The Bavaria Ocean 47 is a well-conceived cruising yacht combining performance, comfort, and elegant design. MOONGLOW VII exemplifies Bavaria’s commitment to crafting seaworthy vessels suitable for long-distance sailing.
On deck, her center cockpit is well protected and comfortable. Wide side decks provide easy movement from bow to stern. Storage is optimized for long distance cruising with large lockers fore and aft. In mast mainsail furling and electric primary winches allow her to be easily sailed shorthanded.
Below deck, the interior is beautifully appointed, featuring a spacious salon with large windows that flood the space with natural light. Her large galley is well configured for long term living aboard. The aft master stateroom with walk around berth plus two guest staterooms easily accommodates six.
| Name of vessel | MOONGLOW VII |
| Model | Bavaria 47 Ocean |
| Year | 2001 |
| Builder | Bavaria |
| Designer | |
| Price | $197,000 USD |
| Location | Seattle, WA |
| Length (feet) | 48 |
| Beam (feet) | 15 |
| Draft (feet) | 5.5 |
| Displacement (pounds) | 26180 |
| Ballast (pounds) | 9900 |
| Engine model | Volvo TMD22 diesel |
| Engine horsepower | 78 |
| Engine hours | |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 121 |
| Water tank capacity (gallons) | 145 |
| Holding tank capacity (gallons) |
Interior Accommodations
(2) aluminum propane tanks
Force 10 propane three burner stove/oven
Trident solenoid control panel
(2) Jabsco manual heads
Pressure hot/cold water
Diesel heating system
Electronics and Navigation
At cockpit:
Suunto compass
Garmin chartplotter (2020)
Raymarine ST 60 sailing instruments for Speed, Depth, Wind
Raymarine autopilot control
SH CMP23W VHF ram mic at cockpit
(2) Pioneer cockpit speakers
At nav station:
Garmin chartplotter (2020)
Pioneer DEH-2300 stereo receiver
(2) Bose stereo speakers
Standard Horizon Intrepid VHF radio
Fujinon binoculars
Raymarine Smartcontroller
Sharp Aquos TVs in salon and aft cabin
Electrical Systems
12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems
30 amp 120v shore power inlet with cord
Guest galvanic isolator
Bavaria Yachts electrical distribution panel
Link 20 battery monitor
Victron 12/2000/80 inverter/battery charger
Victron Digital Multi Control remote panel
(6) Lifeline GPL4CT house batteries
(1) Optima SC34M engine start battery
Mechanical Systems
Volvo TMD22 diesel engine
Direct drive transmission
Max Prop feathering propeller
Volvo shaft seal
Volvo control panel with tachometer
Racor primary fuel filter
Cockpit fuel tank gauges
Single lever throttle/shift control
Side Power bow thruster
Deck and Hull
Lofrans Tigress anchor windlass
CQR type anchor
Fortress anchor
(6) stainless mooring cleats
Blue canvas dodger with side and aft handrails and canvas cover
Blue canvas steering pedestal cover
Whitlock steering pedestal with stainless destroyer wheel
Acrylic companionway washboards
Hot/cold shower at stern
Sails and Rigging
Selden aluminum two spreader mast and aluminum boom
1×19 stainless wire rigging
Ball bearing mainsail cars
Furlex headsail furler
Adjustable backstay
Rodkicker rigid boom vang
End boom sheeting with traveler
(2) Harken 56.2ST two speed electric winches
(4) Harken 44ST winches
Miscellaneous and Safety
Stern tie line
Lifesling MOB recovery device
BBQ mounted on stern pulpit
Manufacturer Provided Description
The Bavaria 47 Ocean is a bluewater cruiser that is as comfortable at anchor as she is stretching her legs at sea. The Bavaria 47 Ocean has three spacious cabins, a raised salon, a large galley and nav station, as well as two heads with a separate shower stall. The Bavaria 47 Ocean is constructed with a sandwich laminate, a technology used with aircraft and icebreaking boats. This laminate of water repellent and closed-pore foam increases the durability of the shell while decreasing heat conductivity, thus preventing condensation and making the living climate more pleasant. As well, Kevlar fabric is worked into the collision endangered forebody, and a coat of isophthalic acid resin combined with powder-bounded glass mat prevents osmosis and keeps the laminate watertight. Bavaria builds according to the specifications and supervision of Germanischer Lloyd.