Bavaria 44 NIKIN exclusively for sale with DBY Boat Sales.
NIKIN is a 2004 Bavaria 44 Cruiser, three-spreader, 4 cabin sloop. Benefits from bow thruster, Webasto heater and water maker.
Designed with true offshore capability and comfort in mind. The 44 is a renowned model from Bavaria Yachts, she delivers a winning combination of sturdy German engineering, voluminous living space, and practical sailing features suited for both seasoned blue water adventurers and liveaboard cruisers alike.
NIKIN is well-maintained, and in excellent condition. She's a true 'go anywhere' vessel, with a well-balanced and manageable rig, shallow draft, and great deck layout.
With furling main and headsail, she's ideal for short-handed sailing, prioritizing ease of handling and onboard safety.
Latest upgrades include new:
Water heater, dual sensor gas monitor, dodger and bimini, Full River batteries, Victron solar panels, bow rollers and removable cushion cover protectors.
The standing rigging was renewed in 2017.
Energy needs are covered by new batteries and a robust 320 watt solar array that is mounted on a stainless steel stern frame.
The cockpit is generously proportioned with twin helm stations, a central table and integrated Raymarine chartplotter with AIS.
A sugar scoop aft provides easy access to the water with hot and cold shower, BBQ and stainless outboard crane.
Below deck, the layout is warm and practical. The saloon offers a spacious dinette with extensive storage, complemented by a full-length galley, chart table, and ample ventilation.
Accommodation includes a forward ensuite cabin, twin singles to port (can be used as a pantry/storage room), and two aft queen-sized berths. Fans help keep cabins cool.
With in-mast furling, all lines lead aft, stainless Rocna anchor and chain, plus various spare parts, NIKIN is well equipped for immediate cruising. Whether you're planning coastal adventures or offshore, this capable and comfortable yacht can take you there.
Inspection highly recommended.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Designer : J&J Design
Builder : Bavaria Yachts (Germany)
Water (Potable) Capacity (l) : 360
Hull Construction Material : Fibreglass/GRP
Hull Type : Monohull
Deck Construction Material : GRP deck, teak cockpit.
Country Origin : Germany
Length (feet) : 45.9 feet
Length (m) : 13.94 m
Beam/Width (m) : 4.25 m
Draft (m) : 1.65 m
Keel/Ballast : 3003
Displacement : 9600
Colour : White
Engine Notes : Volvo Penta 55HP sterndrive
Number Of Engines : 1
Stroke : 4
Horse Power (hp) : 55
Drive Type : Sterndrive
Engine Room : Under cockpit.
Generator : Honda Portable 2 KVA
Number of Batteries : Full River 4 x house, 1 x starter.
Fuel Type : Diesel
Number of Fuel Tanks : 1 x ply fuel grade tank.
Fuel Tank Capacity (L) : 210
Propeller : 3 blade fixed.
Steering System : Quad and cable.
Bow Thruster : 5 blade bow thruster.
Accommodation Notes : Main saloon offers a spacious dinette with extensive storage, complemented by a full-length galley and Nav station/chart table. Accommodation includes a forward head and shower cabin, twin single bunk cabin to port (can be used as a pantry/storage room), and two aft queen sized berth cabins plus aft head and shower. Approximate headroom: 6.5-7ft.
Number of Berths : 8/9
Number of Showers : 2 + transom
Shower Type : 1 x forward, 1 x aft, 1 x transom- all hot and cold pressurised.
Number of Toilets : 2
Toilet Type : 1 x aft Jabsco manual with holding tank, 1 x forward Jabsco manual.
Air Conditioning : Webasto diesel central heating - fuly rebuilt in 2024.
Holding Tank (L) : 60
Galley Notes : Linear port side galley. Plenty of storage and importantly many hand holds and support from centre line settee.
Stove : Bavaria Stainless Steel 2 burner and oven - burners were replaced in 2023.
Refrigeration : Eutectic water cooled via hull plate - 20024.
Number of Sinks : 2
Entertainment and Appliances Notes : Bulkhead mounted TV, Sony radio/stero CD player, Blue Tooth, Remote Control with surround sound Blaupunkt speakers and cockpit speakers. New hot water system. Peel dual head gas monitor - new.
Anchor / Winch : Lofrans with remote.
Bilge Pump : Automatic in bilge, manual in cockpit.
Deck Gear : Genoa tracks, turning blocks and jammers, harken self tailing winches x 5.6 fenders. Spinnaker Pole. 3 x boat hooks.
Mast/Rigging : Seldon aluminium, in mast furler, spinnaker pole, standing rigging replaced in 2017, profurl headsail furler.
Sail Inventory : Furling main 2014, plus older spare, Furling headsail 2014, storm jib 2014, Asymmetric spinnaker with sock 2014 plus various older sail.
Electrics : 4 x Full River house and 1 x starter batteries - new. 3 x Victron solar panels on stern mount, 1 x solar panel on foredeck. Victron Blue Power Phoenix Inverter, Raymarine SL 520, Chartplotter, Raymarine S72 Radar, ICS Nav 6 Navtex, Targey Communications Receiver.
Electronics Navigation : Raymarine Chart plotter x 2, radar, wind speed and direction, speed and log, depth sounder, auto pilot, VHF Cobra Marine DSC, Cobra Handheld VHF Floating, UHF, 2 x Binatone Terrain 100 hand held walkie talkie, Icom HF Marine IC-M802 AIS, Fox 350/E Professional Sunware Solar Battery Monitor, Victron MPPT Control Victron Energy, Victron AIS Splitter AISS 120, Victron Blue Smart Battery Charger 12v/5 amp, LEAB ABS1250 High Frequency Charger 12v/50amp, Spotlight, Wempel barometer, clock and hygrometer.
Dinghy : Walker Bay 3.4m - Mercury 6HP outboard.
Safety Gear : Life Jackets, 3 x inflatable 120n, 3 x harnesses, 3 x safety lines, Auto inflate Danbuoy, LifeSling, horseshoe life buoy/upside down light, flares, port and starboard jack lines. Coastal pack flares. Fire Protection: 4 x fire extinguishers, 1 x fire blanket, stainless steel fire bucket, Peel dual gas monitor - new. EPIRB: GMEAccubato 406 MT Exp 11/33
Covers : New dodger and bimini.
Ground Tackle : Stainless Rocna, 90m 10mm stainless chain, Lofran windlass with remote control.
Watermaker / De-Sal : Seamaster 20 gal/min 50Hz 1.0 HP. Plus many spares.
GPS : Yes. 1 x nav station and 1 x cockpit.
Has Navigation Lights : Yes plus emergency.
Radio : Yes VHF and HF.
Number of Life Jackets : 3 x inflatable, 6 x standard adult and various childrens.
Remarks : Inspection highly recommended.
Vessel Name : NIKIN
For sale with DBY Boat Sales Pittwater Office in Newport. Please call
for an inspection. For additional high-resolution photos and detailed inventory, please email
Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney NSW
Reference
DBY00237
Usage
Family, Leisure, Cruising
Launch Year
2004
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Length
45' 9" - 13.94m
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