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#91

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Suunto compass bellows rep...

Last post by MarkTheBike - June 23 2026, 17:06

Hi guys
Thanks for the replies; yep, I appreciate a lot of these fixes have stood up well but mine is still weeping oil very very very slightly from under the hoseclip and I don't want to tighten it any further as I'm sure I'm near the limit of what the plastic can take before it collapses. Perhaps the cup I chose wasn't as good as the ones others have used. Plus, of course, a replacement bellows would allow the bottom cover to be reattached. Well, it was worth asking - I'll just have to experiment. I'll write it up if I'm successful.

#92

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Suunto compass bellows rep...

Last post by Yngmar - June 21 2026, 17:36

Ours is apparently still there too. Don't see why not, the €1 silicone cup material was tougher and thicker than the Suunto original plastic membrane.

#93

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Bavaria 40 Cruiser: Bathin...

Last post by Krumelur - June 21 2026, 13:33

Meanwhile, the bolt has been welded back in and was also reinforced be welding BOTH sides. I also removed the second plate and the bolt was about to break there too.
The pulley system is something I found here in the forum, someone posted a good parts list. Maybe it was even you?

#94

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Pink seacock

Last post by Mafi - June 21 2026, 10:39

Thank you, very much appreciated

#95

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Suunto compass bellows rep...

Last post by geoff - June 20 2026, 20:35

My silicon cup repair has now lasted about 15 years .top quality chinese silicon  Geoff

#96

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

Last post by Happysailor - June 20 2026, 19:39

The pump is max 10A.. I replaced the switch as well with an on/ off switch, rated 220V and 15A. Even led light is working with 12V only and works well..

https://www.amazon.nl/dp/B0D9RX8FQL?ref_=pe_111809601_1111269701_i_fed_asin_title

#97

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Suunto compass bellows replace...

Last post by MarkTheBike - June 19 2026, 13:44

Hi all
Like so many of us, my binnacle compass bellows has failed and dumped all the oil into the bilge. I have done what I think many others have tried and made a new one out of a folding cup (+ Johnson's baby oil) and it seems to be holding but I'm not convinced it's an 'industrial' quality fix. Luckily I was able to take the old bellows out of the base cup and, although quite crumbly, have managed to glue it into a decent semblance of its original shape. Obviously it can't be used in this condition but has anyone tried using one to make a mold and creating a new one out of soft silicone. I've not done any silicone molding before but it looks possible. I think a Hardness value of 25A - 30A should be 'floppy' enough but would really appreciate any advice on manufacturers, techniques, etc. ...or, of course, that these soft silicones aren't suitable for immersion in oil!
Cheers
Mark

#98

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Owner's Manual (Skipper's ...

Last post by Happysailor - June 18 2026, 20:45

With the HIN number, you can easily get a copy of the Bavaria Ownersmanual through their website:

https://www.bavariayachts.com/contact/

For VP ownersmanuals, I would advise to contact them or search the internet for ownersmanual and workshop manual

#99

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Re: Owner's Manual (Skipper's ...

Last post by THEODORE ROKKAS - June 17 2026, 20:08

Dear Sir or Madam,

I am the owner of a Bavaria Sport 37 HT motor yacht, model year 2009, ((ΑΜΥΕΝ: GRC 100 206 762), and I would be grateful if you could provide me with a copy of the owner's manual and any available technical documentation for this vessel.

Unfortunately, I do not currently have the Hull Identification Number (HIN) available. However, I can provide the serial numbers of the installed engines:

Volvo Penta D4-300

Engine No. 2004029065
Engine No. 2004029049

I would greatly appreciate it if you could identify the vessel from your records and advise me on how I may obtain the appropriate owner's manual, technical handbook, electrical diagrams, and any other relevant documentation.

Please let me know if you require any additional information.

Thank you very much for your assistance.

Kind regards,

Dr. Med. Theodore Rokkas
Athens, Greece, tel.0030 6944262625, e-mail: sakkor@otenet.gr

#100

Bavaria Yacht Help! / Footblock jammer

Last post by Witto - June 13 2026, 10:21

Hi

Was wondering if anyone had a solution to wearing pulleys on Rutgerson footblock jammer. I find especially the headrail jammer wears pulleys quickly,  I have switched the car jammers to that position but now all pulleys are worn. I can buy whole jammer but not only is us expensive I feel the pulleys are quite soft. I have managed to split jammer but can't easily find replacement pulleys.  Any help would be appreciated.