Bavaria Yachts BAVARIA 38 User manual

Manual
for owners and skippers
Sailing yacht „BAVARIA 38“
Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH •Bavariastr. 1 •D – 97232 Giebelstadt
Tel.: [phone] – 0; Fax: [phone] – 116
E-Mail : [e-mail]

INDEX
Introduction page 3
Category of design page 4
Builder’s plate page 5
Warnings page 5
Declaration of Conformity page 6
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. Motorizing, 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
For yachts with a length of more than 12 m hull length the EC-Directive intends the certification module
B (EC type-examination) in combination with module C (Check of the stock boat in regard to its
conformity with the specimen).
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. It is
DE-BAVX38F6E303

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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. =8: 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 8 persons, stores, provisions and
personal equipment (excluding tank capacities).
- CE 0609: 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 IMCI (International Marine
Certification Institute) (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 38
Type: : Keelyacht
Serial number of the hull: DE-BAVX38F6E303
Category of design: A (OCEAN)
Module of certification: B+C
Relevant Directive: EC Recreational Craft Directive (94/25/EC)
Used standards: see annex
Examining authority: IMCI
INTERNATIONAL MARINE CERTIFICATION INSTITUTE
Address: Rue Abbé Cuypers 3, B-1040 BRUSSELS, BELGIUM
Module: B EC-Type Examination Certification no.: BBAV011 (deep keel)
BBAV010 (normal keel)
Date / Signature of manufacturer
2003-04-30
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
2.5. Owner’s manual 10240
3.1. Structure 12215 Part1
3.2. Stability and freeboard 12217 Part 2
3.3. Buoyancy and flotation 12217 Part 2
3.4. Openings in the hull 12216; 9093-1,9093-2
3.5. Flooding 11812; 12217; 12216; 15083
3.6. Manufacturer’s maximum recommended load 14946
3.7. Place for life rafts Saftey guide of 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 11812; 16147
5.2. Fuel system 7840; 8469; 9094; 10088,
5.3. Electrical system 9097, 10133, 13297, 28849
5.4. Steering system 13929, 28848, 28847
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 12,33 m Length of hull LH11,91 m
Length on waterline LW10,25 m Breadth max. B max 3,87 m
Draught - normal keel Dmax abt 1,70 m Draught - leadkeel Dmax abt 2,00 m
Headroom (without antenna and similar things) HDabt 17,05 m
Headroom (for transport) HT abt 3,85 m
1.1.2 Displacement and weights
Weight of the empty yacht -incl. safety equipment 7000 kg
Weight of the fully equipped yacht- ready for sailing with crew (normal keel) 8533 kg
Weight of the fully equipped yacht- ready for sailing with crew (lead keel) 8303 kg
Ballast normal keel 2050 kg
Ballast lead keel 1820 kg
1.1.3 Motorization
Diesel engine:
Manufacturer Volvo Type MD 2030 Output 21 kW or
D 2-55, 41 kw Cooling indirect (sea-/fresh-water)
Reverse-reduction gear Saildrive 120S-D Reduction ratio 2.48 : 1
propeller 3-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 2 x bord battery (option 3 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 150 l on starboard side below the aftcabin berth.
1 fresh water tank abt 150 l into the bow.
1 holding tank (option) abt 80 l in the locker in bath on starboard side.
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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Explanations in the deck plan
BAVARIA 38
1 Fue de navigation av Bow navigation light Zweifarbenleuchte 1
2 Ferrure d'etrave inox Bow fitting Bugbeschlag 1
3 Balcon avant Bow pulpit Bugkorb 1
4 Filiers laterales Life lines Relingsdurchzüge 4
5 Nable eau Water inlet Wasser Einfüllstutzen 2
6 Cadene d'etalingure Anchor chain bail Ankerkasten 1
7 Taquets d'amarrage Mooring cleats Belegklampe 6
8 Chandelier Stanchion Relingstütze 6
9 Rail de fargue Toe rail Fussreling 2
10 Chaumard Passage Relingdurchgang 2
11 Embase de chandelier Stanchion base Relingfuss 6
12 Cadene hale bas de tangon Spin. boom vang padeve Deckauge 1
13 Nable de gasoil Fuel inlet Diesel Einfüllstutzen 1
14 Panneau de pont Op. hatch Vorschiffsluke 2
15 Panneau de pont Op. hatch Vorschiffsluke 6
16 Cadene de bas hauban av Opening portlight Portlight 8
17 Cadene de bas hauban ar+galhauban Spinnaker winch SpinnakerWinde 2
18 Hublot fixe sur cote de roof Main shrows + aft kiwers cgk Wantenpütting 2
19 Hublot ouvrant sur cote de roof Electric windlass Elektrische Ankerwinde 1
20 Mains courantes Winch Genoawinde 2
21 Poulies plat pont quadruples Deck organizer Umlenkblöke 2
22 Rail de genois Genoa track Genoaschiene 2
23 Chariot de genois Genoa track car Genoaschlitten 2
24 Rail d'ecoute de grand voile Mainsheet track Grossschotschlitten 1
25 Chariot d'ecoute de grand voile Mainsheet track car Grossschotschiene 1
26 Embout avant de rail genois Front endstop (g. track) Schienenendstück 2
27 Embout arriere de rail genois Aft endstop (g. track) Schienenendstück mit Umlenkbloken 2
28 Embouts de rail gv Endstops mainsheet track Schienenendkappe 2
29 Winchs 40 ast Grabrails Handreling 2
30 Stoppeur Stopper Stopper 8
31 Winchs Winch Fallwinde 2
32 Aerateur Ventilator Decklüfter 1
33 Tube de passage etanche cable ele. Through deck cable fitting Kabeldurchfuhrung 2
34 Panneau coulissant Sliding hatch Schiebeluke 1
35 Porte de descente Washboard Steckschott 1
36 Balcon ar bab Aft port pushpit Heckkorb links 1
37 Balcon ar trib Aft starboard pushpit Heckkorb rechts 1
38 Cadene de pataras Backstay chainplatte Achterstagpütting 2
39 Filieres arrieres Aft pushpit life line Strektau mit Pelikanhaken 2
40 Echelle de bain Boarding ladder Badeleiter 1
41 Hublots ouvrants de cockpite Shower Cockpitdusche 1
42 Feu de poupe Stern light Hecklaterne 1
43 Pompe de cale manuelle Hand operater bilge pump Handlenzpumpe 1
44 Prise de quai Shore pick up 220 V Steckdose 220 V 1
45 Grille aeration moteur Engine ventilation inlet Belüftungsroste 2
46 Poches pour manivelles Winch handle pocket Halter für Windenkurbel 1
47 La barre Tiller Pinne 1
48 La stick Steering wheel Steuerrad 1
49 Rove Tank venting Tankentlüfter 3
50 Cockpit portlight Cockpit Portlight 2
51 Footblock with lockoff Liegender Block mit Stopper 2
52 Cheek block-port/starbord Liegender Block Back/Steuerbords. 2
53 Engine panel Motorinstrumententafel 1
54 Backstay chainplatte Stopper fuer Achterstag 1
55
Steering pedestal with engine
panel
Steuersäule m.
Motorinstrumententafel

