Bavaria Yachts BAVARIA 32 User manual

Manual
for Owners and Skippers
Sailing yacht „BAVARIA 32”
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH •Bavariastr. 1 •D – 97232 Giebelstadt
Tel.: [phone] – 0; Fax: [phone] – 116
e-mail : info @bavaria-yachtbau.com

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INDEX
Introduction page 4
Category of design page 5
Builder’s plate page 6
Warnings page 6
Declaration of Conformity page 7
1. Description of the yacht
1.1 Main particulars
1.1.1 Principal dimensions
1.1.2 Displacement and weight
1.1.3 Motorization
1.1.4 Electrical installation
1.1.5 Tank capacities
1.1.6 Fixing point for cranes, resting-
points for slipping and transport
1.2 General arrangement
1.2.1 Rigging plan
1.2.2 Deck arrangement
1.2.3 Accommodation plan
1.3 Drive system
1.3.1 Sails
1.3.2 Rigging
1.3.3. Motorising, engine room, gear,
propeller
2. Installations and circuits
2.1 Tanks and piping - water
2.1.1 Fresh water, drinking water -
cold
2.1.2 Sea-water circulation
2.1.3 WC-installation, holding tank
2.2 Tanks and piping - fuel
2.3 Steering gear
2.3.1 Description of the system
2.3.2 Rudder blade and rudder bearing
2.4 Bilge pump, bilge lines
2.4.1 Description of the pumping
arrangement
2.5 Electric installation
2.5.1 AC-installation
2.5.2 DC-installation
2.5.3 Operating the installation and
specific features
2.5.4 Important warnings on the DC-
installation
2.5.5 Important warnings on the AC-
installation
2.5.6. Distribution of electric devices
2.5.7. Wiring plans
2.5.8. Distribution plans
2.5.9. AC-distribution
2.6 L.P.G. installation
2.6.1 The components
2.6.2 Operation
2.7 Fire protection
2.8 Anchor
2.9 Engine cooling system
2.10 Exhaust gas system
2.11 Ventilation/Airing
2.12 Board ducts, sea water valves
3. Environmental protection
3.1 Fuel and oil
3.2 Waste
3.3 Sound
3.4 Swell
3.5 Exhaust gas
3.6 Antifouling, coatings
3.7 Varnish remover
4. Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance, cleaning
4.2 Wearing- and spare parts
4.3 Repair work
4.4 Winter storage
5. Final remarks and notes
6. List of manuals supplied

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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
W. Herrmann

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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 4m and above, and vessels largely self-sufficient.
Certification
Actually the EC Directive intends for yachts of this size the certification module Aa only. That means that
the manufacturer certifies the correspondence of construction and equipment with the Directive itself but
stability and buoyancy is checked by another notified body.
Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance GmbH – Yacht Services in Hamburg (a 100% subsidiary of
Lloyd’s Register of Shipping; London) 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. It is
D
E-BAVU32Y0E303

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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. =6: 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 + = 1000 kg: Maximum additional loading including 6 persons, stores, provisions and
personal equipment (excluding tank capacities).
- CE 0525: CE marking which indicates the conformity of the yacht with all provi
sions of the Directive. The sequence of digits is the code number of the
certifying body ,in this case the Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance
GmbH – Yacht Services - (see: Declaration of Conformity).
Warnings
Many chapters of this manual will support a troublefree 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.
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, that can be
unsure or lead to personal injuries or to harm of the vessel or from components.

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EC-Declaration of Conformity
corresponding to the EC- Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC, Annex XV
With this we declare that the design and type of the following characterised yacht as well as the carried
out product that was brought into service by us is conform to the essential health and safety requirements
of the European Recreational Craft Directive.
This declaration will lose its validity if anyone carries out changes on board which touch the ‘essential
safety requirements’ and are not settled amongst ourselves.
Description of the boat: Bavaria 32
Type: : Keelyacht
Series number of the hull: DE-BAVU32Y0E303
Category of design: A (OCEAN)
Module of certification: Aa
Relevant Directive: EC Recreational Craft Directive(94/25/EC)
Used standards: see annex
Examining authority: Lloyd‘s Register Quality Assurance GmbH
- Yacht Services -
Address: Mönckebergstr. 27; D – 20095 Hamburg
Module: Aa EC-conformity certificate no.: HYS 0111007
Date / Signature of manufacturer
30.04.2003 Winfried Herrmann
Manager
Manufacturer: Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH; Bavariastr. 1; 97232 Giebelstadt; GERMANY

