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International - 360 Sport
Owner's Guide
HIN: CDR _________________
2007 Version 1

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  • Page 1 36 Sedan International - 360 Sport Owner’s Guide HIN: CDR _________________ 2007 Version 1...
  • Page 3 Carver Boat Corporation 790 Markham Drive P.O. Box 1010 Pulaski, WI 54162-1010 Phone (920) 822-3214 Fax (920) 822-3213 www.carveryachts.com Robert VanGrunsven President Congratulations and Welcome Aboard! This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of your new boat and its systems.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Using Your Owner’s Information Kit ......i Owner’s Guide .........i OEM Information .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 5 - Propulsion Fuel Systems ......... .65 Engine Room Ventilation .

  • Page 9: Using Your Owner's Information Kit

    PREFACE Using Your Owner’s Information Kit Your Owner’s Information kit contains this Owner’s Guide and a set of manuals referred to as “OEM information.” Please read the Owner’s Guide and OEM information carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat before operating the boat or any of its components or systems.

  • Page 10: Oem Information

    PREFACE OEM Information The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information is supplied by companies from whom Carver has purchased components to install in your boat. These components include, but are not limited to, standard items like the engines, sanitation system, various pumps, and 12-volt batteries, as well as optional items like the air conditioning system and navigation systems.
  • Page 11 THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION Owner's Name: _____________________________________________________ Street Address: ______________________________________________________ City: _________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ______________ Telephone: ( ____ ) ___________________ Date of Purchase: _______________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________ Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR _________________________________ Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited Warranty.
  • Page 12 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION PO BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162-1010 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION PO BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162-1010...

  • Page 13: Section 1 - Boating Safety

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Boating Safety Boating safety is your responsibility. You must fully understand the operating procedures and safety precautions in the Owner’s Information kit and this owner’s guide before you operate your new boat. Safe boating is no accident. Safe Operation Safe operation includes, but is not limited to, the following.
  • Page 14 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 • Do not operate your boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. • Do not operate your boat if your visibility is impaired. Adverse Conditions Weather At all times, the boat operator should be aware of present weather conditions and the weather forecast.

  • Page 15: Emergency Procedures

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surface conditions. You can judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air temperature and dew point temperature. If the difference between these two temperatures is small, fog is likely to develop.
  • Page 16 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Never: • Obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches. • Obstruct safety controls, such as fuel valves and electrical system switches. • Obstruct portable fire extinguishers in lockers. • Leave the boat unattended when cooking or heating appliances are in use.
  • Page 17 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Swamped or Capsized Boat If your boat becomes swamped or capsizes, put on a personal flotation device immediately and set off a distress signal. Chances are good a capsized boat will stay afloat. For this reason, stay with the boat. Do not leave the boat or try to swim to shore except under extreme conditions.

  • Page 18: Safety Equipment

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 ATER URVIVAL HART Water Exhaustion Expected Time Temp. (°F) Unconsciousness of Survival 32.5 Under 15 min. Under 45 min. 32.5-40 15-30 min. 30-90 min. 40-50 30-60 min. 1-3 hr. 50-60 1-2 hr. 1-6 hr. 60-70 2-7 hr. 2-40 hr.
  • Page 19 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 PFD Type I, Wearable: This offshore life jacket is most effective for all waters when rescue may be delayed. In the water, its design turns most unconscious people from a facedown position to a vertical or face-up position. PFD Type II, Wearable: This near-shore buoyant vest is intended for calm inland waters where there is a chance of quick rescue.
  • Page 20 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Running and Navigation Lights Your boat must have running and navigation lights for safe operation after dark. Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing. Do not run at high speeds during night operation. Always use common sense and good judgment when operating your boat at night.

  • Page 21: Owner's Responsibilities

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Owner’s Responsibilities There are several areas you must have knowledge of to operate your boat in a safe, responsible manner. Safe Boating Courses Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S. Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boating classes several times a year. You may contact the Boat/U.S.

