2000 Bavaria 47

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2000 Bavaria 47 - USD 150,000

'SALAMANDER' is a well-proportioned cruising yacht known for its solid German build quality, spacious interior layout, and reliable performance under sail. Designed for comfortable long-distance cruising or liveaboard use, she offers an excellent balance of performance, safety, and onboard comfort.

On deck, she features a wide and practical cockpit with ample seating, a functional helm position, and easy access to sail handling systems, making her suitable for both short-handed sailing and larger crews. The deck layout is straightforward and designed for ease of movement, with good visibility and control from the helm.

Below deck, the interior is bright and airy. The saloon provides generous seating and a large dining area, complemented by a well-equipped galley designed for extended stays onboard. Accommodation typically includes multiple cabins with comfortable berths, along with sufficient storage throughout the yacht.

Overall, she represents a capable and spacious cruising yacht with proven design credentials, offering a strong combination of comfort, practicality, and seaworthiness.

Inspection by appointment with YBC.

Boat Name	SALAMANDER
Location	Lumut, Malaysia
Year Launched	2000
Registered	Malaysia
Designer	J&J Design
Builder	Bavaria Yachtbau
Hull Material	Fiberglass
Keel Type	Fin
Length	14 m
LOA	14.68 m
Beam	4.45 m
Max Draft	2 m
Displacement	11,500 kg
Ballast	3,700 kg
Engine Brand	Volvo
Engine Model	MD22P
Year Built	2000
Drive Type	Sail Drive
Fuel Type	Diesel
Total Power	59 hp
Propeller Type	3 Blade
Fresh Water Tank	2 x 500 litres
Fuel Tank	1 x 220 litres

Accommodation:

'SALAMANDER' offers comfortable accommodation for up to perhaps 7 people across 3 cabins. The forward twins have been combined into a spacious master V-berth with bunks, with the flexibility to easily replace the divider if desired. The aft doubles are generous, each sharing the day head/bathroom.

The saloon features a practical dining table with ample seating, complemented by newly upholstered cloth-covered cushions (2026), giving the interior a fresh and comfortable feel.

The interior benefits from approximately 6’6” (approx 1.98 m) of full standing headroom throughout, contributing to an open and spacious atmosphere. Heating is provided by an EBERSPACHER system with 5 outlets, ensuring comfort in cooler conditions.

Galley:

• Two burner gas stove with oven
• 12V 150L fridge
• double s/s sink

Heads:

Two manual heads.

Showers:

Two showers, hot and cold water. One deck shower.

Batteries & Electrics:

The yacht's AC system is 240VAC, shore power inlet and cabin outlets. 1600W inverter.

The yacht's DC system is 12 VDC. 

Batteries;

• 12 volt house bank is 2 x 280 Ah LiFePo4 batteries totaling 560 Ah (2024)
• 12 volt starter battery is 1 x 70 Ah AGM battery (2024)

Additional charging capacity from 630W JINKO solar panel, 400W AIR-X wind generator, VICTRON MPPT charger, 240V battery charger, 60 amps engine alternator.

Electric bilge pump.

Electronics & Navigations:

• RAYMARINE ST60 wind instrument
• RAYMARINE 7000+ autopilot
• ICOM IC-706MKIIG HF radio
• RAYMARINE depth sounder
• RAYMARINE log/speed
• SOUTH ATLANTIC S-470 wind vane (needs repair)
• RAYTHEON radar (not working)
• EM-TRAK B100 AIS
• SONY sound system
• JVC speaker (inside)
• FUSION speaker (outside)
• PHILIPS TV

Machinery:

Powered by a Volvo MD22P 59HP diesel engine, regularly serviced. Sea water cooled. Cruising speed approximately 7.5 knots, with a maximum speed of up to 9 knots. Sail drive system fitted, upgraded with a custom positive pressure expansion vessel. MAXPROP 3-blade folding propeller, professionally serviced by Darglow (UK, 2025). Maxpower retractable bow thruster (2005).

Plumping:

• AQUAFRESH watermaker 60L/hr
• Pressurised fresh water system throughout
• Hot water supplied via engine and electric heating systems

Mast & Rigging:

Sloop rigged with 19m aluminium alloy mast and spars. Stainless steel standing rigging replaced in 2015 by Northland Spars and Rigging (New Zealand).

Trimmable backstay with power tackle. Headsail furling system.

Inner forestay for downwind sailing. Equipped with spinnaker pole and whisker pole.

All lines led aft to the cockpit. Additional Rutcherson RC750 rope clutches fitted. Five Hasselfores bottle screw covers installed.

Sail Inventory:

• Hydranet genoa by Crusader Sails (UK, 2012)
• Hydranet fully battened mainsail by Crusader Sails (2012)
• Dacron No.1 jib for inner forestay by Crusader Sails (2012), rarely used
• Cruising chute (2000)
• Storm jib
• Storm trysail

Deck Gear:

• 2 x HARKEN genoa, 2 speed, self tailing winches
• 2 x HARKEN spinnaker sheet, 2 speed, self tailing winches
• 4 x HARKEN halyard, 2 speed, self tailing winches
• Davits
• Swim ladder
• Swim platform

Ground Tackle:

• 60 lbs MANSON supreme anchor with 60m of 10mm chain
• 50m of 18mm rope
• 60 lbs CQR anchor
• 15 kg Delta kedge with chain & warp
• LOFRANS 1200W electric windlass

Safety Gear:

• 4 x adult life jackets
• 2 x child life jackets
• 4 x fire extinguishers
• OCEAN SAFETY life raft (needs service)
• Gas detector
• FIRDELL BLIPPER radar reflector
• Emergency tiller
• Fire blanket
• Manual bilge pump

Covers & Awnings:

• Bimini – Canvas, blue, condition poor
• Dodger – Canvas, blue, condition poor
• Awning – Sunbrella, white, condition fair
• Sail cover – Canvas, blue, condition fair

Dinghy & Outboard:

• 3.1m MERCURY dinghy
• 15hp outboard

Remarks:

The keel requires minor treatment and repainting on the port side. There are a few gelcoat chips present on deck. The sprayhood requires new windows to be sewn in. Coppercoat was applied at the last haul out in 2023.