Bavaria 44 sloop
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XPresented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
| Make | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Model | 44 sloop |
| Year | 2002 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | A$199,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 13.99 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | Mooloolaba, Queensland |
| Tax Status | Tax Paid |
| LOA | 13.99 m |
|---|---|
| Beam | 4.25 m |
| Min. Draft | 1.95 m |
| Keel Type | enums.keel-type.kt-bulb |
| Displacement | 9600 kg |
| Cabin Headroom | 2 m |
| Engine Make | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Engine Model | D2-55 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Year | 2010 |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Drive Type | Sail Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 4000 |
| Designer | J and J Designs |
|---|---|
| Builder | Bavaria Yachts |
| Guest Cabins | 4 |
| Guest Heads | 2 |
| Fuel Tanks | 210 litres |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 460 litres |
| Holding Tanks | 20 litres |
| Hull Shape | Monohull |
Description
Karma Waters is a 2002 Bavaria 44 four-cabin sloop, designed with true offshore capability and comfort in mind. A renowned model from Bavaria Yachts, she delivers a winning combination of sturdy German engineering, voluminous living space, and practical sailing features suited for both seasoned bluewater adventurers and liveaboard cruisers alike.
Lovingly maintained and consistently upgraded by both previous and current owners, Karma Waters is truly turnkey and ready for her next ocean voyage. Her current owners have lived aboard full-time, enjoying years of extensive cruising throughout the Pacific Islands. She’s a true “go-anywhere” vessel, with a well-balanced and manageable rig, short draft, and great deck layout. Karma Waters is also ideal for short-handed sailing, prioritising ease of handling and onboard safety.
Some of her key upgrades include a powerful Volvo D2-55 engine (upgraded in 2010), and sail drive in 2019, Coppercoat antifoul, and standing rigging renewed in January 2025. She also features upgraded Raymarine navigation systems, including plotters, Quantum radar, and new tridata instruments—making coastal or offshore navigation a breeze. Energy needs are covered by new batteries and a robust 600-watt solar array mounted on a stainless steel stern frame.
The cockpit is generously proportioned with twin helm stations, a central table, and integrated Raymarine display. A sugar scoop aft provides easy access to the water and houses a Hydrovane wind steering system and custom BBQ setup. Below deck, the layout is warm and practical. The saloon offers a spacious dinette with extensive storage, complemented by a full-length galley, chart table, and ample natural ventilation. Accommodation includes a forward ensuite cabin, twin singles to port (currently used as a pantry/storage room), and two aft doubles. Fans and custom hatch covers keep cabins cool, and a portable evaporative aircon unit adds comfort in tropical climates.
With in-mast furling, all lines led aft, and a comprehensive inventory of spare parts, Karma Waters is well-equipped for immediate cruising. Whether you're planning coastal adventures or circumnavigation, this capable and comfortable yacht is ready to take you there.
