Description:
This Bavaria 320 is a very desirable boat that offers so much and has been regularly upgraded with recent Standing Rigging & Sail Drive Diaphragm replacements. Below Decks, in her amazingly spacious cabin, she comes with 6 comfortable berths, functional galley, forward facing nav station & generous size heads. On deck, she has a spacious cockpit with Tiller steering and a Nav package including Plotter, VHF, Tiller Pilot, AIS Receiver, Wind, Speed & Depth Gauges. She comes with battened main, furling genoa, Spinnaker & Cruising Chute all complimented by a stack pack with lazyjacks & all lines led back aft to the cockpit. This is a Classic Bavaria whose design was way ahead of its competitors at the time, by offering excellent sailing ability coupled with fantastic accommodation and living space. Powered by a well maintained Volvo MD2002 engine that was overhauled in 2023, She is currently lying Southampton
Main Specifications:
Stock Number : ABS 2637
Year of Build : 1989
LOA : 10.19 m
Beam : 3.20 m
Draft : 1.65 m
Keel Type : Fin Keel
Rudder : Spade
Rigging : Fractional Sloop
Displacement : 3700 Kgs
Engine : Volvo MD 2002 18 HP
Fuel tank : 50 Ltr
Water Tank : 210 Ltr Tank
No of Berths : 6
Displacement : 3741 Kgs
Builder : Bavaria Yachtbau
Designer : Axel Mohnhaupt
Main Features:
Interior & Domestic
6 berths in 2 cabins + saloon
6 foot headroom
Lighting throughout
Pale blue upholstery
Curtains
Lee cloths fitted in saloon
Teak & holly type flooring
Chart table
Saloon table with twin folding leaves
Hanging lockers
Separate heads compartment
Sea toilet
Wash basin
Gas cooker with two rings, Grill and oven
2 x Stainless steel sink
Hot & cold pressurised water system
Fridge New in 2025
Mechanical
Volvo MD 2002 - 18hp Major overhaul in 2023
Saildrive Diaphragm Seal replaced 2023
2 Blade Bronze Propeller
50 litre fuel tank
Electrical
2 x batteries 1 x Domestic & 1 x Engine
Alternator charging
Battery charger
Shore power & Cable
240v Power Sockets
Canvas
Sprayhood
Packamain sail cover
Rig
Fractional Rigged Sloop
Standing Rigging replaced in 2024
Deck Stepped Seldon Aluminium Mast
Seldon Boom with Slab Mainsail Reefing
Furling Head Sail
2 x Lewmar 40 Self Tailing Winches
4 x Lewmar Winches
Eight rope clutches
Sails
1 x Dacron Mainsail ( New 2010)
1 x Dacron Genoa
1 x Cruising Chute (New 2015)
1 x Spinnaker ( Age Unknown )
Navigation
Log/Speed/Depth Autohelm Tridata
Wind - Raymarine Analogue / Digital Display
Autohelm Navdata Display
Autohelm Tiller Pilot
Chart plotter Digital Yacht Smarterchart Plotter AIS Combo
VHF ICOM Command mic
Navigation lights
Deck Equipment
Electric Anchor Windlass with Foot Buttons at Bow
Anchor chain and warp
Stainless steel bow roller
Stainless steel pushpit and pulpit & Guard rails
Aluminium cleats and fairleads
Aluminium Toe rail
Synthetic Teak Deck
Sugar Scoop Stern & Bathing Platform
Stainless steel bathing ladder
What the Press Say
Whats she like to sail?
The Bavaria 320 was heavier and more substantially built than the 32 models that followed. Her generous displacement and high ballast ratio results in a stiff hull and the ability to drive on through a choppy sea carrying plenty of sail.
She has a reasonably deep forefoot, too, making her less prone to slamming in short seas than the later models and her well-balanced rudder and keel ensure that weather helm is slight, provided she is not over-canvassed, and her motion off the wind is comfortable. The combination of all these factors, plus the simple but effective deck layout, means she is easily handled by just one or two crew.
She goes well upwind, even light winds, and is fastest at around 45 off the apparent wind. In heavy winds she wont go closer than 50 to the wind, but doesnt make a vast amount of leeway probably only 5. She will need a first reef at 18 knots with four rolls in the genoa, then the second at 22-23 knots. Reducing the genoa more than may be expected on other boats will keep her balanced.
Downwind, she needs a breeze to get her going under main and genoa, so many owners will fly a spinnaker or cruising chute in light airs. Sailing downwind in more boisterous conditions, shes easier to helm than many comparable boats.
Whats she like in port and at anchor?
The Bavaria 320s internal volume is generous for a 10-metre cruiser. She has two spacious double cabins and two straight settees that are ideal for sleeping under way. The layout is pretty straightforward, so everything is where youd expect it. Her galley, though not massive, is sufficiently well-appointed to feed and water four people for an extended weekend and is perfect for a family or couple cruising long-term. Her saloon can seat six people comfortably for drinks, or four for dinner, around the table.
The interior is warm and woody, although some might find it a little dark due to the mahogany finish. Stowage is surprisingly good throughout.
Manoeuvrability in port is one of her strong suits. She drives astern as easily as she goes forward under power and turns in her own length. At anchor, she has good form stability and a decent bathing platform for getting in and out of a dinghy.
Would she suit you and your crew?
This Bavaria 320 is a well-found boat and has few, if any, major problems. All sail controls on the boat are led aft to the helm, and none of them require too much effort to use. The instruments are also close to hand for the helmsman, so she really is a doddle to sail, and is still obedient and drama-free when the going gets rough.
Shes also very cosy and comfortable below with two good-size double cabins and straight settees that can be made into good sea berths on long, open-sea passages. She will sleep six, but four would be a more comfortable crew size for longer trips.
In all, these reasonably-priced yachts make a comfortable and safe family cruiser, or a downsizing boat for folks who often have to sail alone or simply choose to do so.
Brokers Comments:
This Bavaria 320 is an extremely clever and well designed boat that packs a huge amount of space and accommodation into a 32ft boat. It has clearly been well loved and updated having in recent years, had new standing rigging and its saildrive diaphragm seal replaced and its engine had a major overhaul in 2023 . With 6 comfortable berths in 2 cabins & saloon, galley, nav station & spacious heads down below, she still allows for a spacious cockpit. With its fin keel, it provides a stable and safe ride with a good turn of speed. With a battened mainsail & furling Genoa, all her control lines are led aft to the cockpit & she has a stack pack & lazy jacks all of which mean she is easily sailed short or even single handed. This model not only sails well but is also vey spacious, comfortable and very capable.
With her excellent design, comprehensive inventory & equipment list, this Bavaria 320 offers everything you could need for fun sailing around coastal waters whilst still being very capable of cruising further afield. She has plenty of onboard space for safe & enjoyable cruising with family & friends, but is equally manageable short handed. She is currently lying in Southampton & viewing is highly recommended