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  • Page 1 BAVARIA Owner‘s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual Content of this manual Introduction Responsibility of the coxswain/skipper/owner/captain 2.1. Maintenance intervals About this manual 3.1. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Manuals 3.2. Safety Labels 3.3. Explanations of the Warning signs and symbols Design category and CE-certification 4.1. Certification 4.2. Boat Identification & CE Certificate of design category 4.3. Explanations on the CIN and the builders plate...
  • Page 3 8.4. Navigation lights 8.5. Anchoring, Mooring & Towing – security advice 8.6. Preventing collisions at sea 8.7. Filling with fuel General considerations 9.1. Recommended safety equipment 9.2. Ventilation/Aeration of cabins 9.3. Rough weather conditions – Measures to be taken 9.4. Securing loose equipment. 9.5. Aft swim platform 9.6. Risk of loss of stability 9.7. Man-over board (MOB) – Risk of falling overboard - Reboarding 9.8. Reboarding device 9.9. Emergency plugs 9.10. Overview deck with swim/rescue ladder 9.11.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 1. Introduction For your own comfort and safety, please make sure, that you have received all the necessary information and docu- mentation about the ships systems from the previous owner of the craft. Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the craft. On board ship, it is strongly recommended to only keep a high quality copy of this manual in a waterproof cover and leave the original in a secure place.

  • Page 5: Responsibility Of The Coxswain/Skipper/Owner/Captain

    Responsibility of the coxswain/skipper/owner/captain 2. Responsibility of the coxswain/skipper/owner/captain The owner or boat captain is fully responsible and shall adhere to the following principal rules: 1. Know and get to know about the limitations of your boat. 2. Always follow the rules of the road - make sure you know about the local rules and regulations. 3.

  • Page 6: Maintenance Intervals

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 2.1. Maintenance intervals We impose the highest standards on the quality and safety of our products. For routine service checks the following components and equipment must be inspected and replaced if necessary. Also please be sure to comply with the requirements for service intervals for the engines, generators and associated equipment. Failure to comply with these regular inspection and replacement intervals for these safety-related components can lead to an elevated risk of injury and death.

  • Page 7: About This Manual

    About this manual Caution: Consider this! Important Warning » Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft should be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. » Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard may significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of the boat 3. About this manual This Owner’s Manual has been compiled for your safety and to help you to operate your craft with pleasure. It contains details of the craft; the equipment supplied or fitted its systems and information on their operation. Please read this manual carefully and completely and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.

  • Page 8: Safety Labels

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 3.2. Safety Labels The craft and this manual show symbols which advise the owner/operator and crew of imperative safety precautions to follow when operating and/or servicing equipment. The following symbols may be found on your craft.  They should be respected at all times. Danger, with descriptive text, the Read the manual, equipment or symbol may be colored or b/w systems will be covered there.

  • Page 9: Explanations Of The Warning Signs And Symbols

    About this manual 3.3. Explanations of the Warning signs and symbols In some chapters of this manual you will find advice concerning the trouble free operation, the maintenance but also some warning about dangers and hazards. For better contrast and visibility those signs are displayed in warning triangles or other panels, they may also be rasterized. Stick to and apply good seamanship at all times! You as the boat captain bear the sole responsibility for the boat and the well-being of your crew. Never remove or cover a sign or label.

  • Page 10: Design Category And Ce-Certification

    4. Design category and CE-certification This vessel carries the CE marking (shown here to the right): This is to indicate that it complies with the EU Recreational Craft Directive. The assigned design category will be described in the following paragraph. Your Motoryacht Virtess 420 has been assigned the Design Category B: A boat given design category B is considered to be designed to operate in winds up to force 8 (Beaufort scale) and the associated wave heights (significant wave heights up to and including 4m). Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of sufficient length or on coastal waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles. These conditions may also be experienced on inland seas of sufficient size for the wave height to be generated.

  • Page 11: Explanations On The Cin And The Builders Plate

    Design category and CE-certification 4.3. Explanations on the CIN and the builders plate The CIN (Craft Identification Number) Consists of a two-digit country code (DE for Germany), followed by the three letter yard identifier BAV for BAVARIA. The following combination of 5 letters or numbers is assigned by the yard and usually identifies the model. The 4th from last place letter denotes the month when the build of the craft began (A for January, etc.) the third from last number identifies the year the building of the craft started. The last two digits denote the model year, the numbers 14 would denote the model year 2014. The builder‘s plate is affixed in the cockpit or near the helm, station and displays the following information. RCD Design Category B...

