2011 Bavaria Cruiser

Arabelle III is a very well maintained 2011 Bavaria 38 .This Bavaria 38 has had only one experienced owner and has been lightly used. 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 has an island bed forward and nicely appointed salon. The aft head has lots of room and a true nav station is across from the galley. The 38 also has a more traditional feel than new boats. If you are wanting a more traditional in feel this is a great boat.

Also there is no smell in this boat.

   Name.......................................................... Arabella III

   Year...................................................................... 2011

   Hull                                      Fiberglass with cored deck 

   Builder.................................................. Bavaria Yachts

   Designer...................................................... Farr Group

   LOA....................................................................... 38’5  

   LWL........................................................................ 32’5

   Beam.................................................................. 12’10’

   Draft........................................................................ 6’4

   Displacement..................................................... 15,873

   Ballast.................................................................. 4,629

   Sail Area................................................................. 742

   Steering.............................................................. Wheel 

   Keel.........................................................................  Fin

   Rudder.................................................... Single Spade

   Fuel.............................................................. 40 Gallons

   Water........................................................... 90 Gallons

   Holding Tank............................................... 20 Gallons 

 

   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 tankalong 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