Meet First Star…
She began her life in British Columbia when her current owners purchased her brand new from the local dealership. Ideally equipped for cruising the Pacific Northwest, this bright and spacious 2007 Bavaria 37 Cruiser served her owners well on many local adventures, as well as a comfortable period of time as a liveaboard in Sidney.
The 37 Cruiser is a very comfortable, safe, and easy to operate sailboat that hits the sweet spot for size and handling for year-round exploration of the Gulf and San Juan Islands, Desolation Sound and beyond. Nicely upgraded throughout, First Star is ready to step aboard and start your next cruising adventures!
Name of vessel | First Star |
Model | Bavaria 37 Cruiser |
Year | 2007 |
Builder | Bavaria |
Designer | J&J Design |
Price | $149,000 Canadian Dollars |
Location | Sidney, BC |
Length (feet) | 37.2 |
Beam (feet) | 12.4 |
Draft (feet) | 6.3 |
Displacement (pounds) | 15,212 |
Ballast (pounds) | 4,409 |
Engine model | Volvo D1-30 |
Engine horsepower | 28 |
Engine hours | 959 |
Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 40 |
Water tank capacity (gallons) | 101 |
Holding tank capacity (gallons) | 20 |
Name…………………………………………………….. First Star
Year……………………………………………………………. 2007
Builder…………………………. Bavaria Yachtbau (Germany)
Designer………………………………………………………… J&J
LOA…………………………………………………………….. 37.2’
LWL…………………………………………………………….. 32.2’
Beam…………………………………………………………… 12.4’
Draft……………………………………………………………… 6.3’
Displacement…………………………………………. 15,212 lbs
Ballast……………………………………………………. 4,409 lbs
Sail Area ………………………………………………. 725 sq. ft.
Mast Height…………………………………………………… 50.7’
Hull fiberglass
Deck……………………………………………………… fiberglass
Steering………………………………………………………. wheel
Keel………………………………………………….. fin (cast iron)
Rudder……………………………………………………….. spade
Fuel…………………………………………….. diesel, 40 gallons
Water……………………………………… two tanks, 95 gallons
Hot Water……………………………………………….. 6 gallons
Holding Tank………………………………………….. 20 gallons
Propane…………………………………………… 10 lbs + 20 lbs
CONSTRUCTION
- Solid hand-laid fiberglass below waterline
- Vinylester resins
- Davinicell foam coring in hull above waterline
- Kevlar reinforced bow shield
- Double laminate centerline
- S-glass reinforced latitudinal stringers
- Bulkheads are 360 degree bonded and fiberglassed
- Balanced rudder with self-adjusting rudder bearing
INTERIOR
- Cabin(s): 2 – Head(s): 1
- Sleeps: 6 – Headroom: 6’4”
- LAYOUT: With larger portlights and overhead hatches and a brighter interior wood finish, this model brought welcomed improvements over previous generations. 12 opening ports/hatches provide plenty of ventilation whenever needed. The large, bright forward stateroom offers ample floorspace and storage. The main salon feature 6.5’ long settees with a folding table to offer better traffic flow. Storage beneath settees and in upper lockers is plentiful. The galley to port, across from the forward-facing dedicated navigation station featuring a large chart table and excellent organization. The full-size head/shower is to starboard. A large double aft cabin with storage and hanging locker to port. An exceptionally large cockpit lazarette resides aft of the head.
- HEAT 1: Espar kerosene cabin heater (2015)
- HEAT 2: Dickinson/Newport bulkhead propane heater
- New mattress foam in forward cabin (never been used)
GALLEY
- Double stainless steel sinks with hot/cold pressure water
- 2-burner, gimballed, propane stove/oven
- Top-loading 12V DC refrigeration
- L-shaped galley with efficient working space for 1 or 2 people
MECHANICAL
- Engine(s): Volvo Penta D1-30, 29hp, with sail drive
- Year built: 2007, Hours: 959
- Propeller: Volvo fixed 2-blade (2020)
- Spacious engine access from multiple sides
- Oil, oil filter, fuel filter and new impeller: March 2020
ELECTRICAL + PLUMBING
- House Battery: deep cycle, 450 amp hours (2015)
- Start Battery: 12V, (2015)
- Battery Charger
- Inverter: 1000W
- Xantrex Link 10 battery monitor
- 3x 110V outlets (nav, galley, head)
- 12V outlet at navigation panel
- 30 amp shore power cord, 50 feet
- Jabsco marine head with gravity-discharge holding tank
- Electroscan black-water treatment system (2012)
- Hot/cold plumbing throughout, including shower at swim grid
INSTRUMENTS
- Chartplotter/GPS: Standard Horizon CP300
- Autopilot: Raymarine ST6002 with below-deck drive
- Radar: Sitex, ties into chartplotter (2009)
- Raymarine Tridata
- Raymarine ST60+ Wind (display only, requires new anemometer at masthead)
- Ships compass at helm
- VHF: Standard Horizon QX1500S
- RAM mic at helm
- SONY stereo with cockpit speakers
- Toshiba 26” flatscreen
SAILS
- 2007 Elvstrom fully-battened mainsail with MDS car system and 2 reefs
- 2007 Elvstrom 135% furling genoa
- Mainsail cover (2017)
RIGGING + DECK GEAR
- Selden aluminum double-spreader mast
- Lazy-jacks
- Furlex headsail furler
- Selden retractable bow sprit
- Selden Rodkicker solid boomvang
- Spinnaker halyard
- Control lines led aft to cockpit
- Adjustable genoa cars
- Adjustable back stay
- Folding swim ladder
- 2x Lewmar 2-speed self-tailing primary winches
- 2x Lewmar 2-speed self-tailing coachroof winches
- Walk-through transom
- Teak decking on cockpit seating and sole
- Cockpit table with storage
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT
- Outboard engine lifting crane
- Primary Anchor: 35lb CQR
- Rode: 165’ chain spliced to tri-braid line
- Folding secondary anchor with @100’ chain
- Windlass: electric with hand remote
- 300 feet of stern line on a spool
- Dodger (2018)
- Bimini, connector and full cockpit enclosure
- Cockpit table/pedestal cover
- Mooring lines and fenders