  • Page 12: Examination Report Of The Notified Body Gl

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 5. Examination report of the notified Body GL The recreational craft directive offers for a yacht of this size the choice of several modules. Module B was chosen, a notified body must be engaged to check some of the calculations. Germanischer Lloyd, with its headquarters based in Hamburg, have been authorized to issue the certificate (see also the Declaration of conformity). Find the „Examination Report“ attached.

  • Page 13: Data

    Data 6. Data 6.1. Main dimensions é Description of the dimension Nam. Coup Length over all (incl. aft platform) 13,60 m 13,60 m Length over all without aft platform (Hull) 12,39 m 12,39 m Hull length 11,95 m 11,95 m Length of the waterline 10,41 m 10,41 m Total breadth 4,21 m 4,21 m Breadth waterline 3,78 m 3,78 m Air draft *...

  • Page 14: Maximum Recommended Power

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 6.1.1. Displacement, weights Warning The boat should never carry more than the manufacturer‘s recommended load. Load the boat carefully, and evenly distributed. The load should be suitably distributed, as low as possible, to ensure that the boat floats on its design trim. Bear in mind that stability is most significantly reduced by any weight added high up in the boat. The following weights have been identified to form the basis of the stability calculations performed according to the relevant EN-ISO standards.

  • Page 15: Drawings Of The Deck Layout With Equipment

    Data 6.3. Drawings of the deck layout with equipment 12 7 32 17...
  • Page 16 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 6.3.1. Denotations for the deck plan Pos. Item Bow fitting Windlass (Option) Cover of the anchor chain locker with lock Side deck Deck hatch Access engine room Mooring cleats Rails Windscreen with wiper Helm stand main deck/ saloon Helm stand Fly deck Wetbar Fly deck with fridge/icemaker, E- Grill (Option) Shore connection (2x/ 3x) Saloon with seating, table, galley and companionway...

  • Page 17: Deck Plan Of The In Der Coupé-Version, Plan View And Perspective

    Data Pos. Item The space occupied by the sliding hard top - do not sit or stand - keep free at all instances, danger of crushing and jamming 6.4. Deck plan of the in der Coupé-Version, plan view and perspective 37 36...

  • Page 18: Permanently Fitted Tanks

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 22 17 29 23 19 6.5. Permanently fitted tanks Apart from the black holding Tank, please see „7.16. Black water system (Heads)“ page 48. 6.5.1. Fuel tanks Max. Filling charge Designation Position Position of the filler Drain Diesel fuel, feeding Engine room, aft of 1200 Below the grating in the Only via the ins-...
  • Page 19 Data 6.5.2. Waste water tanks Max. Filling charge Position of the suction Designation Position Drain opening Grey water shower, below the guest ca- Only outboards None, only via the wash basins, galley bins berths, towards inspection lid and washing machi- the center bulkhead ne (option) (port side cabin) Grey water shower,...

  • Page 20: Systems (Some Optional)

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7. Systems (some optional) 7.1. Bilge pumps Bilge pumps are fitted as follows: Position Power source Designation Capacity (l/min) Bilge compartments Engine room aft, between the electric whale supersub Engine room engine at the transom 1100 under the guest cabins berths electric...

  • Page 21: Electrical System On Board

    Systems (some optional) 7.3. Electrical system on board Caution - Adhere to the below, these are the fundamental rules to follow » Always check the batteries and the charging system condition before going to sea » Always disconnect and remove the battery when the craft is in winter storage (cold weather areas) or long term storage. » Remove the negative cable first, only then the positive cable. To replace the cables, first replace the positive cable, then the negative one. »...

  • Page 22: Possible Scenarios Regarding The System Failure Of The Abl System

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.5. Possible scenarios regarding the system failure of the ABL system. Two different failure modes of the Touchscreen BUS System are described here: 7.5.1. Complete failure of the RS485 BUS On each module (seen below) a 15 Amp slot serves as a backup and may be used independently of the RS485-Bus. One of the fuses may be moved manually to supply this circuit independently and permanently while overriding the RS485 BUS: The backup Fuse is highlighted with the red ellipse in the below diagram.
  • Page 23 Systems (some optional) Pos. Description Fuse relay ext. accessories Diode distributors Tank grey water tank (Option) Wipers Shower sump pump (partly option) Horn (Antenna beam) VHF Antenna (Antenna beam) (partly as option) Sensor fuel tank Blower engine room Holding tank pump El. bilge pump Engine El. anchor windlass Speakers saloon, fly deck (partly as option) Fuse Consumer Fuse platform aft 160 A (Option) Fuse windlass aft 80 A (Option) Fuse windlass 80 A, bow thruster 500 A (Option) Multisensor (Log- Echosounder) Navigation lights Anchor light (on Antenna beam) Fresh water pressure pump Sensor fresh water tank Bow thruster (Option) Control Box interceptor (Deck) (Option) Height adjustable el. saloon table (Option) Solenoid valve - Tank...
  • Page 24 BAVARIA Owner’s manual Pos. Description Sensor grey water tank (Option) Pump Suction toilet Pump discharge toilet Earthing anode IPS- unit (Option) Fuel pump generator (Option) Pump gangway, platform (Option) Main switch consumer, engine, gangway, aft platform, stern winch (remote controlled) (Battery disconnect switch) Socket 12 V (Option) Pump of the wiper water with the Volvo IPS System Pump of the wiper water with the Volvo Stern-Drive System Engine of the Coupé...
  • Page 25 Systems (some optional) 7.5.5. Drawing Fly deck 7.5.6. Drawing Lower Deck 50 34 46 47...
  • Page 26 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.5.7. Locations of the DC boxes on lower deck The digital modules are located as follows: Module B1 sits behind a cover in the owners cabin locker Position 3 in the below drawing), you will also find the sensor box here. Module B2 (Position 6) is located behind the mirror in the port guest cabin, the boxes B3 and B4 (Pos 2) are mounted behind an inspection hatch in the starboard guest cabin. The DC modules and the fuses located in the engine room are shown in red color here.
  • Page 27 Systems (some optional) 7.5.8. The Fuses are distributed across the modules as follows: Modul Consumer Port Level Fuse Pictogram Socket 12V Fly-/Coupedeck Consumer Pressurized Water Pump Consumer TV 22" Owner´s Cabin Light / Multim Light Heads/Owner´s Cabin Light / Multim Waste Water Tank Pump Consumer Fridge 80l Pantry Consumer Side Deck Illumination Light / Multim Modul Consumer...
  • Page 28 BAVARIA Owner’s manual The below drawing represents the inside of an opened module of the AC system, the standard size vehicle plug-in fuses are switched vetically. The covers of the module boxes themselves are labeled accordingly.

  • Page 29: Navigation Via The Touch-Sensitive Display On The Helm Station (Salon Main Deck)

    Systems (some optional) 7.6. Navigation via the touch-sensitive display on the helm station (Salon main deck) The following screenshots display the single levels of the BUS system. There are levels and single consumers, please bear in mind that those correspond to the list in „7.5.7. Locations of the DC boxes on lower deck“ page 26. The single screens with their pictograms are also given in the below screens with tables. Welcome display of both the Virtess 420 versions, this is only displayed only for a very short period (5 sec) see the Coupé...
  • Page 30 BAVARIA Owner’s manual Light/Multimedia display Virtess 420 Fly: Pictogram Level Exterior lights Fly Exterior lights Cockpit Engine room lights Light aft cabin Stbd, Cockpit, Helm 22“ screen Salon Underwater lighting Light/Multimedia display Virtess 420 Coupé: Pictogram Level Exterior lights Coupé-Roof Exterior lights Cockpit Engine room lights Light aft cabin Stbd, Cockpit, Helm 22“ Screen Salon Underwater lighting Consumer display Virtess 420 Fly: Pictogram...
  • Page 31 Systems (some optional) Filling level Display Virtess 420 Fly and Coupé: Pictogram Level Consumer battery Battery hydraulic pump Battery bow thruster Black water Grey water Fresh water Settings display Virtess 420 Fly and Coupé: Pictogram Level Home Lights-Multimedia Consumers Filling levels Settings Reset Display 12.6 12.1 Reset System The settings and diagnosis screen displays the modules connected with the BUS System (B1 – B4, with their respec- tive addresses (Adr) 1-4). It also shows the sensor modules (5) which process the filling levels of water tanks and the status of charge of the single batteries. Each module is addressed by a number, see the respective display above.
  • Page 32 Essential services are wired directly to the batteries and will run even if the battery discon- nect switch is open. 7.6.1. Maintenance of batteries The batteries delived ex factory (BAVARIA Yachtbau) are AGM batteries, they are maintenance-free. Replace those batteries with equivalent AGM batteries only. » Coat battery terminals with silicone grease.
  • Page 33 Systems (some optional) 7.6.2. Positions of the conventional fuses and AC module boxes main deck 7.6.3. Positions of the conventional fuses and AC module boxes lower deck 7.6.4. Allocation and denotation of installation positions Pos Position of fuses Aft cabin port, behind mirror (only conventional fuses) Aft cabin stbd (Modules B3 and B4) Owner‘s cabin Port side (B1) Owner‘s cabin below berth Engine room AC modules AC1 and AC2 AC module AC3...
  • Page 34 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.6.5. List of fuses installed Pos Consumer Fuse type Espresso maker Flat vehicle fuse 40A Amplifier 400 W Flat vehicle fuse 40A Subwoofer Fusion Flat vehicle fuse 20A Toilet pumps port side Flat vehicle fuse 30A Consumer fuse Port side Strip fuse 80A 12V socket saloon Flat vehicle fuse 25 A Reading lights aft cabin port side Flat vehicle fuse 10A Autopilot (for el. steering)

  • Page 35: Ac System

    Systems (some optional) 7.7. AC System The alternating current (AC) system is supplied with power by the sources listed below. These supply the components listed in tables below which show the settings of the overload protection breakers/fuses. This setting is polarized. The AC system is being fed by the following sources of power: Energy source Number Position Shore connection 2 (1 for the general consumers, one for the Aft deck, port side in bulwark air conditioning unit)
  • Page 36 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.7.2. Drawing 230 Volt Fly deck 7.7.3. Drawing 230 Volt Lower Deck...

  • Page 37: Ac Fuses/Breakers

    Systems (some optional) 7.8. AC fuses/breakers The 230 Volt AC system is built from a basic module (ACDB23B with FI-switch) and an suitable extension (ACDB23E). The following drawings illustrate the installation positions. 7.8.1. Drawing 230 volt lower deck level boxes The modules AC1 and AC2 (Pos 6) are located behind an inspection hatch in the port locker (guest cabin, behind mirror) 7.8.2. Drawing 230 volt main deck level boxes The module AC3 (Pos 7) is built in under the helmsman‘s seat on the main deck, behind a revision hatch.
  • Page 38 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.8.3. Allocation of fuses/breakers Module Consumer Box AC1 230 Volt Fuse Toilet 1 piece. port/2 pcs. stbd Washing machine Socket aft cabin port Socket aft cabin port Socket owners fwd cabin Charger bow thruster Module Verbraucher Box AC2 230 Volt...

  • Page 39: Informations On The Save Operation Of The Sliding Glass Roof Top

    Systems (some optional) Warning To minimise shock and fire hazards: » Turn off craft‘s shore-power connection switch before connecting or disconnecting shore-power cable. » Connect shore-power cable to craft‘s inlet before connecting to shore power source. » Disconnect shore-power cable at shore-power source first » Close shore-power inlet cover tightly. » Do not alter shore-power cable connectors & use only compatible connectors. Information »...

  • Page 40: Fuel System

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.10. Fuel system The craft is equipped with a permanently installed diesel fuel system. The following components are supplied by the fuel system: Part Number Place of installation Engine propulsion Engine room Generator Engine room Hot air and cold air units Engine room Please refer to the manufacturer’s information for the systems listed above. For detailed information about the tanks...

  • Page 41: Gas System

    Systems (some optional) 7.11. Gas system Description of the system The gas system (LPG) with its gas containers feeds the (optionally installed) consumers. The main components of this system and their respective positions are detailed under chapter „7.12.2. Notation of the main decks gas system components“ page 45 and „7.13. Drawing gas system fly deck (general view)“ page 45. The gas bottles are located in their respective lockers. The main decks gas locker is situated under the stairs that lead to the fly bridge deck, the gas locker on the fly deck is located in the wet bar. The gas system complies with the standard EN ISO 10239. Please make sure that the regulations of your flag state are also complied with.
  • Page 42 BAVARIA Owner’s manual Caution » Never use the gas locker to store other parts or hardware. » Never leave craft unattended when LPG consuming appliances are in use. » When having the gas system on board the camper cover may not be altered in any way, especially not sealed more that it was when delivered.
  • Page 43 Systems (some optional) 7.11.2. Procedure to be followed when replacing a gas bottle Caution » Never drop a gas cylinder. During transport, the valves of the gas bottles must be pro- tected by caps. » Use a special vehicle for transportation of these bottles. Always fasten and lock gas bottles in place. » Close the aft saloon sliding door tight when exchanging bottles, ensure good ventilati- Danger »...

  • Page 44: Gas System Main Deck Galley

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual Caution » LPG lines must be inspected regularly, at least annually, and replaced if any deteriorati- on is found. » If leakage is present, close the cylinder valve and have the system repaired before further use. Gas system repairs should only be executed by a competent person. » To be able to check the gas connections at the stove the front covers must be removed.

  • Page 45: Drawing Gas System Fly Deck (General View)

    Systems (some optional) 7.12.1. Detail view galley 7.12.2. Notation of the main decks gas system components Pos. Description Gas cylinder (bottle) with GOK-Low pressure regulator (Gas box under the steps leading to the Fly deck) h LPG 30 mbar Gas box, drained Angled fixture stainless steel at bulkhead Gas distributor block two valves (in locker) Angled fixture at bulkhead Angled fixture at bulkhead /Adapter straight Gas cook top (Option)/ Gas oven (Option) Rubber hose (Gas box) 6 bar Angled fixture at bulkhead Copper pipe 8 mm 7.13. Drawing gas system fly deck (general view)
  • Page 46 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.13.1. Drawing (Details) of the fly decks gas system )option) 7.13.2. Designation of the components of the gas system on the fly deck (Option) Pos. Beschreibung Gas cylinder (bottle) with GOK-Low pressure regulator (Deck, Gas box in wet bar), rubber hose in Gasbox Gas grill (Option) Angled fixture at bulkhead /Adapter straight Angled fixture at bulkhead Copper pipe 8 mm...

  • Page 47: Steering System

    » The steering device itself is with all engine and drive options the propulsion units them- selves, There is no rudder and no emergency steering fitted. » In the case of the steering by joystick the signal is transmitted electronically, with the steering wheels the steering force is transmitted hydraulically via hydraulic hoses. The yacht Virtess 420 Fly has two steering positions: » Steering position – starboard in saloon, sitting in a raised position behind the wind- screen » Fly bridge port side forward (only with the Fly bridge yacht) the Coupé Yacht is not equipped with this second steering position The craft may also be fitted with an optional autopilot system that operates the steering sys- tem directly.

  • Page 48: Toilets And Waste Water

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.15. Toilets and waste water Head Possibility of discharge Valve positions Day head port, to be accessed via Y-valve (Pos 17), choice between di- The valve is accessible via the floor companionway fwd. scharge into tank or outboard board of the head.
  • Page 49 Systems (some optional) 7.16.1. Systems drawings – Grey and black water – tanks and piping...

  • Page 50: Legend Piping Of Black And Grey Water

    7.17. Legend piping of black and grey water Pos Description Pos Description Grey water tank (Option) Washing machine with waste water pipe (Option) Black water tank Manual switch: Discharge black water into sea or deck suction fitting (Shower-) sump basin (partly optional) Drain sink galley and wetbar Fly deck (Shower pump with el. float switch) electric Bilge pump Discharge manual bilge pump Drain deck und Fly deck Venting of black water tank Bilge pump grey water tank (Option) Discharge generator (Exhaust) Drainage grey water tank (Option) Discharge generator (cooling)
  • Page 51 Systems (some optional) 7.18.1. Overview engine room hydraulics 7.18.2. Overview main deck hydraulics Overview fly deck hydraulics 7.18.3.

  • Page 52: Side Thrusters

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.18.4. Hydraulik System components Pos. Description Feeder line towards engine room Steering head steering position Fly deck Steering head steering position saloon hydraulic tender lift hydraulic gangway Hydraulic pump Feeder lines from the Saloon- steering position Feeder lines from the Fly deck- steering position Cylinder hydraulic steering 7.19. Side thrusters Thruster Power source Bow thruster Battery forward *is also supplying the windlass fwd.

  • Page 53: Anchor Windlass

    Systems (some optional) 7.20. Anchor windlass The craft is fitted with a powered anchor windlass on the foredeck, the attached chain is lead under deck in the chain locker situated fwd. Windlass Power source Windlass forward (Option) Battery below the owners fwd. berth, below the drawers Windlass aft (Option) Battery in engine room Caution Winches and windlasses generate large forces. Bear in mind the following: » Keep hands and feet away from the windlass and the lines or chain. »...

  • Page 54: Fresh Water System

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 7.21. Fresh water system The yacht is equipped with a 410l fresh water tank situated in the bow, below the owners berth. The filler is situated fwd. under the cover of the anchor chain locker. The cap displays the marking (WATER). Water outtake from the tanks is via plastic tubing leading to a fresh water pressure pump. The system is always set under pressure. Should the pump keep on pumping even after you close all appliances, then you should check the tubes and fittings for leakage. The pump itself is protected by a filter, check this filter regularly, if necessary clean the filter. 7.21.1. Fresh water system component plan Pos. Description Boiler 40 l – mixing valve Boiler Feeder Wetbar - Fly deck diameter 15 mm Engine connection Fresh water feeding pipe 15 mm, pipe 15 mm, Feeder sink galley deck level, diameter 15 mm Washbasis hose diameter 15 mm...

  • Page 55: Navigation And Handling

    Navigation and Handling 8. Navigation and Handling 8.1. Operation of the engines You have chosen your engines and drives from the following options: » 2 x D6-370 EVC (2 x 370 PS/hp) » 2 x D6-400 EVC (2 x 400 PS/hp) » 2 x IPS 500 (2 x 370 PS/hp) » 2 x IPS 600 (2 x 435 PS/hp) The installed engine and propulsion systems are highly efficient and complex – please observe the manufacturers guide and recommendations. Have your dealer explain these systems, if in doubt, please ask. Your local Volvo-Expert is happy to assist, even via telphone. The Volvo manual is provided in English, it is part of your documentation, if it is not, you may find it here: http://www.volvopenta.com Or call the local Volvo representative to assist. Check fuel lines for damage & leaks. Do not damage fuel lines, check...

  • Page 56: Visibility From The Main Steering Position

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual Caution » In order to avoid touching and being hurt by high-speed moving parts, never run a motor with the cover removed. » So as to avoid moving parts, never access the engine space when engines are running.

  • Page 57: Handling Characteristics

    Navigation and Handling Operator vision from the helm can be obstructed by high trim angles of the craft and other factors caused by one or more of the following conditions: » Propulsion engine trim angles » Hull trim plane angles » Loading and load distribution »...

  • Page 58: Navigation Lights

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual Information - Handling characteristics » The maximum speed of this craft is 37 knots. » This craft is primarily intended to be supported by a combination of buoyancy and planing forces » Periodic inspection of the propeller for excessive wear or damage is recommended in order to maintain peak performance and to maximise the longevity of the engine.

  • Page 59: Anchoring, Mooring & Towing - Security Advice

    Navigation and Handling 8.5. Anchoring, Mooring & Towing – security advice The bower anchor is located in the bow fitting ready to fall. The chain runs over rollers into an electric anchor windlass, then drops into the anchor locker. The chain is securely fastened here. To adequately moor the vessel the boat has been equipped with cleats at the bow, the stern and on the side decks, the cleats are sufficiently backed by laminate to fulfil the requirements of the directive and to take the loads while moored in a save haven. Should you leave the boat unattended for longer periods, secure the mooring lines against chafe or unintentional loosening. As an option you may have stern windlasses at your disposal – read the respective manuals for safe operation.

  • Page 60: Preventing Collisions At Sea

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual Caution - Bear in mind when using the stern anchor together with a hydraulic stern platform » The stern anchor may only be used with the swim platform in its top position. » Prior to lowering the swim platform, the stern anchor must be completely stowed.

  • Page 61: General Considerations

    General considerations 9. General considerations 9.1. Recommended safety equipment All Power boats are generally delivered without any safety equipment It is the duty of the boats captain to ensure that adequate and sufficient The security equipment must be surveyed and checked in regu- lar intervals and before you embarque on a trip. Check its completeness, their proper function and that the equipment is ready to be used instantly.

  • Page 62: Rough Weather Conditions - Measures To Be Taken

    People, animals and structures may be damaged by heavy and sharp edged items falling or moving. 9.5. Aft swim platform Please observe that Bavaria Yachts has considered stability, strength and buoyancy while designing the aft swim platform; the maximum load for the aft platform is noted on the below sticker which is affixed just in front of the stb...

  • Page 63: Risk Of Loss Of Stability

    General considerations 9.6. Risk of loss of stability The stability and buoyancy characteristics of this boat have been assessed on the basis of the weights specified in section weights: Caution » The boat should never carry more than the manufacturer‘s recommended load. » Bear in mind that stability is most significantly reduced by any weight added high up in the boat. Distribute the load as to make sure the boat floats on level trim. » Stability and your security may be adversely affected by sloshing fluid such as water, check bilge water levels at a regular basis. » The boat may experience extreme motions and accelerations when performing wrong or mistaken maneuvers.

  • Page 64: Man-Over Board (Mob) - Risk Of Falling Overboard - Reboarding

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.7. Man-over board (MOB) – Risk of falling overboard - Reboarding The working deck area is always a safe place to operate from. Areas outside the specified working deck should only be used whilst leaving or arriving at a mooring or whilst the boat is not underway. On this boat, the working deck area is defined as: The working deck is defined as the cockpit and the side decks on main deck level without the aft platform. The foreward zone (mattress on top of the owners cabin), the Fly deck and the aft platform are not integral part of the working deck.

  • Page 65: Reboarding Device

    General considerations 9.8. Reboarding device Man over board (or MOB) manoevre includes all possible measure to rescue the person fallen over board from a vessel. The manouvre has to be exe- cuted instantly and has the first priority. This ma- nouvre is a fundamental part of good seamanship and has to be trained with every new boat and crew.

  • Page 66: Overview Deck With Swim/Rescue Ladder

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.10. Overview deck with swim/rescue ladder...

  • Page 67: In General

    General considerations 9.11. In general A BAVARIA Virtess 420 is a very powerful vessel. Therefore it should only be handled by trained and experienced helms- men. Do not leave unreliable people or children without supervision on board. The fore deck (raised) is not part of the working deck. Always remove the ignition key, keep the chip in a safe place! » Do not step on the side decks, the aft platform or the forward raised deck when the craft is under way.

  • Page 68: Protective Baskets Or Nets

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.13. Protective baskets or nets » Bilge pump intakes inside the boat, and intakes of water from outside the boat are fitted with protective baskets to avoid blockage by weed, leaves or other debris. Ensure these are kept clear at all times. 9.14. Risk of fire » Always keep the bilges clean and check for fuel fumes and smell regularly.
  • Page 69 General considerations 9.15.1. List of extinguishers Pos. Position of the extinguisher Type of extinguisher Extinguisher below deck: At companionway Gloria 2 kg ABC Powder 89B - extinguishing media SP 152/07 - 15 Bar nitrogen Extinguisher on deck, at the helm and in galley Gloria 2 kg ABC Powder 89B - extinguishing media SP 152/07 - 15 Bar nitrogen Fixed fire fighting system in engine room Gloria 6 kg ABC Powder Typ P6-GXF-D2 - extingu- ishing media PL-8/83 9.15.2. Position of the extinguishers in the engine room and the lower deck 9.15.3.

  • Page 70: Escape Routes

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.16. Escape routes Information Exits other than the main companion way & hatches with ladders are labeled. It is advisable to have those plans also as a copy in each cabin, for the crew to be able to read and know about the escape possibilities. Caution - It is the boat owner/operator‘s responsibility to »...
  • Page 71 General considerations The following escapes are provided onboard the boat, they may be hatches, openings or passageways. Type of ope- Pos. Positon of installation and notes ning Hatch Escape above the owners berth forward, additional step integrated into the beth plywood plate on the Stb side, this folding step is situated below the matress and must be unfolded before use, see also the illustration in this chapter.) Companionway Companionway leading from the saloon (main deck) to the cabins below at lower deck level.

  • Page 72: Additional Step For The Forward Escape Hatch

    9.17. Additional Step for the forward escape hatch In order to better reach the forward escape hatch when stepping on the forward berth BAVARIA Yachtbau has integra- ted a folding step into the Stb side of the berths plywood base, see the step unfolded in blue in the below illustation.

  • Page 73: Grounding

    General considerations 9.17.1. Life raft BAVARIA-Yachts do generally leave the yard without any safety equipment. It is the duty of the boats captain to ensure that adequate and sufficient safety equipment is stowed in a condition ready to be used. A life raft may be stowed in different locations. Please make sure to label these compartments adequately and that your all crew are informed about where to find the raft and how to use it.

  • Page 74: Transport, Hoisting, Slip And Storage

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.19.1. Position of through hull fittings (this drawing includes the options) Information - Maintenance With ball valves it is relatively easy to know if they are open or closed: 1. Closed: The handle points at a right angle to the pipe or hose 2. Open: The handle points in the direction of the pipe or hose »...
  • Page 75 Be aware, that these dimensions may shift if the weight and its distribution is altered. The marks for the sling posi- tions must be changed accordingly. BAVARIA YACHTS does not assume any responsibility for the hoisting or slipping process - weigth distributions must be checked and slings positioned accordingly. Caution -be aware of the following: »...
  • Page 76 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.20.2. Drawing of the hoisting gear for the version Fly und Coupé with Stern-drive and Volvo IPS : Abbreviation Description Centre of Gravity (Global CG without options and other additional gear - light displace- ment) Areas for best support for slipping and storage Hoisting with slings for the version Fly with Volvo IPS drive (right hand side) and Coupé with stern drive (left). While hoisting the two boats perform identically. 9.20.3. Virtess 420 Coupé Virtess 420 Fly 4500 4500 4210 4210 9.20.4. Drawing of the hoisting process with slings version Fly with stern drive (black) and Volvo IPS (in red) 13600 6000 2000...
  • Page 77 General considerations 9.20.5. Hoisting of the Virtess 420 Coupé: Drawing: Hoisting with slings of the version Coupé with stern drive (black lines) and in red color for the Volvo IPS system. 13600 4000 6000 2000 4000 9.20.6. Slip: If the yacht is slipped conventionally it may sit on the hull structure. The yacht is instable in this position and must be securely fastened not to fall on its side or forward. Best would be to have a custom made and fitting cradle, that is designed to take the loads at the designated places. See also the next chapter on storage to identify these areas. For longer storage periods it is advises to utilise a dedicated cradle/trailer for transport or storage. Call your service partner, he will be happy to take care.
  • Page 78 BAVARIA Owner’s manual 9.20.7. Storage The craft should be stored on a designated and tailored storage system or cradle. A three-point storage is ok. Handle the hull shell with care. Supports should be spreading the load over a bigger surface. The supports should be as big as possible and the padding not be too soft. All supports should approximately take even loads. Regarding other mea- sures during longer storage, especially during cold times, you should consider reading the paragraph about winter storage, find them in the chapter„10.8. Winter storage“ page 81 .

  • Page 79: Maintenance

    Maintenance 10. Maintenance Caution » Modifications that may affect the safety characteristics of the craft should be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. » Any change in the disposition of the masses aboard may significantly affect the stability, trim and performance of the boat 10.1. Maintenance of the electrical system Information » Check all terminals for corrosion - corroded terminals and connectors should be repla- ced or thoroughly cleaned.

  • Page 80: Care And Maintenance Of Decks

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 10.3. Care and maintenance of decks Untreated wood weathers to a natural silver-grey colour, with no loss of the timber’s strength or other mechanical/ physical properties. Because of its inherent durability and weather-resistant properties, the use of protective paints or coatings is sometimes necessary. Care products: Protective wood oils penetrate deep into the timber, and under the influence of heat and moisture can adversely affect the adhesion of the caulking material to the sides of the wooden joint. Paints are decorative coatings which, when applied to a wooden deck, dry to form a continuous film over the caulking material as well. Some paints may not harden properly on caulking material, leaving the surface tacky. In time most paints will flake away along the line of the joint. This spoils the appearance of the wooden deck and causes cracks to...

  • Page 81: Paints

    Maintenance 10.5. Paints Concerning advice regarding paints, ask your service partner or the yard. Best results are given if you stay within one paint system. 10.6. Parts subject to wear and tear Please buy and install only genuine spare parts. For any advice call your dealer. Whenever you need spare parts and genuine parts are not available then the working load are a safe indication to ascertain the right replacement.
  • Page 82 BAVARIA Owner’s manual Pay special attention to the engine manufacturer’s advice » Remove, charge and store the batteries in a warm & dry ventilated place » Lubricate cable end guide pivot point with engine oil » Disconnect any gas bottles and place them in safe storage » Replace any items that may damaged of whose function is not guaranteed.

  • Page 83: Protection Of The Environment

    Protection of the environment 11. Protection of the environment We did our best in building the boat with the least environmental footprint. There are a number of regulations and hints regarding the protection of our environment, may we kindle ask you to respect those while enjoying your boat. In the following paragraphs we do list some special helpful hints for the use of your boat which is compatible with the environment.

  • Page 84: Protection Of Our Nature

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual If the coating has to be renewed in some places you should arrange these activities with the port authorities and/ or the yard. Generally the bottom below the yacht has to be covered with some plastic sheet in order to collect the grinding s dust to be able to dispose of the waste properly. We recommend non-toxic antifouling to be used.

  • Page 85: Final Remarks And Notes

    If your yacht should be equipped with any details not being covered by this manual or in the owner’s file, your contrac- ting party will inform you about the correct operation and maintenance. Since the Virtess 420 yachts, manufactured by BAVARIA Yachtbau GmbH, are exclusively sold through appointed BA- VARIA dealers, there exists no contractual relationship between the yard and the customer/owner. Thus BAVARIA Yachtbau GmbH is not familiar with the details of the contract between the dealer and the customer. In any case of warranty claim you should therefore contact your contractual partner.

  • Page 86: Proof Of Identity/Acknowledgement Of Receipt

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 13. Proof of identity/Acknowledgement of receipt 13.1. Proof of identity (to be completed by the contracting party) First put into water Date (Delivery to the customer) Type and Version of the craft : Virtess 420 DE-BAV A42 Commission number Name of the Yacht: Engine (Make, Type): Engine number Gearbox (Make, Type, Reduction ratio) Propeller (make, type, dimensions) Dealer Signature : .....................

  • Page 87: Acknowledgement Of Receipt

    Acknowledgement of receipt 14. Acknowledgement of receipt At this place you should find a post card glued to rectangular placeholder. Should this post card be removed, please ask your dealer to copy this page and hand the copy over to you, so that you may fill and sign the copy. Acknowledgement of receipt for this owner’s manual: The owner of a new boat is obliged to sign an acknowledgement of receipt for this manu- The undersigned herewith confirms the receipt of the owner’s manual and the respective pertinent documentation for the equipment which have been delivered with the boat. DE-BAV A42 CIN number: Name: ____________________________________________...

  • Page 88: Notes

    BAVARIA Owner’s manual 15. Notes...
  • Page 89 Notes...
  • Page 90 Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH • Bavariastr. 1 • D – 97232 Giebelstadt Tel.: +49 (0) 9334 942 – 0; Fax: +49 (0)9334 942 – 1160 email: info@bavaria-yachtbau.com...

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