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2008 Bavaria 40 Cruiser, launched 2009.
‘Aurora’ is a well-equipped Bavaria 40 Cruiser, offering an appealing combination of comfortable accommodation, practical sailing features and cruising capability. With her sloop rig and Volvo Penta D2 53hp engine, she is ideally suited to family adventures, coastal cruising and extended holidays afloat. Her versatile three-cabin layout provides generous accommodation for family and friends, while the spacious saloon makes life aboard comfortable and sociable. The Bavaria 40 Cruiser is popular for its excellent use of interior space and its balance of comfort, manageable sailing and value for money.
Aurora benefits from an attractive specification designed to enhance both comfort and ease of handling; Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine HybridTouch chartplotter, tri-data instrumentation, wind indicator and autopilot system with smart controller, supporting relaxed and confident cruising, whether sailing as a couple or with family aboard. Webasto heating extends the cruising season into cooler months. New standing rigging was fitted in 2026, providing welcome reassurance for her next owner.
For buyers seeking a spacious, versatile and well-equipped cruising yacht, Aurora presents an attractive opportunity to enjoy weekends away, family holidays and coastal exploration in comfort and style. Available to view by appointment in Chichester.
Hull and Deck
GRP construction
White Hull
Twin wheels
Anchor
Electric windlass
Guardrails, guardwires and stanchions
Swim ladder
Boat hook
Cockpit table (fold out)
LED Cockpit lights
Cockpit shower
6 Opening porta
1 Opening hatch
Various warps
5 Fenders
Antifouled July 2026
Engine and Electrical
Volvo Penta D2-55 39kw/53hp inboard diesel engine
Approx. 1106 hours
Sail drive
Engine serviced and sail drive replaced November 2025
210L Stainless steel fuel tank
Bow thruster
Rope cutters
3 Bladed bronze folding propeller
4 Batteries (1 starter, 2 domestic, 1 bow thruster)
Battery charger
NASA Battery monitor
Accommodation
6 Berths in 3 cabins, with additional double berth conversion in saloon
6’ headroom
Blue upholstery
Cream curtains
Wood flooring
360L fresh water capacity
Hot water
Webasto heating
Saloon table
Chart table
Wet locker in main heads
Galley with worktops, sink, 2 burner hob, oven/grill, microwave, fridge (serviced 2026), waste bin and crockery/cutlery
2 Heads compartments – main compartment to portside aft of saloon, and en suite to owner’s cabin. Manual toilet to main heads, electric in en suite. Shower in main heads with separate cubical, with shower curtain.
Holding tank
Sails, Spars and Canvas
Mainsail with slab reefing
Furling headsail
Jib
Cruising chute
Snuffer
Standing rigging new early 2026
Running rigging regularly replaced
All lines led aft
6 Lewmar self-tailing winches
Sprayhood (approx. 4 years old)
Sail cover
Dodgers
Wheel covers
Binnacle/cockpit table cover
Navigation and Electronics
Raymarine Hybrid touch plotter (approx. 10 years old)
AIS Receiver
Raymarine Tri-data log/speed/depth
VHF radio – ICOM IC-M330
Raymarine Smartpilot system with smart controller
Raymarine Radar, approx. 8 years old
Windspeed/direction
Navtex
Fusion stereo system fitted November 2025, linked to TV and DVD player
TV
DVD player
Compass
Clock
Barometer
Nav lights
TV/TV Aerial
Helm indicator
Rudder indicator
LED cockpit lights
Safety
3 Fire extinguishers
4 Lift jackets
First aid kit
Co2 alarm
2 x Floating lights
EPIRB (serviced 2026)
Jackstays
Radar reflector
Harnesses
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
N.B. The lift raft seen on the boat in the pictures and currently fitted is out of date and NOT included in the sale
Disclaimer
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at his own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes.
| Overall length: | 12.35m |
| Hull beam: | 3.99m |
| Max. displacement: | 10600kg |
| Fuel capacity: | 210 litres |
| Engine: | Volvo Penta D2-55 39kw/53hp |
