'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38CC Ocean for Sale
by owners Joseph Backstrom & Louise Henry

Imagine setting off on your adventure living your dream life sailing the Caribbean and beyond in this well maintained safe, comfortable and well constructed Bavaria 38 Ocean center cockpit yacht for sale in Antigua, West Indies, Caribbean.

The Bavaria 38 Ocean is renowned for its safety features, quality construction and thoughtful design, making it a sought after model among cruising enthusiasts.
This beautiful yacht has been well maintained and turnkey ready for its next owners to step onboard and set sail.

'Tangaroa II' has had extensive upgrades since 2018. She's an ideal yacht for anyone choosing to live-aboard fulltime or for seasonal cruising.

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean at anchor

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38CC Ocean

Technical Description:

Category: A (here's what Category A means...)
Hull Number: DE-BAVC38H6F898
Year Built: 1998
Keel: fin
Flag: Ireland

Length Overall: 11.45m
Waterline Length: 9.95m
Beam: 3.99m
Draft: 1.95m
Displacement: 7,500kg
Ballast: 2,900kg
Bridge Clearance: 16.95m

Engine: Volvo Penta MD22L_BT marine diesel
Engine Hours: 3,000
Propeller: Folding propeller
Drive Type: Sail drive

Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 2
Fuel Tanks: 1

Accommodation
Number of double berths: 2
Number of heads: 1

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean Layout

Accommodation Layout

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean Aft Double Cabin

Aft Cabin

Electronics

Raymarine ST6000+ Auto pilot electric with chain
New 2020 multi color display - Raymarine i70s
Radio – Kenwood radio and mp3 player inside cupboard
New 2020 Wind speed and direction display - Raymarine i70s
New 2020 Chart Plotter – Raymarine Axiom 9 inch touch screen - connected with AIS, including Caribbean Navionics charts
New 2020 Itc-5 instrument transducer converter
New 2020 Nav pod for 3 instruments
New 2020 Autopilot control head (sail) P70s
New 2020 Compass plastimo
New 2019 GPS Raymarine RS 150 Antenna

At the Navigation Station

New 2025 Raymarine autopilot system
New 2024 Raymarine AIS 700 Class B Transceiver incl splitter
NEW 2024 VHF Radio System & speaker, Raymarine RAY90/91
New 2024 RAY 90/91 Wireless Hub
New 2024 RAY 90/91 Wireless Handset incl Holster & charger
New 2024 Victron Energy – VE,NET Blue Power Panel
New 2024 Raymarine Graphics

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean Nav Station

Navigation Station

Internal Equipment

Victron energy w / inverter 12v / 1600w / 70amp
New 2022 Kannad safpro GNSS AIS EPIRB
Marine head - New 2012
Manual bilge pump / Electric bilge pump

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet
Electrical Circuit: 12V
2024 new breaker installed

Underway

Outside Equipment & Extras

New 2022 Teak deck professionally removed and replaced with Algrip and Kiwi Grip – paint oyster white AWL / H8139 QT
Yamaha 8 hp 2 stroke engine - 2016
Tender Highfield ultralight model UL260HYP /
Cockpit table refurbished 2020
Teak cockpit
Echomax active XS dualband Radar reflector - Active
Electric windlass – Serviced and new brushes October 2020
New 2022 Tachometer - cockpit

Covers:

Bimini Top – 2013 – skylight added 2021
Spray hood – Dodger new clear window plastic replaced

Sails:

Main, Elvström, 31 qm (1998), (new UV protection and check 2014)
Genoa, ECC Sails Spain, 40 sqm (new dec. 2012) new UV protection 201

On Deck:

New 2018 Gantry/Arch, solar system added can also accommodate paddle board or possibly kayak
New 2025 Davits
New 2018 2 X 305 AMP new solar panels installed
New 2018 Victron energy upgrades and controller

Interior:

Companionway steps refurbished 2022
Big Aft Cabin (2 x Gisamed Boat mattresses, 2011 still very comfortable
Double Bow Cabin
Saloon with Table (Foldable on both Sides)
Galley with double Sink
2 burner gas cooker with oven
Large refrigerator
Bathroom with stand up shower / wash basin
Manual pump toilet and separate shower
New 2022 Jabsco shower pump
2020 – purchased used Katadyne 80E Water maker under master cabin, 2 new membranes installed March 2025
Refurbished water maker pump April 2024

Rig:

Mast Selden with fixed Mast steps (Steps new 2011)
Mainsail rolled into the Mast
Selden boom / Rodkicker / Boom vang
Furlex Roll genoa
Backstay with spanner
Forestay (new 2011)
Rigging checked performed by FKG rigging in Sint Martin April 2024 can be provided to potential buyer

Running Rigging:

Main halyard Dyneema
Genoa halyard Dyneema
Spinnaker halyard
Spinnaker pole
Dirk
Main sail reef line (new 2016)
Endless Rolline (new 2022)
Genoa reefline
New 2022 Port side clutch on mast
New 2023 Port side Genoa furling clutch
New 2024 starboard clutch at mast

Anchor:

Electric windlass Lewmar Sprint 1000 incl with Remote control
Spare Quick remote control
Windless switch installed in cockpit 2023
New 2022 – windlass solenoid – old one in storage as backup
New 2020 Rocna anchor 20 Kg
80m x 8mm chain from "Ketten Wälder" CROMOX (Double strength)

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean Engine

Engine/Gearbox:

Volvo Penta MD22L_BT overhaul 2022
2022 - New crank shaft seal and seals
2022 - Volvo sail drive parts –new elbows, seals, o-rings, zinc kits - replaced
2022 Disassembled sail drive and replaced housing seal
Saildrive 120S-E 220
Electric 220V 50Hz:
Shore power CEE connector 220V/16Amp with FI switch
Victron Energy Multy compact Inverter 12V/1600W/70Amp incl.
2 x 220V socket CH (Saloon and Bathroom) from shore power 1 x 220V
1200 Watt hot water boiler 15 Litre

12V System:

Replacement of all high amperage cables 2011
New 2022 Relion Lithium 300 amp hour battery professionally installed
New 2023 Starter Battery

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean House battery Bank

12V Charging:

Battery charging by engine with Sterling 130 Amp smart charger
Alternator Volvo Penta 14V/60 Amp
Wind generator Air breeze Marine 200W (new 2012) incl. vibration damped fixtures
Smart solar charge controller MPPT 100/50 new - installed October 2018
Boat is in excellent condition, full diesel tank 220 Liters

Boat is presently in Eastern Caribbean.
THIS YACHT HAS NEVER BEEN CHARTERED.

Asking Price & Contacting the Seller

'Tangaroa II', a Bavaria 38 Ocean Owners

Owners Joseph & Louise

We're asking $110,000 for 'Tangaroa II', our Bavaria 38 Ocean sailboat.

If you're interested in becoming her new owner and would like more information you can contact us, Joseph & Louise Backstrom, here...

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