Spott34
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I am looking to buy a secound hand Bav 32 sport 2005, is there anything i need to be aware of regarding this boat?
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Bavaria 32 sport
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KevB
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The stainless steel doesn't seem to be.
Whitelighter
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The stainless steel doesn't seem to be.
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True of so many boats now. When I complained about the SS on my Bayliner, it was met with the response - 'even the Fairlines do that now, just rub it with a polishing compound'!
The stainless steel doesn't seem to be.
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True of so many boats now. When I complained about the SS on my Bayliner, it was met with the response - 'even the Fairlines do that now, just rub it with a polishing compound'!
Whitelighter
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I am looking to buy a secound hand Bav 32 sport 2005, is there anything i need to be aware of regarding this boat?
Thanks
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Not really. I have a 2001 Bavaria 330 Sport (similar to the current 35) and it is standing up to the test of time very well. Bavaria Motor Boats (BMB) know how to build things, and I have been very impressed with the way everyday fixtures and fittings are put together.
I don't know what the engines options were in 05, but I guess the boat will either have twin VP D3's or KAD 32's. BMB used to offer Mercruiser engines and drives, and while I like these engines, the market seems to still prefer Volvo. I beleive Single engines where an option, but it is much preferable to have two smaller engines than one big one - I know the previous 300 was offered with a single KAD300 or twin KAD32's.
BMB offer a good level of standard spec, and things like anchor winch, full covers, wood floor in the cabin etc are always there - so there should be little to worry about getting the wrong spec.
You didn't say if it is a Had Top or not? Doesn't really matter as it is down to personal taste. I am aware of BMB having an issue with one HT 35, but haven't heard anything with any other boats, so either they managed the problem very very well or it was a one off.
BTW, the BMB hull is spot on, a hoot to drive and they puch well above their weight in terms of sea keeping.
I am looking to buy a secound hand Bav 32 sport 2005, is there anything i need to be aware of regarding this boat?
Thanks
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Not really. I have a 2001 Bavaria 330 Sport (similar to the current 35) and it is standing up to the test of time very well. Bavaria Motor Boats (BMB) know how to build things, and I have been very impressed with the way everyday fixtures and fittings are put together.
I don't know what the engines options were in 05, but I guess the boat will either have twin VP D3's or KAD 32's. BMB used to offer Mercruiser engines and drives, and while I like these engines, the market seems to still prefer Volvo. I beleive Single engines where an option, but it is much preferable to have two smaller engines than one big one - I know the previous 300 was offered with a single KAD300 or twin KAD32's.
BMB offer a good level of standard spec, and things like anchor winch, full covers, wood floor in the cabin etc are always there - so there should be little to worry about getting the wrong spec.
You didn't say if it is a Had Top or not? Doesn't really matter as it is down to personal taste. I am aware of BMB having an issue with one HT 35, but haven't heard anything with any other boats, so either they managed the problem very very well or it was a one off.
BTW, the BMB hull is spot on, a hoot to drive and they puch well above their weight in terms of sea keeping.
Spott34
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I believe it is fitted with twin KAD32, I have read that the boat can be a bit slow to re-sell have you had any experience?
Whitelighter
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I believe it is fitted with twin KAD32, I have read that the boat can be a bit slow to re-sell have you had any experience?
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No, not of trying to sell one. To be honest, every boat can be slow to sell - it is just a matter or getting the price right. Ancaster are merrilly putting the prices of the new ones up a few % each year and are selling enough, so someone is buying them.
The thing is, the 32 is still a current production model. So lets say you buy a brand new one with a bit of kit for £130k. A year later you want a bigger boat (always a danger) so you offer yours for sale. Same boat new now costs £135k, and you want most of your money back. Advertise at 125k. Thing is, for 10k I'd rather have the new boat, and so would most people. So I drop my year old boat to £120k after a few months. Still rather pay the money and get a nice shiney new one. 6 months down the line I bute the bullet and drop the price to £110k - but now its been on the market for 6 months, unused and a bit unloved so I take 100k just to move it.
It is the same with trying to sell any boat after a year, the dealers are just too good at selling new boats for you to stand a chance unless you make the difference noticable. Once the model goes out of production however, the new option is removed and the price stabablises and sales of used boats pick up a bit, cos if you want one used is your only choice.
The trick is to buy right the first time, and keep the boat for good length of time (3-5 years). I bought a new boat last feb, and took a pill when I sold it this years. It was a mass produced, petrol Bayliner of which the importers have loads in stock - not an easy sell. I shifted it in 6 weeks cos I was realistic with the price.
The same is true of any volume marque, BMB, Sealine, Jeanneau, Maxum, Bayliner, Searay etc. I would have thought the 2005 boat is up for around 95-100k?
I believe it is fitted with twin KAD32, I have read that the boat can be a bit slow to re-sell have you had any experience?
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No, not of trying to sell one. To be honest, every boat can be slow to sell - it is just a matter or getting the price right. Ancaster are merrilly putting the prices of the new ones up a few % each year and are selling enough, so someone is buying them.
The thing is, the 32 is still a current production model. So lets say you buy a brand new one with a bit of kit for £130k. A year later you want a bigger boat (always a danger) so you offer yours for sale. Same boat new now costs £135k, and you want most of your money back. Advertise at 125k. Thing is, for 10k I'd rather have the new boat, and so would most people. So I drop my year old boat to £120k after a few months. Still rather pay the money and get a nice shiney new one. 6 months down the line I bute the bullet and drop the price to £110k - but now its been on the market for 6 months, unused and a bit unloved so I take 100k just to move it.
It is the same with trying to sell any boat after a year, the dealers are just too good at selling new boats for you to stand a chance unless you make the difference noticable. Once the model goes out of production however, the new option is removed and the price stabablises and sales of used boats pick up a bit, cos if you want one used is your only choice.
The trick is to buy right the first time, and keep the boat for good length of time (3-5 years). I bought a new boat last feb, and took a pill when I sold it this years. It was a mass produced, petrol Bayliner of which the importers have loads in stock - not an easy sell. I shifted it in 6 weeks cos I was realistic with the price.
The same is true of any volume marque, BMB, Sealine, Jeanneau, Maxum, Bayliner, Searay etc. I would have thought the 2005 boat is up for around 95-100k?
Spott34
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Thanks for the advice, I have knocked the dealer down to £86500 and reckon I can close the deal at £85,000 which seems reasonable for a year old boat with good spec?
Whitelighter
Well-Known Member
seems like a good enough deal. Have you worked out what a new one with the same spec would cost?