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Inventory
Vessel Name - Karma Waters
Make - Bavaria
Model - 44 Sloop
Year - 2002
Length - 13.99m / 45.90ft
Beam - 4.25m / 13.94ft
Draft - 1.95m / 6.40ft
Displacement - 9,600 Kg
Fuel Capacity - 210 L
Water Capacity - 460 L - Over 2 tanks
Hull Material - GRP
Deck Material - GRP
Keel Type - Bulb Keel
Designer - J and J Designs
Builder - Bavaria Yachts
HIN - DE BAVS44YS B202
Place of Registration - Queensland
Registration Number - YY446Q
Registration Expiry - December 2025
Number of Helms & Position - Twin Helm
Tax Status & Paid Where - Paid, Australia
Lying - Mooloolaba
Last Antifouling - 2018 Copper coat applied, with top up 2020 - Est 10-12 years life
Engines
Number of Engines - 1
Engine Make - Volvo
Engine Model - D2-55
YATCO Manufacturer - Volvo
Horsepower - 55 Hp
Engine Year/s - 2010
Engine Number - 5103985400T
Engine Hours - ~ 4,000 Hrs - MDI unit was transferred from old engine to the new engine
Last Service - Recent service - new filters and oils
Fuel Consumption - 1.8 L/Hr @1400rpm - 5.5 Knots
Fuel Type - Diesel
Maximum Speed - ~ 8 Knots
Cruise Speed - ~ 6 Knots
Propellers - Fixed
Drive Type - Sail Drive, Volvo 130S-B - new 2019
Steering System - Cable
Notes - ~ 6,700 Hrs But engine was replaced in 2010, and the odometer was not reset so hours are overstated
Accommodation
Cabins / YATCO Staterooms - 4
Single Berths - 2
Queen Berths - 3
Head Height - 2.00m / 6.56ft
Bathrooms
Showers - 2 + Cockpit shower
Heads - 2
Heads Type - Manual
Holding Tanks - 1
Hot Water Capacity - 20 L - New 2018
Galley
Galley Location - Port Side
Refrigeration - Top opening, plus Waeco 50 L
Freezer - Top opening, plus Waeco 50 L
Stove - 2 Burner Tecma Nelson
Oven - Oven & Grill
Sink - Twin stainless steel
Notes - Sink tap with filtered water option and saltwater foot pump
Electronics
Depth Sounder - Raymarine Sonar Transducer 2020
Log - Raymarine 2023
Autopilot - Raymarina + HydroVane wind steering
Wind Instruments - Raymarine Tridata 2023
Radar - Raymarian Quantam
Chartplotter - 2 Raymarine Axiom MFDs
AIS Auto ID System - Transmit/ Receive
GPS - Raymarine
VHF - Horizon + cockpit handheld, Uniden MHS127 VHF
TV - AXIS 12/240v 47com HD LED YV/DVD multimedia
Sat Phone - Starlink Antenna and Modem
Batteries
Battery House - 4 x 150Amp/Hr AGM
Battery Engine - Start
Battery Charger - Victron 70Amp - new 2024
Notes - E-Pro Battery Monitor
Electrical Equipment
Watermaker - 60 L/Hr New pump and motor December 2020, spare filters etc
Solar Panels - 2 x 250w On Targa new 2022, 175w flexible on Bimini new 2023
Air Conditioning - Portable
Inverter - 2000w
Alternator - 115Amp new 2025
Shore Power - 220v
Sail Inventory
Mast Material - Alloy
Standing Rig Material - Stainless steel
Standing Rig Age - January 2025
Age of Sails - 2017 / 2018
Main Sails - In mast furling Cruise Laminate 2017
Headsails - Genoa (Dacron) 2017
Screecher / Gennaker - Asymmetrical Spinnaker 2018 with Snuffer
Furlers - Headsail
Winches - Harken
Safety Equipment
Bilge Manual - Yes
Bilge Electric - Yes
Life Jackets - 2
Life Ring - Yes
EPIRB - Yes
Flares - Yes
Fire Extinguisher - 3 + Fire blanket
Notes - Emergency hand tiller, Size 14 Jimmy Green Drogue, handheld water maker
Ground Tackle
Anchor - Rocna 20 Kg
Chain / Rope - 60m Chain + Snubber
Spare Anchor - 25 Kg Delta
Windlass - Lofrunds Tigress 1500w
Deck Gear & Accessories
Tender - 3.00m / 9.84ft Hypalx aluminium bottom with seat, tube civer, fuel tanks, seat covers, 2 oars
Tender Outboard - 2 Stroke 15 Hp Yamaha
Davits / Platform - Sugar Scoop boarding
Deck Shower - Transom shower hot & cold
Bimini - Yes and Doger with quality clears
Enclosures - Full cockpit enclosures
BBQ - Yes
Mooring Lines / fenders - Yes plus spares
Notes - Lots of Spares
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.
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
Presented For Sale By:
The Yacht Sales Co.
Australia