  • Page 22: Drugs And Alcohol

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 • An engine/fuel log, which is essential for calculating range and fuel requirements. • A GPS/Loran log if your boat contains this equipment. Drugs and Alcohol Drugs and alcohol adversely affect a person’s ability to make sound judgments, react quickly and, in general, safely operate a boat.
  • Page 23 BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 Garbage Dumping garbage into the sea is a worldwide problem. U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit dumping plastic refuse and garbage mixed with plastic into any waters, and restrict the dumping of other forms of garbage. It is essential that all boaters help to clean our waterways by properly disposing of all garbage.

  • Page 24: Carbon Monoxide (Co) Warnings

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 • Before departing, inform a friend or relative where you intend to cruise and when you will return so they can tell the U.S. Coast Guard where to look and the type of boat in case you are delayed. Remember to tell them of your safe return to prevent false alarms.

  • Page 25: Boating Safety

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 These conditions may cause Carbon Monoxide to Accumulate. Blockage of exhaust outlets PRECAUTION: Never operate the can cause carbon monoxide to generator while the boat is moored accumulate in the cabin and against any other boat, dock or cockpit area - even when the wall structure that could block the hatches, windows, portholes and...

  • Page 26: Identifying Co Exposure

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 People sleeping onboard can easily be overcome by carbon monoxide without realizing it. Do not sleep while the engines or generators are running. • Keep the engine room hatch closed when operating the engines and generator. •...

  • Page 27: Treating Co Exposure

    BOATING SAFETY SECTION 1 • Incoherence / slurred speech • Nausea • Dizziness • Fatigue • Vomiting • Collapse • Convulsions Treating CO Exposure If you suspect that someone is suffering from exposure to CO, take the following actions immediately: •...

  • Page 29: Section 2 - Dc Electrical System

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC Electrical System Your boat is equipped with a 12-volt DC (Direct Current) electrical system. This is a comprehensive system that is designed to meet your present and future 12-volt electrical needs. Wire-runs and connections are positioned to prevent abrasion and exposure to moisture, as well as to remain accessible for inspection, repairs, and the addition of aftermarket electrical accessories.

  • Page 30: Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels A fully charged battery that has not been charged or discharged for at least two hours should indicate between 12.3 and 12.6 volts. A reading below this level indicates a partly discharged battery. Engine Batteries You can determine the voltage level of each engine battery by activating the battery’s dedicated voltmeter.

  • Page 31: Battery Maintenance

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 To operate the battery charger: 1. Provide AC power to the boat, from either a shore power source or the generator. Refer to Section 3 - Shore Power or Section 3 - Generator Power for more information. 2.

  • Page 32: Operating The 12-Volt Equipment

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 • Keep your batteries fully charged. Batteries that are kept fully or near fully charged last longer than batteries stored with a partial charge. The charge level of the batteries can be monitored using the voltmeters on the helm instrument panel.

  • Page 33: Dc Control Center

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC Control Center The DC Control Center, located in a cabinet above the stairway to the stateroom level, manages the power supply to most of the boat’s 12-volt equipment, except for the equipment on the bridge. To provide power to this breaker panel, turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON”...
  • Page 34 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Forward Waste Pump This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the pump switch for the optional overboard discharge system. Use the pump to empty the waste tank directly overboard. The switch is located beneath a hatch in the cockpit. Refer to Section 9 - Interior Hatches for the exact location of this switch.
  • Page 35 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Salon Accessories This breaker controls the flow of electricity to any aftermarket accessories installed in the salon. Switch this breaker “ON” to activate these accessories. Refer to the accessories’ manuals for information on operating the accessories. Spare(s) These breaker(s) are reserved for aftermarket accessories you install on your boat.

  • Page 36: Bridge Breaker Panel

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Bridge Breaker Panel The Bridge Breaker Panel, located in a cabinet in the port outboard bulkhead of the bridge, manages the power supply to the bridge’s 12-volt equipment and the bilge blowers. To provide power to this breaker panel, turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON”...
  • Page 37 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC Outlet Bridge This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the 12-volt outlet located at the helm. You can operate various types of equipment from the outlet, such as a cellular phone, hand-held spotlight, and laptop computer. Switch this breaker “ON”...

