A Proven Ocean Cruiser - Sail in Style and Comfort - Never Chartered and Privately Owned
BLUR is a second-owner, privately used 2013 Bavaria Vision 46 outfitted for comfortable extended cruising, safe offshore passagemaking, and relaxed Caribbean living. Designed by Bruce Farr of Farr Yacht Design and built by Bavaria Yachts, the Vision 46 blends performance sailing, bluewater capability, and a bright, modern three-cabin, two-head interior.
The current owner took possession of BLUR in Grenada and enjoyed a season of Caribbean cruising. A new opportunity now makes the yacht available to her next owner.
The Vision 46 is known for its clever offset companionway and expansive cockpit arrangement. The large port cockpit table can be lowered manually to create a daybed or lounging area, while twin helms provide good visibility and comfortable steering positions. The Side-Power bow thruster, centralized winch arrangement, and lines led aft make BLUR well suited for short-handed sailing.
Below, the Vision 46 feels notably open and inviting, with fixed hull ports, overhead hatches, generous natural light, and a smart interior plan. The asymmetrical companionway creates an excellent galley/pantry area, while the saloon offers a flexible portside navigation table that converts into a continuous bench. Combined with new 2025 standing rigging, black Crusader sails, solar charging, Hydrovane self-steering, and Garmin electronics, BLUR is a compelling cruising package that is ready for her next adventure.
Ideal usage includes bluewater offshore passages, extended liveaboard cruising, weekend and coastal sailing, and short-handed or couple cruising with the benefit of bow thruster, electric winch, Hydrovane self-steering, solar charging, and a practical three-cabin layout.
Key Features:
· Second-owner, private-use yacht - never chartered
· New standing rigging - January 2025
· Black Crusader mainsail, genoa, and spinnaker by Crusader Sails / Bainbridge HSX - 2021
· Side-Power SP40 SI bow thruster
· Hydrovane self-steering wind vane for offshore passages
· Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter - 2024
· Garmin GMI 10 depth/speed/wind and Garmin GHC autopilot control
· ICOM MA-510TR Class B AIS transponder
· Volvo Penta D2-55F 55 hp diesel with saildrive - 2,013 hours as of May 8, 2026
· 4 x Victron Energy 115W solar panels on stainless steel arch - 460W total
· 3 x AGM house batteries - 2021
· 4-person Seago life raft - 2025
· RescueMe Ocean Signal EPIRB1 - expires July 2032
· Mantus M2 85 lb / 40 kg anchor and 262 ft / 80 m galvanized chain - 2025
· MED Easy Tender with Parsun 2.6 hp outboard included in sale
The Bavaria Vision 46 offers a modern, bright, and practical interior centered around owner comfort and ease of movement. High-end finishing, white vinyl headliners with varnished teak strip interlay, ocean liner flooring, warm woodwork, and generous fixed and opening portlights create a welcoming atmosphere throughout.
BLUR is arranged with three cabins and two heads. The forward master stateroom provides the most private accommodation aboard, while the two aft cabins provide flexibility for guests, family, storage, or cruising gear. The main saloon connects naturally with the offset companionway, galley, convertible navigation table, and aft accommodations, making the interior feel larger and more useful than many yachts in this size range.
Interior Styling and Additional Features:
·Three-cabin, two-head layout with 4 berths plus convertible dinette berths
·White vinyl headliners with varnished teak strip interlay
·Ocean liner flooring throughout main cabin
·Ocean Air blinds and screens on hatches
·Port window blinds
·LED lighting above and below decks
·Solid wood doors with face veneer plywood; all reported to open and close easily
·Orange Sunbrella fabric over foam cushions
MAIN SALOON
The main saloon is flexible and comfortable, with an L-shaped dinette to starboard around a large adjustable table and a straight settee to port. With the cushions removed, the middle portion of the portside settee lifts to form a small navigation desk, and the table area can convert into a continuous bench when not in use as a chart table.
