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Member Forums => Bavaria Yacht Help! => Topic started by: Adam Turner on September 20 2022, 15:35

Title: Installation, clutch/stopper 2010 Bavaria 32 Cruiser
Post by: Adam Turner on September 20 2022, 15:35

Hi,

I need to install a new clutch/stopper for a single-line reefing kit conversion kit. I've bought the standard single Rutgerson RC 750, for which there's enough space on the raised footplate on the coachroof (illustrated).

I've browsed the forum and the footplate has an aluminium plate sealed in, so theoretically this should be about drilling and tapping holes in that. Others have gone into the cabin (heads on my boat) below to put nuts and washers. I'd prefer not to remove headlining etc unless it's unavoidable

I wanted to ask those with experience what the do's/don'ts/bear in minds are before we break out the toolkit.

Thanks as always for assistance.

Adam

Title: Re: Installation, clutch/stopper 2010 Bavaria 32 Cruiser
Post by: tiger79 on September 20 2022, 15:51

Be sure to use anti-corrosion paste (Duralac, etc) on the fasteners.

Title: Re: Installation, clutch/stopper 2010 Bavaria 32 Cruiser
Post by: Ailatan on October 04 2022, 06:27

I will go for a clutch made out of aluminium or steel.

Also be sure that the rope for that clutch doesn't rub against the main traveller.

I posted in this forum about this issue

Title: Re: Installation, clutch/stopper 2010 Bavaria 32 Cruiser
Post by: sy_Anniina on October 04 2022, 07:57

Repeating an advice from Yngmar when I had similar question: a cheap construction stud/pipework finder will help you identify the edges of the aluminium plate.

BR

Tommi
s/y Anniina

Title: Re: Installation, clutch/stopper 2010 Bavaria 32 Cruiser
Post by: kavok on October 05 2022, 22:00

One of these remain out of the aluminum counterplate. I used nut and bolts, but is necessary cut che counter mold.