  • Page 38: Safety Breaker Panel

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Spotlight This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the controls for the spotlight. The controls are located at the helm. To supply power to the controls, switch this breaker “ON.” Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the spotlight.
  • Page 39 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 CO Detector Carver has installed carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on your boat for your safety. The CO detectors monitor the air throughout the boat’s cabin for the presence of carbon monoxide. This breaker must be “ON” for the CO detectors to operate.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting The Dc Electrical System

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution 12-volt equipment does Accessory battery master Turn the switch to the not function. disconnect switch is in the “ON” position. “OFF” position. DC Main circuit breaker on the Turn both circuit breakers “ON.”...

  • Page 41: Dc Schematic

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC WIRING SCHEMATIC 3428 • 3/06...

  • Page 43: Section 3 - Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC Electrical System Your boat is equipped with a 30 amp AC (alternating current) electrical system. The power for this system is supplied by either a shore power source or the generator. The procedures for connecting to a shore power source and to the generator are explained later in this section.
  • Page 44 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 To connect to shore power: 1. Make sure the generator is not running. If you start the generator while your boat is connected to shore power, the AC electrical system will automatically connect itself to the generator and disconnect itself from shore power. Do not supply power to the water heater when it is empty.

  • Page 45: Generator Power

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 If you are in Germany or Italy, disconnect the shore power cord from the shore power source outlet, rotate the cord’s plug 180 degrees, then plug the cord into the outlet again. Repeat steps 11 through 13. If the Reverse Polarity indicator(s) illuminates again, disconnect the affected shore power cord.

  • Page 46: Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 GENERATOR LAYOUT - GASOLINE Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Fuel Solenoid Valve Muffler Generator Battery Generator Cooling System Seacock Exhaust Thru-Hull Fitting Seawater Strainer Seawater Outlet R2030C (8) 6/13/05 GENERATOR LAYOUT - DIESEL Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Generator Battery...
  • Page 47 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 A Tip From Carver! Dedicating a 12-volt battery to the generator provides an important safety feature. A dedicated battery enables you to start the generator regardless of the condition of the propulsion engine batteries. If the batteries become discharged to the point where they are unable to start an engine, start the generator, then turn on the engine battery charger.

  • Page 48: Operating Ac Equipment

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 While you are attempting to start the generator, never hold the STOP/ START switch in the “START” position for more than 10 seconds. 10. A spring-loaded generator STOP/START switch is located on the DC Control Center. Push the switch to the “START” position and hold it there until the generator starts.

  • Page 49: Ac Control Center

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Never reset a breaker that has automatically tripped without first correcting the problem. Failure to follow this procedure may create a dangerous situation. NOTE: Sometimes a circuit breaker location is labeled but no circuit breaker is present.
  • Page 50 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Battery Charger 1 This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the battery charger that maintains the voltage levels in the engine and accessory batteries. Switch this breaker “ON” to supply power to the battery charger. Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the battery charger.
  • Page 51 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Shore #1 and #2 Ammeters These ammeters indicate the amount of current that is being drawn by the Line 1 and Line 2 circuits, respectively. When the Main circuit breaker is “ON,” all other breakers on the AC Control Center are “OFF,”...

  • Page 52: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 If you are using shore power, make sure: • Your shore power cord(s) is properly attached to the shore power source. • The circuit breaker(s) at the shore power source box is “ON.” • The Main circuit breaker(s) on the AC Control Center is “ON.” If the voltmeter continues to read zero voltage, either have a qualified technician service your generator or contact the marina’s management to identify and correct a shore power problem.

  • Page 53: Gfci Receptacle Locations

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Testing GFCI Receptacles The GFCI receptacles are identified by Test and Reset buttons located between the receptacles’ two outlets. Test each GFCI receptacle once every week: 1. Press the Test button. If the GFCI is operating normally, this cuts the power supply to the GFCI receptacle and to all other receptacles on that circuit.

  • Page 54: Electrical Loads

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Electrical Loads When operating AC powered devices through your boat’s AC electrical system, be aware that each device exerts a “load” on the system. This load is equal to the amount of current (amps) that the device draws from the AC electrical system. The AC electrical system, like your house’s electrical system, has a maximum total load that it can handle.

