Bavaria Yachts 40vision User manual

Manual for owners and skippers
Sailing yacht „BAVARIA 40vision“
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH •
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•Bavariastr. 1 •
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•D – 97232 Giebelstadt
Tel.: [phone] – 0; Fax: [phone] – 116
E-Mail : [e-mail]

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Introduction.................................................................................................................................................................................4
Certification.................................................................................................................................................................................5
Identification ...............................................................................................................................................................................5
Builder’s plate.............................................................................................................................................................................5
Warnings.....................................................................................................................................................................................6
Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................................................................................7
1. Description of the yacht ........................................................................................................................................................11
1.1 Main particulars...............................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.1 Principal dimensions ................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.2 Displacement and weights........................................................................................................................................11
1.1.3 Motorization.............................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.4 Electrical installation................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.5. Tank capacities........................................................................................................................................................11
1.1.6. Fixing points for cranes, resting-points for slipping and transport..........................................................................11
1.2 General arrangement .......................................................................................................................................................12
1.2.1 Rigging plan.............................................................................................................................................................12
1.2.2 Deck arrangement.....................................................................................................................................................13
1.2.3. Accommodation plan ..............................................................................................................................................15
1.3 Drive systems..................................................................................................................................................................16
1.3.1 Sails..........................................................................................................................................................................16
1.3.2 Rigging.....................................................................................................................................................................16
1.3.3 Motorising, engine room, gear, and propeller..........................................................................................................16
2. Installations and circuits........................................................................................................................................................18
2.1 Tanks and piping - water.................................................................................................................................................18
2.1.1 Fresh water, drinking water –cold............................................................................................................................18
2.1.2 Sea-water circulation................................................................................................................................................18
2.1.3 WC –installation: see enclosed directions for use....................................................................................................19
2.2 Tanks and piping - fuel....................................................................................................................................................20
2.3 Steering gear....................................................................................................................................................................20
2.3.1 Description of the system.........................................................................................................................................20
2.3.2 Rudder blade and rudder bearings............................................................................................................................20
2.4. Bilge pumps, bilge pipes ................................................................................................................................................22
2.4.1 Description of the pumping arrangement.................................................................................................................22
2.5 The electric installation ...................................................................................................................................................23
2.5.1 The AC-installation (230 Volt) ................................................................................................................................23
2.5.2 The DC–board net (12 Volt).....................................................................................................................................23
2.5.3 Operating the installation and specific features........................................................................................................23
2.5.4 Important warnings on the DC-installation (12 Volt)...............................................................................................24
2.5.5 Important warnings on the AC-installation (230 Volt/ 115 Volt).............................................................................24
2.5.6.1 Distribution of electric devices (3 Cabins)............................................................................................................25
2.5.6.2 Distribution of electric devices (2 Cabins)............................................................................................................27
2.5.7 Wiring plans.............................................................................................................................................................29
2.5.8 Distribution plans.....................................................................................................................................................29
2.5.9 AC-distribution.........................................................................................................................................................29
2.6 L.P.G. installation............................................................................................................................................................29
2.6.1 The components .......................................................................................................................................................29
2.6.2 Operation..................................................................................................................................................................30
2.7 Fire protection.................................................................................................................................................................30
2.8 Anchor (option)...............................................................................................................................................................32
2.9 Engine cooling system.....................................................................................................................................................32
2.10 Exhaust gas system........................................................................................................................................................32
2.11 Ventilation/Airing .........................................................................................................................................................33
2.12 Board ducts, sea water valves........................................................................................................................................33
2.13 Generator (Option for 44vision, 50vision, 50 Cruiser)..................................................................................................34
3. Environmental protection ...........................................................................................................................................35
3.1 Fuel and oil......................................................................................................................................................................35
3.2 Waste...............................................................................................................................................................................35

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3.3 Sound...............................................................................................................................................................................35
3.4 Swell................................................................................................................................................................................35
3.5 Exhaust gas......................................................................................................................................................................35
3.6 Antifouling coatings........................................................................................................................................................35
3.7 Varnish removers ............................................................................................................................................................35
4. Maintenance.....................................................................................................................................................................36
4.1 Maintenance, cleaning.....................................................................................................................................................36
4.2 Wearing- and spare parts.................................................................................................................................................37
4.3 Repair work.....................................................................................................................................................................37
4.4 Winter storage.................................................................................................................................................................37
5. Final remarks and notes ..............................................................................................................................................39
6. List of manuals supplied .............................................................................................................................................40

