Bavaria 40 Cruiser - 2013

The entire transom drops down between split backstays to provide a seamless boarding area and swim platform while at anchor. Her wide side decks and recessed hatches provide excellent access to the bow. All hardware is of high quality and well placed.

Below decks, you'll find a traditional 3 cabin layout. There are two spacious aft cabins and a forward v-berth, each offering standing head room, opening hatches with good ventilation and sun shades, fixed portlights, a small bench seat with storage below, hanging lockers, a deep drawer under the berth, fan and cabin lights. The aft cabins share a head with shower located to port of the companionway whilst the v-berth cabin has its own head with shower.

A proper navigation station with chart table is situated on the starboard side at the base of the companionway, and just ahead of the nav station is the main saloon with u-shaped settee and seating for 6 opposite the galley. The galley has all the standard equipment including a double stainless steel sink, gimaballed 2 burner stove, top loading fridge and a microwave for use when on shore power.

This is a roomy yacht with nice finishing touches. The blond alpi interior contrasts the mocha seat cushions and several fixed portlights lend additional natural lighting throughout while well placed opening ports and hatches provide excellent air flow. Though traditionally designed, she's not the typical, claustrophobia inducing sailboat of yesteryear. I like it.

Note: ASA Sailing lessons (levels 101, 103 and 104) are available aboard this yacht. Candidates must be at least 12 years of age or over to acquire bareboat certification.

This yacht offers: 3 Queen cabins - in the following configuration:

• 1 Forward queen cabin - Sleeps 2 Berth Size: 6'7" x 6'7"
• 2 Aft queen cabins - Sleeps 2 in each Berth Size: 6'7" x 5'3"

• Pots & pans, dinnerware, glassware and cutlery are provided in quantities matching the sleeping capacity of this yacht.
  
• Towels and bed linens are supplied for all aboard. Beach towels are also supplied.
  
• Small first aid kit, binoculars, navigational tools, charts and a cruising guide to the Virgin Islands.
  
• Life jackets are supplied for all aboard. However, if you will have a toddler or very small child aboard, it would be wise to bring a zip up life jacket to Tortola as small life jackets are in very limited supply and fit is not guaranteed.
  
• A starter kit including 1 toilet roll per head, small hand soaps, 1 roll of paper towels, dish liquid, Handi Wipes, 2 trash bags, matches, antibacterial spray, Off insect repellent, 1 bottle of rum, 2 cans of Coke, 1 bottle of spring water, salt & pepper and one bag of ice is provided. Once the starter kit has been used, you are responsible for all consumable items.
  
• Please note: Snorkel gear is not included but may be rented or purchased next door at Blue Water Divers.
  

• Accommodations suitable for your captain: Midships bunk cabin | quarter berth cabin | double or queen cabin.
• You may also assign an adult forepeak berth provided the captain has clear access to a head (bathroom) that does not require entering a private cabin occupied by members of your party.
• If your group is of a size that requires the use of open berths such as an open midships berth or saloon table conversion, please designate members of your party to fill those spaces.
• Please note that crew are hired at your request and are non-cancellable less than 7 nights prior to the start of your charter. Should you wish to cancel the captain hired on your behalf less than 7 nights in advance, 50% of their fee will become due and payable.
• Current (per day) Crew Fees are: Captain & Check Out Skipper @ 185.00 or ASA Sailing Instructor @ 210.00, plus meals and gratuity. Gratuities average 10 to 20% of the crew member's total fee, subject to level of service received.