  • Page 55: Bonding System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Bonding System Your boat is equipped with a comprehensive metallic bonding system that interconnects all underwater equipment and thru-hull fittings. The bonding system ensures that the “cases” of all metallic equipment onboard your boat, including the fittings, are at the same electrical potential. This minimizes corrosion of the underwater fittings caused by stray electrical currents.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting The Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Voltmeter on the AC Control Shore power cord is not Connect the shore Center reads zero volts. connected. power cord. There is no power at the Contact marina management.

  • Page 57: Ac Schematic

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC WIRING SCHEMATIC 3428 • 3/06...

  • Page 59: Section 4 - Internal Systems

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Air Conditioning System For the air conditioning system to operate it needs a source of AC power (supplied by either a shore power source or the generator) and a supply of seawater (either salt or fresh). The air conditioning system consists of two air conditioning units: •...

  • Page 60: Fresh Water System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 8. Verify that seawater is being pumped through the air conditioning units. As the seawater exits the units, it flows out of a discharge thru-hull fitting. Refer to Section 9 - Thru-Hull Fittings for the location of this thru-hull fitting. 9.
  • Page 61 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh Water Washdown Head Sink Head Shower Head Toilet Icemaker Galley Sink Pressure Water Pump Fresh Water Tank Water Heater Fresh Water Vent Fresh Water Washdown Fresh Water Fill Shore Water Inlet Transom Hand Shower R2045D (13) 6/10/05 3428 •...
  • Page 62 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 5. The fresh water system is primed when all air is purged from the system’s pipes. Monitor each sink tap, shower head, and washdown. When a steady stream of cold water flows from the tap, shower head, or washdown, close its cold water faucet, then open its hot water faucet.
  • Page 63 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 NOTE: The sump pump can not operate if the Auto Sump - Forward circuit breaker is “OFF.” Make sure the circuit breaker is “ON” before using the shower or sinks. A Tip From Carver! To obtain the most consistent shower temperature, turn on the cold water faucet fully, then slowly turn on the hot water faucet until the water flowing from the shower head is at the desired temperature.

  • Page 64: Raw Water Washdown

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 To connect to shore water: 1. Locate the shore water fitting, labeled “SHORE WATER,” in the centerline locker on the transom. 2. Attach one end of a garden hose to the shore water fitting. 3. Attach the other end of the hose to the dockside water tap. 4.

  • Page 65: Raw Water Washdown System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 RAW WATER WASHDOWN SYSTEM Bow-Mounted Hose Fitting Pressrue Water Pump Seawater Strainer Seawater Seacock Transom Mounted Hose Fitting R2043B (6) 1/14/05 3428 • 3/06...

  • Page 66: Bilge System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 9. The raw water washdown pump, when activated, creates pressure in the raw water washdown system. When the hose nozzle is closed, water pressure within the system increases to a predetermined point at which the pump automatically shuts off.
  • Page 67 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 BILGE SYSTEM Forward Bilge Pump Discharge Forward Bilge Pump with High Water Sensor Amidships Bilge Pump Amidships Bilge Pump Discharge Manual Bilge Pump Discharge Manual Bilge Pump Handle Aft Bilge Pump Discharge Manual Bilge Pump Aft Bilge Pump with High Water Sensor R2011B (7) 6/22/05 3428 •...
  • Page 68 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Your boat is equipped with a high bilge water alarm. If the alarm sounds, there is most likely a hull breach, faulty bilge pump, or faulty seacock/hose. Immediately identify and correct the cause of the high water, and remove the water. Silence the alarm by turning its circuit switch “OFF.”...

  • Page 69: Sanitation System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Hull Drain Your boat is equipped with one hull drain. The drain allows water to drain from the bilges while the boat is in dry storage. The boat and cradle should be positioned to allow water to flow toward the hull drain. The drain is located in the transom in the deepest portion of the hull’s “V.”...
  • Page 70 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 SANITATION SYSTEM Toilet Drain Vent Filter Waste Tank Vent Waste Tank Toilet Vacuum Generator Overboard Discharge Seacock Y-Valve Waste Tank Overboard Deck Plate Discharge Pump R2044D (10) 1/18/06 3428 • 3/06...
  • Page 71 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Dockside Discharge With the dockside discharge method, waste is flushed from the toilet to the waste tank where it is stored until it can be transferred to a dockside pumpout station. To empty the tank: 1. Locate a dockside pumpout station. 2.