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Introduction
This manual will help you to handle your yacht safely and with pleasure. Apart from information about the yacht
itself and installed or additionally supplied fittings the manual also contains information on operation and
maintenance. Please familiarise yourself with everything before you go on your first voyage.
If this is your first yacht or if you are not really familiar with the special characteristics of a motor yacht please
make sure you get proper training before you put it into operation. Do not hesitate to contact the dealer or our
shipyard for information about further training possibilities.
As the scope of supply depends on the order, the equipment of your yacht can deviate with some descriptions and
illustrations. In order to be able to adapt our yachts to the constantly progressing technical standard, we must
reserve ourselves changes in form, equipment and technology. For these reasons no requirements can be derived
from all data, illustrations and descriptions in this manual.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE
AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE YACHT.
BAVARIA would like to welcome you to the circle of BAVARIA owners and would like to thank you for
placing your confidence in our products by acquiring this yacht.
Your contract partner and the management and staff of Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH hope you will enjoy your new
yacht.
Bon voyage, fair winds and fine weather.
BAVARIA Yachtbau GmbH
Management
K. Hammen

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Category of design
Following the European Recreational Craft Directive each boat has to be classified according to a category of
design.
All sailing yachts of BAVARIA belong to the category of design A,
Designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave
heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions, and vessels largely self-sufficient.
Certification
Actually the EC Directive intends for yachts of this size the certification module B.
IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute) located in Bruxelles was put into charge as a notified
body (see: Declaration of Conformity).
Identification
The hull identification was formed into the transom on starboard side. This is a unique sequence of digits and
letters.
Builder’s plate
The builder’s plate on the front wall of the cockpit is a demand
of the Directive because certain information are required which will
be explained in the following.
Explanations
- Category of design A
:
Ocean
-Max. =10 :
Maximum number of persons recommended by the manufacturer if the yacht
is situated in the sea area corresponding to the category of design. The number
of crew can be increased under consideration of the maximum additional
loading capacity if the yacht is on a voyage in non-ocean areas.
-Max + = 1200 kg :
Maximum additional loading including 10 persons, stores, provisions and
personal equipment (excluding tank capacities).
- CE 0609 :
CE marking which indicates the conformity of the yacht with all provisions of
the Directive. The sequence of digits is the code number of the certifying
body, in this case the IMCI (International Marine Certification Institute)
(see: Declaration of Conformity).

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Warnings
Many chapters of this manual will support a trouble free operation, maintenance or draw your attention to signs of
dangers. To find them more easily they are especially marked (in boxes or in bold). We advise you to study them
carefully although the experienced skipper might be quite familiar with many of them.
The following chapters contain such warnings/notes or other important information for operating the yacht.
Always consider the maritime duty to exercise diligence!
Danger
Means, that an extreme real hazard which will lead to the death or too irreparable injuries
with great probability exists if no adequate precautions are found.
Warning
Means, that a hazard which can lead to injuries or death exists if no adequate precautions
are found.
Caution
Means that a memory of safety measures or the attention judges on handling, which can
be unsure or lead to personal injuries or to harm of the vessel or from components.
Security advice
Attention!
From wind force 6 the hatch in the cab entrance is to be closed.
Attention!
Starting from wind force 6 the cab windows in the cockpit are to be closed.
Attention!
Make yourself and your crew familiar with the bath platform. It makes the re-entrance
possible!

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1. Description of the yacht
1.1 Main particulars
1.1.1 Principal dimensions
Length overall L
OA
12.70 m Length of hull L
H
11.99 m
Length on waterline L
W
10.60 m Breadth max. B
max
3.99 m
Draught - normal keel D
max
abt 1.75 m Draught - leadkeel D
max
abt 2.10 m
Headroom (without antenna and similar things) H
D
abt 17.05 m
Headroom (for transport) H
T
abt 3.85 m
1.1.2 Displacement and weights
Weight of the empty yacht -incl. safety equipment 8 200 kg
Weight of the fully equipped yacht- ready for sailing with crew (normal keel) 11.300 kg
Ballast normal keel 3 050 kg
1.1.3 Motorization
Diesel engine:
Manufacturer: Volvo Type: D2-40 Output 29.1 kW or D2-55 Output 41 kW
Cooling indirect (sea-/fresh-water)
Reverse-reduction gear Saildrive 130 S reduction ratio 2.19 : 1
Propeller: 3-bladed fixed propeller, aluminium alloy (option: folded propeller)
1.1.4 Electrical installation
220/110 V (option) AC-installation
Shore connection (option) socket CEE-plug current operated 230 V earthed socket
Battery charger (option) 115 V/ 230 V AC / 12 V DC with 27 A max. current (option)
12 V DC-system
1 x engine battery 12 V 55 Ah 1 x bord battery (option 2 x) 12 V 140 Ah
Motor generator (alternator) battery charger (option)
The distribution occurs about switchboard, electric circuits with electronic protective switches and LED.
1.1.5. Tank capacities
1 fresh water tank abt 210 l on port side below the aftcabin berth.
1 fuel tank abt 210 l on starboard side below the aftcabin berth.
1 fresh water tank abt 210 l into the bow.
1 holding tank II abt 70 l
1 gas cylinder (option) abt 3 kg (Butane) in cockpit
1.1.6. Fixing points for cranes, resting-points for slipping and transport
Attention
The rear webbing will be placed in the area of the sail drive.

