Bavaria 38 Exclusive Ocean Aft Cockpit
Manteca is a fine example of a large volume aft cockpit blue water sloop, built to survey, of French design and constructed in Germany.
The Bavaria Ocean 38 Exclusive has an excellent reputation for its strength, performance and comfort in the most challenging sailing conditions. It features a 'walk-over' transom, unique to the production line, with comfortable cockpit seating for 6 adults, all protected from the elements by a large dodger and bimini. In suitable conditions at anchor, boom awnings provide additional protection from hot weather and sunlight. While at berth, a foredeck awning can be attached to protect the vessel from the sun helping to keep the interior cool. In addition, Manteca has a fully margined, low maintenance, Flexiteek deck and cockpit sole adding to temperature control and noise reduction.
Below deck is well laid out with navigation station to starboard and L-shaped galley to port. The 38 Exclusive is designed with two cabins, a double Vee-berth cabin forward with its own ensuite and a double cabin aft on the port side. A neat toilet and shower compartment is located behind the navigation station on the starboard side and features a handy wet locker. The saloon presents two settees with a drop-leaf dining table. The interior is beautifully finished in rosewood veneer with solid timber door frames and panel edging.
Excellent engine access from four sides makes service and maintenance of the 30hp Volvo Penta diesel engine simple.
The sloop is driven by a 9/10 fractional rig sail plan featuring a Seldon mast and boom with heavy gauge SS rigging, a targa bar at the transom with solar panels and davits supporting a 2.6m Aquapro RIB and 3hp Yamaha outboard motor.
Manteca is a well maintained cruising yacht that has been sailed extensively throughout Queensland and Whitsunday Island waters and is highly recommended for those looking for a quality sailing vessel to embark on long distance blue water adventures.
Manteca is currently berthed at the Coral Sea Marina Resort at Airlie Beach and may be inspected by contacting the owner on .
The Bavaria Ocean 38 Exclusive has an excellent reputation for its strength, performance and comfort in the most challenging sailing conditions. It features a 'walk-over' transom, unique to the production line, with comfortable cockpit seating for 6 adults, all protected from the elements by a large dodger and bimini. In suitable conditions at anchor, boom awnings provide additional protection from hot weather and sunlight. While at berth, a foredeck awning can be attached to protect the vessel from the sun helping to keep the interior cool. In addition, Manteca has a fully margined, low maintenance, Flexiteek deck and cockpit sole adding to temperature control and noise reduction.
Below deck is well laid out with navigation station to starboard and L-shaped galley to port. The 38 Exclusive is designed with two cabins, a double Vee-berth cabin forward with its own ensuite and a double cabin aft on the port side. A neat toilet and shower compartment is located behind the navigation station on the starboard side and features a handy wet locker. The saloon presents two settees with a drop-leaf dining table. The interior is beautifully finished in rosewood veneer with solid timber door frames and panel edging.
Excellent engine access from four sides makes service and maintenance of the 30hp Volvo Penta diesel engine simple.
The sloop is driven by a 9/10 fractional rig sail plan featuring a Seldon mast and boom with heavy gauge SS rigging, a targa bar at the transom with solar panels and davits supporting a 2.6m Aquapro RIB and 3hp Yamaha outboard motor.
Manteca is a well maintained cruising yacht that has been sailed extensively throughout Queensland and Whitsunday Island waters and is highly recommended for those looking for a quality sailing vessel to embark on long distance blue water adventures.
Manteca is currently berthed at the Coral Sea Marina Resort at Airlie Beach and may be inspected by contacting the owner on .
