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- Cruising Speed: 6.5 kn
- Beam: 12' 1''
- Hull Material: Fiberglass
- Max Draft: 6' 5''
- Displacement: 15,432 lb
- Fuel Tank: 1 x 40|gallon
- Fresh Water: 2 x 94.6|gallon
- Holding: 1 x 18|gallon
- Single Berths: 4
- Cabins: 2
- Heads: 1
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HOLD FAST Boat for Sale
37' Bavaria | 2020 | $184,900
Stamford, CTOff Market
Hold Fast Boat | 37' Bavaria 2020
The HOLD FAST is a 2020 model BAVARIA 37 Cruiser as produced in by BAVARIA YACHTBAU in Giebelstadt, Germany. Designed by Bruce Farr and introduced in 2013, she was immediately successful as a proven yacht with very good performance capabilities true to the Naval Architect's track record. A strong and sophisticated yacht, the Cruiser 37 has not been out-designed over the years which is a good testament to her virtues!The HOLD FAST has been properly-maintained and equipped by her first and only Owner. Nicely set up with a custom Code 0 with a carbon fiber sprit and a German Mainsheet System, she's easy to sail with a light crew (or none!) and offers very good performance. The HOLD FAST does have a 12k BTU air conditioning system and an elegant electrical management setup that's complete with several solar panels as well. The included dodger & Bimini .. along with the nice 37 Cruiser's "Mediterranean style" open cockpit. does all contribute to the overall comfort for days on the water and in all conditions.The HOLD FAST is offered for brokerage sale as the Owner's cruising plans have changed this year due to "a lack of time". Clean and very well presented, the HOLD FAST does deserve a good look by prospects that are after what she's selling!The HOLD FAST is now stored in the water at a secure & well-protected location in Stamford, CT. Her rig is in & she's under a shrink-wrap Winter Cover and is easy to board & inspect.
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Hold Fast HIGHLIGHTS
- Yacht Details: 37' Bavaria 2020
- Location: Stamford, CT
- Engines: VOLVO-PENTA
- Last Updated: Dec 13, 2023
- Asking Price: $184,900
- Max Draft: 6' 5''
Hold Fast additional information
Specifications
Hull
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser has a EU CE Certification Class "A" rating (note: approved for "Unlimited Ocean").
- Hand laid-up fiberglass hull w/ AIREX foam coring (note: solid fiberglass below the waterline to the keel)
- WHITE Gelcoat topsides finish
- Boot-tops, double SILK GRAY
- Bottom paint, BLACK
- Fin keel w/ bulb (note: iron)
- Spade rudder
- Swim Platform w/ Synthetic Teak overlay, openable & adjustable (note: there are a) hydraulic-assists for the operation of the Swim Platform, b) (2) management lines & c) lock-bolt for security)
- (5) Portlights in the hull for good ambient lighting
Deck & Cockpit
- Fiberglass sandwich constriction w/ AIREX foam core (note: aluminum plates for support for deck gear installations)
- Fiberglass support pan is fiberglassed into the hull for additional strength & support for rig & keel loads
- Collison bulkhead forward in the bow area
- WHITE Gelcoat finish for Coachroof
- Synthetic / Composite Teak Decking for side decks, Cockpit area & Swim Platform (note: Factory Option)
- Aluminum toe rail, anodized & slotted
- Bow pulpit, double-rail, stainless steel
- Stern rail w/ double rails & gate
- Stanchions, stainless steel
- Life Lines, 1x19 stainless steel
- Life Line Gates, port & starboard w/ upper & lower lines & separate supports (note: custom installation "After Market")
- (6) Deck cleats,10", stainless steel
- (6) LEWMAR Deck hatches, opening (note: w/ shades & screens)
- (5) LEWMAR Opening ports
- (2) Grab / Safety rails on deck, stainless steel
- (2) Grab / Safety rails at Companionway entrance
- (1) LEWMAR Deck ventilator, aluminum
- Chafe plates for lines, stainless steel
- (5) Life line tethers attach points, stainless steel (note: 1x Companionway, 2x Helm Station, 2x Fore Deck area)
- Helm Stations w/ dual twin JEFA STEERING wheels & binnacles w/ guards, stainless steel (note: single rudder)
- (2) Wheels, 36" w/ leather wrap
- Compass, PLASTIMO w/ cover
- Safety / Compass protection rail, stainless steel
- (2) Teak foot-blocks at Helm Stations
- Cockpit Seat Locker, large, port side (note: measures 4-ft 'down", 5-ft "length" & 3-ft "width")
- Ladder for Cockpit Seat Locker, port side, stainless steel w/ teak treads
- Cockpit Seat Locker, starboard side (note: shallow locker but will hold dock lines, fenders)
- Engine Control Panel & Throttle / Shift Lever to starboard next to the Helm Station
Rig, Rigging, Winches & Sails
Rig
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser was produced with a 9/10ths Fractional Rig. It has a double set of spreaders that are swept-back. The halyards are internal. The anodized aluminum spar is deck-stepped and has a single-point chain plate system for the shrouds.
