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S/V Sek Sek — a 2004 Bavaria 44 located in Cruising NorthEastern Caribbean, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part), for sale by broker. Responses to inquiries may come from a broker who is representing the owner as a fiduciary.
Introducing a fully upgraded, off-grid extended cruiser set up for independent liveaboard use on a seasonal basis. SEK SEK is a sailor’s boat, updated to a very high standard by an experienced yachtsman. Sail farther and longer in comfort.
The Bavaria 44 is renowned for its solid offshore capability, spacious interior, and strong performance under sail and power. “Sek-Sek” is an ideal choice for serious sailors, liveaboards, and long-distance adventurers. Sail farther, longer.
With major system upgrades completed in 2024–2025, this yacht has been refitted for maximum reliability, efficiency, and comfort. From a fully overhauled Volvo engine and saildrive to state-of-the-art power management and a modern navigation suite, “Sek-Sek” is an off-grid bluewater cruiser, ready to cross oceans or explore the Caribbean in comfort.
Features
- Sail Drive
- Rebuilt Engine
- Solar
- Lithium Batteries
- Water-Maker
Specifications
| Name | S/V Sek Sek |
| Make | Bavaria |
| Model | 44 |
| Year | 2004 |
| Type | Monohull Sailboat |
| Builder | Bavaria |
| Construction | Fiberglass |
| Cabins | 3 |
| Heads | 2 |
| Galley | Port-side |
Dimensions
| Loa | 45ft 7in / 13.89m |
| Lwl | 37ft 6in / 11.43m |
| Beam | 13ft 10in / 4.22m |
| Headroom | 6ft 2in |
| Draft | 6ft 4in / 1.93m |
| Mast Height | 65ft 0in |
Tankage
| Fuel Tanks | 55 gallons |
| Water Tanks | 95 gallons |
| Holding Tanks | 21 |
Performance
| Engines | 55HP Volva Penta D2 55 2004 |
| Engine Hours | 400 |
| Displacement | 22000 lbs |
| Speed | 8 kts cruise; 9.7 kts max; range 450 nm |
| Sails | Doyle mainsail, Doyle 135% genoa, Furlex 300 S furler |
Layout Diagram
Inventory
Accommodation
- Spacious, well-ventilated interior with abundant storage
- Large forward V-berth owner’s cabin
- Main salon with seating for six around central table
- Storage beneath centerline salon bench
- Port-side galley location
- Starboard-side navigation station at companionway
- (2) Heads with showers
- New toilet pumps and hoses (2024)
- Hot and cold pressurized water throughout
Interior Comforts and Amenities
- Cockpit cushions
- Cockpit lighting (Feb 2026)
- Starlink internet system with router
- Paddle boards
- New Penn Senator fishing rod and reel (Feb 2026)
- Cuban yoyo hand line (Feb 2026)
- Full set of glasses, cups, and plates
- Cooking and galley essentials included
Galley Equipment
- Top-loading refrigerator
- Dometic 55L freezer with ice maker (Feb 2025)
- New wok and saucepan
- Coffee pot
- Griddle
Electronics and Navigation
- Raymarine navigation suite (April 2024)
- Raymarine 12" chartplotter
- New SeaTalk network and cabling
- Raymarine autopilot
- Sonar
- Raymarine i70S wind instrument
- ICOM VHF radio (2024)
- Raymarine AIS transceiver (2024)
- Navionics charts (April 2024)
- Dinghy navigation lights (Feb 2025)
- AIS PLB (Dec 2024)
- EPIRB
Electrical Systems
- 1000W bifacial solar array (Dec 2024)
- 690Ah lithium battery bank (Dec 2024)
- 2500W inverter (110V / 60Hz)
- 1500W backup inverter (230V / 50Hz)
- Victron MPPT 150/85 charge controller (Dec 2024)
- 50A DC-DC engine charging system
- New wiring and fuses throughout (Dec 2024)
- LED lighting throughout
- Victron BMV-712 Smart battery monitor
- Shore power cord
- Extension cable
- Wind generator (not mounted)
Deck and Hull Equipment
- Refurbished bimini
- Cockpit UV sunshades aft and sides
- Dodger windows replaced (2024)
- Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
- Rocna 20kg anchor
- (2) Cockpit chairs (Dec 2024)
- Stainless steel dinghy security chain
- New snubber (Feb 2025)
- Stainless steel windlass reinforcement plate (Dec 2024)
- Electric winch handle with (2) batteries
- Lofrans Tigress 1200W electric windlass
- Bottom sanded, primed, and coated with (3) layers of bottom paint (Dec 2024)
- (2) New Marlin through-hulls (Dec 2024)
- Diesel tank cleaned (Dec 2024)
Sails and Rigging
- Standing rigging fitted (2016)
- Rigging inspected and serviced (Dec 2025)
- Lazybag and lines replaced (Dec 2024)
- New genoa sheets and furling line (March 2026)
- Doyle mainsail in good serviceable condition
- Estimated remaining mainsail lifespan: 2-3 years
- Doyle 135% genoa with UV strip in good serviceable condition
- Estimated remaining genoa lifespan: 2-3 years
- Furlex 300 S furler
Mechanical Equipment
- Volvo Penta D2-55 diesel engine
- Main engine renovation completed (Feb 2024)
- Sail-drive renovated (April 2024)
- Cooling system exhaust elbow replaced
- Racor fuel/water separator
- Engine temperature gauge
- Raw water filter (Dec 2024)
- Impeller replaced (Feb 2026)
- Starter battery replaced (April 2024)
- Watermaker installed (Dec 2024)
- Engine serviced (April 2026)
- Automatic Attwood 1700 GPH bilge pump
- New bilge float switch
Safety Equipment
- Superior 6-person life raft (Dec 2025)
- Personal locator beacon (PLB)
- Flares and flare gun (Dec 2024)
- Life jackets
- MOB ring and pole
- New fire extinguishers (Dec 2025)
Engine Info
- Engine Make: Volvo Penta
- Engine Model: D2-55
- Engine Year: 2004
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Sail Drive
- Power: 55 HP / 41.01 kW
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Engine Hours: 400 since rebuild
- Hours Recorded: 05/01/2026
- Engine Location: Midship under cockpit
Dinghy Info
- Carib Marine dinghy
- 6HP 4-stroke Tohatsu outboard (April 2024)
Tankage
- Fuel Capacity: 55 gal
- Fresh Water Capacity: 95 gal
Owners Comments and Boat History
- Privately owned and well-maintained vessel with extensive upgrades and cruising improvements
- Previous owner completed comprehensive refit of electrical and power management systems and full refurbishment of engine and sail-drive
- Vessel outfitted for comfortable and reliable Caribbean cruising
- Current owners purchased for a one-year sabbatical; all major systems overhauled and maintained
- Full sprayhood, bimini, and extensive solar coverage for protection from the elements
- Launched from Trinidad in December 2025 and sailed to the BVI; currently cruising the Caribbean
- Actively maintained and expected to remain cruising through 2026; inspections and test sails available for committed purchasers
- Possession available November 2026
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