Bavaria 46 Cruiser Sofia

The Bavaria 46 Cruiser with deep keel is an outstanding family cruiser, combining space, performance and ease of handling. The deeper keel delivers improved stability and excellent upwind sailing, giving confidence in a wide range of conditions. Above deck, the large cockpit is safe and sociable, while below, the bright and spacious interior offers multiple cabins, generous heads and plenty of storage for extended trips. Designed with practicality in mind, it is easy to sail short-handed, making family cruising straightforward and enjoyable. A superb all-rounder, it’s ideal for creating lasting memories on the water.

Mechanical

Volvo D2-50F
50hp
Sail drive
Sail drive seal last replaced - TBC
Folding propeller
Last Serviced - 2025
Engine hours - 550
Bowthruster

Electrical

6 x 12v batteries - 700ah total
Shore supply system
240v Ringmain
Battery charger

Navigation

Chartable
Chartplotter - Garmin
VHF/DSC - Horizon Eclipse

Cockpit
Radar - Raymarine
GPS - Garmin touch
Autopilot - Raymarine
Speed/Log - Raymarine
Depth - Raymarine
2 x compass

Sails, Spars and Rigging

Fractional rig
Double spreaders
Deck stepped mast
Slab reefing mainsail with stackpack
Furling headsail
Standing rigging 2018
Gas rod kicker
Spinnaker pole
Lines led aft

Sails
Main
Genoa

Interior & Domestic

8 berths in 4 Cabins
2 x Heads and shower with holding tank
Hot and cold pressurised water system
Webasto warm air heating
Large double cabin forward
Bunk room with 2 x single berths
2 x double aft cabins
Linear galley with oven, 2 ring burner and grill
2 x fridges
Double stainless steel sink
Excellent storage throughout

Deck

Twin wheel steering
GRP deck with teak in cockpit
25 kg Anchor with 80m chain
Electric windlass
Side boarding gates
Boarding ladder
Large cockpit table with storage
Deck shower
Warps & Fenders
2 x Lewmar 52 ST primary winches
2 x Lewmar 44 ST winches
2 x Lewmar 40 ST winches

Canvas

Spray hood
Bimini
Stackpack
Table cover

Safety

Manual and electric bilge pumps
Danbuoy
Lifebuoy

Miscellaneous

Last lifted and antifouled - 2025
Photos taken after internal refit following a fire.

Documentation

Bill of Sale to current owners - 2023
Evidence of VAT status - Original purchase invoice - receipts for works - confirmation from HMRC
SSR certificate

Measurements

LOA: 14.4 m

Beam: 4.35 m

Draft: 2.2

Displacement: 11000 kg

Fuel Tanks Cap.: 208 L

Fresh Water Tanks Cap.: 454 L

Holding Capacity: 150 L

Propulsion

Engine Make:

Volvo Penta

Engine Model:

D2-50F

Engine Type: Inboard

Engine Hours: 550

Power: 50 hp

Drive Type: Sail Drive

Fuel Type:Diesel