Help,!! Half the genoa track pulled out and broke off on my Bav38 in 20knts ,the bolts stripped, the rest of the bolts will not tighten. Does any one know what the bolts fit into. Its impossible to locate from inside the boat. Stardust
Here's a true tale - when I revisited the European dealer who sold me my new Bav 38 Ocean he told me he was ditching the marque. Surprise. Why? Quality issues that were not being addressed by Bavaria (we speak of several years ago) so eroding the dealer's margin - well, nothing too out of the ordinary there, although not encouraging.
When I asked for an example he told me of genoa strips ripping out of the deck - inadequately bolted down. This has never happened to me but I remain on alert and keep a check on this vital piece of gear. And I pass this on to you - you might want to get Giebelstadt involved even if you are out of warranty.
In the name of balance, I also relate I spent a full day at the factory prior to taking delivery to check out processes etc, and was impressed. I continue to think Bav's are at least as well made (barring individual exceptions) as any other mass produced boat and I've done over 15000 miles in mine over 13 seasons.
PWG
