2001 Bavaria 47 Ocean

What stands out on this 47 Ocean is how genuinely liveable she feels once you’re aboard. The center cockpit isn’t just sheltered; it’s laid out so crew can brace comfortably under way and still have a social nook at anchor. The helm offers clear sightlines forward and aft, and the storage in the lazarettes will swallow cruising gear that usually clutters a deck. Down below, ventilation is excellent, with opening ports and hatches that actually move air, not just let in light. Engine access is civilized—no contortions required—making real maintenance feasible on passage. Her hull form gives a reassuring motion in a seaway, so long watches feel less like endurance tests and more like what passagemaking is supposed to be.

This 47 Ocean suits local waters where conditions can shift from benign to boisterous in a hurry. The center cockpit keeps crew high, dry, and secure when afternoon breeze-on-current chop builds, while the deep, protected companionway offers quick refuge below. Long waterline and substantial displacement help her track steadily through lump and tide rips, and the generous tankage supports extended runs between marinas. In shoulder seasons, the bright, comfortable interior makes waiting out frontal passages far more pleasant. Wide decks and solid handholds are ideal when moving forward in foul weather gear, and her manageable sail plan with furling systems encourages you to go out even when the forecast is less than perfect.