  • Page 72: Grey Water Holding System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 To empty the tank: 1. Open the overboard discharge seacock. The seacock is located beneath a hatch in the cockpit. Refer to Section 9 - Interior Hatches for the exact location of the seacock. 2. Turn the overboard discharge Y-valve so that it points to the overboard discharge hose.
  • Page 73 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 GREY WATER HOLDING SYSTEM Grey Water Deck Plate Master Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Condensation Drain Grey Water Holding Tank Head Sink Drain Head Shower Drain Grey Water Holding Tank Vent Sump Gally Sink Drain R2104B (4) 10/29/03 3428 •...

  • Page 74: Overboard Discharge

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Dockside Discharge With the dockside discharge method, grey water is stored in the grey water tank until it can be transferred to a dockside pumpout station. To empty the tank: 1. Locate a dockside pumpout station. 2.
  • Page 75 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 5. After all grey water is pumped overboard, turn the grey water pump switch “OFF.” 6. Remove the grey water tank deck plate labeled “WASTE” using the removal tool supplied with your boat. This plate is located on the fore deck. Refer to Section 9 - Deck Plates for the exact location of this plate.

  • Page 77: Section 5 - Propulsion

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Propulsion Your boat can be equipped with several types of inboard engine packages. The engines may be gas or diesel. This section gives a general overview of your propulsion system and how it works. For a detailed explanation of the engines installed in your boat, including how to operate and maintain them, refer to the OEM information.

  • Page 78: Fuel Tanks

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Fuel Tanks Your boat holds a maximum 280 gallons of fuel in two tanks. The fuel tanks are positioned outboard of each engine. The fuel system meets or exceeds the standards set by the U.S. Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council that were in effect when your boat was constructed.
  • Page 79 PROPULSION SECTION 5 FUEL SYSTEM - GASOLINE Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Fitting and Vent Fitting and Vent R2032C (5) 4/25/04 FUEL SYSTEM - DIESEL Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank RETURN LINE Fuel Transfer Pump Fuel Filters Port Fuel Tank...

  • Page 80: Engine Room Ventilation

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Engine Room Ventilation Your boat’s engine room is equipped with a ventilation system consisting of intake ducts, exhaust ducts and bilge blowers. This system is designed to remove any fuel vapor from the engine room. The bilge blowers operate whenever the engines are running, as long as the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers on the DC Control Center are “ON.”...

  • Page 81: Exhaust System

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 After starting your engines, check the engine exhaust outlets. Refer to Section 9 - Thru-Hull Fittings for the location of the engine exhaust outlets. If water is not being ejected from the outlets, immediately shut off the engines. Determine why seawater is not being pumped through the system.

  • Page 82: Fire Suppression System

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Fire Suppression System An automatic fire suppression system is installed in the engine room. This system provides extra security in the event of an engine room fire. Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the fire suppression system. The system can also be activated manually using a release control located at the helm.

  • Page 83: Temperature Gauge

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Tachometer The tachometer displays the speed of the engine in revolutions per minute (RPMs). This is not the boat’s speed over the water or the speed of propeller rotation. The tachometer may not register zero RPM when its engine’s ignition key is turned off;...

  • Page 84: Oil Pressure Gauge

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Oil Pressure Gauge The oil pressure gauge displays the pressure within the engine’s lubrication system. The oil pressure reading changes as engine speed changes. However, a noticeable decrease (either sudden or gradual) in an engine’s oil pressure while the boat is maintaining a constant speed may indicate an oil pump failure, a leak in the lubrication system or excessive engine wear.

  • Page 85: Helm Controls

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Gauge Maintenance The gauges on the helm instrument panel should be protected from the sun and weather when not in use. The gauges are not waterproof. Protecting them from the elements prolongs their life. NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can form behind the glass bezel on some gauges.