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Declaration of conformity
Applied harmonised standards or drafts for standards, respectively,
corresponding to the EC-Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EG
EC-Directive ISO-Norm
1. Principal Data 8666
2.1. Identification of hull 10087
2.2. Manufacturer‘s plate 14945
2.3. To go over the side protection 15085
2.4. Owner’s manual 10240
3.1. Structure 12215 Part 1
3.2. Stability and freeboard 12217 Part 2
3.3. Buoyancy and flotation 12217 Part 2
3.4. Openings in the hull 12216; 9093
3.5. Flooding 11812; 12217; 12216; 8849; 15083
3.6. Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load 14946
3.7. Place for life rafts Sicherheitsrichtlinie des DSV
3.8. Emergency exit 9094 Part 1, 12216
3.9. Anchoring, mooring and towing 15084
4. Handling characteristics 8665; 11592
5.1. Engine and engine spaces 7840; 9094; 10088; 8846; 4585; 11812;
4566
5.2. Fuel system 7840; 8469; 9094; 10088
5.3. Electrical system 8846; 8849; 9097;
5.4. Steering system 8847; 8848; 9775; 10592; 13929;
5.5. Gas system 10239
5.6. Fire protection 9094
5.7. Navigation lights KVR
5.8. Discharge prevention 8099

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1. Description of the yacht
1.1 Main particulars
1.1.1 Principal dimensions
Length overall LOA 10,30 m Length of hull LH9,90 m
Length on waterline LW8,50 m Breadth max. B max 3,35 m
Draught - normal keel Dmax abt 1,80 m Draught - flat keel Dmax abt 1,50 m
Headroom (without antenna and similar things) HDabt 13,27 m
Headroom (for transport) HT abt 3,60 m
1.1.2 Displacement and weights
Weight of the empty yacht -incl. safety equipment 3750 kg
Weight of the fully equipped yacht- ready for sailing with crew 4630 kg
Ballast 1060 kg
1.1.3 Motorization
Diesel engine:
Manufacturer Volvo Type MD 2020, 14 kW at 3.600 rpm or MD 2030, 21 kw
Cooling indirect (sea-/fresh-water)
Reverse-reduction gear Saildrive 120S-D Reduction ratio 2.48 : 1
propeller 2-bladed fixed propeller made from an 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) 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 thermal safety switches, LED display,
rocker switches and voltmeters with changeover switch.
1.1.5. Tank capacities
1 fresh water tank abt 150 l on port side below the aftcabin berth.
1 fuel tank abt 90 l on starboard side in the locker seat.
1 holding tank (option) abt 40 l on starboard side in the locker seat.
1 gas cylinder abt 3 kg cylinder (Butane)
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.

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1.2.2 Deck arrangement

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1.2.3. Accomodation plan

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1.3 Drive systems
1.3.1 Sails
The SY Bavaria 32 is equipped with the following standard sails:
Main sail - standard abt 24,20 sqm
Main sail - fully-battened abt 24,20 sqm
Main sail “ - mast reefing gear abt 21,00 sqm
Furling Genoa abt 24,60 sqm
1.3.2 Rigging
Mast length: 12525 mm; Length of boom: 4250 mm; Length of spreaders: 755 mm/ 1105 mm
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) 1x
intermediate shroud 2x permanent backstay 1x
lower shroud 2x permanent backstay –bridle 1x
upper shroud 2x permanent backstay tackle 1x
Running Rigging
Inside the mast: Option:
- Main halyard - Spinnaker halyard (attached)
- Genoa halyard - Spinnaker uphaul
- Boom lift - Spinnaker downhaul
- 3 additional tripping lines
Inside the boom: 2 revving lines (battened sail); 1 clew outhaul
Complementing we refer onto the enclosed trim instructions of the manufacturer.
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.
1.3.3 Motorizing, engine room, gear, 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 aftcabin beside the engine room
Cooling-water supply to the engine is realised via the saildrive-gear.

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Engine plant

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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 a water tank in the aft with a capacity of 150 l. Fresh water is supplied via a water inlet
(with a blue cover) at the transom, port side. You can take water from the tank over a hose connection
leading to the pressure water-pump.
This pump, establishing the complete cold water circulation, is fitted below the pantry. 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:
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).
2.1.3 WC –installation: see enclosed directions for use
Attention
If you are not aboard for a longer time you should
close all sea-valves.

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Components: WC-flushing
2.2 Tanks and piping - fuel
Storage tank
There is a 90 l plastic diesel tank with an inspection opening on starboard-side below the aft berths. It is
filled via a fuel inlet with a red cover (marked with FUEL) 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. 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 !
Attention
If there is a danger of fire:
- Close the fuel stop valve immediately!

