Reg Bates

(941) 900-4510 ext 1300

regbates@bviyachtsales.com

In 1977, a life-changing invitation to sail in the Bahamas sparked a lifelong passion for boating. This led to the purchase of a Shark-class sailboat and enrollment in Humber College’s Yachting Studies Program. A pivotal refit project on a Sparkman & Stephens 48’ Yawl led to offshore sailing and a charter business in the USVI. With decades of brokerage experience in the Caribbean and Canada, expertise spans yacht valuation, sales, and guiding clients through life-changing sailing adventures. A resident of St. Maarten, an active sailor, and a longtime industry professional, he shares knowledge to help buyers and sellers alike.

9 Yachts For Sale by Reg Bates:

Bavaria 47 (Sint Maarten)

$109,900 (USD) VAT Paid

Simpson Bay Lagoon, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)

S/V Voyage — a 2000 Bavaria 47, for sale by broker.

The Bavaria 47 strikes an exceptional balance between performance, comfort, and generous living space, delivering the kind of cruising experience typically associated with yachts at a considerably higher price point. Her sleek, purposeful design combines impressive sailing performance with an expansive interior and a welcoming sense of volume, making her equally well suited to spirited passages and relaxed extended cruising. Designed as a true performance cruiser, she offers lively handling and rewarding speed while retaining the comfort and practicality expected of a serious offshore yacht.…

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Bavaria 50 (Panama)

$98,250 (USD)

Panama

S/V Sunny 64 — a 2002 Bavaria 50, for sale by broker.

This proven-in-action, passage-making Bavaria 50 is a reliable and efficient, ready-to-sail passage maker. She has proven herself in various offshore sailing passages around the world safely and without incident. The vessel has always been well maintained and improved over the years. This rare three-cabin version of the Bavaria 50 is a thoughtfully engineered cruiser that moves well in light air and carries ocean-rated credentials without sacrificing liveability. Its beam-driven stability and long waterline make it a forgiving passage maker. The current owners have sailed the vessel on long ocean passages from the Indian Ocean to Panama, where she awaits your inspection.…

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Beneteau 45 Oceanis (Saint Lucia)

$285,000 (USD)

IGY Marina - St Lucia In Transit To La Phare Blue Marina Grenada Nov 15th 2026, Saint Lucia

S/V Tantalizer — a 2019 Beneteau 45 Oceanis, for sale by broker.

SV Tantalizer redefines sailing luxury with its blend of elegance, performance, and modern innovation. Known for its sleek design and spacious layout, this vessel has been meticulously outfitted with upgraded onboard amenities, ensuring a smooth and connected experience at sea. She is an extensively updated cruising boat with a stem-to-stern 2025 and 2026 refit. Recently taken off the Moorings and Seabbatical charter fleets after only light use, the owners scrutinized every detail of her condition before undertaking a careful transformation — applying their vision at great expense to create this offering with a dramatically improved sailing experience.…

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Wauquiez 45S Centurion (Saint Martin)

$125,000 (USD)

TOBY, Saint Martin

S/V Ocean — a 2004 Wauquiez 45S Centurion, for sale by broker.

The Wauquiez Centurion 45S represents a significant chapter in the evolution of the French yard, bridging the gap between traditional bluewater robustness and modern performance-oriented design. The Wauquiez Centurion 45S (designed by Berret-Racoupeau) is widely celebrated by sailors as a premium performance racer-cruiser. Reviewers praise its exceptional build quality, elegant aesthetics, and legitimate offshore speed. The Wauquiez Centurion 45S is a robust and elegant performance cruiser, appreciated for its quality and excellent sailing characteristics. Designed by the famous yacht designer Ed Dubois and built by the French shipyard Wauquiez, this model combines speed and comfort, ideal for long distances.…

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Island Packet 38 (Sint Maarten)

$84,900 (USD)

Marigot Bay, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)

S/V Halcyon — a 1986 Island Packet 38, for sale by broker.

The Island Packet 38 remains a “gold standard” for sailors seeking a safe, predictable, and heavily built cruiser for coastal or offshore work. Its legendary build quality and interior volume make it an exceptional value for those prioritizing comfort and longevity. Halcyon is an upgraded version of the IP 38. She has recently had a very efficient self-steering system added under the oversight of her very experienced, knowledgeable owner. Additionally, her chainplates have been replaced for rig dependability and reliability. She offers exceptional seaworthiness and a comfortable motion in heavy seas.…

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Bavaria 44 (Caribbean)

$89,900 (USD)

Cruising NorthEastern Caribbean, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part)

S/V Sek Sek — a 2004 Bavaria 44, for sale by broker.

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.…

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Dufour 530 (Martinique)

$564,900 (USD)

Cruising North Eastern Caribbean, Martinique

S/V B Emz — a 2022 Dufour 530, for sale by broker.

This extremely well-equipped, updated Dufour 530 carries an inventory and list of spares to equip her for a planned Transpacific crossing, now cancelled. Are you looking for an ocean-going yacht without the teething problems of a brand-new boat? This liveaboard 2022 Dufour 530 has been cruising for the past two and a half years and is thoroughly shaken down. The owner and his partner sailed from the island of Malta, crossed the Atlantic in November 2023, and have since cruised throughout the Caribbean and along the U.S.…

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Jeanneau 44i (Saint Lucia)

$113,900 (USD)

Cruising, Saint Lucia

S/V Xaron — a 2011 Jeanneau 44i, for sale by broker.

The Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44i has been in caring hands since 2019 and has been a true family home. The yacht has sailed the Caribbean constantly—from Florida to Grenada, visiting every island. It is always in use, regularly maintained, and all systems are in excellent condition, ready for new adventures. S/V Xaron is a Saint Martin-based 2011 Jeanneau 44i, designed by naval architect Philippe Briand, a finely balanced cruising sloop that marries responsive hull performance with an exceptionally livable interior. Its design intent is clear: deliver seakeeping and speed for passagemaking while providing the volume and comfort families and cruiser-racers expect.…

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C&C 43 Landfall (Caribbean)

$49,990 (USD)

Lagoon Marina, Cole Bay, Sint Maarten (Dutch Part) (Caribbean)

S/V Catherine — a 1982 C&C 43 Landfall, for sale by broker.

The C&C Landfall 43 is a highly capable and comfortable cruiser, especially for those who value a solid build, a spacious layout, and good sailing performance. “Catherine” is a robustly built, fully operational center-cockpit cruiser with many successful cruising miles under her keel. She is available in sailaway, ready-in-the-water condition for immediate sale. She has been safely sailed and has been home to a full-time cruising family, owned by a marine professional who works on offshore tugs in the Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S.…