Sailplan Dimensions: I=43.13' (13.15m), J=12.24' (3.73m), P=44.55' (13.58m) & E=16.73' (5.10m)
Sail Area (636.62 Sq / Ft (note: Main Triangle = 372.66 Sq / Ft & Fore Triangle = 263.96 Sq / Ft)
Air Draft (DWL to MH): 55.18' (16.82m)
- BAVARIA "Sport Mast" feature
- SELDEN Anodized aluminum mast & boom
- Deck-stepped spar
- Internal halyards
- (2) Folding steps, stainless steel
- Standing rigging: 1x19 wire, stainless steel
- Single-point chain plate system w/ swept-back spreader installation
- DYNEEMA Running Rigging
- FURLEX Roller-Furling for the Headsail
- SELDEN blocks & line organizers for all Halyards & Lines to be led aft
- SELDEN 20 Rodkicker boom vang, rigid spring / oil type (note: control line led aft)
- DUTCHMAN Boom Break (note: preventer)
- Custom DUTCHMAN Carbon Fiber "Code 0" Bow Sprit w/ integrated Roller-Furling for the sail (note: unit is retractable vertically to save LOA space)
- FORESPAR Whisker pole (note: pole stores vertically on mast w/ adjustment tackle)
- Lazy-Jack System for mainsail
- "German-style" double mainsheet system (note: Factory Option & easy control & eliminates need for a Traveler & cross-hauls)
- Jib tracks on Coachroof
- SELDEN Cars for tracks
- (4) Flag Halyards (note: 2x to 1st spreaders & 2x to 2nd spreaders)
- SELDEN Line stoppers; 2x banks (5) & mounted on Coachroof aft, port & starboard for all line & halyards
- SELDEN Line stoppers, 2x banks & mounted on Cockpit Coaming to service the LEWMAR Cockpit winches, port & starboard
The HOLD FAST has a total of (6) LEWMAR winches:
- (2) L-30 (2) Speed STA (self-tailing aluminum) (note: Factory Standard & placed aft on Coachroof)
- (2) L-40 (2) Speed STA EVO Genoa sheet
- (2) L-40 (2) Speed STA EVO Spinnaker / Gennaker
- Mainsail, Cruising Laminate Bi-Radial Full Batten w/ MDS Slider System
- Jib, furling Cruising Laminate Tri-Radial w/ UV protection
- QUANTUM SAILS "Code 0" (note: having UV-protection Tabling Cover installed
Accommodations
The HOLD FAST has the preferred (2) Stateroom / Cabin interior layout.
- Interior furniture joinery: NORDIC OAK (note: Factory Option)
- Synthetic / Composite Teak for Soles (note: throughout & Factory Option)
- Headroom ranges from the 6'5" in the Salon to at least 6'3" "throughout"
- Fabric Interior Upholstery, HERITAGE BEIGE / TAN for Fore & Aft Cabins
- Leather Interior Upholstery, SAVOY (BEIGE / TAN) for the Salon
Settee to starboard (note: Settee measures 76" / 6'4" x 26" (2'2") & w/ included Factory Option "convert to double berth", measures 76" / 6'4" x 42" / 3'6" )
Dinette table, starboard side (note: w/ folding leaves & (2) drawers)
Fore Cabin
The entrance is via a door forward.
- Headroom: 6'3"
- Berth dimensions: 82" / 6'10" length & 84" / 7' width
- Storage lockers aft, port & starboard
- Storage under V-Berth w/ hinged & ventilated panel access
The entrance is located starboard side aft
- Headroom: 6'3"
- Berth dimensions: 72" (6' width) x 78" (6'6" length)
- Dual opening storage lockers, starboard side forward
- Shelving for storage a
- Access panel for engine compartment
Galley
The Galley for the BAVARIA 37 Cruiser is located in the Salon, starboard side aft.
- Stove / Oven, ALPA (2) burner, propane gas, gimballed
- (1) Propane gas tank, 10# (note: mounted in Cockpit, port side aft w/ separate locker)
- Microwave Oven, SUMMIT
- Refrigerator-Freezer, ISOTHERM 12 VDC (note: top-opening access locker)
- Pressure hot & cold water service (note: single-tap)
- (2) Sinks, stainless steel (note: 1x large, 1x small)
- Storage lockers under Galley for Galley gear & trash bin
Head
The large Head area is located on the port side & aft.
- Marine Head, JABSCO electric Quiet Flush (note: set up with a "fresh-water fl ush" system)
- Holding Tank Capacity: (18) USG (note: tank can gravity-drain overboard where permitted)
- Separate Shower Stall w/ PLEXI door
- Vanity w/ sink, composite top w/ storage underneath
- Mirror
- Hot & cold pressure water service
- Teak grating, removable
Electronics
Communication
- VHF, B&G V50
- VHF, B&G H50 hand-held wireless remote w/ Cockpit connection
- AIS Receiver
- AIS Transponder (note: augments the OEM-provided receiver)
- B&G Chart Plotter, ZEUS 9 Multi-Function w/ 9" Display (note: w/ all-weather touch screen & expanded keypad)
- DST800 Transducer for Speed / Depth / Temperature functions
- (2) B&G Triton2 Displays
- B&G Wind Vane for AWI / WS functions
- Radar, B&G Halo (note: new & purchased 2023 but will be installed this Fall)
- B&G Tracking System, GoFree Track Cellular & WiFi
- B&G, internal drive w/ Heading Compass & WR10 Wireless Remote Control
There is also a remote control in the Cockpit & units connected to NMEA Network.
