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  • in reply to: Bottom rudder bearing on Bavaria 30, tiller helm. #15315
    davefortey
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      Sorry I can’t answer your question, however I have a 2003 B32, presently out of water for repairs, going yo change rudder bearings as old and still/ wheel judder. My question is, what are the best bearings to buy? There are roller and sleeve/ ball, to name a few?  Any suggestions welcome. Thank you.

      in reply to: Fitting liferaft & removal of hatch cover roof B32. #15252
      davefortey
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        Good afternoon Pete. Well, I bought the raft , a low profile 4 man from Suffolk marine, and a general purpose ss cradle. Initially I fitted it to the aft quarter guardrail, however after only a few trips it was obvious it was at risk of collision damage and used with a hydro static release system I feared the pelican hook could be inadvertently slipped. With help from boat yard managed to free the traveller bolts (×4), after that it was an easy case of removing garage roof, giving it all a good glean and bolting the cradle to it. Refitting was easy as was the now cleaned traveller. The raft only obstructs a small percentage of gorward vision if steering from sitting position. No interference with Vang, and easy to locate and launch ftom either side. And more importantly free to self release via hydro unit should boat go down. The garage roof is strong and secure as the 4x screws are backed up with traveller rail holding roof down. A highly recommended position, but be sure to use a low profile raft.

        in reply to: Heat Duct Routing #15118
        davefortey
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          hello All, i overhauled my heater (B32) last winter, added a few modifications that i would recommend;

          1. i added a plastic water trap box between the cold air intakes and heater cold air inlet, this should hopefully prevent any water entering from the two intake lovres in the stern walk way, admittingly it would take a very large stern wave to get in, however the cheapo addition of a bulkhead mounted plastic converted ‘ sandwich box’ gives peace of mind.

          2. i have insulated all the output pipes throughout their travels from the heater, cheap rolls of tinfoiled bubble wrap ( from screwfix or Wickes) secured with aluminium tape is a chap and effective method. The difference in temperature especially forward cabin is noticeable.

          rgds dave

          in reply to: Fitting liferaft & removal of hatch cover roof B32. #15073
          davefortey
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            Hi Jonathan, it is not easy. Ironically I had a valise liferaft and had it stowed in the cockpit locker, however it was so difficult to get out I know my wife couldn’t cope and I struggled, not to mention the ongoing attempts to keep it tidy from all the other items stowed. Fortunately the raftbi have is quite glad and won’t obstruct forward vision too much, likewise the way the boat is rigged prevents anything snagging, it’s just a case of of getting a few bolts under the garage panel. The stainless steel cradle has numerous screw hole attachment points so if all rows fails I might firmly use 20  high torque wide body short length self tappers. Bit ideally i would like to get the garage roof off for a few bolts.

            in reply to: Show us your boat! #14275
            davefortey
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              Sea Dream, our Bavaria 32 a 2004 version purchased early 2020 in fine condition. Had spent all its life in Haslar marina and clearly had been well looked after. Its the first boat i have owned that had dust in the bilges! Now safe and enjoying life in Falmouth.

              Presently she is in dry storage at Mylor harbour with mast off, small refit consisting of adding a Cayman 88 anchor winch, new rigging and relocating some of the navigational instruments. The main event was the replacement of the 1.5 inch sewage seacock, the survey had picked up the possibility of change, so after dining heavily on You tube videos i replaced the manufacturers seacock with a complete bronze assembly. The job was very easy, simply grinding off the outboard flange, and twisting off the internal valve. as i made my first twist the valve tail crumbled! as per image.20200621_14295920201110_13473920201110_155804

              in reply to: Sea Cock Replacement 2007 BAV 42 #14606
              davefortey
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                Hello, over winter I replaced two seacocks on my recently purchased and well looked after B32, both original 2004 standard steel/ brass units, one being the large awkward to reach sewage valve. I replaced with bronze units from SBV. Although both corroded so much that nuts could not be moved, I used an external angle grinder ( excellent tuition on you tube) very easy to do, both removed in under 30 minutes, a quick clean around the grp hole then in with the bronze skin fitting and cock, nuts tightened and locked with Loctite. An amazingly easy job, giving huge peace of mind. Both skin fittings looked good, yet when cut with grinder both completely pink with dezincifcation and one crumbled in hand!

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                davefortey
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                  Hello Duncan, i haven’t completed an article yet, to be honest having problems uploading pictures and subject.

                  however i am happy to talk you through what i did. my email is dfortey@sky.com

                   

                  rgds dave fortey

                  davefortey
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                    Thank you Jonathan, I have indeed moved on since I first posted, I have a Cayman88 and am in the process of fitting a shelf. I have fitted the electrics, running down port side from the second recreational battery. Having researched and planned it out it has been quite a straight forward job, the hardest part is making a two part shelf out of  18mm ply and west system epoxy and fitting it through a relatively small opening. I will produce an article on the job for interest when completed.

                    in reply to: Show us your boat! #14291
                    davefortey
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                      Hello everyone. he is our fine vessel Sea dream, a B32 2003 model. in fine condition, spent most of her life in Haslar marina now at her new home in Falmouth.  Presently ashore at Mylor undergoing a few mods, the main one being the fitting of a windlass and associated anchor locker platform.  Gone for the Lofrans Cayman 88.  doing it myself and will post some pictures and a rough20200621_142936 guide in the future.

                      in reply to: Whisker Pole – Bavaria 34 2001 #13991
                      davefortey
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                        Gents, what was the answer? As I am thinking about a whisker oole for a B32 and am facing same question?

                        in reply to: Rigging lazy jacks B 32 #13833
                        davefortey
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                          Thanks Ian, I think your suggestion fits my situation, as the system does work well, however looks different to most other yachts. ill keep it as it is.

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                          in reply to: AEG Elfa LSFI B16 (16amp RCD) for Bavaria 32 #13830
                          davefortey
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                            Thanks Guys, Clipper marine seem to have solved the problem. rgds dave

                            davefortey
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                              Thanks Chaps. yes you are quite correct there is no shelf within the anchor locker of the B32. I have had a look at a few boats and think I will construct a shelf as opposed to using the bulkhead. Its reassuring to know that your power supply run forward is sufficient and doesn’t suffer too much power drop, therefore I expect to run power from the starter battery located midships. I would expect to always be running the engine when anchoring.

                              many thanks for your comments.

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