  • Page 86: Preparing For Cruising

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Steering Your boat uses a hydraulic steering system. This system is preferable over a mechanical steering system because it provides better response for large boats. The boat’s helm is connected to the rudders through a hydraulic pump, a network of hydraulic lines, an oil reservoir, a hydraulic cylinder, and a tiller tie rod.
  • Page 87 PROPULSION SECTION 5 Avoid spilling fuel on the gelcoat surface of your boat. Fuel can stain the gelcoat and damage the hull accent stripes. 10. Your boat’s fuel tanks are designed to take on fuel at a maximum rate of 9 gallons per minute (GPM) when the tank is between 25% and 75% full.

  • Page 88: Starting The Engines

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 7. Turn the bilge blowers “ON” using the blower switch at the helm or on the DC Control Center. Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properly by feeling for air being blown from the bilge vents. These vents are located on either side of the hull amidships.
  • Page 89 PROPULSION SECTION 5 After the Engines Have Started 1. Check the engine gauges. Make sure all readings are within the normal range. 2. Verify that water is being pumped through each engine’s exhaust outlet, located near the transom. Refer to Section 9 - Thru-Hull Fittings for the exact location of the exhaust outlets.

  • Page 91: Section 6 - Operating And Maneuvering

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Launching the Boat Have a professional launch your boat. Your dealer can either provide experienced people to do this or recommend someone. Navigation Understanding navigation is very important when operating your boat on the open seas. Instructions on how to navigate your boat are beyond the scope of this guide.

  • Page 92: Controlling The Boat

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Controlling the Boat Every boat owner should know how to perform the following procedures competently. Do not attempt any of these procedures without first receiving appropriate training. Loading When you load items onto the boat, have someone on the pier hand them to you after you have boarded the boat.
  • Page 93 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 After getting onboard, start the engines and send someone forward to slacken the line. Release the line. In a river with current, the boat will gain headway with the current. After you are clear of the buoy, power the boat forward. In a calm bay, if there is neither wind nor current, back the boat away a few boat lengths.
  • Page 94 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Maneuvering The propellers on your boat rotate in opposite directions. With only the port propeller rotating, your boat tracks forward and to starboard in forward gear and to port in reverse gear. With only the starboard propeller rotating, your boat tracks forward and to port in forward gear and to starboard in reverse gear.
  • Page 95 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Tracking Forward (Props Only) Starboard Engine Forward Both Engines Forward Port Engine Forward Tracking Astern (Props Only) Starboard Engine Reverse Port Engine Reverse Both Engines Reverse 3428 • 3/06...

  • Page 96: Anchoring

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Towing Always offer assistance to a vessel in distress. However, towing a capsized boat or a boat with a damaged hull is not recommended. In these situations, lend aid to the occupants and call the proper authorities. Remember, you are obligated to lend aid to any person in distress, but not to the vessel.

  • Page 97: Mooring Lines

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Stern Anchors In some anchorages, boats use bow and stern anchors at the same time. To get these anchors down, drop the bow anchor first, then pay out extra anchor line (15-18 times the depth). Drop the stern anchor and adjust the length of line payed out on both anchors as necessary.

  • Page 98: Getting Underway

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Getting Underway It takes training and experience to become an “expert yachtsman.” Reading and understanding this Owner’s Guide gives you only part of the knowledge you’ll need to operate a boat safely and skillfully. Carver owners have a wide range of abilities, from seasoned yachtsmen with years of experience to absolute beginners with a new-found love for the water.

  • Page 99: Trim Tabs

    OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Operating at Planing Speed Your boat has a “planing” hull. A planing hull skims “over” the water rather than “through” it. To do this, however, your boat first has to reach a certain speed, called “planing speed.” When you first accelerate from a dead stop, the trim angle of the boat increases, causing the bow to rise and the stern to drop.
  • Page 100 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Do not overtrim your boat. When adjusting the trim tabs, press their control switches for only one-half second at a time, then allow the boat to respond. Continue to adjust the trim tabs in this manner until the boat is at the desired trim angle.

  • Page 101: Section 7 - Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Maintenance Schedule The maintenance activities and their intervals listed on the following pages are provided as guidelines only. The ideal maintenance activities and maintenance schedule depend on the components installed in your boat and the manner and environment in which you use your boat.

