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Bavaria Yacht Help! / Anchor roller sourcing
Last post by elias - Yesterday at 05:45Hi ,
After a very sill incident the anchor roller bent . I had a look in SVB but they have only for particular models . Is there a manufacturer in Europe ?
Model BAVARIA 44 2003
After a very sill incident the anchor roller bent . I had a look in SVB but they have only for particular models . Is there a manufacturer in Europe ?
Model BAVARIA 44 2003
#2
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by gadisac - August 06 2026, 15:38Thank you for your suggestion! I'll keep that in mind and take a look at the SD130 service manual to check whether that could be the issue.
Quote from: SYJetzt on August 04 2026, 07:45Maybe worn clutch! You can detect a worn clutch by inspecting the gear lever! Look at the service manual for the sd130 how to do.
#3
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by SYJetzt - August 04 2026, 07:45Maybe worn clutch! You can detect a worn clutch by inspecting the gear lever! Look at the service manual for the sd130 how to do.
#4
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: windlass
Last post by mowa - July 31 2026, 10:46✅ 100 A breaker continuity verified (confirms the breaker is not faulty).
✅ Confirmed 12 V is present at the main input of the Lofrans relay box from the output of the 100 A breaker (motor power supply).
✅ Control negative (ground) continuity verified from the negative busbar to the center terminal of the Lofrans relay box, confirming the relay control circuit ground return is intact.
✅ Functional test: using a test lead fitted with a 1 A inline fuse, briefly connected the positive output of the 100 A breaker to either of the two positive control terminals (one on each side of the center negative terminal) on the Lofrans relay box. The windlass operated, confirming the motor and relay box are functional.
✅ Confirmed 12 V is present at the bow deck socket (next to the windlass) used for the wired remote control.
❌ With the remote disconnected, checked continuity between the three pins. After disassembling the connector, the root cause was identified: a wire had come unsoldered from the female connector of the QUICK remote control despite the remote having always been handled with care. (THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST THING TO CHECK!!)
A very similar troubleshooting procedure had already been published. Unfortunately, I missed it at first...
✅ Confirmed 12 V is present at the main input of the Lofrans relay box from the output of the 100 A breaker (motor power supply).
✅ Control negative (ground) continuity verified from the negative busbar to the center terminal of the Lofrans relay box, confirming the relay control circuit ground return is intact.
✅ Functional test: using a test lead fitted with a 1 A inline fuse, briefly connected the positive output of the 100 A breaker to either of the two positive control terminals (one on each side of the center negative terminal) on the Lofrans relay box. The windlass operated, confirming the motor and relay box are functional.
✅ Confirmed 12 V is present at the bow deck socket (next to the windlass) used for the wired remote control.
❌ With the remote disconnected, checked continuity between the three pins. After disassembling the connector, the root cause was identified: a wire had come unsoldered from the female connector of the QUICK remote control despite the remote having always been handled with care. (THIS COULD HAVE BEEN THE FIRST THING TO CHECK!!)
A very similar troubleshooting procedure had already been published. Unfortunately, I missed it at first...
#5
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by gadisac - July 30 2026, 14:21Thank you. I'll do that test by disconnecting the control cable and operating the clutch arm directly.
The oil is the original Volvo Penta oil. In January 2025, when I changed the saildrive oil, I had the old oil analyzed, and the results showed no signs of any problems.
The oil is the original Volvo Penta oil. In January 2025, when I changed the saildrive oil, I had the old oil analyzed, and the results showed no signs of any problems.
Quote from: Yngmar on July 30 2026, 10:06Misalignment between throttle lever and clutch arm on the saildrive or sticking control cable? To test, disconnect control cable at the gearbox and use the clutch arm directly.
Wrong type of oil filled?
Otherwise probably clutch cone wear/damage.
#6
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by gadisac - July 30 2026, 14:20I checked the saildrive oil level. I'm using the original Volvo Penta oil, and the level is correct. Even if the oil level is correct, could adding a little more still make a difference?
Quote from: sunshine on July 29 2026, 18:51Checked the oil level? Can be really hard to get just right. Also, should be checked with the dipstick sat in but not screwed in. Adding a little oil might get you a smoother change.
If yo overfill, use your oil change pump to suck some back out
#7
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by gadisac - July 30 2026, 14:20Thank you. I bought the boat in 2024, so I don't know whether the previous owner ever replaced the damper disc. I'll ask him!
Quote from: elias on July 29 2026, 16:43Hi , dumper disc ? Has ever been changed ?
#8
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...
Last post by Yngmar - July 30 2026, 10:06Misalignment between throttle lever and clutch arm on the saildrive or sticking control cable? To test, disconnect control cable at the gearbox and use the clutch arm directly.
Wrong type of oil filled?
Otherwise probably clutch cone wear/damage.
Wrong type of oil filled?
Otherwise probably clutch cone wear/damage.
#9
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: windlass
Last post by mowa - July 30 2026, 09:05I founded! Many thanks. Now probing continuity...
#10
Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: DST800 replacement — locat...
Last post by SYJetzt - July 30 2026, 08:08Usually the dst800 connect to an instrument (speed, depth,..), which is connected to the nmea2000 bus