·Headroom: 6 ft 3 in / 1.91 m
·L-shaped dinette to starboard seats six comfortably at large adjustable table
·Straight settee to port converts to navigation desk / continuous bench
·Pilot station / single berth arrangement
·Overhead grab rails
·Large overhead hatches for ventilation and natural light
·Port lights in hull
·LED lighting throughout
·Ocean liner flooring
·Ocean Air blinds and screens
·Solid wood doors
MASTER STATEROOM
The forward master stateroom features an island queen berth with ample storage below and hanging space, creating a private and comfortable retreat for extended cruising.
·Island queen berth
·Ample stowage below berth
·Hanging locker
·Ensuite head
·LED lighting
Master Head
The ensuite master head is located forward and includes a manual toilet, GRP sink with faucet, and separate shower stall.
·Manual toilet
·GRP sink with faucet
·Separate shower
·Whale Gulper IC 12-volt shower pump
·Raw water intake thru-hull with bronze seacock; hoses secured with two clamps
VIP STATEROOM
The aft starboard cabin is arranged as a double cabin and is currently used for extra storage, giving BLUR useful flexibility for cruising equipment, spares, or additional guests.
·Aft starboard double berth cabin, currently used for extra storage
·Accessible via the aft guest/day head
·Headroom range: 6 ft 9.5 in / 207 cm to 3 ft 10 in / 117 cm
·LED lighting
·Storage
VIP Head
The aft guest/day head serves the aft cabins and includes a manual toilet, sink, and shower.
·Manual toilet
·GRP sink with faucet
·Shower
·Whale Gulper IC 12-volt shower pump
·Raw water intake thru-hull with bronze seacock; hoses secured with two clamps
GUEST CABIN (PORT)
The aft port cabin features twin berths and is accessed through the galley, providing a practical and private guest cabin.
·Headroom range: 6 ft 9.5 in / 207 cm to 4 ft 0.5 in / 123 cm
·Twin berths convertible to full berth
·Access through galley
·LED lighting
·Storage
The galley is one of the strongest features of the Vision 46 layout. Because of the offset companionway, the portside galley has excellent working space, secure bracing, and a central sink arrangement that drains effectively on either tack.
·Off-white Corian countertop with chopping board sink covers for refrigerator/freezer and sinks
·Double stainless steel deep-bowl sinks with European-style faucet
·Dish dryer above kitchen island
·ENO 2-burner marine stove with oven on movable hinges - 2013
·Small slow cooker
·Top-loading freezer integrated in the Corian
·Front-loading refrigerator
·Pressurized hot and cold water system
·LPG propane system with tanks stored in cockpit locker
·2 kg fire extinguisher in galley area
NAVIGATION STATION
The navigation station is located forward to port in the main cabin. The convertible chart table arrangement allows the space to serve as both a working navigation area and part of the main saloon seating when desired.
·Navigation table forward to port in main cabin
·Navigation table converts to salon bench when not in use
·AC main breaker panel at navigation station
·Battery selector switch for system batteries at navigation station
·DC distribution panel on port side main cabin
·Hydrovane self-steering wind vane mounted at port transom
ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS
BLUR is equipped with Garmin navigation equipment, AIS, VHF communications, and satellite/Wi-Fi equipment, giving the crew good situational awareness from the nav station and both helm positions.
·Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter - 2024
·Garmin GMI 10 depth, speed, and wind instrument
·Garmin GHC autopilot control head
·Garmin VHF 200i at navigation station
·ICOM IC-M33 waterproof handheld VHF
·ICOM MA-510TR Class B AIS transponder at navigation station
·Blue Sky satellite phone and Wi-Fi equipment
·Mast-mounted antennas
·All instruments powered up at time of survey
HELM STATIONS - PORT
·Plastimo Olympic 135 BV0062 magnetic compass
·Garmin GPSMAP chartplotter - 2024
·Storage
HELM STATIONS - STARBOARD
·Plastimo Olympic 135 BV0062 magnetic compass
·Garmin GMI 10 depth, speed, and wind instrument
·Garmin GHC autopilot control head
·Single-lever throttle and shift control
·Wheel brake
HULL
BLUR is built with a GRP hull and gelcoat finish. The hull was percussion tested during a recent survey with no delamination or disbonding observed, and moisture readings were reported in the dry range.
·Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) hull with gelcoat
·GRP single-layer bottom painted in black antifouling
·Recent survey percussion testing found no delamination or disbonding
·Recent survey moisture readings reported in dry range
·No osmotic blistering observed at time of inspection
·Ballasted bulb keel securely installed with keel bolts over plates
·Spade rudder
·Sugar scoop transom with integrated bathing platform
·Boarding ladder on dive platform
·Speed and depth transducers securely installed
·Volvo Penta 130.8-B saildrive leg
·3-blade fixed aluminum propeller
·Bronze mushroom-type below-waterline thru-hulls
·Hull zinc anode reported serviceable at time of survey
DECK
The deck is molded cored GRP with integral non-skid gelcoat. The deck layout supports safe movement forward and aft, with stainless rails, stanchions, lifelines, grab rails, flush hatches, and well-organized deck hardware.
·GRP molded cored fiberglass deck construction
·Core end-grain balsa between fiberglass skins
·Integral non-skid gelcoat on deck and coach roof
·Recent survey reported no high moisture readings and no delamination/debonding by percussion sounding
·Stainless steel bow rail
·Stainless steel stanchions with upper and lower lifelines
·Teak toe rail
·Port and starboard stainless steel grab rails on cabin top
·Openable hull portlights
·Flush-mounted deck hatches with screens/sunshades
·Anchor locker in forepeak
·Transom shower
·Quick Antares 1000W 12V electric windlass
·Mantus M2 85 lb / 40 kg primary anchor - 2025
·262 ft / 80 m galvanized 3/8 in / 10 mm BBB steel anchor chain - 2025
·Chain locker drain thru-hull at stem
·Scupper drain thru-hull at transom
COCKPIT
·Twin helm stations aft port and starboard
·GRP cockpit sole with white gelcoat and teak overlay
·Cockpit table manually converts to deck/daybed arrangement
·Plexiglas companionway door; noted to require extra effort to open
·Four cockpit storage lockers
·Engine space hatch below companionway steps
·Cockpit scuppers/deck drains
·Transom shower
·Integrated bathing platform
MAST AND RIGGING
·New standing rigging - January 2025
·Rig last inspected during August 2025 survey
·Aluminum alloy deck-stepped sloop mast
·Double swept spreaders
·Deck and spreader lights
·Stainless steel and aluminum gooseneck
·Aluminum alloy boom
·Forestay and one backstay in 1x19 stainless steel wire
·1x19 stainless steel cap and lower shrouds with inner shrouds from lower spreader
·Stainless steel chainplates, double-pass swages, and toggles
·Chrome-plated open barrel turnbuckles
·Backstay tensioned with open barrel turnbuckles
·Selden Furlex 300S manual headsail furling system
·Rope clutches and cam cleats securely installed
·All running lines led back to cockpit
·Sail tracks and cars reported well secured to mast and deck
SAILS AND WINCHES
·Full-batten black Crusader mainsail by Crusader Sails / Bainbridge HSX - 2021
·Black Crusader genoa by Crusader Sails / Bainbridge HSX - 2021
·Black Crusader spinnaker - 2021; reported low use, less than 5 hours
·Gennaker - 2015
·Stack pack - 2019
·Colored yacht-braid halyards
·Yacht-braid headsail sheets
·Lewmar 50 electric winch on port cabin top
·2 x Lewmar 50 manual winches port cockpit
·2 x Lewmar 50 manual winches starboard cockpit
ENGINE AND MECHANICAL
BLUR is powered by a Volvo Penta D2-55F 55 hp diesel engine driving a Volvo Penta saildrive. The engine starts without excessive cranking according to the survey notes, and the engine compartment is reported to show no visible damage, oil leaks, or heavy corrosion.