  • Page 102: Control System

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Type A Type B Type C Type D ENGINES AND DRIVE SYSTEM Perform maintenance as outlined Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM in the engine OEM information. Information Information Information Information Inspect water intake hoses and connections.
  • Page 103 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Type A Type B Type C Type D ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Inspect and clean batteries. Check battery fluid levels. Check operation of all 12-volt equipment. Check operation of all AC equipment. Inspect shore power cords. Inspect generator water intake and discharge. Inspect zincs anodes.
  • Page 104 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Type A Type B Type C Type D INTERIOR Perform maintenance on the heads. Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Information Information Information Information Inspect thru-hull fittings. Clean refrigerator/freezer. Clean range and microwave oven. Lubricate door hinges and locks.

  • Page 105: Exterior Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Exterior Maintenance The following paragraphs explain how to maintain the various materials present outside your boat’s cabin to help keep the boat looking new. Fiberglass Surfaces The exterior fiberglass surfaces of your boat are coated with a protective layer of gelcoat.

  • Page 106: Hull Bottom

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Gelcoat Repair Cosmetic repair of minor gelcoat nicks and scratches is not difficult nor does it require the use of special or unique tools. Any boat owner with a little practice can make visually satisfying repairs. Repairs to fiberglass laminates or structural fiberglass components are best left to the experienced technicians at your Carver Dealer.
  • Page 107 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Caulking and Sealants Deck fittings, rail bases, window and all underwater fittings have been sealed with the finest quality sealants. These sealants, however, do not last indefinitely. The working action of the boat and the expansion and contraction caused by variations in outside temperature eventually break down the sealant.
  • Page 108 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Hatches and Windows The hatch frames on your boat are fabricated from aluminum. Some of these frames are painted with enamel. To clean both the painted and unpainted frames, use a sponge dipped in a solution of fresh water and mild soap. Do not use a brush or abrasive cleaner as these can scratch the painted frame surfaces, damaging their appearance.

  • Page 109: Interior Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 1. Thoroughly air dry the fabric. 2. If possible, store the fabric flat (avoid rolling it). 3. Avoid storing the fabric so that its zipper(s) imprints into the next curtain. 4. Place the fabric in a dry, ventilated area. When you remove the fabric from storage, check it for cloudy glass and zipper imprints.

  • Page 110: Mechanical Systems

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Carpet The carpet used on the interior of the boat has been treated with a stain protector. Even so, the carpet still needs periodic cleaning. Care for the carpet as you would care for the carpet in your home. Vacuum it often and shampoo it as needed using a carpet shampoo.

  • Page 111: Propeller Shaft Seals

    MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Propeller Shaft Seals The propeller shaft extends through a watertight fitting called a shaft seal. Check the shaft seal every month; if the seal is leaking, contact your Carver Dealer. Make sure the engines are OFF before inspecting the propeller shaft seals.
  • Page 112 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 • Do not store batteries that are only partially charged. Recharge each battery, if necessary. Check the voltage level every 30 days while the battery is in storage and recharge it if the voltage reads below 12.3 volts. •...
  • Page 113 MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 Water Tank Vent Screen A vent for the fresh water tank is installed through the boat’s hull above the fresh water tank fill plate. The vent has a screen over its opening to prevent dirt and insects from entering the fresh water tank. Clean the vent screen once every six months or twice a season.

  • Page 115: Section 8 - Winterization And Storage

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Winterization - Storage Before you store your boat for an extended period of time during which temperatures could fall below freezing (such as during winter), you must properly winterize it. Winterizing your boat removes all water from its various systems.