Region
Queensland
Location
Mackay/Whitsundays Area Coral Sea Marina Resort, Airlie Beach
Usage
Family, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
2000
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Built to survey
HIN
DE - BAVB38E2Gxxx
Rego
WR947Q
Rego Expiry
02/03/2025
Designer
J&J Design France
Builder
Bavaria Yachts GmbH, Girbelstadt, Germany
Length
38' - 11.58m
Beam
3.85m
Draft
1.85m
Displacement
Design: 7,300 kg. Actual: Approx 8,000 kg
Keel / Ballast
Cast Iron fin keel with bulb 2500 kg
Deck Material
Fibreglass/ GRP with Flexiteek decking over
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
Manteca is fitted with the original MD2030 Volvo Penta 30hp 3 cylinder diesel. It is sea water cooled and connected to a sail-drive currently fitted with a 3 bladed fixed alloy propellor. An optional bronze folding propellor comes with the yacht. The engine has been regularly serviced by the owner.
Tool kit and spares are included.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
30 hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
2000 Approx
2nd Engine Hrs
N/A
Fuel Consumption
2 / 3 Litres per hour at 2500 rpm
Max Speed
6 knots
Cruise Speed
4 knots
Propulsion
Three blade Alloy fixed - Brass folding propeller as spare
Thrusters
No
Genset
No
Fuel
150 Litres via polyethylene tank
Water
300 litres via two polyethylene tanks; Changeover valves located in the aft toilet.
Accommodation
Manteca has two generous double cabins, one a the aft port side and a double Vee-shaped cabin in the forepeak with neat ensuite.
The saloon features two settees surrounding a drop-leaf table; a dedicated navigation station and an L-shape galley on the ort side.
Good quality soft furnishings throughout; six opening hatches; two Dorade vents with funnels; seven opening ports to provide excellent natural light and ventilation; two 12v fans; twelve interior halogen lights and 92cm head room.
The saloon features two settees surrounding a drop-leaf table; a dedicated navigation station and an L-shape galley on the ort side.
Good quality soft furnishings throughout; six opening hatches; two Dorade vents with funnels; seven opening ports to provide excellent natural light and ventilation; two 12v fans; twelve interior halogen lights and 92cm head room.
Cabins
Two double cabins - master cabin features an ensuite
Berths
Two double berths but can sleep a further two persons on the saloon settees fitted with lee-sheets.
Galley
L-Shape Galley on port side featuring dual SS sink with mixer tap; a top-loading fridge and a SMEV LP gas four burner stove and oven. The galley unit has a cutlery drawer, shelf space and a swing-out rubbish bin. Bench space is finished with a white laminex type surface.
Refrigeration
12v top loading fridge in the galley.
Freezer
A portable WAECO 12v fridge/ freezer is located in the starboard cockpit locker.
Stove
Gimballed four burner SMEV LPG stove with oven
Water Maker
No
Hotwater System
Hot water is provided via a storage tank using the diesel engine as the heat source.
Shower
Shower in aft toilet with extendable hot and cold water mixer. A deck shower is located on transom.
Toilet
Two Jabsco hand pump toilets with a 60 litre holding tank for aft toilet.
Entertainment
Portable light weight 12v Television with DVD player. GME AM/FM radio
Air Conditioning
No
Dinghy
2.6 m AquaPro RIB secured in davits.
Outboard
3 hp Yamaha
Covers
Bimini and dodger over the cockpit with a easily removable mid awning between. A zip-on fore deck awning is included to protect the fore deck from the sun while berthed for longer periods.
A cover is also provided for the helm station.
The mainsail is protected by a generous boom-bag supported by adjustable lazy-jacks.
A cover is also provided for the helm station.
The mainsail is protected by a generous boom-bag supported by adjustable lazy-jacks.
Ground Tackle
Manteca is fitted with a 45lb Delta galvanised anchor attached to 60m of 8mm galvanised chain. Snubber and anchor buddy are included for windy conditions. The anchor is managed with a Lewmar 100Amp anchor winch operated with up and down foot switches at the anchor locker. A deck wash is located in the anchor locker to keep the chain clean upon retrieval.
A 35lb Danforth anchor with 10 metres of chain and 50 metres of warp is included as a backup spare,
A 35lb Danforth anchor with 10 metres of chain and 50 metres of warp is included as a backup spare,
Safety Gear
Meets all Queensland marine 'partially smooth waters' safety requirements.