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1.2 General arrangement
1.2.1 Rigging plan
Reference
The valid measuring of the foresail reefing gear are on the enclosure note at the carton of the
Furlex-foresail reefing gear .
Caution!
Do not enter the front salon windows and the deck hatch. Slip hazard!
Minimum operating condition
(m
MOC
) Loaded displacement condition (m
LDM
)
STIX 32,8 37,7
Angle of vanishing
(degrees) 125° 125

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1.2.2 Deck arrangement

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1 Bow navigation light Zweifarbenleuchte
2 Bow fitting Bugbeschlag
3 Bow pulpit Bugkorb
4 Guard lines Relingsdurchzüge
5 Water inlet Wasser Einfüllstutzen
6 Anchor chain bail Ankerkasten
7 Mooring cleats Belegklampe
8 Stanchion Relingstütze
9 Foot stop Fussreling
11 Stanchion base Relingfuss
12 Hooking point Deckauge
13 Fuel inlet Diesel Einfüllstutzen
14 Op. hatch Vorschiffsluke
15 Op. hatch Vorschiffsluke
16 Portlight Fenster
17 Spinnaker winch Spinnaker Winde
18 Main shrows + aft kiwers cgk Wantenpütting
19 Electric windlass Elektrische Ankerwinde
20 Port light Fenster
21 Deck organizer Umlenkblöcke
22 Genoa track Genoaschiene
23 Genoa track car Genoaschlitten
24 Main sheet track Grossschotschlitten
25 Main sheet track car Grossschotschiene
26 Front end stop (g. track) Schienenendstück
27 Aft end stop (g. track) Schienenendstück mit Umlenkblöken
28 Endstops main sheet track Schienenendkappe
29 Genoa winch Genuawinde
30 Stopper Stopper
31 Winch Fallwinde
32 Ventilator Decklüfter
33 Cable penetration Kabeldurchführung
34 Sliding hatch Schiebeluke
35 Washboard Steckschott
36 Aft port pushpit Heckkorb links
37 Aft starboard pushpit Heckkorb rechts
38 Backstay chain plate Achterstagpütting
39 Aft pushpit life line Strecktau mit Pelikanhaken
40 Boarding ladder Badeleiter
42 Stern light Hecklaterne
43 Hand operated bilge pump Handlenzpumpe
44 Shore socket 230 V Steckdose 230 V
45 Engine ventilation inlet Belüftungsroste
47 Tiller Pinne
49 Steering wheel Steuerrad
50 Cockpit port light Cockpit Portlight
51 Foot block with lock off Liegender Block mit Stopper
54 Winch handle pocket Halter für Windenkurbel
55 Engine panel Motorinstrumententafel

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1.2.3. Accommodation plan
1 Steering gear Ruderanlage
2 Double berth Doppelbett
3 Shelf Schrank
4 Companion way / engine room Niedergang / Motorraum
5 Head WC
6 Shower Dusche
7 Cooling Kühlbox
8 Gas cooker with oven Gasbackofen
9 Sink Spüle
10 Hanging locker Hängeschrank
11 Double berth Doppelbett
12 Chain locker Ankerkasten
13 Shelf Schrank
14 Hanging locker Hängeschrank
15 Book locker Bücherschapp
16 Saloon table Salontisch
17 Seating Sitzgruppe
18 Chart table Kartentisch
19 Electrical switch panel Elektrische Schalttafel

