Bavaria Yachts BAVARIA 38, Manual

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Sailing yacht Bavaria 38 Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
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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:
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Switch off the engine, heating and stove !
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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 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 bowden
control to the rudder quadrant. With the autopilot (option) there is a
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 with a diameter of 60mm 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).
Attention
Check regularly and repair if necessary:
- tight hold of the mounting clip on the rudder post