Equipment includes life jackets; life ring; and heavy weather safety harnesses.
The yacht is fitted with conveniently located grab-handles inside and out.
Strap style Jack stays are included and easily fitted to allow the use of safety harnesses in challenging offshore conditions.
Equipment includes life jackets; life ring; and heavy weather safety harnesses.
The yacht is fitted with conveniently located grab-handles inside and out.
Strap style Jack stays are included and easily fitted to allow the use of safety harnesses in challenging offshore conditions.
Bilge Pumps
Manual cockpit bilge pump. 12v bilge pump under cabin sole with float switches and high water alarm.
Life Raft
No
Epirb
GME MT400 Epirb
Life Jackets
Six Coastal lifejackets
Flares
Includes a substantial Flare Kit
Fire Protection
Fire Blanket in the galley area, and two fire extinguishers.
Electrics
240v shore power connection with safety switch; Battery isolators and charging voltage VSR regulator; 50 Amp AGM start battery; 2x 210 Amp AGM House batteries serviced by 110 Amp Engine Alternator and a 20 amp Xantrix shore power charger; 1500 W 12v to 240v Inverter; and two targa bar mounted solar panels with a Sunsei solar charge controller.
Please note that a 55 Amp engine Alternator is included as a spare part.
Please note that a 55 Amp engine Alternator is included as a spare part.
Electronics
CM 85i Course master Auto Pilot ; Raymarine Tri Data - log, speed, depth Unit; Raytheon Wind speed/ direction Instrument; Suunto Binnacle mounted compass; GME UHF radio transceiver; Ericsson W25 Wireless base station with high gain aerial witch will provide coastal cruising telephone and Internet service when fitted with a suitable telephone service SIM card.
Sail Inventory
Three headsails, a fully battened mainsail and a spinnaker with snap-on sheets and launch/retrieval sock.
Sails are well used but still serviceable. The mainsail is fitted with two slab reefs and a single line reefing system which is operated from the cockpit alleviating any need to venture fore ward when reefing in heavier weather conditions.
Sails are well used but still serviceable. The mainsail is fitted with two slab reefs and a single line reefing system which is operated from the cockpit alleviating any need to venture fore ward when reefing in heavier weather conditions.
Mast / Rigging
Manteca is fitted with a Swedish made Seldon mast, boom, spinnaker pole and rod kicker. It has a 9/10 fractional rig with double swept back spreaders and an adjustable backstay to ensure mast integrity in heavy weather conditions.
Standing rigging is heavy gauge stainless steel. Running rigging is all in good condition. The forestay is fitted with a Furlex furler which allows furl-reefing of the headsail when necessary. A boom break is included for safety when running downwind in windy conditions.
The mast is fitted with a mast track and roller bearing cars making hoisting and lowering the mainsail easy.
Standing rigging is heavy gauge stainless steel. Running rigging is all in good condition. The forestay is fitted with a Furlex furler which allows furl-reefing of the headsail when necessary. A boom break is included for safety when running downwind in windy conditions.
The mast is fitted with a mast track and roller bearing cars making hoisting and lowering the mainsail easy.
Deck Gear
Six Harken deck winches. Five deck strong point fittings. A traveller with roller bearing car for main sheet adjustment. Adjustable block tracks for headsail sheeting. Two large funnels with Dorade vents.
Powerdive Double Deck Snorkel with associated hoses and respirators is included to allow under water inspection/ cleaning of the hull and saildrive when necessary.
Powerdive Double Deck Snorkel with associated hoses and respirators is included to allow under water inspection/ cleaning of the hull and saildrive when necessary.
Presentation
Remarks
Manteca is a true blue water designed and constructed yacht, built early in the Bavaria story when yachts were built a standard rather then merely to price. She is recommended for those who appreciate quality and classic design.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Frank Tennyson
Jubilee Pocket
QLD 4802 Australia
QLD 4802 Australia