BAVARIA CRUISER 43  

Ready to sail away, our 2009 43' Bavaria Cruiser SV Amazing Grace is more than just a solid all-round cruising yacht but after our year long adventure sailing her along the NSW & QLD coast of Australia comes to end, it is time to find her next new owner.

We have reached our final destination of Mooloolaba in SE Queensland and the boat is ready for its new owners.

NSW and Australian International registered vessel.

3 double cabin layout all installed with Sirocco II fans, 2 electric flush heads both with holding tanks, and plenty of light and ventilation on-call with an abundance of deck hatches and opening windows throughout the vessel.

Open and airy modern saloon with plenty of shelving and storage. Galley to port with CO monitor, stainless steel sink, 110 litre upright fridge and gimballed 2 burner gas stove & oven, and a 6 person dinette to starboard complete with 32" smart tv, stereo with Bose speakers and sub woofer. LED lighting throughout including the masthead and stern light.

Well-equipped rig with new standing rigging replaced 08/23, and most running rigging replaced in 02/24.

In-mast furling mainsail (excellent condition) with vertical battens and furling headsail with all lines running back to cockpit for easy short-handed sailing via 6 x Lewmar winches and Rutgerson clutches. Power wincher turns every winch into an electric winch when needed. 3 UK sails - number 3 in use and in great condition Size 1 & 2 as new.

Ground tackle includes Ultra Supreme anchor with 100m of 10mm galvanised chain on 12v windlass with remote. It's never let us down and we have learned to sleep easy in all conditions. Snubber bridle and a spare danforth anchor with chain and rode.

In the cockpit, we enjoy all weather under an oversize canvas bimini on stainless frame with as new side "clears" which are easily opened or closed to suit 4 seasons in one day or completely removable via large zippers.

Outboard motor bracket, Good size Wander Oz stainless steel bbq and multiple SS rod holders & bait board all mounted to pushpit - can all be easily removed. Transom platform with fold down telescopic ladder allows easy water access and or transfers to/from your tender. A fresh water handheld shower is also within easy reach.

Her spacious, stable and fast NZ made tender, a 2023 True-Kit 3.3m Discovery with self draining transom powered by a super reliable and easy start 2010 Mercury 2 stroke 15hp has been the envy of many during our travels! Comes with fishing accessories as well as tow bridle and its own small anchor.

Duel helm with leather -grip stainless steel wheels, 2 x Plastimo 135 compasses, Raymarine autopilot, RM wind and depth instruments, new RM wind transducer 02/24, RM E7 Hybrid Touch MFD, RM VHF with DSC connected to GPS, RM AIS, Starlink Satallite Dish - stay on top of the weather, work or relax no matter where you go!

Volvo Penta D2-40 engine with new stainless steel exhaust elbow and fully reconditioned head and new fuel injectors in 2024 has been regularly serviced throughout the trip. 210 litre fuel tank. Very economical at an average of 2.4l per hour.

Power demands are supported by a recent upgrade to lithium 09/24. New Enerdrive lithium 300AH house battery,
Enerdrive DC-DC, Enerdrive AC chargers, Enerdrive 2000w inverter with auto AC change over when on mains power. Victron MPPT solar controller fed by 2 x 220w bi-facial panels mounted to Bimini, Victron shunt with display and a 2kva portable generator.

Lifted at Boatworks in April 2024, works completed include clean and antifoul, PropSpeed applied, new anodes, sail-drive service and hull polished. Professional in-water hull clean 10/24.

Receipts and last out of water survey July 2023 can be provided to serious buyers by request.

Safety Equipment includes Transocean life raft (due for test) new EPIRB 09/23,8 inflatable life jackets, safety harnesses and lanyards, jackstays, flares, vsheet etc, 4 fire extinguisher, fire blanket, as new Burke bosun chair.

Misc items:
360 litres fresh water tanks.
2 x SS stow racks for board / kayak.
4 x plastic Jerry cans as new - 2 x water, 2 x fuel.
Portable Dune 75 litre duel fridge/freezer purchased 12/2023
Spares plus so much more.

Everything you need and more for any type of sailing you choose. May be able to assist with delivery on Australian east coast.
Please get in touch.