2008 – Bavaria 43 Cruiser with a Volvo D2-55 engine

A rugged and comfortable cruising sailing yacht that blends performance with comfortable live-aboard amenities. It was designed to be easy to handle for cruising couples and families while offering generous interior space.

Allura” is a spacious and well-appointed cruising yacht, offering an excellent balance of performance and comfort.

Featuring three double cabins and two heads, she provides generous accommodation for family cruising or hosting guests. “Allura” is very well equipped and has benefited from numerous upgrades in recent years, ensuring she is presented in ready-to-sail condition.

Her comprehensive sail wardrobe includes a spinnaker and cruising chute, giving versatility and strong performance across a range of conditions.

Under power, she is fitted with a Volvo Penta D2-55 saildrive engine with a 3 blade feathering propeller, delivering efficient cruising and smooth manoeuvrability. A bow thruster further enhances ease of handling in tight quarters.

KEY FEATURES:

Deck

  • Non-slip side decks
  • Teak on cockpit floor, seats and transom
  • Stainless steel pushpit & pulpit
  • Port and starboard access gates
  • Stainless steel hand rails on cabin roof
  • Fixed toe rails around hull to deck joint
  • Self-draining anchor locker
  • Electric windlass anchor (handheld or by switch from helm)
  • 2 x Lewmar 48 self tailing winches
  • 2 x Lewmar 46 self tailing winches
  • 2 x Lewmar 40 self tailing winches
  • LED navigation lights, switchable from deck level to mast head level
  • Warps &  fenders

Spars & rigging

  • Selden aluminium mast & spars for in-mast furling mainsail
  • Selden aluminium boom
  • Selden rodkicker (new gas strut fitted 2020)
  • Furlex furling gear for headsail
  • Stainless steel standing rigging (original)
  • 2016 – Selden mast mounted Spinnaker pole

Sails

  • Sanders Sails in mast Vectron furling main sail with vertical carbon battens (new 2021)
  • Sanders Sails furling pro-radial genoa (new 2021)
  • Asymmetric spinnaker with snuffer (new 2016)
  • Cruising chute with snuffer
  • Luff-wrap storm sail with sheets (new 2017)
  • TriSail with sheets (new 2017)

Mechanical

  • Volvo-Penta D2-55 / 55 hp, with sail drive and 3 bladed feathering propeller
  • Alternator (new 2025)
  • Engine hours counter and rev-counter
  • Insulated engine compartment
  • SE80/185 12v Bow thruster (Fitted 2015 by Osmotech)
  • Webasto warm air diesel heating

Electrical

  • 1 x 88Ah engine start battery (new – 2021)
  • 2 x 140Ah AGM domestic batteries (new – 2024)
  • Sterling battery charger/Inverter (new – 2019)
  • AC-socket at helm station and galley

Navigation:

  • Raymarine ST60+ Tridata (speed/depth/log)
  • Raymarine ST60+ Wind
  • Raymarine autopilot
  • Raymarine E80 colour GPS/plotter
  • Raymarine radar
  • Digital Yacht NEMA (new – 2020)
  • AIS Transceiver with dedicated GPS (new – 2015)
  • Radar reflector
  • ICS NAV6 Navtex at chart table
  • Echomax SeeMe active radar reflector
  • ICom423 DSC VHF (new – 2023)
  • Standard Horizon HX890 handheld VHF (new – 2023)
  • 2 x magnetic compass

Interior

  • Salon with large U shaped settee
  • Sideboards with stowage space and lockers
  • Chart table with large compartment for nautical charts and navigation instruments
  • Chart table seat with stowage
  • Three double cabins with built in drawers and cupboards
  • En-suite heads to master cabin with sink, shower and manual flush toilet
  • Day heads aft with sink, shower and manual flush toilet
  • Linear galley to port
  • Front loading Waeco fridge with small freezer compartment (new – 2023)
  • Eno Origin 2 Burner Hob and Oven (new – 2023)
  • Stainless steel sink
  • Built in Microwave

Miscellaneous

  • Sprayhood (new – 2024)
  • Full cockpit enclosure (new – 2015)
  • Seago 240 dinghy
  • Suzuki 2.5hp outboard
  • Antifouled Spring 2025
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£99,950
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Specifications

Model

43 Cruiser

Year

2008

Location

Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, Beaulieu, Hampshire

LOA

13.1m

Beam

3.99m

Draft

1.85

Dry Weight

9,800

Capacity

8

Cabins

3

Heads

2

No. of engines

1

Engine/s Model

Volvo Penta D2-55

Engine Type

Inboard

Engine Hours

1250.4

Horse Power

55

Fuel Capacity

210l

Water Capacity

360l

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