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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

« Last post by Mafi on May 11 2024, 11:43 »

Many thanks for the swift suggestions. Just had a little scrape and there is shiny yellow beneath the pink. So I will leave them for the minute, keep an eye, and replace with Trudesign in due course, albeit in the face of complete opposition from the guy who normally helps me! Oddly enough it is only on the starboard side. The port fitting is fine.

Thank you all again.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Helm seat B49

« Last post by highhopes on May 11 2024, 07:30 »

Hello.
Having recently lost the helm seat on a Bravaria 49 (2003) overboard. We are finding it very hard to find a replacement. Bravaria have said that they no longer have the mould to produce a replacement for us and I can’t seem any for sale online. Various other sizes, but not for a 49.
we are looking at getting one made but it is sounding like a very expensive thing to do.
Does anyone know where I might find one for sale? or have one which we could arrange taking a mould from (reducing the cost of a remake) Thanks. (South coast UK)

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

« Last post by Lazy Pelican on May 11 2024, 06:43 »

As Yngmar says- fit TruDesign.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

« Last post by symphony2 on May 10 2024, 22:57 »

Sounds like the yard who replaced them used plain brass instead of DZR. Pink on the surface of the through hull is quite common but does not necessarily mean that the fitting is in any danger of failing. scrape it away and expect you will get to shiny brass very quickly. Just about all the mass producers including Bavaria use plain brass fittings but there is no sign of an epidemic of failures. Long term - we are talking many years there is a possibility of dezincification caused by galvanic action - not electrolytic), usually in the threads making the fitting brittle. However rarely results in failure in normal use but may break if subject to a heavy load or blow by a hammer!

If you are worried about them replace with either DZR or composite (Tru Design). If you do replace suggest you cut through the fitting and I will be amazed if it is anything other than bright shiny yellow metal!

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

« Last post by jeffatoms2 on May 10 2024, 22:27 »

A quick Google search confirmed my thoughts...

"If it is bright yellow when scraped, all is well, but if it is pinkish, it means that the zinc in the metal has started to leak away by electrolytic corrosion. The seacock should be changed without delay if found to be corroded, as the metal will be brittle and might break off if the handle."

This can be cause by stray current in the marina, actually in the water, where your boat is docked.  I'd play it safe and check for this problem and consider installing an isolator.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

« Last post by Yngmar on May 10 2024, 22:20 »

Just install TruDesign ones and no more pink problems

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Pink seacock

« Last post by Mafi on May 10 2024, 21:31 »

Dear members,
Getting a bit frustrated here. Bought my lovely Bav 33 cruiser 3 years ago, a 2006 model, had survey done which pointed out pink colour on the hull fitting seacocks and recommended replacing. Duly done. Year 2 had the carrenage/ antifouling done professionally and they reported that the outer seacock fittings were pink and did I want to replace. I of course did. This year I am doing the carenage/ antifouling myself and lo and behold, pink fittings.
Am I being over cautious in replacing again? This never happened on my previous boats. Any advice would be extremely welcome.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Installing Extra USB-C Chargers on 32c (2012)

« Last post by UAT Norway on May 09 2024, 08:10 »

For someone with limited knowledge of electrical systems, especially the 301 panel on my 32c (2012), could someone provide a brief explanation of how to install 2 additional USB-C chargers? One should be located near the helm, and the other in close proximity to the 301 panel. Do I need an additional relay? Which of the F switches should I use? Where do I connect the positive and negative cables? Additional fusing on the cables? Etc.
As you can see, I need a basic course on this

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For Sale & Wanted / Bavaria Ocean 47 (centre cockpit) for sale £115,000 British Flag

« Last post by blue-max on May 09 2024, 07:00 »

 Getting on a bit and with some failing health , its time to  pass on my pride and joy. A rare Ocean 47 (1 of 25) which  I have owned for 14 years. Its well  equipped with many upgrades over the years, lead keel option 1.7m draft . Sails well and comfortably and safely  - 10 knots  nt unusual. Engine VP 22TMD 2500 hours, 6kw generator 450  hours, full  instrumentation, solar panels , wind generator, electric sheet winches,  many spares including sails. ready  for bay hoping or ocean crossings. Berthed at Didim Turkey with transferable contract or willing to deliver within European waters. Contact me chris Haire on +905372994394 or hairechris@hotmail.com. I am on the boat until mid June and can let you view the boat.     

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Scuttlebutt / Re: New barometer from flea market

« Last post by jeffatoms2 on May 08 2024, 03:29 »

I too had great fortune to find an amazing ships' barometer last week on eBay.  It was made by Lilley and Gillie of London.  came from a ship wrecker/salvager in India presumably off a decommissioned commercial boat..  It cost me a total of $150 USD delivered by three day Federal Express (free shipping).  I've calibrated it and it is spot on accurate and big (7 inch diameter) to see from the galley.  A real treasure!