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by ARPE
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:11 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do you get weather, wake and wind information?
Replies: 0
Views: 31260

How do you get weather, wake and wind information?

I thought that sharing this information would help all of us to converge to the best apps or information sites. Please contribute with other sources you might have ;) ... Here are the sources I have been using: 1) MyRadar Pro (IOS App) I like it mostly for short term near real time. For example, I c...
by ARPE
Sun Feb 26, 2017 10:00 am
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Controlling humidity
Replies: 0
Views: 22419

Controlling humidity

My current boat is kept on a lift, it is few feet above the salt water needed for the AC cooling pump. Because of that I am unable to keep the boat's AC on dehumidifier mode while the boat is at my dock. I am waiting the delivery of my new boat, which will be kept in the water at least for a year. I...
by ARPE
Fri Feb 24, 2017 4:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Member Introduction
Replies: 12
Views: 86240

Re: New Member Introduction

Good afternoon! We sail a Vision 42 from St. Petersburg, FL and are very glad you have started this site. Kappy Welcome Kappy, I am looking forward to bringing together as many Bavaria Yacht owners as I can to share experiences and help each other. Feel free to spread the word! :D We would love to ...
by ARPE
Thu Feb 23, 2017 8:52 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Maintaining the fresh washer
Replies: 0
Views: 22091

Maintaining the fresh washer

My first boat came with the fresh water tank full, the water was coming out of the tap clean and without any odor. At that point in time my focus was on how to keep it that way. I googled so much about it, that I was coming to the conclusion that I should apply for a Chemistry major, boat owners are...
by ARPE
Thu Feb 23, 2017 12:11 am
Forum: USA South Region
Topic: 2019 Bimini trips
Replies: 1
Views: 44792

2019 Bimini trips

I suggest using this thread to share your plans regarding a visit to Bimini and to post photos of the trip. Hopefully we will have opportunities to ride together or meet for drinks in Bimini.
by ARPE
Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:10 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Maintaining the shower/sink sump pump
Replies: 0
Views: 21927

Maintaining the shower/sink sump pump

The sump pump that gets fresh water from shower, sink or AC units has to pump out soap, hair, food scraps, etc. Some boaters only deal with this maintenance when the system clogs or when they end up with a stinky sink... I learned that regular maintenance to the sump pump is required the hard way, w...
by ARPE
Tue Feb 21, 2017 9:48 pm
Forum: Maintenance
Topic: Maintaining and Cleaning Teak
Replies: 2
Views: 26367

Maintaining and Cleaning Teak

My former boat has Flexiteak and I am very pleased with it. I am now moving to the real thing, my new boat has teak on the swim platform and aft lounge area. While waiting for the new boat, I started reading how many of you maintain teak. Attached here is how, I believe, Bavaria recommends the users...
by ARPE
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:23 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: Welcome!
Replies: 2
Views: 26642

Welcome!

Welcome to the Bavaria Yachts Owners Forum, we have been up for a full 24 hours as of this post! I just purchased a Bavaria Yacht and became interested in connecting with other Bavaria Yacht enthusiasts. As I could not find an adequate forum for informal chat and experience sharing, my son and I cam...
by ARPE
Tue Feb 21, 2017 5:14 pm
Forum: Motor Boats
Topic: R40 Fly Bridge (@ Miami Boat show)
Replies: 1
Views: 23083

R40 Fly Bridge (@ Miami Boat show)

I visited this new Bavaria at the Miami Boat show. These are just quick comments that come to mind. As an owner of a Regal 35 Sport Coup, I felt comfortable that Bavaria included all the features I am used to and more. The two-copilot seats is a major upgrade to the Admiral, as she does not have a g...
by ARPE
Tue Feb 21, 2017 3:21 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: R40 Mods!
Replies: 1
Views: 23853

R40 Mods!

This is my running list of modifications that I am considering: Review a/c installation to ensure optimum operation Replace speakers by better performance ones Add fusion amp Add subwooder Build self raising TV stand for the saloon Add cup holders Add three 12V TVs, undecided on brand Add safety wir...