Recent posts

#11

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Should I replace engine mo...

Last post by Laysula - January 27 2026, 22:06

Fixed. My engine is a Yanmar

#12

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Should I replace engine mo...

Last post by mibbal - January 26 2026, 19:44

Well, "original" with volvo penta label are indeed expensive.

But from this thread I learned that original is actually Trelleborg Cushifloat mounts (17-1609):
https://www.bavariayacht.org/forum/index.php/topic,2269.msg14602.html#msg14602

And they are just ~40EUR each...

Laysula, did you use fixed or adjustable version from parts4engines.com?

#13

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Should I replace engine mo...

Last post by Laysula - January 26 2026, 16:46

I replaced mine this year when I did the saildrive diaphragm. Just seemed to make sense whilst the engine was moved
Got mine from here.

https://parts4engines.com/

I also did the propshaft seals and took the opportunity to put several coats of antifoul on the top of the leg above the rubber flap.

#14

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Should I replace engine mo...

Last post by Diverphil1 - January 26 2026, 09:35

i would wait and see what there like when you remove them. at about £280 each for genuine.

#15

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Should I replace engine mo...

Last post by geoff - January 26 2026, 08:21

Just hold fire till you see the price !! Geoff

#16

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Should I replace engine mounts...

Last post by mibbal - January 25 2026, 17:39

Hello All,

I'm going to replace saildrive seal (diaphragm) this winter on my B40 2001 with MD22L.

Does it make sense to replace engine mounts as well?

They are original (from 2001), but I do not see any problems with them, however it is hard to say if vibration lever is normal or may be reduced with new mounts...

#17

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Cockpit teak sealant

Last post by mibbal - January 25 2026, 17:31

I replaced teak sealant for whole cockpit on my B40 2001 last year.
I used TDS SIS440 and I'm really happy with result.

#18

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Furling the mainsail downw...

Last post by Ailatan - January 21 2026, 18:41

Thank you Yngmar. You confirmed what I was thinking of.
First, trim the mainsheet in as much as possible.
Second, easy the outhaul little by little and furl the mainsail at the same time.
I understand that it will be easier if the mainsail is on port side.
I'll try next time.
The idea of the engine is good. I also do that to bring the geenaker inside the sock

#19

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Furling the mainsail downw...

Last post by Yngmar - January 21 2026, 18:30

In light air no problem, but in strong wind it's tough. You sheet it in hard, pull the leech straight with the kicker if need be and keep careful control of the outhaul while furling in. Best done with two people, one controlling the outhaul and one furling. If you let the outhaul go too far it gets camber and gets too hard to furl.

Two things help, you can go motor at top speed, reducing apparent wind and you can furl with the crank handle in the mast winch, eliminating all the friction in the cockpit furling line loop.

We've done it a few times, it's possible if the situation requires it (e.g. going up a busy river), but it's far from ideal.

#20

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Furling the mainsail downw...

Last post by Happysailor - January 21 2026, 12:44

I am curious about the experiences too. Done it once with jib over PS to open the pocket as good as possible. I found the sail to touch the mast too much which will increase the wear..