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#81

Modifications & Equipment / Re: Trudesign failure?

Last post by Diverphil1 - June 02 2026, 18:32

i changed all mine to tru design 4 yrs ago, all still perfect, no faults, free to move. the only thing is they can be a bit of a tight fit getting them in place when fitting but thats not a real issue.

#82

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Backstay on a 33c

Last post by Diverphil1 - June 02 2026, 09:11

The shrouds and spreaders are backward thus the mast will stay up. I am not using anything additional to support.

thanks for the info, the boat is out next week for various jobs so sails ect will be off and i can do some fixing

#83

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Rudder post movement/bangi...

Last post by Krumelur - June 02 2026, 08:23

You didn't include a picture from above. I had a similar problem on my 40.
When I bought it the inspection showed that the upper part of the rudder post is moving left and right.
The problem was fixed by drilling new holes next to the existing ones and using new bolts. You can see the old sealed holes and the black circular markings on the left to estimate how much the post moved.
I am now (4 years later) trying to understand what could have happened by checking your images. It would seem that the top part of the rudder is just bolted through the fiberglass of the hull and clamped by plates from below and above. My assumption is that lose bolts would widen the diameter of the holes in the fiberglass leading to movement.

#84

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Backstay on a 33c

Last post by Happysailor - June 01 2026, 17:19

The shrouds and spreaders are backward thus the mast will stay up. I am not using anything additional to support.

#85

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Backstay on a 33c

Last post by Diverphil1 - June 01 2026, 07:54

Yes without any problems. I always need to do it for craning of the boat

Do you use any lines to the back instead , like top lift or halyard or does it just not need it.

#86

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Backstay on a 33c

Last post by Happysailor - May 31 2026, 15:23

Yes without any problems. I always need to do it for craning of the boat

#87

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Backstay on a 33c

Last post by Diverphil1 - May 31 2026, 12:47

I want to move the liferaft from the pushpit and put it on the coach roof as its a lot of weight hanging on the brackets. But the backstay has been threaded through the liferaft frame.probably when rigging was off last year.can I safely remove the backstay wire ( loosen off completely) so that I can unthread the end that goes through the liferaft frame to get it off. Also to replace the tension line and blocks at the same time.

#88

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: How to? Compass

Last post by Kim_Hong - May 31 2026, 06:28

Whenever I mess with the binnacle electronics or try to calibrate the helm compass, it's always a bit of a headache trying to make sure the deviation is properly sorted out.
I usually end up pulling out my phone to double-check things against an online layout. I've been using https://123compass.org/ lately because it has a clean web compass and a calibration test that works straight from the browser without having to download a clunky app while out on the water. Worth having in the bookmarks if you're trying to quickly verify your heading or troubleshoot magnetic interference nearby.

#89

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Rudder post movement/banging

Last post by SteveB62 - May 31 2026, 02:44

Hi all, I have a 2014 Bavaria 37 Cruiser with twin helms. After replacing the lower rudder bearings recently there has been some movement in the top of the rudder post which is happening when there is a swell across the stern or when tacking in rough seas. It appears that the bottom plates - the small rectangular ones - holding the top rudder bearing are moving around, see the attached pictures. I tried tightening the rudder post bolts as much as possible given they were into an aluminium plate and fitted locking nuts to the bolts (see attached pictures). This did not stop the movement.
I'm thinking the next step is to apply FixTech adhesive to the bearing plate and the bolt plates. This will still allow for flex in the rudder post and for the top bearing to work. Any thoughts on this?
Is anyone else having this issue and how did you solve it?

#90

Modifications & Equipment / Re: Trudesign failure?

Last post by Kim_Hong - May 30 2026, 15:53

On boats, even small maintenance details can save a lot of hassle later on. It's always useful to hear what worked in a real-world situation rather than just relying on the manual.