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1.3 Drive systems
1.3.1 Sails
The SY Bavaria 40vision is equipped with the following standard sails:
Main sail - fully-battened abt 39,60 sqm
Main sail “ - mast reefing gear abt 34,40 sqm
Furling Genoa abt 48,50 sqm
1.3.2 Rigging
Mast
LM- Profile, without taper; – 18 deg. double spreaders , angular; - 2 halyards, topping- and boom lifts,
Tipping line and fittings.
Boom
- LM-Profile; - clew outhaul; - 2 reefing lines; - eye for mainsheet; - eye for tipping line.
Standing rigging (made of 1x19–lace, material 4401), consisting of:
forestay with excessive footage (headsail reef
system) 1 x upper shroud 2 x
permanent backstay with bridle 1 x lower shroud 2 x
permanent backstay tackle 1 x intermediate shroud 2 x
Running Rigging
Inside the mast: Option:
- Main halyard - Spinnaker halyard (attached)
- Genoa halyard - Spinnaker uphaul
- Boom lift - Spinnaker downhaul
Inside the boom: 2 reef lacings (battened sail); 1 foot jig
Complementing we refer onto the enclosed trim instructions of the manufacturer.
1.3.3 Motorising, engine room, gear, and propeller
This yacht is equipped with a inboard diesel engine with a sail-drive gear and a fixed propeller (option:
folded propeller).
The engine room is separated from living quarters by plywood-bulkheads covered with sound-insulating
material. An access is possible through:
- a shutter below the companion way,
- detachable bulkhead in the aft cabin beside the engine room
Cooling-water supply to the engine is realised via the sail drive-gear.
Caution
Before of every sail:
-Test strings, cordage, lanyards and split pins.
-Safeguard the split pins through adhesive tape or bending.
-Transpose deformed or damaged bolts.

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Engine plant
1 Engine Volvo Motor Volvo
2 Engine exhaust system Motorabgassystem
3 Exhaust water lock Abgaswassersammler
4 Engine fuel intake Kraftstoffeinfüllstutzen
5 Feed back fuel Kraftstoffrückführleitung
6 Fuel tank filling hose Kraftstoffeinfüllschlauch
7 Fuel tank ventilator Tankentlüftung
8 Fuel filter Kraftstofffilter
9 Fuel cock Kraftstoffabsperrhahn
10 Ventilation Grille Belüftungsroste
11 Engine panel Motorinstrumententafel
12 Engine control cables Motorfernbedienungskabel
13 Fuel Gauge Tankanzeige

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2. Installations and circuits
2.1 Tanks and piping - water
2.1.1 Fresh water, drinking water –cold
The yacht has two water tanks with a capacity of altogether about 460 l. Fresh water is supplied via a water
inlet at the transom, port side and on the forecastle near the chain locker. You can take water from the tank
over a hose connection leading to the pressure water-pump.
This pump, realising the complete cold water circulation, is fitted in the head. An interruption of the
operation of the pressure pump is done by cutting off all ducts. All pipes/hoses should be checked for leaks if
the pump continuous working though all ducts were cut off properly.
The pump is protected by a filter which should be regularly checked and cleaned if necessary.
Components:
1 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
2 Einfüllstutzen Deck plate (inlet)
3 Rücklauf Boiler Return water heater
4 Boiler Water heater
5 2 – Wegehahn 2 – Way valve
6 Frischwasserpumpe Fresh water pump
7 Druckgefäss und Druckschalter Accumulator tank and pressure switch
8 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
9 Einfüllstutzen Deck plate (inlet)
10 Motorkreislauf Engine circular
11 Cockpitdusche Shower
Note
Exchange the water in tank from time to time.
Additionally you should use common purifiers.
2.1.2 Sea-water circulation
Sea-water is necessary for both WC flushing and engine cooling (see: 2.9).

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2.1.3 WC –installation: see enclosed directions for use
Components: WC-flushing:
1 Outlet Borddurchlass
2 Toilet water drain valve Kugelhahn Eingang WC
3 Toilet drain Ausgang WC
4 Waste water tank venting Fäkalientankentlüftung
5 Basin drain valve Kugelhahn Ausgang Waschbecken
7 Waste water drain valve Kugelhahn Ausgang Fäkalientank
8 El.shower drain pump valve Kugelhahn Ausgang El. Duschpumpe
9 Waste water tank Fäkalientank
10 Shower drain pump el. Duschpumpe
11 Sink drain valve Kugelhahn Ausgang Spüle
13 Hand operated bilge pump Handlenzpunpe
Attention
If you are not aboard you should close all sea-valves.

