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#21

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Furling the mainsail downwind

Last post by Ailatan - January 21 2026, 10:12

Hi all,

I have a furling mainsail and I'm really happy with the system. So far I've never had any problems, but I've always followed Selden's instructions to furl it by heading into the wind and letting the wind come slightly from the starboard side. I was wondering if it's possible to furl it while sailing downwind, when heading up into the wind is difficult, for example when you're sailing wing-and-wing.
Does anyone have experience with that maneuver?

#22

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Panel 302 removal.

Last post by elias - January 20 2026, 08:51

Hi , is tough but doable , switch off batteries and shore power , I think is an 6mm or 7mm wrench , a squeeze your left hand inside . Once you turn it one circle can get out by hand .Then replace them with "butterfky/wing" nuts .

#23

Modifications & Equipment / Bavaria 31 (1999) waste tank i...

Last post by jgreibus - January 20 2026, 04:35

Hi, my Bavaria 31 came without a waste tank, and I would like to install one. Has anyone done this modification? Where do you locate a waste tank on Bavaria 31 what manufacturer/size tank do you have? I was thinking about installing it in the cockpit locker as I want to save space in the hanging locker inside. Thanks for any information/tips/instructions/photos.

#24

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Panel 302 removal.

Last post by Craig - January 19 2026, 06:57

The 301 electrical panel ( 12 volt) is easy to remove, however, the 302 panel (240 v) has a threaded screw on each corner but the head of the screw is not accessible. Has anyone had any luck in removing it.

#25

For Sale & Wanted / folding or feathering propelle...

Last post by blue-max - January 18 2026, 21:27

Not much  chance but  will give it  a go. Looking to  change my  fixed prop for a folding  or feathering prop. Ideally  Flexofold  3 blade 20 x 16 with  1:10 taper RH

#26

For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted: Raymarine speed tr...

Last post by blue-max - January 18 2026, 21:24

Its the log. Hoping for someone who is up grading as I don't fancy  buying  new

#27

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Windless installation

Last post by Keweetoo - January 12 2026, 19:37

Rather than running the control wiring back to the panel, just fit a 70 or 80A  breaker on the bulkhead to the forward bed, your fuse and solenoid can fit close to the windlass and operate via a remote control. I fitted a vertical windlass  replacing an old one powered by dedicated battery for the windlass and bow thruster. You will still need to run hefty wires to your house batteries and I'm not familiar with how much space you have available, but the cheap ebay remote control works a dream. I attach my wiring diagram and hope it may assist.

#28

For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted: Raymarine speed tr...

Last post by SYJetzt - January 12 2026, 00:44

I got a new speed transducer(water) at SVB

#29

For Sale & Wanted / Re: Wanted: Raymarine speed tr...

Last post by Diverphil1 - January 11 2026, 15:32

wind speed or water speed ? if wind then there is a place on eBay doing referb ones, or if you mean depth/water speed then try on :raymarine unofficial service: page on f book.

#30

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: fresh water accumulator ta...

Last post by Diverphil1 - January 11 2026, 15:22

ours has something like this on it. easy to find in caravan shop or parts store on line

FIAMMA A20 ACCUMULATOR - EXPANSION TANK