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

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

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1.3 Drive systems
1.3.1 Sails
The SY Bavaria 38 is equipped with the following standard sails:
Main sail - fully-battened abt 37,60 sqm
Main sail “ - mast reefing gear abt 32,10 sqm
Furling Genoa abt 45,80 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) 1x
intermediate shroud 2x
lower shroud 2x permanent backstay with 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 weighing lines
Inside the boom: 2 reef lacings (battened sail); 1 foot jig
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 Motorising, 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
1 Motor Volvo Motor Volvo
2 Engine exhaust system Motorabgassystem
3 Exhaust waterlock 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
14 Fuel gauge Kraftstofftankfüllanzeige

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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 abt 300 l. Fresh water is supplied via a water
inlet (with a blue cover) 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: (2 cabins)
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1 Einfüllstutzen Deck Plate (inlet)
2 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
3 Rücklauf Boiler Reflux water heater
4 Druckgefäß + Druckschalter Accumulator tank + pressure switch
5 Frischwasserpumpe Fresh water pump
6 2 Wege Hahn 2 way valve
7 Einfüllstutzen Plate (inlet)
8 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
9 Motor Kreislauf Engine circular
10 Boiler Entleerung Evacuation of water heater
11 Boiler Water heater
12 Cockpitdusche Shower

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1 Einfüllstutzen Deck Plate (inlet)
2 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
3 Druckgefäs + Druckschalter Accumulator tank + pressure switch
4 Frischwasserpumpe Fresh water pump
5 Einfüllstutzen Plate (inlet)
6 Tankentlüftung Tank venting
7 Boiler Water heater
8 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
Attention
If you are not aboard for a longer time you should
close all sea-valves.
Components: WC-flushing (2 cabins)
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1 Borddurchlass Outlet
2 Kugelhahn Ausgang WC Toilet drain valve
3 Fäkalientank Waste water tank
4 Kugelhahn Ausgang Fäkalientank Waste water drain valve
5 Kugelhahn Eingang WC Toilet Water drain valve
6 Kugelhahn Ausgang Waschbecken Basin drain valve
7 Kugelhahn Ausgang el. Duschpumpe El. Shower drain valve
8 El. Duschpumpe El. Shower pump
9 Kugelhahn Ausgang Spüle Sink drain valve
10 El. Lenzpumpe El. Bilge pump
11 Handlenzpumpe Operated bilge pump