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2.2 Tanks and piping - fuel
Storage tank
There is a 150 l plastic diesel tank with an inspection opening on starboard-side below the aft berths. It is
filled via a fuel inlet with a chrome cover (marked with DIESEL) at the transom of the yacht. The tank
pickup is situated on the tank. The supply is made of a fire-proof fuel hose according to ISO 7840. The vent
line is led to above deck.
Supply of the engine
The engine is supplied via a suction pipe from the upper edge of the tank. Due to the short distance a fire
proof fuel pipe is used throughout. This is led via a wide-meshed filter/ water separator, fuel pump and fine
filter to the engine and then back to the tank.
Attention
A trouble free operation of the engine and heating is only possible, if the fuel is clean.
That’s why a regular inspection and cleaning of filter/water separator is unavoidable.
The fuel tank should be completely emptied and cleaned once a year.
Warning
When refilling the tank:
-Switch off the engine, heating and stove!
-Do not smoke or use open lights!
2.3 Steering gear
2.3.1 Description of the system
The rudder is a suspended, balanced hydrofoil mid ship rudder. It is operated by hand from the steering
wheel at the steering post in the cockpit. Transmission of power is realised by means of Bowden control to
the rudder quadrant. With the autopilot (option) there is an electric motor installed.
2.3.2 Rudder blade and rudder bearings
The rudder blade is a profiled one. It consists of a FRP-body. The rudder post is made of a sea-water
resistant stainless steel (V4A) and is laminated into the blade. The post runs in two easy-going and special
rudder bearings. The rudder is fixed by a mounting clip at the upper end of the post that also serves for the
keeping of the rudder tiller.
The mounting clip is additionally secured with a straight stud bolt on the rudder post.
The rudder bearings used by BAVARIA YACHTBAU are self-setting bearings. Since rudder bearings are
subject to wear and tear they should be inspected and maintained regularly.
Emergency tiller
The emergency tiller is stored in the starboard locker seat.
In case of emergency remove the steering wheel, the rudder quadrant for rope pulls and the quadrant for the
auto pilot (option).
Moreover the rudder head-cover has to be removed and the emergency tiller to be mounted and secured.
Attention
Check regularly and repair if necessary tight hold
of the mounting clip on the rudder post.

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You can brake or even fix the steering wheel by turning a screw home. Make always sure that this brake is
not drawn especially when sailing with the auto pilot. This would mean an overload for the electric motor.
The socket of the steering gear is integrated into the deck’s form. On the socket there is the casing of the
wheel hub. A chain is laid over a tooth-wheel of the hub.
Attention
Remove timing gear while using the emergency tiller
Attention
Please ensure a suitable bearing lubrication of the necessary parts of the rudder
installation with water-proof lubricants (or Teflon).
Bearing clearance has to be avoided and can be adjusted at the top bearing.
The post must have no clearance but should not need heavy movements .

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2.4. Bilge pumps, bilge pipes
The chain locker is made watertight against the yacht. It is self-bailing through two holes in the skin.
All BAVARIA yachts have got a self-bailing cockpit, too. The Water in the cockpit runs by the abaft trim to
the back through the aperture.
2.4.1 Description of the pumping arrangement
At BAVARIA Yachts the cockpit is self bailing. The moreover one the possibility of bailing water consists
of the inside of the yacht. Both strainers are in the Bilge in the deepest place in the fair range. The soil
bulkheads in the fair are connected by drillings, so that with possible water break-down both pumps can be
used. The bail lines are shifted by means of hose after aft to the mirror (withdrawal).
The cockpit bailing is made by the passage at the mirror (under the attendant seat).
In the anchor box are on both sides bilge openings, which are covered with a screen. In addition your yacht is
equipped with a hand spring pump as well as an electrical bilge pump (achievement 75 l/min.).
With employment of the hand spring pump the pumping lever of the pump is to be pulled out. The spring
procedure is made by pumping movements.
The electrical bilge pump is started by manipulation of the symbolically marked switch at the panel. - before
in any case also main switch turns on –
We recommend to use the electrical bilge pump only with working machine; the full achievement of the
electrical bilge pump will be reached then.
A draw bucket is an ideal means for bailing out water. It should always be ready in a cockpit seat
locker.
Leakage-pot
For the case of a damage of a seacock or an on-board passage we recommend to carry on the yacht leakage
potting from soft wood, whose diameter is co-ordinated with the different sizes of the on-board passages and
can with those each opening be locked surely
Warning
In a serious situation, e.g. in case of a heavy inrush of water as a consequence of a collision,
the pumping capacity might not be sufficient. Take measures for damage control with
collision mats or other suitable means.
Attention
Close all sea valves if you leave your yacht. Valves being not clearly visible, like e.g. in the
toilet room, should only be opened before use and closed short after.
Note
In case of spherical valves a transverse lever-direction indicates: CLOSED
And a longitudinal ones means: OPEN
Maintenance note
The tightness of ducts should be inspected regularly.
Retighten all hose clips and the stuffing boxes of valves