Bavaria Vision 46
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| Make | Bavaria |
|---|---|
| Model | Vision 46 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$315,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser (Sail) |
| Length | 46 ft |
| Fuel Type | Other |
| Hull Material | Fiberglass |
| Location | Catawba Island, Ohio |
| LOA | 45 ft 11 in |
|---|---|
| Beam | 13 ft 9 in |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 63 ft |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Volvo Penta |
| Engine Model | D2-55 |
| Fuel Type | Other |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Engine usage (hours) | 608 |
| Designer | Bruce Farr, Design No. 73-2011 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Tanks | 1 x 55 gal |
| Fresh Water Tanks | 1 x 153 gal |
| Holding Tanks | 1 x 20 gal |
Description
Original owner VISION 46 with a very high specification and upgrades, delivered to Lake Erie and commissioned by Catawba Island Club and Bavaria USA in June 2016. Sailed throughout the Great Lakes (always fresh water only) and always stored in heated storage. Constantly upgraded and meticulously maintained with all maintenance records available.
The "Vision" series was a step up from the "Cruiser" series with lots of opening hatches and port lights (14), with a 7'2" high ceiling. There are lots of hand-holds with two SS hand-holds on the ceiling. Unlike newer boats, this has padded panels, all rounded with no sharp corners or edges. The companionway is offset allowing for a larger galley and centerline sink. It also allows for a cockpit daybed when the electric table lowers and opens. Cushions were rarely used and in perfect condition.
This Bruce Farr designed boat has a much higher build quality that other production boats such as Beneteau or Jeanneau. It has a solid fiberglass hull, hand laid up, with no coring below the waterline. Bulkheads are glassed in which creates a very stiff boat. There is also no wood in the core or deck. Critical sail gear, such as winches have been up-sized.
"Garage" is fantastic, with a toolbox for tools and spares with a custom workshelf. It holds all the cushions, two folding bikes, spare life jackets, grill, spare anchor, and extra canvas (wings) with access from the cockpit or through the walk-in shower stall.
Two cabin version has the master forward and VIP aft with either two twin beds or conversion to a king bed using the headboard panels/cushions. Salono table is electric and drops down to a queen birth with cushions under the main birth. NAV station table can also drop to convert to a sette/single birth. We have spent a lot of time on board in luxury and comfort.
This boat needs nothing to cruise on the Great Lakes or travel down the ICW with 64' ICW mast and 5.5' shoal keel.
Electronics have been upgraded and batteries recently replaced. Bilge is dry and clean with all AC units draining into dedicated pump boxes.
Teak, gelcoat, interior show in outstanding, just about new condition. Low engine hours due to vast sail inventory allowing for sailing in very low wind conditions. Very easy sail handling, easy to solo sail and a fast sailing, over 8 knots in 12 knots of wind, or with the code at wind speed up to 8 knots of wind. Sails in all points of sail very well and is easy to reef single handed.
Easy docking with bow thruster and remote bow thruster control allows for single handed docking.
Owner to provide substantial turn-over, with all maintenance records, receipts and lots of spares, docklines, power chords, fenders; basically everything to you need to immediately start cruising.
After sailing the Great Lakes on Sofia and two previous boats, we are now moving to a larger, ocean/blue water boat to sail the Bahamas, Caribbean and East Coast. We purchased Sofia new at the 2015 Annapolis Boat Show with the intent to sail the Great Lakes and then take her to the Caribbean. But, we found a larger boat so we can have friends and family sail with us on longer passages. We have spent weeks/months on Sofia in luxury and comfort and are now ready to pass her on better than when we received her. Please call for a private showing. Email me for a full brochure, concept book, performance prediction (Polars) or other information: [email protected].
Brig 10' dinghy is also available which is stored on the deck with either hard bottom slat floor or inflatable floor, paddles, two seats, padded seat/storage bag.
3.5HP dinghy motor also available, Torqueedo Travel Motor with Bag, spare high capacity battery and battery charger with spares with custom motor mount on aft rail. The Torqueedo sets up in 2-3 minutes on the dinghy and can be removed and mounted on the motor mount using one hand. The dinghy is lifted with a halyard and latched to the fwd deck which provides lots of room to move around on the deck to get to the anchor.
Owner will provide a high level turn-over and may assist with delivery (depending on final location).
