2003 Bavaria 44

Accommodation

PAYA is easily boarded from a dinghy or dock via the walkthrough transom and removable cockpit bench seat. From here, you’ll find twin helm stations and, just forward, the spacious cockpit with a folding-leaf table, creating the perfect setting for sunset cocktails or dinner at anchor.

Stepping below through the companionway, the rich mahogany interior and generous salon immediately stand out. The gently sloped companionway stairs provide comfortable and secure access below deck.

PAYA features a desirable three-cabin owner’s layout. Two mirror-image double cabins are located aft, each offering deep hull-side shelving and split lockers with hanging storage. Opening hatches from the cockpit provide excellent natural ventilation throughout.

Moving forward, the wet head is located to port and includes a manual Jabsco head, vanity, and shower. Adjacent is the forward-facing navigation station, while the large U-shaped settee and additional bench seating surround the salon dining table with comfortable seating for 8+. Abundant storage is found throughout the salon, both along the hull sides and beneath the settees.

The galley is arranged in a linear layout along the port side, just forward of the head. Its expansive work surface runs the full length of the galley and includes a large top-opening refrigerator, double stainless-steel sinks, and a gimbaled stove with an integrated cover to maximize countertop space when not in use.

The spacious forward master cabin features an island berth with excellent ventilation and abundant storage throughout. Beautiful mahogany cabinetry lines both hull sides, complemented by a split hanging locker to port and a private ensuite head to starboard.

Interior Comforts and Amenities

• 3 cabin owner’s layout
• Air Conditioning: 16k BTU for main cabin & master / 6k BTU for aft cabins (New 2024)
• (2) Flat screen TVs (Forward Cabin & Salon)
• Twin stainless steel sink with hot and cold water
• Refrigerator: Vitrifrigo top-opening 12V
• Portable fridge/freezer: Vevor 58qt 12V/110V/220V
• Gimbaled Force 10 two-burner stove with oven
• Hot/cold pressurized fresh water system
• Hot water heater (engine/110V)
• Large U-shaped settee with centerline bench seat
• Salon table
• Opening overhead deck hatches with shades
• Windows and opening portholes with curtains
• Sony Marine stereo with salon speakers and JL Audio marine cockpit speakers
• (2) Manual Jabsco heads

Electronics and Navigation

• Raymarine i50 digital speed display
• Raymarine i50 digital depth display
• Raymarine i60 digital wind display
• Raymarine p70 autopilot control
• VHF: B&G V50 (Nav Station)
• (2) Olympic 135 plastic compasses (one at each helm)
• Navigation lights
• iPad mount (iPad not included)

Electrical Systems

Batteries

• House Bank: (2) 4D AGM 12V, 198Ah (396Ah total) (2023)
• Engine Battery: 12V AGM 825CCA DieHard Heavy Duty (2023)

Charging & Electrical Equipment

• 12V / 110V US Spec
• Bavaria AC & DC breaker panels
• Generator: Northern Lights M573L-6kW (4411 hrs 5/2026)
• Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Freedom Marine 20 2000W / 100A
• (2) 120V/30A Marinco shore power inlets
• (2) Marinco 50' shore power cords
• ProMariner ProSafe FS60 galvanic isolator

Deck and Hull Equipment

The deck layout is well organized, with the genoa tracks and shrouds positioned along the outer edge of the coachroof, allowing easy access to the foredeck outboard of the shrouds. The spacious cockpit features twin helms, new FlexiTeek, and strategically positioned sail controls for efficient handling directly from the cockpit with a removable transom bench seat section creating walkthrough access to the sugarscoop for convenient dinghy boarding and easy access in and out of the water.

• Bottom job (2026)
• Twin helms
• Spade rudder
• NEW FlexiTeek cockpit seats and sole (2026)
• Cockpit cushions, gray (2021)
• Large bimini with backdrop, gray (2021)
• Mainsail stack pack, gray (2021)
• Jib UV strip, gray (2021)
• Windlass: Lofrans Tigress 1200W 12V with remote
• Primary anchor: Delta with 150ft of 3/8 chain
• Secondary anchor: Fortress with approximately 20ft stainless chain and approximately 150ft of 5/8 rope
• Stainless forestay plate with anchor roller
• Large bow locker
• (6) Aluminum cleats
• Outboard storage mounting bracket
• Cockpit table with storage, grab rails, and folding leafs
• (2) 6" JL Audio marine speakers in cockpit
• Propane bottle storage in cockpit
• (2) Large cockpit lockers under cockpit bench seating
• Cockpit shower
• Stainless swim ladder folding into sugarscoop compartment
• Removable aft section creating walkthrough transom
• (2) Vented propane storage lockers in cockpit
• Grill with cover

Sails and Rigging

The Bavaria 44 features an efficient and easy-to-manage sail plan, with slab reefing on the mainsail and a furling genoa. All control lines are led aft to the cockpit, making single-handed or short-handed sailing straightforward and stress-free. With a 37.5-foot waterline and a 14-foot beam, she delivers a fast, stable, and exceptionally comfortable ride in a wide range of Caribbean conditions.

Sails

• Doyle mainsail – Good condition (2015)
• Doyle headsail – Great condition (2015)

Rigging Equipment

• Fractional sloop rig
• Standing rigging (New 2021)
• Backstay adjuster
• Selden Rodkicker/vang
• Selden luff track car system
• Whisker pole
• Selden mainsail reefing system
• Selden Furlex foresail furling system
• (4) Harken #40 two-speed self-tailing winches
• (2) Harken #48 two-speed self-tailing winches
• (10) Line clutches on coachroof
• RYOBI 18V ONE+ 1/2" mud mixer with (2) 18V batteries & charger (used as portable electric winch, see video)

Mechanical Equipment

• Engine: 2015 Volvo Penta D2-55F (970 hrs 5/2026)
• S/N: 869647 5103915450Y
• Transmission: ZF 63IV
• Propeller: MaxProp 3-blade feathering propeller
• Generator: Northern Lights M573L-6kW (4411 hrs 5/2026)

Safety Equipment

• PFDs: Various, good condition
• Throwable flotation: Type IV personal flotation device (good condition)
• Sound device: Air horn
• Distress signals: Orion kit
• Fire extinguishers: (3) Portable Type BC Size 1
• Carbon monoxide alarm
• Automatic bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump

Engine Info

• Engine: 2015 Volvo Penta D2-55F (970 hrs 5/2026)
• S/N: 869647 5103915450Y
• Transmission: ZF 63IV
• Propeller: MaxProp 3-blade feathering propeller

Dinghy Info

• 10’ Caribe dinghy with covers
• 8HP Yamaha outboard

Tankage

• Fuel: 55 gallons
• Water: 95 gallons
• Holding: 40 gallons

Owners Comments and Boat History

I was lucky enough to become the fourth owner of this boat while she was still in great condition. What made me feel even better about buying her was that I knew, either firsthand or secondhand, the previous owners who had taken really good care of her and invested in major improvements, as well as many of the people who had worked on her over the years.

The first owner did a great job ordering her with a performance Selden mast and boom, along with batten cars. A few years later, the second owner replaced both the sails and the motor with a new saildrive in 2015. The third owner, during the pandemic, replaced all the standing rigging, all the canvas, cushions, and electronics.

The boat already looked great, but then we took her out for a sail and suddenly we were flying! For the last 4 plus years we have been taking care of her and sailing regularly between Puerto Rico and The Virgins. She is a well-built, fast, and comfortable boat that is ready for a new owner to care for her the way she is used to and take her on many new adventures. DO IT!!

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.