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Forum: Vendor Spotlight - Great Deals for CF Members!

20-11-2023, 07:28

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* Ended -- Last Ultra Marine West Giveaway of the Year! -- Ended *

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Posted By Boaterbob

Re: Last Ultra Marine West Giveaway of the Year!

https://www.ultramarinewest.com/ultra-anchor/

After waking up at 1AM in cold 25 knot wind, I found myself having drifted into Rosario Strait due to insufficient anchor hold. 2 hours later I was re...

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

24-10-2022, 17:32

Replies: 7

Stiff rudder on Bavaria 41, 2004

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Posted By Boaterbob

Stiff rudder on Bavaria 41, 2004

This has been increasing for several years, gradually. Now turning is getting difficult so action is needed. Emailed SVB and they said to talk to a local yard. Anyone been through this rudder...

Forum: Monohull Sailboats

17-10-2022, 06:55

Replies: 5

2003 Bavaria 36, very stiff helm, common issue?

Views: 1,268

Posted By Boaterbob

Re: 2003 Bavaria 36, very stiff helm, common issue?

I have a 2004 Bavaria 41. Same rudder issue. What are parts needed to fix this? Bavaria says to ralk to yard (SVB). Lower rudder and clean is all?

Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit

27-01-2021, 20:24

Replies: 8

Maintainance tracking software

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Posted By Boaterbob

Maintainance tracking software

What is the least complex (simplest) software program to track maintenance on a boat? How about the needs of a 40 ft. trawler rather than a larger, more complex boat. Appreciate name of software...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

08-11-2019, 23:04

Replies: 2

Lost prop from sail drive

Views: 1,157

Posted By Boaterbob

Lost prop from sail drive

Running low load in reverse at 1200 RPM my D55 Volvo sail drive prop spun off into the mud under the boat at dock. Diver picked it up and the rubber mounting hub was out of the propeller center. It...

Forum: Propellers & Drive Systems

08-01-2017, 15:01

Replies: 0

2003 Volvo Penta D2-55 Saildrive symptoms

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Posted By Boaterbob

2003 Volvo Penta D2-55 Saildrive symptoms

Boat is 2004 Bavaria 41. I am new owner Spring 2016. Ran flawlessly for 2 week Summer cruise.

New observation yesterday when running engine at dock: apparent slippage (lack of power delivery to...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

16-12-2016, 15:58

Replies: 4

Temp too low on 55HP Volvo

Views: 1,586

Posted By Boaterbob

Re: Temp too low on 55HP Volvo

Thanks for responses. DougR has hit gold with factory issue that is know, but not to my mechanics here in Olympia. I eliminated the "hot water taking heat" possibility by clamping off that...

Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems

15-12-2016, 19:12

Replies: 4

Temp too low on 55HP Volvo

Views: 1,586

Posted By Boaterbob

Temp too low on 55HP Volvo

Volvo specs say thermostat begins opening at 180F. My 55HP sailboat engine under load runs at 140F. Replaced thermostat and got it to run at 150F under load, no higher. I clamped hoses feeding...

Forum: Product or Service Reviews & Evaluations

25-05-2016, 08:03

Replies: 9

Diesel Hydronic Heaters: Hurricane vs. Webasto

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Diesel Hydronic Heaters: Hurricane vs. Webasto

New 41 ft sailboat (Bavaria 2004) needs heat in Northwest. Hurricane made in BC recommended by friend. Webasto recommended by local dealer. Hurricane appears to be on/off vs. gradual steps for level...

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