Sailing yacht “Bavaria 40vision”
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 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.
