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Bavaria 32 Holiday

35,995.00

VAT Status:

VAT Paid

Location:

Lefkada, Greece

Key Specifications

Model

32 Holiday

Year

1997

Size

9.95

Engine

Volvo Penta MD2020B

Cabins

2

Heads

1

Introduction

Bavaria 32 Holiday is a well-maintained, privately owned cruising yacht offering comfortable accommodation for six. Equipped with a Raymarine EV-100 autopilot, renewed Elvström genoa, Coppercoat, and a reliable Volvo Penta diesel engine, she is an ideal choice for relaxed family cruising or effortless single-handed sailing.

Yacht Details

The Bavaria 32 Holiday features a practical two-cabin layout with a spacious forward double cabin, a generous aft double cabin, and a bright saloon with two additional berths, comfortably accommodating up to six people. Finished in traditional mahogany, the interior also includes a well-equipped galley and a separate heads compartment with an electric marine toilet and shower, making her ideal for comfortable family cruising or extended stays aboard.

Power comes from a reliable Volvo Penta MD2020B 19hp three-cylinder diesel engine, driving through a saildrive transmission. With approximately 3,270 engine hours, freshwater cooling, and a simple mechanical gearbox, the Bavaria 32 Holiday offers dependable and economical performance, making her well suited to coastal cruising and extended time afloat.

Engine Specification

  • Volvo Penta MD2020B diesel engine
  • 19hp (14kW)
  • Three-cylinder
  • Freshwater-cooled, two-circuit cooling system
  • Saildrive transmission
  • Mechanical gearbox
  • Approximately 3,270 engine hours
  • 80L fuel tank

The Bavaria 32 Holiday is equipped with a robust Seldén aluminium mast and boom, complemented by stainless steel standing rigging and an in-mast furling mainsail for straightforward sail handling. A 2023 Elvström furling genoa on a Furlex S300 system provides excellent cruising performance, while the Harken self-tailing winches ensure efficient sail control for both short-handed and family sailing.

Rig & Sail Specification

  • Seldén aluminium mast & boom
  • In-mast furling mainsail (APSails, renewed 2008)
  • Elvström furling genoa (renewed 2023)
  • Furlex S300 headsail furling system
  • 2 × Harken 16 ST self-tailing winches
  • 2 × Harken 32 ST self-tailing winches
  • Mast-mounted furling mainsail winch

The Bavaria 32 Holiday is equipped with a practical suite of navigation electronics, centred around a Raymarine EV-100 autopilot for effortless cruising and short-handed sailing. Navigation is supported by a Simrad GPS, Raymarine speed, depth and wind instruments, an Icom DSC VHF radio, and a Suunto compass, providing reliable information whether coastal cruising or making longer passages.

Navigation & Electronics Specification

  • Raymarine EV-100 autopilot
  • Simrad Chipmate CP32 GPS
  • Icom IC-M401 Euro DSC VHF radio
  • Suunto compass
  • Raymarine i50 Tridata speed, log and depth instrument
  • Raymarine i60 wind instrument
  • Raymarine wind transducer (wind speed currently inoperative)

his Bavaria 32 Holiday has benefited from a number of recent upgrades and ongoing maintenance, with key systems and equipment renewed in recent years. Notable improvements include Coppercoat renewed in 2024, a new Elvström furling genoa in 2023, a Raymarine EV-100 autopilot installed in 2022, a Lofrans X1 electric windlass renewed in 2021, and updated service and starter batteries fitted in 2025 and 2024 respectively.

Maintenance Highlights

  • Coppercoat renewed (2024)
  • Elvström furling genoa renewed (2023)
  • Raymarine EV-100 autopilot renewed (2022)
  • Lofrans X1 electric windlass renewed (2021)
  • Exide Dual AGM 240Ah service battery (2025)
  • 100Ah starter battery (2024)
  • Builder: Bavaria Yachts GmbH
  • Designer: J & J Design
  • Model: Bavaria 32 Holiday
  • Year: 1997
  • LOA: 9.95m
  • Beam: 3.25m
  • Draft: 1.53m
  • Displacement: 3,600kg
  • Ballast: 1,100kg
  • Engine: Volvo Penta MD2020B 19hp diesel
  • Fuel Capacity: 80L
  • Water Capacity: 170L

The 1997 Bavaria 32 Holiday is a well-maintained, privately owned cruising yacht offering an excellent balance of comfort, practicality, and ease of handling. With accommodation for six across a spacious two-cabin layout, she is ideal for family cruising, extended holidays, or short-handed sailing. Recent upgrades include a Raymarine EV-100 autopilot, Elvström furling genoa, Coppercoat, Lofrans electric windlass, and new AGM batteries, while her reliable Volvo Penta diesel engine and well-equipped specification make her ready to step aboard and enjoy immediately. Whether you’re a first-time owner or an experienced cruiser looking for a capable and economical yacht, the Bavaria 32 Holiday represents an excellent opportunity.

35,995.00

VAT Status:

VAT Paid

Location:

Lefkada, Greece

The Bavaria 32 Holiday is a well-built and easy-to-handle cruising yacht, ideal for couples or families looking for comfortable coastal cruising or extended holidays afloat. Privately owned and never chartered, she features a warm mahogany interior with two cabins, accommodation for six, a reliable Volvo Penta diesel engine, Raymarine EV-100 autopilot, recently renewed Elvström furling genoa, Coppercoat, and a Lofrans electric windlass. Well maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, she is ready to enjoy with a practical specification suited to both family cruising and single-handed sailing.

Key Specifications

Model

32 Holiday

Year

1997

Size

9.95

Engine

Volvo Penta MD2020B

Cabins

2

Heads

1

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