Accommodations
Salon
- Teak Joinery with padded accent panels
- Teak&Holly "Ocean Line" Floor
- TV with locking mounting bracket
- Blinds & screens on hatches
- Electric Salon table with Extension with Conversion to Double Birth
- Nav Station with Conversion to Settee or Single Berth
- Leather, Light Cream upholstery
- Sideboards, shelves and cabinets
- Covered panel ceiling
- Handrails on ceiling (stainless steel)
- Handholds at companion way
- Storage space with drawers and flaps
- Teak hinged companion way door and slats in perspex
Cabins
- 2 cabins option
- Large "garage" option instead of third cabin with access to cockpit and shower
- Two Lockers in Main Fwd Cabin with storage below main birth with struts
- Two Lockers and Aft VP Cabin
- Furniture panels covered with fabric
- Leather, Light Cream upholstery
Head
- Electric Thedford Marine Tecma 2G Silent Ultra Toilet with 20gal holding tank
- Separate shower cabin with teak floor
Air Conditioning/Heating
- Webasto FCF 16kBTU, three outlets in salon (upgraded)
- Webasto FCF 9kBTU, two outlets in aft birth
- Webasto FCF 9kBTU, two outlets in fwd birth
Mechanical Equipment
Engine/Saildrive
- Volvo Penta D2-55 Engine with 600 hours (as of July 2025)
- Volvo Penta Saildrive with Three Blade Folding Prop
Generator/Inverter
- MEPS Generator, 6KW 110V Output from main engine with auto transfer switch
- 2000W Marinco Inverter
Bow Thruster
- Sidepower SE100 Bow thruster with new battery in 2024
- Sidepower Bow Truster Remote Control
Other
- Manual and Electric Bilge Pumps
- 20gal Hot Water Tank heated by Engine and Shore Power
Galley Equipment
- Two burner propane stove
- Microwave Oven, Bosch
- Coffee maker drawer/outlet
- Xintex Fireboy Model 1-1A Gas Detector with Electric Solenoid to shutoff propane
- Massive storage in sole (dry bilge), cabinets and seats
Deck and Hull Equipment
Winches (5) / Sail Controls
- Upgraded Lewmar Evo 50 Electric, One (1), Aluminium winch on coach roof (halyard, outhaul)
- Added/Upgraded Lewmar Evo 50 Electric, Two (2), Aluminium winches (jib)
- Jib cars upgrade with car sheets run to cockpit clutches
- Upgraded Lewmar Evo 55 Electric, Two (2), Aluminium aft (main sheet, jib furler, spinnaker)
- All sheets and halyards run back to cockpit (jib cars, jib sheets, topping lift, halyards, main sheets, spinnaker and jib furlers, no need whatsoever to leave the cockpit under sail.
Anchoring
- Windlass, Quick Windlass, Model DP3 1012D, 1000W, 10mm Gypsy, Drum Version, Rope capstain
- 165 ft (10mm Galvanized Chain)
- 44 lb Lewmar Delta anchor, Galvanized
- Quick remote control with chain counter and torch
- Mantus Anchor Swivel
- Custom Snubber with Mantus chain hook
Navigation Systems
Garmin Navigation/Electronics/Entertainment
- Garmin GPSMap 820 Chartplotter, Port Helm Station
- Garmin GPSMap 7610XSV Chartplotter, SB helm station
- Garmin Airmar DST800 Speed/Depth/Temp Transducer
- Garmin Autopilot GHC 20 Autopilot Reactor (Jefa Steering System)
- Garmin Autopilot Remote Control (wireless)
- Garmin GMI 10 Instrument Screens, Two (2) at Port and SB Helm Stations
- Garmin GMI 20 Instrument Screen, Nav Station
- Garmin AIS800 AIS Transmitter & Receiver
- Gamin VHF315 VHF Radio with wired handheld at NAV station and Wired GHS 11 handheld at SB Helm Station
- Garmin GMR 18xHD Radar with Scanstrut Mounting brkt on Mast
- Garmin GRF 10 Rudder Sensor
- Garmin Chirp 175M Sonar Transducer
- Garmin GND 10 Black Box Wind with G-Wind Tranducer
- Garmin GRF 10 Rudder Sensor
- Garmin GXM52 Weather
- Garmin GMS 10 Port Expander, NMEA NEtwork
- Garmin (Fusion) MS-RA70NSX Marine Stereo with two Zones
- Garmin (Fusion) MS-AM504 Amp with MS-SW10 Subwoofer
- Garmin (Fusion) Speakers, Four (4) SG 7" Speakers with Remote LED Control (Main Saloon and Cockpit)
- Glomex TV Antenna
- Starlink Satelight Antenna and WIFI (runs on inverter)
Electrical
- Shore power, Two (2) 30 Amp, various
- Four (4) 50', 30A power chords
- Two (2) 50' and 25', 50A shore shore power chords
- Various splitters and adapters
Batteries / Charging
- House bank consists of three (3) AGM 105aH batteries New in July 2025
- Engine Starter Battery New in May 2025
- Bow Thruster Battery New in May 2024
- Battery charger, Cristec 40 A (3-channel)
- 115 Amp alternator with electronic sensor
Additional equipment
Cockpit
- Twin wheels, wrapped in leather
- Storage units for line management, bulkheads with pockets
- Sealed teak seats and floor
- Dodger, joiner, bimini with removable "wings"
- Access to the garage
- Gas compartment with two propane tanks
Sails
- Jib, 106%, Elvstrom roller jib made of Dacron, cross-cut, acrylic UV, offshore quality, UV protection, Bavaria Art No 439550
- Main sail, Elvstrom, in-mast roller system including reefable main sail with UV protection, offshore quality, Bavaria Art No 410289
- Spinnaker on top down furling with sail bag
- Gennaker on top down furling with sail bag, Elvstrom package upgrade (padeyes, chain plates, halyard, sheets, blocks), Bav Art No 410290
- Code Zero (screacher) on top down furling with sail bag
