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#21

Modifications & Equipment / Re: outboard crane at stern

Last post by jeffatoms2 - August 15 2026, 19:11

Ours.  Sadly, dinghy and outboard theft is becoming a real problem in the Salish Sea of late.  Sue busted a guy red handed last year pushing off in our dinghy as we approached tge dock last summer.  She screamed "@$$@×% THIEF" and before he could start our outboard he was surrounded by fellow boater good samaritans.  According to the theif,it was all just a misundedstanding.

#22

Modifications & Equipment / Re: Propellor cone and prop. l...

Last post by jeffatoms2 - August 15 2026, 19:04

The five or six blade "crown" nut is a bad design.  Typically we bust off oneoc theprongs each time we remove tbe prop.  That said,PropGlide antifouling is great

#23

Modifications & Equipment / Re: 40 cruiser shower pump out...

Last post by jeffatoms2 - August 15 2026, 18:59

We put in a pull type switch about 4 years ago.  Old school.  Bullet proof.  The original was a bad design.

#24

For Sale & Wanted / Sail wanted

Last post by lagoda - August 11 2026, 14:34

Looking for a main sail for a Bavaria 2004 38
Nice condition and a reasonable price.

#25

For Sale & Wanted / Bavaria 38 for sale

Last post by lagoda - August 11 2026, 14:26

A Bavaria 38 2004 for sale.
Moored mid river, Hamble.
New sails 3 yers ago lightly used.
Volvo 2030. Maintained by me.
All nav. Instruments.
New anchor winch.
A great size yacht for a family.
I have owned this for 15 years.
I need to downsize, getting to big for me now.
£55000.

#26

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Anchor roller sourcing

Last post by elias - August 10 2026, 05:45

Hi ,
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

#27

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...

Last post by gadisac - August 06 2026, 15:38

Thank 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.

Maybe worn clutch! You can detect a worn clutch by inspecting the gear lever! Look at the service manual for the sd130 how to do.

#28

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...

Last post by SYJetzt - August 04 2026, 07:45

Maybe worn clutch! You can detect a worn clutch by inspecting the gear lever! Look at the service manual for the sd130 how to do.

#29

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...

#30

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Harsh and noisy gear engag...

Last post by gadisac - July 30 2026, 14:21

Thank 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.

Misalignment 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.