2015 Bavaria Cruiser 51

The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is one of the most successful production cruising sailboats of her generation, combining German engineering, comfortable accommodations, and excellent offshore capability in a package equally suited to coastal cruising, extended passagemaking, or liveaboard ownership.

This 2015 Bavaria Cruiser 51 benefits from a sought-after five-cabin layout and presents an outstanding opportunity for private ownership, charter operations, or large-family cruising. With recent sail upgrades, generator, air conditioning, Webasto heating, and a comprehensive cruising inventory, she offers exceptional value in today's market.

Most notably, she received a new offshore-quality mainsail and jib in April 2026, representing a significant recent investment and providing confidence for her next owner. Powered by a reliable Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine with sail drive, she is equipped for comfortable cruising throughout the Mediterranean and beyond.

Lying in Antalya, Turkey and offered at €239,000.

Highlights

• Five-cabin layout
• Three heads with separate shower facilities
• New mainsail and jib (April 2026)
• Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel engine
• Sail drive propulsion
• Generator
• Air conditioning
• Webasto heating system
• 3.10m Highfield tender included
• 6hp Honda outboard included
• Spacious saloon with mahogany interior finish
• Ideal for private cruising or charter operations

Accommodations

Designed for extended time aboard, the Bavaria Cruiser 51 offers generous interior volume rarely found in vessels of comparable size.

This example features five guest cabins and three heads, making her particularly attractive for larger families, cruising groups, or charter use. The interior is finished in warm solid wood and mahogany veneer throughout, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere below deck.

The central saloon features comfortable seating, a spacious dining area, abundant storage, and leather-covered handholds for secure movement underway. Numerous cabinets, shelves, and drawers provide practical storage throughout the vessel.

All cabins benefit from opening hatches, blinds, and fly screens, while the three-head arrangement includes holding tanks and separate shower facilities.

Galley

The galley is configured for serious cruising and extended stays aboard.

Features include:

• Two-burner stove with oven
• Compressor refrigerator (110L)
• Additional compressor cooler
• Double stainless-steel sink
• Fire blanket and fire extinguishers

Whether preparing meals at anchor or underway, the layout offers excellent functionality and storage.

Sailing & Rigging

The Bavaria Cruiser 51 is known for balanced sailing characteristics and manageable handling despite her size.

Recent upgrades include:

• Offshore-quality mainsail (new April 2026)
• Offshore-quality furling jib (new April 2026)
• Sport rigging package
• Mechanical backstay adjuster
• Twin mainsheet system

The new sail inventory represents one of the vessel's most valuable recent improvements and significantly enhances her appeal.

Deck & Cockpit

The cockpit has been designed for both safety and comfort while cruising.

Features include:

• Teak cockpit seating
• Teak helmsman seat
• Cockpit table
• Anti-slip deck surfaces
• Twin mainsheet arrangement
• Six aluminum mooring cleats
• Pulpit and pushpit
• Full guardrails
• Bow fitting with anchor roller
• Self-draining gas locker
• Deck ventilation system

The spacious cockpit provides ample room for entertaining while maintaining excellent visibility and control under sail.

Comfort & Climate

This vessel is equipped for comfortable cruising in a variety of climates.

Equipment includes:

• Generator
• Air conditioning
• Webasto heating system

These features make the yacht equally enjoyable during warm Mediterranean summers and cooler shoulder-season cruising.

Mechanical & Electrical

Engine

• Volvo Penta D2-75 diesel
• 75 horsepower
• Approx. 4,000 engine hours
• Sail drive propulsion
• Two-circuit seawater cooling system
• Engine instrumentation package

Electrical System

• Separate engine and house circuits
• Starter battery
• Two AGM house batteries
• 40A three-channel battery charger
• 230V shore power system
• AC outlets throughout vessel
• 12V distribution system

Tankage

Fuel Capacity: 74 gallons

Fresh Water Capacity: 148 gallons

Tender Package

Included in the sale:

• 3.10m Highfield tender
• Honda 6hp outboard motor

Principal Specifications

Year: 2015

Builder: Bavaria Yachts

Model: Cruiser 51

Length Overall: 51 ft 2 in

Length Waterline: 45 ft 6 in

Beam: 15 ft 4 in

Draft: 6 ft 1 in – 7 ft 5 in

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Drive Type: Sail Drive

Engine: Volvo Penta D2-75

Fuel Type: Diesel

Guest Cabins: 5

Guest Heads: 3

Dry Weight: 31,085 lbs

• Offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.

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.