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#11

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: B32 forward hatch seal

Last post by Odysseus - September 02 2026, 09:20

Are you sure it's the seal....after replacing mine a long time ago I found it to be the screws on the hinge, worth checking. Odysseus

#12

Scuttlebutt / Re: reefing wind speeds

Last post by sunshine - September 01 2026, 22:26

I've found a cheap inclinometer a useful device. The little ones with a ball bearing.  I'll hang on until the angle of heel gets to 12-15 degrees.  If you flatten the sails (pull on the backstay and outhaul a bit tighter) you can reduce the heel angle without reefing.

There's usually little downside to reefing a bit earlier though.  The boat is flatter which usually speeds her up, as well as being easier to control.

But definitely use heel angle in addition to apparent wind speed.

#13

Bavaria Yacht Help! / B32 forward hatch seal

Last post by Fenders - August 30 2026, 11:51

A leak has developed from the forward hatch on our B32 2004. I have searched through various forums trying to find the correct seal to fit.
I believe that our hatch is a Lewmar Low Profile Large Square Hatch measuring 556mm x 556mm and the replacement seal number is: 361251999
Can anyone confirm that these details are correct?

Many thanks

#14

Modifications & Equipment / Re: Recommendation for good ga...

Last post by SYJetzt - August 30 2026, 10:57

I have a dometic moonlight two retrofitted. Quality is OK, all surfaces good to clean. The oven has bottom and top heat. The stove fits in the cabinet neatly.
But the most important thing is that my wife chose the oven.   😁

#15

Modifications & Equipment / Recommendation for good gas st...

Last post by marioxp - August 27 2026, 21:07

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for advice on replacing the gas stove and oven on my boat.
Currently, I have an old OEM Techimpex (Bavaria Yachts branded) 2-burner gas stove with oven. My main issue with it—besides its age—is the surface rust that has developed over time on the frame and grates, along with the lack of good oven insulation.

I'm currently choosing between a new Techimpex (like the Mariner) and an ENO model (like the Origin/ONE)

Thanks in advance for your recommendations!

#16

Scuttlebutt / Re: reefing wind speeds

Last post by Diverphil1 - August 26 2026, 15:34

ive been putting first reef in around 14kn then turning and on about a 60 degree  angle to wind,usualy just me and wife, also ususly a short choppy sea with gusts going from 15 to 22. was wondering if there was an average windspeed that people use to reef and what it was, and wether i was being too cautious.

#17

Scuttlebutt / Re: reefing wind speeds

Last post by sy_Anniina - August 26 2026, 15:16

Adding to that crew or lacck of it. Totally different to beat upwind solo, than to have someone on sheet ready to spill off gusts + 400kg of crew on the windward rail.

Just this element will change my decision from say 14kn to 20kn in terms of first reef on otherwise similär conditions.

BR,

Tommi
S/Y Anniina

#18

Scuttlebutt / Re: reefing wind speeds

Last post by Samoerai - August 26 2026, 09:41

I'm afraid I'm not able to tell you as this depends on much more things as the wind direction, gusts, wave heights, wave form and frequency.

I could be setting my first reef at 13 knots wind when beating in choppy waves and be totally fine with a full sail setup at 22 knots with long swells and wind from 150 degrees.

#19

Scuttlebutt / reefing wind speeds

Last post by Diverphil1 - August 22 2026, 11:22

just a general question on when to reef.
anyone with a bav 33c j&j from around 2006,slab reef ,3 reefs, at what sort of wind speeds do you put the varios reef in.

#20

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Bavaria 34 access to front...

Last post by Samoerai - August 18 2026, 14:04

I had to cut into the ceiling a bit to access the bottom bolts. The same went for the cleat bolts. I managed to cut it in such a way that the walls covered up my work.