Bavaria Cruiser 44 Australian Reg, Bow Thruster, 4 cabin layout


Nikin is a 2004 Bavaria 44 Cruiser, three spreader, four-cabin sloop, with water maker and bow thruster, Webasto heater. Designed with true offshore capability and comfort in mind. 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 bluewater 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. Nikin, with furling main and headsail, is ideal for short-handed sailing, prioritising 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 320watt solar array 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 natural 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 led aft, stainless Rocna anchor and chain, and 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.

Region
New South Wales
Location
Sydney Area Newport NSW
Usage
Cruising
Launch Year
2004
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
AJF024N
Rego Expiry
09/02/2026
Designer
J&J Design
Builder
Bavaria Yachts (Germany)
Length
45' 9" - 13.94m
Beam
4.25 m
Draft
1.65 m
Displacement
9600+ kg
Keel / Ballast
3003 kg
Deck Material
GRP deck, teak cockpit
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
55 HP Sterndrive
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
55
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
TBA
Max Speed
8.21 kn
Cruise Speed
7 kn
Propulsion
Direct drive sterndrive
Thrusters
Bow thruster - 5 blade
Genset
Honda Portable 2 KVA
Fuel
210 litres
Water
360 l
Accommodation
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 Aft head and shower
Cabins
4
Berths
8/9
Galley
Linear port side galley. Plenty of storage and importantly many hand holds and support from centre line settee
Refrigeration
Eutectic water cooled via hull plate - 2024
Stove
Bavaria Stainless Steel 2 burner and oven - burners replaced 2023
Water Maker
Seamaster 20 gal/min 50Hz 1.0 HP. Many spares.
Hotwater System
Yes - new
Shower
1 x forward, 1 x aft, 1 x transom - all hot and cold pressurised
Toilet
1 x aft Jabsco manual with holding tank, 1 x forward Jabsco manual
Entertainment
Bulkhead mounted TV, Sony radio/stereo CD player, Blue Tooth, Remote Control with surround sound Blaupunkt speakers and cockpit speakers
Air Conditioning
Webasto diesel central heating - fully rebuilt 2024
Dinghy
Walker Bay 3.4 m
Outboard
Mercury 6HP
Covers
New Dodger and Bimini
Ground Tackle
Stainless Rocna, 90 m 10mm stainless chain, Lofran windlass with remote control
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
Bilge Pumps
Automatic in bilge, manual in cockpit
Epirb
GMEAccubato 406 MT Exp 11/33
Life Jackets
3 x inflatable, 6 x standard adult and various childrens
Flares
Yes - coastal pack
Fire Protection
4 x fire extinguishers, 1 x fire blanket, stainless steel fire bucket, Peel dual gas monitor new
Electrics
4 xFull River house and 1x 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
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/5amp, LEAB ABC1250 High Frequency Charger 12v/50amp, Spotlight, Wempel barometer, clock and hygrometer
Sail Inventory
Furling main 2014 plus older spare, Furling headsail 2014, storm jib 2014, Asymmetric spinnaker with sock 2014, various older sails
Mast / Rigging
Seldon aluminium, in mast furler, spinnaker pole, standing rigging replaced 2017, Profurl headsail furler
Deck Gear
Genoa tracks, turning blocks and jammers, Harken self tailing winches x 5


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Gail Davis
Newport
NSW 2106 Australia


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