  • Page 116: Winterization - Systems

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Winterization - Systems The following paragraphs explain how to winterize the systems that require it. Your boat must be properly winterized before storage. Failure to winterize the boat could result in damaged pipes, valves, faucets, tanks, hot water heater, and other components.
  • Page 117 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 4. On the DC Control Center: a. Switch the Main circuit breaker “ON.” b. Switch the Pressure Water Pump circuit breaker “ON.” 5. Open all sink and shower faucets on the boat, including the faucets for the optional cockpit hand shower and cockpit fresh water washdown.
  • Page 118 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Preparing the System for Use Again When you remove your boat from storage and prepare to use it again, flush the entire fresh water system with fresh water. Nontoxic antifreeze is colored, so the water system is adequately flushed when uncolored water flows from all of the faucets and shower heads.
  • Page 119 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Bilge Refer to Section 4 - Bilge System for a description of your boat’s bilge system. 1. Open the hull drain. Leave the drain open while your boat is in storage. 2. Remove all water from the bilge. 3.
  • Page 120 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Overboard Discharge System 1. Empty the waste tank as described in Section 4 - Emptying the Waste Tank. Remove as much of the fresh water used in flushing the tank as possible. You must use a nontoxic, non-alcohol, RV-type (pink) antifreeze in your boat’s sanitation system.
  • Page 121 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Grey Water Holding System Before performing this procedure on the optional grey water holding system, your boat should be pulled from the water. Winterize the grey water holding system only after you have winterized the fresh water system. Refer to Section 4 - Grey Water Holding System for a description of your boat’s grey water holding system.
  • Page 122 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 4. Pour 3 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the shower and each sink drain. 5. Under the boat, place a large bucket beneath the grey water overboard discharge fitting to collect antifreeze pumped out later in this procedure. 6.
  • Page 123 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Storage To give your boat the maximum protection while it is in storage, Carver recommends that you place your boat in dry, as opposed to wet, storage. Dry Storage Protecting the boat from the elements during winter storage is advised. Have your marina shrink wrap the boat or have a winter storage cover made.

  • Page 124: Spring Recommissioning Checklist

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Spring Recommissioning Checklist Before launching your boat, complete the following. Hull Safety Equipment  Fill gelcoat nicks and gouges  Inspect PFDs  Inspect props, struts, rudders  Replace old distress signals  Inspect thru-hull fittings ...

  • Page 125: Section 9 - Warranty And Parts

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Warranty Information Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as explained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Your copy of the warranty is located at the end of this section. Please review the warranty carefully. To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime, Carver Boat Corporation, your Carver Dealer, and you must each uphold specific responsibilities.

  • Page 126: Obtaining Warranty Service

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Owner’s Information Kit Read, understand and follow the instructions in this Owner’s Guide and all other guides and manuals supplied with your boat, including all OEM information. Contact your Carver Dealer if you have any questions regarding warranty responsibilities.

  • Page 127: Hull Identification Number

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Hull Identification Number The U.S. Coast Guard has established an identification system which assigns a unique hull identification number (HIN) to each boat. The HIN consists of 12 alphanumeric characters which provide coded information about the boat. When contacting your Carver Dealer for parts or service, provide them with your boat’s HIN OEMs...

  • Page 129: Specifications

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Specifications The specifications listed here are based on a standard model with no options installed. Certain options may change some of these specifications. Length Overall (LOA) ....37'8" ... 11,48 m with platform Beam .

  • Page 130: Hatches

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Hatches Master Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Bow Thruster Accessory Battery Master Disconnect Switch Salon Air Forward Bilge Pump Conditioning Unit Sump Engine Room Cockpit Hatch 3428 • 8/06...

  • Page 131: Deck Plates

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Deck Plates Raw Water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Grey Water Tank Pumpout Plate Fuel Fill Plate Fresh Water Fill Plate Waste Tank Pumpout Plate Shore 1 Power Cord Shore 2 Power Cord Transom Hand Shower TV/Telephone Connectors Fresh Water Washdown Raw Water Washdown...

  • Page 132: Thru-Hull Fittings

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Thru-Hull FIttings 1. Engine Exhaust 2. Drip Pan Drain 3. Water Heater Drain 4. Aft Bilge Pump Discharge 5. Overboard Discharge Vented Loop 6. Manual Bilge Pump Discharge 7. Forward Bilge Pump Discharge 8. Sump Discharge OR Grey Water Tank Vent 9.
  • Page 133 WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Raw Water Head Discharge Depth Sounder Transducer Engine Pick-up Generator Pick-up Raw Water Washdown Pick-up Air Conditioning Pick-up Waste Tank Overboard Discharge Aft Deck Drains Salon Air Conditioning Unit Seawater Discharge Hull Drain R2016D (18) 8/17/05 3428 •...

  • Page 134: Bill Of Material

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Bill of Material 3428 • 8/06...

  • Page 135: Carver Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Carver Limited Warranty 3428 • 8/06...

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