2003 Bavaria 41 boat for sale
Bavaria 41 (2003) | 3 Cabin Owner's Version
Luna Dawn is a well-maintained 2003 Bavaria 41 designed by J&J Design and built by Bavaria Yachtbau, Germany. Offering the sought-after three cabin, two heads layout, she provides comfortable accommodation for family cruising, extended stays aboard and offshore passages. Significant investment in recent years includes standing rigging replacement, saildrive seal renewal, multiple seacock replacements and a professionally designed sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure fitted at the end of 2024.
The Bavaria 41 remains one of the most popular cruising yachts in her class, combining generous interior volume, straightforward sail handling and dependable sailing performance. Luna Dawn represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a spacious cruising yacht
Call Jenna Vincent on 07707 149477 or email jenna@clippermarine.co.uk for further details or to arrange to view.
Accommodation
The interior offers spacious and comfortable accommodation for up to six guests across three double cabins, making her equally suited to family cruising or extended stays aboard.
Layout
- Six berths in three double cabins
- Spacious forward owner's cabin
- Two generous aft double cabins
- Comfortable saloon with large dining area
- Dedicated chart table
- Excellent storage throughout
Heads & Shower Facilities
- Two heads compartments
- One dedicated shower compartment
- Two manual Jabsco marine toilets
- Holding tank installed
Galley & Domestic Equipment
- Original Dometic refrigerator in working order
- Twin stainless steel sinks
- Gas system remains installed
- Oven removed by current owners
- Approx. 370-litre freshwater capacity
Engine & Mechanical
Reliable auxiliary power is provided by a Volvo Penta diesel engine which has been regularly maintained and performs well according to the current owners.
Engine
- Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
- 55hp output
- Saildrive transmission
- Engine serviced July 2024
- Service inspection reported engine to be in very good condition with no remedial work required
- Current owners report faultless operation during ownership
Saildrive
- Saildrive diaphragm/seal replaced in 2021
Rig & Sails
The yacht is configured for easy short-handed cruising, with furling systems and recently replaced standing rigging adding to her appeal.
Rigging
- Fractional sloop rig
- Selden aluminium mast and spars
- Standing rigging replaced in 2021
- Stainless steel rigging
Sail Handling
- In-mast furling mainsail
- Furling genoa
- Harken self-tailing winches
Sails
- Mainsail believed original
- Genoa believed original
- Both sails remain in fair and serviceable condition
- New genoa sheets fitted July 2024
Navigation & Electronics
A comprehensive navigation package provides all the essential equipment required for coastal cruising and longer passages.
Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine RL70C chartplotter/GPS
- Raymarine radar
- Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data system
- Raymarine wind speed and direction instrument
- Plastimo compass
Communications & Safety Electronics
- Icom MA-500TR AIS transponder
- Simrad VHF radio
- Portable Icom handheld VHF
Autopilot
- Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
Deck Equipment
The deck layout is practical and secure, while the recently fitted cockpit enclosure significantly enhances comfort and extends the usable season.
Ground Tackle
- Lofrans Cayman electric anchor windlass
- Anchor locker
Cockpit
- Large sociable cockpit
- Teak cockpit seating
- Cockpit table
- Spacious locker storage
Canvas & Weather Protection
- New fitted sprayhood (December 2024)
- Professionally designed and fitted full cockpit enclosure (December 2024)
Maintenance & Recent Improvements
Luna Dawn has benefited from substantial maintenance expenditure in recent years, providing reassurance for her next owner.
2021
- Standing rigging replaced
- Saildrive seal/diaphragm replaced
2024
- Engine serviced (July 2024)
- Several seacocks replaced following recommendations
- Rudder blister repaired
- New genoa sheets fitted
- Majority of fenders renewed
2024/2025 Winter Improvements
- New sprayhood fitted
- New full cockpit enclosure professionally designed and installed
Broker's Comments
The Bavaria 41 is widely regarded as one of Bavaria's most successful cruising designs, offering excellent accommodation, practical sailing characteristics and impressive value for money. Luna Dawn stands out thanks to her desirable three-cabin, two-heads layout and the substantial investment made by the current owners, particularly the replacement standing rigging, saildrive seal and premium cockpit enclosure.
A comfortable and capable cruising yacht, ready for her next adventure.
Highlights
- Three double cabins
- Two heads and separate shower
- Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
- Standing rigging replaced 2021
- Saildrive seal replaced 2021
- Several seacocks replaced 2024
- New sprayhood and full cockpit enclosure (December 2024)
- Raymarine radar, autopilot and navigation suite
- AIS fitted
- Ideal family cruiser or extended cruising yacht
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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.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD is a broker not a lender and is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority with FRN 734237.
CLIPPER MARINE LTD will not charge you any fee for this service as we will receive payment by way of fees direct from CGI FINANCE. The amount of the fees we receive from CGI FINANCE does not vary depending on the features of the loan and this payment does not affect the amount payable under the terms of the loan agreement.









