Bavaria Yachts BAVARIA 32, Manual For Owners And Skippers

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2.9 Engine cooling system
Engine cooling
The engine has got a two-circuit cooling system. Water enters through the saildrive, is led to the heat
exchanger and then injected into the exhaust gas pipe. Together with the exhaust gas the cooling sea
water is exhausted via the silencer and the exhaust pipe at the stern. This guarantees a trouble-free engine
operation. Moreover the engine noise is reduced.
All hose connections of the system a secured with double stainless steal clips.
2.10 Exhaust gas system
The yacht is fitted with a “wet“ exhaust gas system, i.e. cooling sea water is injected into the exhaust gas
elbow causing a cooling of exhaust gases. This mixture is led down into a silencer/water lock, runs
through a pipe in the locker seat on the starboard side of the aft cabin, is led upwards at the stern and
escapes to the side above the water-line.
The exhaust gas hose consists of a synthetic rubber material with an integrated steal spiral.
The hose is heat-resistant ( for some time) and should be checked and replaced if necessary.
A constant flow of sea water has to be guaranteed. The hose is secured at its joints with two clips.
If there is an interruption of the sea water flow, the temperature sensor in the exhaust gas hose will release
an visual and acoustic warning. In this event you should stop and switch off the engine immediately until
the problem has been settled ( see manual of the engine manufacturer).
Attention:
2.11 Ventilation/Airing
We have taken the following measures for a proper ventilation of all rooms:
Chain locker
A certain ventilation is achieved through the hawser port in the cover of the chain locker and through its
bilge holes.
Living cabins/ Salon and forward quarter
One ventilator
Aftcabin
1 side light /bull’s eye showing to the cockpit
Components:
1 deck ventilator, 4 side lights, 2 folding hatches
Attention
- Check and clean the sea water filter in regular intervals, depending on
the water quality.
- Before starting the engine make sure that the cooling water inlet is open.
- Have a short look into the engine room for possible leakage.
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When the engine is running it is highly recommendable to check
regularly if cooling water is escaping with the exhaust gas.
A regular Inspection if saltwater comes out of the exhaust, is urgently advisable.