- Make Bavaria
- Model 44
- Year 2003
- LOA 44ft/13m
- Class Sailing Cruiser
- Hull Glass Reinforced Plastic
- Keel Fin Keel
- Rig Sloop
- Engine Single Diesel
- Drive Sail Drive
- Layout Aft Cockpit
- Berths 8
- Cabins 4
- Aft Cabins 2
- Ancasta Ref 24842
- Name Honey Bee
Bavaria 44 For Sale | 2003
94,000 Tax Paid
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Port Solent Marina, Portsmouth United Kingdom
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Bavaria 44, crafted in 2003, exemplifies the sought-after German design for family cruising. This is a four-cabin version and comfortably sleeps eight, ideal for two couples or families. Recent enhancements and upgrades include new standing and running rigging, a complete set of new Kemp sails, two new Raymarine chartplotters with AIS, Solar, new electric toilets with extra holding tank, custom dinghy davits, and a new galley cooker. Antifouled and serviced (April 2025).
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BAVARIA 44 BUILT IN 2003 TO A 2003 MODEL YEAR SPECIFICATION
HIN end 303
Cruising yacht built by Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH and designer J&J Design
CONSTRUCTION:
GRP hull, deck and superstructure
Teak cockpit seating
Shoal fin keel
DIMENSIONS:
LOA: 13.7m (45'7")
LWL: 11.45m (37'6")
BEAM: 4.25m (13'11")
DEPTH: 1.9m (6'3")
DISPLACEMENT: 12000kg
All above figures are approximate
Lifted and antifouled (March 2025)
Topsides polished (2022)
FRACTIONAL SLOOP RIG
Selden aluminium alloy mast and spars
Selden rod kicker
Stainless steel standing rigging (2020)
Running rigging (2022)
Slab reefing
Mainsail on Selden batten cars
Furling headsail
Lazy jacks
Pack-a-main system (2020)
Windex and tri-colour (2020)
Vang Gas Strut - replaced (2020)
Spinnaker Pole
WINCHES:
2 x Harken 48 2-speed, self tailing genoa sheet winches
2 x Harken 40 2-speed, self tailing halyard winches
SAILS:
Kemp Sails Cruise PLUS Main Sail with 5 Battens (2020)
Kemp Sails Cruise PLUS Furling Genoa (2020)
Kemp Sails Full Radial Asymmetric Spinnaker with Snuffer (2022) (only used a couple of times)
SLEEPS EIGHT IN FOUR CABINS
Mahogany interior joinery
Cream and blue upholstery
SALOON:
U-shaped seating around dining table to starboard.
Bench seat on port side of table
Stowage lockers and bookshelf above settee
Further stowage under seats
Nav station with chart table and seat to aft starboard
Linear galley to port
GALLEY:
Linear galley
Corian worktop with double stainless steel sink and mixer tap
Eno 4 burner gas hob with oven and grill (2022)
Top loading refrigerator
Storage in cupboards and drawers
FORWARD MASTER CABIN:
Double V berth
Hanging locker & overhead lockers
Stowage under berth
TWIN BUNK CABIN FORWARD:
Twin bunk berths
Large hanging locker
Beside storage
STBD AFT CABIN
Double bunk
Bench seat
Storage
PORT AFT CABIN:
Double bunk
Bench seat
Storage
HEADS:
Quiet flush electric toilets (2020)
Hand basin with mixer tap/shower head
Storage
Eberspacher heating in all cabins and saloon
VOLVO PENTA D2 (55hp) DIESEL ENGINE
Engine serviced: April 2025
Sail drive to three-blade propeller (2020)
Cruising speed approx. 7 knots
Maximum speed approx. 8.5 knots
ELECTRICS:
12v & 230v system
1 x engine start battery (23/24)
4 x Victron Lithium 400amp System (2024)
1 x designated bow thruster battery - charged by engine alternator and battery charger from main bank (23/24)
Victron solar kit with 1050W total
Charged by engine alternator and 45 ah battery charger
Shore power
TANKAGE:
Fuel capacity: 210 litres
Fresh water capacity: 360 litres
Holding tank (2020)
WATER SYSTEM:
Pressurised hot and cold water system
Water heated by engine and immersion heater
Salt water tap in galley
All above figures are approximate
NAVIGATION AIDS:
Raymarine Axiom Hybrid 12'' Chartplotter at helm (2019)
Raymarine Axiom 9'' Chartplotter at Chart table (2019)
Raymarine Radar (2019)
AIS
ICS NA6 Navtex at chart table
Raymarine ST6001+ autopilot
Raymarine ST60 Tridata (log,speed & depth)
Raymarine ST60 wind speed and direction
Raymarine Ray 90 wired station pack VHF (2019)
Dual steering compasses
UK Plug sockets throughout
Waterproof USB & USB-c fast chargers in cabin and cockpit
GROUND TACKLE:
Bow-mounted Rocna anchor with 70M chain with markers
Electric anchor windlass
GENERAL EQUIPMENT:
Throttle control unit (2020)
Rope-cutter
Windex and tri-colour (2020)
JVC radio and CD player
Clock and barometer
Sprayhood (2022)
Full Cockpit Enclosure (2022)
Spray Dodger (2022)
Guard wires (2020)
Guard wires (2020) side access gates, port and starboard
Folding cockpit table
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
Boarding ladder
Warps and fenders
Windows replaced and sealed (2024)
Seacocks - serviced 2021
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
EPIRB
Automatic fire extinguisher system to engine bay (expiry date unknow)
1 x life rings with holders
Smoke alarms throughout
Gas alarm
Fire blanket
Fire extinguishers (expiry date unknown)
Ancasta are acting as brokers for the vendor who is not selling in the course of business unless otherwise stated. These details are prepared from information provided by the vendor and are intended only as a guide to give a fair description of the vessel but their accuracy cannot be guaranteed and they do not constitute part of any contract.
A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and to have the vessel fully surveyed by a qualified marine surveyor. Details are supplied on the understanding that all negotiations shall be through Ancasta brokerages. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice. Please Note: where the vessel’s status shows as “Preliminary”, details of the vessel have not yet been confirmed by the Vendor.
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Broker Comments
Step aboard this Bavaria 44 — Honey Bee, and you'll immediately sense the craftsmanship of this 2003 gem. Its spacious layout, including an extra starboard bunk cabin, ensures a comfortable voyage for families or friends seeking adventure on the water. Recently updated with top-of-the-line equipment, from the rigging to the sails, solar and many other modernisations, this vessel is primed for memorable journeys. It's a true testament to German engineering and a joy to sail.