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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Water system hammering...

« Last post by tiger79 on March 27 2024, 15:20 »

Update - the PRV was faulty and was allowing pressure to escape, which is why the pump wouldn't turn itself off.  Unfortunately, the PRV is totally inaccessible, buried beneath a rats-nest of Whale quick-connect fittings.  I initially thought there was no alternative to biting the bullet and removing the calorifier.  But then I thought I'd try a bit of lateral thinking and I accessed the leak-off pipe from the faulty PRV, cut into it and fitted a new PRV inline.  Works perfectly and saved me a lot of hassle.

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For Sale & Wanted / Bavaria 49/50 sails

« Last post by IslandAlchemy on March 27 2024, 15:19 »

If anyone is interested, I will have a Quantum main and genoa for sale at the end of April (when they will be back in the UK).

Taken from my 49, they will also fit the J&J 50 and 50 cruiser.

Will update this post when I get them back home, but just thought I'd put this up here now in case anyone is looking.

Bob

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Modifications & Equipment / Re: Repair blog: chainplate & tie rod replacement Bavaria 47 cruiser 2001

« Last post by UP on March 26 2024, 09:51 »

First update of this repair:
1) SVB24.com does not stock anything for the Bav47 cruiser 2001 chainplates and tie rods;
2) Bavaria official customer support, to whom I called, said it is a very old boat from an old era of the Bavaria company and they likely have nothing available to support the repair - drawings, manufacturer, nothing.

So that means I'll have to manufacture the part myself - which is not a problem. I'll take the rusted stuff off the boat, try to measure some torque specs, create drawings and send them off to a shop.

My main question presently is the amount of pre-tensioning of the tie rod that links the chainplate to the bulkhead. There must be some, however I'm unsure how much and how to measure it really. It must be equal or more when compared to rig tension. Bolt removal-torques will not be an adequate number as they are rusted and there is more friction when compared to a new part.

Any input on the tie rod tension is greatly appreciated, thanks!

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Problem with Lofrans windlass - Cayman 88

« Last post by JEN-et-ROSS on March 25 2024, 08:19 »

I agree... Relay's stuck, try tapping it fairly hard, it might dislodge the contacts.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Problem with Lofrans windlass - Cayman 88

« Last post by marioxp on March 25 2024, 07:54 »

Maybe the relay is faulty. It is located behind the switchboard.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Problem with Lofrans windlass - Cayman 88

« Last post by MCBav42 on March 25 2024, 00:47 »

Hi all,

My windlass runs constantly when switched on at the control panel. Plugging in the handset makes no difference - pressing the raise button just makes it run slightly faster (and no response when pushing 'down' button). The handset has been checked with a multimeter and seemingly no issues. Has anyone else had this problem and know a fix? 

Many thanks
Marcus

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Brown gelcoat for interior

« Last post by elias on March 24 2024, 08:53 »

Found this , https://www.selvida.de/en/p/selvida-mini-setto-lighthouse-marine-r-2k-topcoat-gelcoat-styrol-reduziert-inkl-2-k-haerter-mekp

I asked also Bavaria for the code

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Brown gelcoat for interior

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

You can just look up the RAL code (use search here) and then get some mixed in that tone.

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Brown gelcoat for interior

« Last post by elias on March 22 2024, 15:14 »

Hi guys ,
I want to buy some gelcoat for repairs on the interior , is the typical brown from 2004-2007 era I think . Is there any site selling this ?

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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: plumbing - fresh water service

« Last post by UP on March 20 2024, 16:10 »

15mm push-fit fittings on my bav 47 cruiser.