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2.3 Steering gear
2.3.1 Description of the system
The rudder is a suspended, balanced hydrofoil midship 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 rope pulls and
fairleads to the rudder quadrant. With the autopilot (option) 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 aluminium alloy 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).
The emergency tiller to be mounted and secured at the top of the tiller wheel.
The steering wheel got a built-in brake, which you can fasten. Make always sure that this brake is not
tight 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. Both the rope pulls are run from the rudder
quadrant via fairleads to the ends of this chain, where they are fixed crosswise by means of wire-rope
grips, protected with an elastic covering.
Each end of the rope pulls has one shroud adjuster each fixed at the rudder quadrant. It is recommendable
to check these ropes from time to time and to retighten if necessary.
2.4. Bilge pumps, bilge pipes
The chain locker is made watertight towards the yacht. It is self-bailing through two holes in the skin.
All BAVARIA yachts have got a self-bailing cockpit. The drain wells are placed at the rear and lowest
part of the cockpit and are led outboard through the transom with hoses.
Attention
Check regularly and repair if necessary:
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cli
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on the rudder
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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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2.4.1 Description of the pumping arrangement
The yacht is equipped with both a manual pump and an electric bilge pump. The main line bilge suction
has a capacity of 75 l/min.
A draw bucket is an ideal means for bailing out water . It should always be ready in a
cockpit seat locker.
Attention
Close all sea valves if you leave your yacht for a longer period. Valves being not
clearly visible, like e.g. in the toilet room, should only be opened before use and
closed short after.
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.
Components of the bilge pumping installation:
see pic 2.1.1.
2.5 The electric installation
2.5.1 The AC-installation
The yacht has got a shore connection (option) by which it can be supplied with electric power from
ashore when being berthed in a port. The plug box ( meeting the CEE-norm) is installed at the transom of
the yacht. The power is supplied into a shore connection unit, placed under the chart table.
The plug box is operational as soon as the shore supply cable has been plugged in. It only serves the ope-
ration of electric machines.
2.5.2 The DC–board net
All electric devices aboard are supplied with the 12 V DC. A main-switch is installed in the electric panel
at the chart table. Power distribution is effected by a switchboard above the chart table.The lettering next
to each switch refers to the corresponding consumer.
You can find all the switches for the 12 V consumers at the switchboard. By this you can operate different
consumer-groups ,being marked with logos or lettering, separately. Some of the switches are designed for
an installation of additional electric devices. There are only automatic fuses used. So you only have to
press them in case of a breakdown. If a fuse blows repeatedly you should spot the cause or consult a
specialist (electrician).
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

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2.5.3 Operating the installation and specific features
The combination of an AC- with a DC installation offers a clearly higher comfort but requires some
special knowledge.
Charging the batteries
All batteries are maintenance–poor and drain-protected. They are charged via a buffer diode by the
motor-generator. Charging the starter battery always takes priority to ensure a safe start of the engine.
AC–consumers
The only fixed link is the one to the battery charger. The safety contact plug-box at the electric panel is
designed for electric tools to be used for small repair work.
DC–consumers
The essential consumers are:
- navigation lights -bilge pumps
- engine displays -tank display
- VHF-radio wiring (option) -electronic devices
- devices for comfort
Navigation lights have absolute priority. In case of a lack of capacity all other consumers have to be
switched off first. By a stand-by operation of the engine, even when under sail, the batteries can be
brought up rather quickly. After a while you can switch on the other consumers again.
2.5.4 Important warnings on the DC-installation
Attention
You should never
- work at the electric installation if it is in operation,
- alter fuses or overload switches,
- change the electric wiring and/or wiring plans; this has to be done by
specialists only,
- install electric devices or add parts that exceed the allowed load limit,
- leave the yacht unattended with the electric installation in operation. This
does not go for automatic bilge pumps, fire protection and –alarm devices.
- As long as the diesel engine is in operation, you must not disconnect the 12 V
charging circuit.
Before starting a voyage you should always check
- the battery voltage,
- the correct function of navigation lights .
Have spare lamps for all navigation lights aboard.

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2.5.5 Important warnings on the AC-installation
Attention
- the electric wiring of the yacht and/or corresponding wiring plans
must not be changed.
- Service and maintenance must be carried out by a qualified
specialist.
Warning
To avoid the danger of a rush of current or fire :
- The shore connection cable must never hang into water.
- Plug the shore connection cable first aboard and then ashore.
- Do not alter plugs of shore connection cables
Disconnecting the shore connection cable:
First disconnect the shore connection cable ashore and then aboard.