auto pilot with Raymarine ST6002+ controller Airmar Transducer Raymarine ST60 depth and knot Raymarine ST60 wind Raymarine C80 colour Map/ GPS screen at helm Raymarine Radome on Scan Strut mast at stern Standard Horizon Quest X GX1500S VHF Plastimo Olympic135 magnetic compass VHF Antenna Clarion M109 stereo with salon and cockpit speakers Masthead light, deck light and running and steaming lights

 

SAILS & CANVAS

Elvstrom Full Batten mainsail with 2 reefs and Selden MDS system Stack pack mainsail cover with lazy jacks Elvstrom 130% jib with UV cover (removed every winter) Leitch McBride cruising spinnaker with sock Furlex 200s headsail furling system Dodger with stainless steel frame Bimini on stainless steel frame Full set of Bottomsider ( latex covered closed cell foam) cockpit and helm cushions

 

RIGGING & DECK HARDWARE

Selden Aluminum 9/10th fractional sport mast Double spreaders Aluminum boom Selden RodKicker boom vang with gas strut Selden bow sprit Halyards removed in winter Adjustable backstay Furlex 200s headsail furler Genoa tracks and cars German mainship system 2 Lewmar 40ST 2 speed primary winches upgraded to aft position on coamings 2 Lewmar 40ST 2 speed primary winches 2 Lewmar 30ST halyard winches Gennaker gear

 

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT

12V Quick Windlass with wired up and down control Helm control for windlass as well 15 kg CQR anchor with 160’ chain Upgraded Espar Hydronic heating throughout boat Engine/Espar switch to heat boat with switch at helm Swim ladder Outboard motor hoist Epoxy barrier coat Bottom paint new 2023 CCG safety package Safety boarding ladder fire extinguishers Dock lines and fenders Bottom paint and zincs November 2023 Waxed November 2023