2012 Bavaria Vision 46 - Bavaria Yachts FOR SALE

If you’re seeking a high‑performance boat that blends striking style with smart practicality, the Bavaria Vision 46 deserves prime position on your shortlist. Conceived by Bruce Farr, this sailing yacht marries luxurious onboard comfort with spirited, efficient handling, making it equally at home on extended passages and effortless short‑handed runs—a true performance cruiser and bluewater‑capable monohull.

“Hallucination” is a single‑owner example featuring three cabins, two heads, and twin helm stations. Step aboard to find thoughtful touches throughout: an offset companionway that creates room for a generous cockpit daybed, a spacious U‑shaped galley, and a meticulously engineered saloon highlighted by an electric, height‑adjustable dining table. Sunlight floods the interior, enhancing the refined finish and elevating everyday life at sea in this luxury sailboat and cruising yacht.

These refinements are precisely why the Vision rises above others in its class, with the asymmetric companionway unlocking a fresh interior concept and enabling a host of inventive, well‑resolved details throughout.

Description

If you are seeking a high-performing yacht that blends stunning style, intelligent design, and everyday practicality, the Bavaria Vision 46 should be at the very top of your list. Conceived by Bruce Farr, the Vision couples exceptional onboard comfort with genuinely impressive sailing performance, making it equally at home on extended bluewater passages and confident, short‑handed coastal hops.

“Hallucination” is a one‑owner example featuring the three‑cabin layout, two heads, and dual steering. Step aboard and you’ll discover signature design touches, from the offset companionway that frees space for a generous cockpit daybed, to the large U‑shaped galley and a meticulously engineered salon centered around an electric dining table. The sheer abundance of natural light pouring into the salon is simply remarkable.

This is precisely why the Vision stands above others in its class. Its asymmetric companionway unlocks a fresh interior concept rich with innovative details, enhancing ergonomics on deck and below without compromising the yacht’s poised, performance‑minded character.

Overview

Significant systems and equipment: this 2012 Bavaria Vision 46 is powered by a Volvo D2‑55 showing 1,100 hours on an F SailDrive, and is optimized for effortless handling with an in‑mast furling mainsail, a roller‑furling jib with below‑deck mounting, a backstay adjuster, and electric winches on the cabin top and for the genoa. The helm and navigation suite centers on Garmin electronics, including a new EcoMap SV 93 GPS plotter, complemented by depth, knot log, and wind instrumentation, with the autopilot replaced in 2017. Close‑quarters control is assured by a bow thruster completely rebuilt in 2024 with less than 20 hours since, while onboard comfort is elevated by a 3,000 W AMS pure sine inverter, three‑zone reverse‑cycle air conditioning, a new bimini in 2024, and custom cockpit cushions for both seat and back. Deck and ground‑tackle highlights include dual wheels, a shoal keel drawing 5 ft 7 in, and an electric anchor windlass supplied with an anchor and 175 chain; the running rigging is brand new and still in the box, joined by standing rigging renewed in 2017 and lifelines replaced in 2017.

Dimensions and performance are equally compelling: length overall is 13.99 m (45 ft 10 in), with a hull length of 13.70 m (44 ft 11 in) and a waterline length of 12.83 m (42 ft 1 in). Beam spans 4.19 m (13 ft 8 in), and draft with the shallow keel is 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in). Displacement is 12,300 kg (27,117 lbs) carrying 3,450 kg (7,606 lbs) of ballast, the sail plan spreads approximately 103 m² (1,109 ft²), and the mast rises 20.1 m (65 ft 11 in) above the waterline.

Accommodation and features underline the Vision’s liveaboard ease: the three‑cabin configuration provides two heads, with fixed berths for 4–6 in the three‑cabin version and 2 m (6 ft 7 in) of headroom in the salon. Tankage includes 580 L (153 gallons) of fresh water and 210 L (56 gallons) of fuel. Propulsion is by the standard Volvo Penta D2‑55 (55 hp). Designed by Farr Yacht Design with interiors by Design Unlimited, the yacht showcases the model’s signature offset companionway, dual cockpit steering stations, and a bathing platform with ladder.