- FUSION Stereo, MS-AV755 w/ (2) speakers in Cockpit & (2) speakers in the Salon (note: includes Bluetooth, streaming, dual USB
- Radio w/ DVD player function & color display
- Wired for TV and Antenna
- Wired for SIRIUS Radio with Antenna
Systems
Electrical
The BAVARIA 37 Cruiser has both a 12 VDC Ship's Service and a 110 VAC Shore Power Systems.
- Batteries (3); (2) VARTA 100 AH Ship's Service & (1) VARTA 100 AH Engine Start
- Shore Power System w/ cord, 50'
- Battery Charger
- VICTRON Battery controllers
- VICTRON Inverter, 2000 Watt
- (2) Solar Charging panels, 130 Watt
- PICO / SIMARINE Monitoring System/ LED Control Panel (note: linked to batteries, solar panels & refrigeration unit)
- Fresh Water Capacity: total 94.6 USG (note: 55 USG standard w/ extra 39.6 USG w/ Factory Option tank forward)
- Hot Water Heater Capacity: 5.3 USG (20 liters)
- Pressure hot & cold water service to the Galley, Head & Cockpit Shower
- Bilge pumps: (1) electric / automatic and (1) manual (note: latter located in the Cockpit)
- Pumps: shower sump pump, pressure water pump
- Monitor for tanks & batteries
- Air Conditioning, 12,000 BTU (note: vent outlets in Salon & Fore Cabin)
- (4) SIROCCO 12 VDC Fans: (2) in Salon, (1) Aft Cabin & (1) Fore Cabin
- (4) Flex LED reading lights w/ stainless steel finish in Fore & Aft Cabins & Chart / Nav Station area
- (10) Overhead LED flush-mounted lights for Salon, Galley, Fore & Aft Cabins
- USB Charging ports included in all flex reading lights
- Nav Lights
- Steaming light
- Foredeck light
- Anchor / Masthead light
Propulsion
The HOLD FAST is powered with the Factory Standard VOLV)-PENTA D1-30 28 HP (3) Cylinder FWC diesel with the VOLVO-PENTA 130 S-D Saildrive.
The Owner reports that a nominal 2500 RPM's will deliver an easy (6) knot cruise speed. At 2800 RPM's, it's up to (7) knots!
Engine access is via the hydraulic-assisted Companionway steps & from the Aft Cabin panel & the port side Cockpit seat locker.
- Engine Hours: 200 (note: approximate)
- Fuel Capacity: (40) USG
- Engine; VOLVO-PENTA D1-30 28 HP (3) Cylinder
- Saildrive, \VOLVO-PENTA 130 S-D
- Propeller, (3) blade, folding
- Insulated Engine Room w/ foil-faced foam
- Ventilation for Engine Room
Inventory, Additional
Ground Tackle
- Anchor Windlass. LEWMAR electric / mechanical
- Anchor, DELTA 22 # (10 kg)
- Rode: 5/16" (8mm) x 164' (50m) chain
- Dodger (note: a) w/ stainless steel integrated hand-hold, b) OEM plastic panels replaced with EISENGLASS sections & c) zip-out front section)
- Bimini (note: a) w/ Factory Option integrated LED lighting (2) overhead EISINGLASS insert panels)
- Mainsail Cover
- (2) Binnacle / Wheel covers
- (6) Winch covers
- USCG Gear to include PFD's
- Horseshoe life ring, throwable (note: mounted on stern rail, port side)
- Fire extinguishers
- SEAGO Rescue System (note: mounted on stern rail, port side aft)
- Rescue Locator System (note: mounted on stern rail, starboard side aft)
- Emergency tiller (note: access at Helm Station area)
- (4) Dock lines
- (6) Fenders
- Boat hook
- Cockpit cushions, Light / Medium GRAY (note: BAVARIA Option)
- Cockpit table. teak w/ foldable leaves & (2) built-in drink holders (note: a) insulated storage w/ hinged lid for access & b) 12 VDC plug for removable light fixture)
- (2) Winch handle holders in Cockpit (note: installed aft by Helm Station, removable)
- (3) WEEMS & PLATH instruments; Clock, Barometer & Humidity / Temperature (note: brass finish & mounted on Salon bulkhead, starboard side)
- LEV-O-GAUGE Angle Of Heel Indicator (note: mounted on B&G Display console)
- WINDEX Spar-Fly
- (2) Drink holders, adjustable, plastic (note: mounted on Stern Rail)
- Art work
- Safety harnesses
- Personal items & tools
Broker Contact
The 2020 BAVARIA 37 Cruiser is represented by her Listing Broker, Randy Altemus of Brewer Yacht Sales at the Stratford, CT office location. To discuss the HOLD FAST in more detail or to arrange for a viewing, you can contact via cell at "203 512 0847" or email "raltemus(at)breweryacht.com".
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