NIKA is an exemplary cruising yacht and comes to the market having been energetically prepared for sale. The Bavaria Cruiser 46 is an inviting sailboat, twin wheels and a roomy cockpit with easy access to the water through the sugar scoop transom, an attractive light interior with an abundance of storage from stem to stern.
NIKA has a series of appealing features that discerning buyers seek... new standing rigging, new ground tackle, large solar array with MPPT control, STARLINK internet service, high capacity watermaker and much more...
Whether cruising through calm waters or tackling a challenging passage, this yacht offers unparalleled comfort, reliability and convenience.
Please read on to discover more, your early inspections are highly recommended.
Boat Name | NIKA |
Location | Langkawi, Malaysia |
Year Launched | 2007 |
Registered | Australia |
Designer | J&J Yacht Design |
Builder | Bavaria Yachts (GER) |
Length | 14.27 m |
Max Draft | 2.1 m |
Beam | 4.35 m |
Fuel Type | Diesel |
Hull Material | Fiberglass |
Keel Type | Fin |
LWL | 12.94 m |
Cabin Headroom | 2.05 m |
Displacement | 12,600 kg (Dry Load) |
Ballast | 3,490 kg |
Engine Brand | Volvo Penta |
Engine Model | D2-55 |
Engine Year | 2007 |
Total Power | 55 hp |
Propeller Type | 3 Blade |
Propeller Material | Bronze |
Fuel Tank | 1 x 225 litres (Plastic) |
Fresh Water Tank | 2 x 260 litres (Plastic) |
Holding Tank | 2 x 50 litres (Plastic) |
This is a four cabin boat, owner's double forward with a good sized ensuite, a twin bunk cabin and two double aft cabins. The two aft cabins share the day head/bathroom. The galley is a good seagoing design, generously supported by a 50 lph watermaker. The yacht offers abundant storage throughout and for long passages foodstuffs are able to be stored in deep containers under the cabin sole. All upholstery onboard is in excellent to new condition
Natural light floods in through large windows, while well-placed ventilation ensures a constant flow of fresh air.
Entertainment from a bulkhead mounted flatscreen TV and AM/FM Aux SONY stereo system c/w speakers in saloon and cockpit. The onboard STARLINK has transformed entertainment and communications onboard the yacht, this has easily superseded the onboard IRIDIUM.
Two electric JABSCO c/w holding tanks.
Two hot and cold plus transom shower.
Additional charging capacity from main engine 130 amp alternator (July 2023), and solar array of 2 x 415 watt panels with a VICTRON MPPT150/60 controller and 2 x 350 watt panels with a VICTRON MPPT 100/50 controller... all new in January 2023.
Original SELDEN factory 7/8 fractional sloop rig. Adjustable split backstay. Baby stay. Spinnaker pole on mast track. Jockey pole on deck. Tricolour. Steaming light. Windex. Wind instrument. VHF antenna.
All standing rigging was replaced in December 2023 including all new swaged terminal ends. Rigging certificate upon request.
All sails in excellent condition, last close inspection August 2023.
Dinghy and Outboard: