Gordon V.'s SVB Skipper Profile

Hi, I have the Bavaria 38 , 2003 model and would shortly be changing out the Lower Rudder Bearing and Housing , can anyone tell me the correct size/part number, or what other info is required in order to ensure the correct part is ordered. Regards Gordon

Dear customer, please contact our Bavaria team with your hull number directly at: bavaria@svb.de

Hi , can anyone confirm that this kit shown includes all 3 items in the photo shown , Gas Strut, Spacer Tube and End Cap. Item 42215

All of these 3 items are included.

Yes it does - but you will need 2 end caps, don’t discard the old ends as you need to use one.. The kit would be better if it included 2 ends.... Also use some duralac paste or similar when screwing on the cap ends..

Thanks Denis, your feedback is much appreciated . In respect to the end caps you mention , not sure what you mean on this one . Just to put you in the picture on this one , I purchased a brand new Rodkicker model 20 last week from SVB but never ordered the Gas Strut option, now I have decided that was a bad move and will fit this option . Thanks Gordon

The cap ends screw onto both ends of the gas strut - so you end up with the strut with a flat ‘plate’ on both ends.. One will go against the spacer ( comes in the kit ) and the other end goes against the Alu sleeve - So you need 2 end caps ... I had allot of difficulty with my rodkicker selection and I found the guy in svb excellent - maybe call them ? Or try to pm me - not sure how !

Thanks you very much Denis, your help is much appreciated. I have already ordered the Gas Kit so once it arrives im sure I'll be able to source something . Thanks Gordon

Hello, i have bavaria 39, 2006 model, hull number is BAVF39V8A606. Does this lower rudder bearing is the correct one..item no 20597