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#61

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

Last post by gadisac - July 30 2026, 14:20

Thank 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!

Hi , dumper disc ? Has ever been changed ?

#62

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

Last post by Yngmar - July 30 2026, 10:06

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.

#63

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: windlass

Last post by mowa - July 30 2026, 09:05

I founded! Many thanks. Now probing continuity...

#64

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: DST800 replacement — locat...

Last post by SYJetzt - July 30 2026, 08:08

Usually the dst800 connect to an instrument (speed, depth,..), which is connected to the nmea2000 bus

#65

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: windlass

Last post by SYJetzt - July 30 2026, 08:02

The windlass relay sits behind the switchboard at the nav station. The main fuse sits behind the saloon settee backrest

#66

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Bavaria 34 access to front sta...

Last post by Smeaks - July 29 2026, 23:19

Having refitted the stanchions aft and mid ship stanchions on a 2002 Bavaria 34 how do you access the front two that sit either side on the fore cabin?

#67

Bavaria Yacht Help! / windlass

Last post by mowa - July 29 2026, 21:27

It has always worked without any issues, but today the windlass didn't even make a sound when I tried to lower the anchor. The manual mentions there's a windlass relay, but I can't find it. Maybe it's disconnected for some reason. This is on a Bavaria 39 Cruiser, 2005. Any help?

#68

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

Last post by sunshine - July 29 2026, 18:51

Checked 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

#69

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

Last post by elias - July 29 2026, 16:43

Hi , dumper disc ? Has ever been changed ?

#70

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Harsh and noisy gear engagemen...

Last post by gadisac - July 29 2026, 11:32

Hello everyone,
I'm looking for some advice regarding an issue on my 2006 Bavaria 37 Cruiser.
The boat is equipped with:
Volvo Penta D1-30 (approximately 2,600 engine hours)
Volvo Penta 130S saildrive
Autoprop feathering propeller
Whenever I engage the gear, both forward and reverse, the engagement is very harsh, loud and abrupt. Instead of a smooth engagement, it feels like the transmission slams into gear with a noticeable bang.
The engine idle speed is set according to the Volvo Penta specifications, so I don't believe the idle RPM is the cause.
The gearbox works normally once the gear is engaged, and there are no obvious issues while motoring. The problem is only during the initial engagement.
It also seems that the problem has gradually become worse over time, rather than appearing suddenly.
Has anyone experienced something similar?
Could this be related to:
the saildrive transmission or cone clutch?
the gear shift cable or its adjustment?
wear inside the 130S saildrive?
the Autoprop?
something else?
Any suggestions on what to check first or common causes would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you!