Yacht for Charter: Bavaria 44 - North Star
This 44-foot yacht stands out for the space there is on board – it can accommodate up to 8 people. The Bavaria 44 is comfortable and easy to manoeuvre without compromising on navigation performance or power. It is the ideal yacht for going on a cruise with friends or family. This German-made yacht has enjoyed great success with charter companies and proudly boasts of using the best materials, fixtures, and fittings. The large cockpit and the clear decks provides great access to every part above and below deck this yacht makes full use of the generous beam.
Details of North Star
- Forward cabin with double berth and small seat to starboard;
- Bunk-bed cab immediately aft;
- Fully equipped galley to port;
- U-shaped settee and dining table and bench seat with storage to starboard;
- Chart table to port, heads compartment to starboard;
- Port and starboard aft cabins with double berths, hanging lockers and storage;
- Engine access under hinged companionway.
Provided on board
- Life jackets and safety harnesses and first aid kit;
- Outboard engine and dinghy;
- All charts (paper and electronic) and cruising guides for West Coast cruising;
- Binoculars;
- Cutlery, and crockery (including glasses) for a full crew;
- Cooking pots, pans and utensils.
Galley to starboard
- Two ring gas cooker with oven and grill;
- Fridge;
- Twin sinks;
- Hot and cold water system;
- Immersion heater;
- Fresh water supply;
- Storage.
Forward and aft heads both with
- Manual heads with showers;
- Jabsco sea toilet;
- Power Shower;
- Sink.
The vessel is sloop rigged and all masts and spars are alloy by Z-spars. All lines lead back to cockpit.
- Volvo MD22 54hp diesel engine;
- Cruising speed 5 knots;
- Maximum speed 9 knots;
- Fuel capacity 210 Litres;
- Water capacity 360 Litres in two fresh water tanks;
- Range under power 450 miles;
- The ships electrical system is 12 volts throughout with power being supplied to three 12 volt heavy duty batteries via an engine driven alternator;
- 1x 95 Ah dedicated engine start battery and 2x domestic supply 140 Ah batteries;
- 240 volt shore power;
- Electric anchor windlass;
- CQR main anchor with 60 metres of chain;
- Power primary winch;
- Teak decks.
- Cockpit sprayhood;
- Double wheel steering;
- Twin steering wheels were adopted primarily to give guests easy access to the transom area;
- Cockpit table;
- Port and starboard lockers;
- Gas locker (two bottles);
- Folding transom seat for easy access to stern platform;
- Cockpit shower;
- Swim ladder.
Nort Star is coded by the Marine and Coastguard Agency to sail in category 2 waters and is well equipped with safety gear for 8 persons including:
- Zodiac ORC 8 person liferaft;
- Navigational lighting to MCA standard including tricolour;
- Automatic Life jackets with crotch straps and lights;
- Double clip safety lines;
- Ball and cone set;
- Horseshoe lifebuoy;
- Sea anchor and warp;
- Jackstays, port and starboard;
- Emergency VHF aerial located at chart table in main saloon;
- Dry powder fire extinguishers;
- CO2 auto fire extinguisher fitted in engine compartment;
- Fire blanket, located on bulkhead adjacent to galley sink;
- Galley gas alarm;
- Bilge alarm, located below cabin sole;
- DSC VHF radio plus one hand held VHF;
- Inflatable dinghy;
- Solas off shore flare pack;
- Man overboard flag and pole;
- First aid kit.
- Plastimo main steering compass;
- Raymarine ST60 autopilot;
- Raymarine ST60+ tridata;
- Raymarine ST60+ wind;
- Simrad VHF radio radio telephone;
- Raymarine C70 chart plotter;
- Furuno Navtex;
- FM CD radio;
- Ships clock and barometer;
- Shore power connection;
- 20Ah battery charger.
Boat Layout
Key Data
- Built 2004
- Length Overall 13.93 m
- Hull Length 12.00 m
- Beam 4.24 m
- Draft 1.95 m
- Air draft 18.40 m
- Displacement 9600 kg
- Ballast 3000 kg
- Water capacity 360 litres in two water tanks
- Fuel capacity 200 litres
Prices 2026
- Low season - 7 days: £2645
(January - March, October - December) - High season - 7 days: £3145
(April - September) - Discount, 14 days or more: -10%
Prices 2027
- Low season - 7 days: £2645
(January - March, October - December) - High season - 7 days: £3145
(April - September)
- Discount - 14 days or more: 10%
- Security deposit: £2500
Included in the price
- Rubber dinghy;
- Outboard engine;
- Yacht insurance;
- 24/7 assistance.
Optional extras
- Skipper (food not included) £350/day;
- Sleeping bags £25/person;
- Towels £15/person;
- Oilskin jacket/salopettes £3.50 per item/day.
Mandatory cleaning: £140 per clean
Payment conditions: upon reservation 30% booking deposit is required. Total charter price is due no later than 8 weeks before charter start date. Security deposit £2500 (surplus of £500 for out of the Firth of Clyde).