·Volvo Penta D2-55F 4-cylinder naturally aspirated diesel - 55 hp @ 3,000 RPM
·Engine serial number: 5103963465W
·Engine hours: 2,013 as of May 8, 2026
·Volvo Penta 130.8-B saildrive - serial number 3841244
·12V / 125A alternator
·Mechanically controlled throttle and shift
·Flexible engine mounts reported in good condition
·Freshwater cooling with expansion tank
·Serpentine belt
·OEM rigid fuel lines
·Volvo screw-on canister fuel filter
·Electric stop solenoid diesel fuel shutoff
·Marine flex hose exhaust with stainless steel clamps
·Plastic composite water-lift muffler
·Exhaust discharge aft port quarter with stainless steel fitting
·12-volt marine blower in engine hatch
·Side-Power SP40 SI 12V bow thruster - serial number 1236420; two 5-blade counter-rotating propellers
PLUMBING AND TANKAGE
BLUR has a practical cruising plumbing system with pressurized hot and cold water, two freshwater tanks, two holding tanks, hot water via engine loop/electric element, shower sump pumps, and both electric and manual bilge pumps.
·Pressurized hot and cold water system
·Jabsco Par-Max 2.9 12-volt fresh water pump
·Fresh water: 2 x potable plastic tanks, port and starboard midship bilge - 153 US gal / 579 L total
·Water fill located midship deck walk
·Holding tanks: 2 x 18 US gal / 68 L plastic blackwater tanks - Type III MSD
·Holding tank discharge via deck pump-out and below-waterline thru-hull sea evacuation
·Approx. 60 L Sigmar Marine water heater with engine loop and electric element, under sole forward of companionway step
·Transom shower
·2 x Whale Gulper IC 12-volt shower sump pumps
·Johnson Pump Viking Power 16 12-volt electric bilge pump - midship/central
·Whale manual bilge pump in cockpit
·Below-waterline seacocks marine-grade bronze with double-clamped hoses
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
·12-volt DC system with DC distribution panel on port side of main cabin
·Digital battery monitor on DC panel
·House batteries: 3 x 12-volt deep-cycle AGM Monbat batteries, 420 aH total - 2021
·Start battery: 1 x 12-volt, 1,050 MCA West Marine lead-acid battery under companionway step
·Bow thruster/windlass battery: 1 x 12-volt, 65 Ah / 957 CCA Optima lead-acid battery in forward cabin
·Battery selector switch at navigation station electrical locker
·Engine battery switch below galley sink
·Cristec CPS3 12-volt / 40A battery charger
·4 x Victron Energy 115W rigid solar panels on stainless steel arch - 460W total
·Victron solar controller
·12-volt / 125A engine alternator
·Reverse polarity indicator on distribution panel
·Central GFCI protection
·DC wiring reported secured every 18 in per ABYC/NFPA standards
·12-volt LED lighting throughout
·DC outlet at distribution panel
·240-volt AC system with AC breaker at navigation station
·Seago 4-person life raft - 2025
·RescueMe Ocean Signal EPIRB1 in main cabin - expiry July 2032; serial number 0160105195W
·4 x 2 kg dry chemical fire extinguishers
·Inflatable life jacket - USCG Type II PFD
·Horseshoe throwable device - USCG Type IV PFD
·Johnson Pump Viking Power 16 12-volt electric bilge pump
·Whale manual bilge pump in cockpit
·Navigation lights
·Compressed air horn
·Flares and signals - 2025
·Emergency tiller
·USCG placards
·Deck spreader lights
·Search light
·5 x first aid kits
·Wooden plugs for various seacock sizes
·Smoke detectors
·CO detectors
·MED Easy Tender inflatable included in sale
·Parsun 2.6 hp 4-stroke outboard included in sale
Having spent time around a wide range of cruising sailboats, I find the Bavaria Vision 46 to be one of those yachts that immediately feels right the moment you step aboard. She was clearly designed with real owners in mind: easy to handle short-handed, exceptionally comfortable at anchor or underway, and filled with the natural light, storage, and intelligent layout that make extended time aboard genuinely enjoyable.
For sailors looking for a yacht that blends offshore capability with modern liveaboard comfort, BLUR is a very well-thought-out package. Her new standing rigging, black Crusader sails, Hydrovane self-steering, solar array, Garmin electronics, bow thruster, and private-use history make her a compelling option for a cruising couple or family looking to step aboard and go.
Cruising World described the Bavaria Vision 46 as a definitive couple's cruiser, highlighting the model's modern design, layout, and execution.
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
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