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Owner's Guide
HIN: CDR _________________
2007 Version 1

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  • Page 1 380 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 .
  • Page 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 5 - Propulsion Fuel Systems ..........61 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 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: Charging The Batteries

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Generator Battery The generator has its own dedicated battery. This battery is located in the aft bilge, directly beneath the port cockpit hatch. Electricity from the battery to the generator starter is controlled by a master disconnect switch.

  • Page 31: Battery Maintenance

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Engine / Accessory Battery Charger The voltage levels of both the engine and accessory batteries are monitored and maintained by a single battery charger. To operate the battery charger: 1. Provide AC power to the boat, from either a shore power source or the generator.

  • Page 32: Operating The 12-Volt Equipment

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 While the batteries are relatively maintenance-free, there are a few things you can do to increase their effectiveness and life: • 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 Never reset a breaker that has been 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 34 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Electric Head This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the electric pump for the toilet. Switch this breaker “ON” to enable the pump. Refer to Section 4 - Toilet and the OEM information for details on operating the toilet. Forward TV This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional stateroom TV.
  • Page 35 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Refrigerator This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the dual-voltage refrigerator in the galley. The refrigerator operates on either AC power or DC power. To supply DC power to the refrigerator, switch this breaker “ON.” The refrigerator automatically uses AC power whenever your boat is connected to a shore power source or the generator is operating, and the Receptacles Galley circuit breaker on the AC Control Center is “ON.”...

  • Page 36: Bridge Breaker Panel

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Wipers This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the windshield wiper switch at the optional lower helm. To supply power to the switch, switch this breaker “ON.” Bridge Breaker Panel The Bridge Breaker Panel, located in a cabinet next to the bridge helm seat, protects the circuitry between the DC Control Center and optional navigational equipment installed at the helm.

  • Page 37: Safety Breaker Panel

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Safety Breaker Panel The Safety Breaker Panel, located in a cabinet in the inboard end of the galley counter on the standard and mid cabin models, manages the power supply to various safety and other equipment. Because of the importance of the safety equipment, the circuit breakers on this panel should remain “ON”...
  • Page 38 ® This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the Volvo SeaKey telemetric equipment. This equipment is installed on all Carver yachts, but can only be activated with a current service subscription. If you have a subscription, then this breaker must be “ON” to provide electricity to the equipment. Refer to the OEM information for details on the SeaKey equipment.

  • Page 39: 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. Main-One or Main-Two circuit Switch the appropriate circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker breaker “ON.”...

  • Page 40: Dc Schematic

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC SCHEMATIC 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 41: Section 3 - Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 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 42 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 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 43 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 11. Secure the nonmetallic threaded locking ring that locks each cord to the shore power source outlet. This prevents the cord(s) from being accidentally disconnected and from arcing due to a gap between the cord plug and the outlet. 12.

  • Page 44: Generator Power

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 Generator Power You can use the generator to power the boat’s AC electrical system when a shore power source is not available. The generator is installed beneath the center of the cockpit. Fuel for the generator is drawn from the starboard fuel tank. To start the generator: 1.
  • Page 45 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 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 46: Operating Ac Equipment

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 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. Release the switch when the generator starts. If the generator does not start within 10 seconds, release the STOP/START switch, wait 1 minute, then try to start the generator again.

  • Page 47: Ac Control Center

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 AC Control Center The AC Control Center, located in the second cabinet on the port side next to the entertainment center, manages the power supply to all of the boat’s AC equipment. To provide power to this breaker panel, first provide a source of AC power to the boat, either through a shore power connection or the generator, as described earlier in this section.
  • Page 48 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 Range This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the galley’s stove top. Switch this breaker “ON” to supply power to the stove top. Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the stove top. Receptacles Galley This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the receptacles in the galley, and to the galley refrigerator/freezer.
  • Page 49 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 Shore #1 and #2 Main These breakers control the flow of electricity to the rest of the Line 1 and Line 2 circuit breakers, respectively, on the AC Control Center. Switch the Main breakers “ON” to supply power to the other circuit breakers. Shore #1 and #2 Polarity Indicators These indicators show the polarity of the shore power voltage for the Line 1 and Line 2 circuits, respectively.

  • Page 50: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 Water Heater This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the water heater. The water heater supplies hot water to your fresh water system. Switch this breaker “ON” to supply power to the water heater. Refer to Section 4 - Fresh Water System for more information.

  • Page 51: Testing Gfci Receptacles

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 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 52: Bonding System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 ELECTRICAL LOADS AC Device Approximate Maximum Current Used (Amps) Electric blanket Television Coffee maker Battery charger Toaster 10.5 Frying pan 12.3 Space heater 13.7 Refrigerator As the chart indicates, appliances that use a motor or a heating element draw relatively large amounts of current.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting The Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 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 54: Ac Schematic

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS SECTION 3 AC SCHEMATIC 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 55: 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). Standard: The air conditioning system consists of one air conditioning unit.
  • Page 56 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Mid-Cabin Standard 5. Air Conditioning Unit 6. Air Conditioning Seawater Pump 7. Air Conditioning Seawater Strainer 8. Air Conditioning Seawater Seacock 3327-500-002 (3) 5/31/05 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 57: Fresh Water System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 7. Verify that seawater is being pumped through the air conditioning unit. 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. 8.
  • Page 58 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 FRESH WATER SYSTEM Toilet Head Sink Head Shower Galley Sink Fresh Water Tank Water Heater Fresh Water Tank Fill Deck Fitting Pressure Water Pump & Filter Water Tank Vent Water Heater Drain Bridge Icemaker Shore Water Fitting Cockpit Handshower Fresh Water Washdown 3327-516-001 (K) 7/26/05...
  • Page 59 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 4. 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 (the washdown provides cold water only).
  • Page 60 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Shower and Sinks Your boat has a shower and sink in the head, and a sink in the galley. Used (grey) water from the galley sink, head sink and shower drains into a sump. Because the sump is located below the boat’s waterline, a pump is needed to drain the sump and discharge its water overboard or into an optional grey water holding tank.

  • Page 61: Raw Water Washdown

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Shore Water Your boat has a shore water fitting that enables your fresh water system to draw water from a land water source while your boat is docked. When you use shore water you are not drawing water from the onboard water tank. NOTE: Connecting your boat to shore water bypasses the boat’s fresh water tank and pressure water pump, therefore the water tank does not get filled.

  • Page 62: Raw Water Washdown System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 RAW WATER WASHDOWN SYSTEM Thru-Hull Generator Pick-up Washdown Seacock Thru-Hull Air Conditioner Pick-up Washdown Pump Washdown Washdown Fitting Seawater Strainer 3327-516-006 (C) 7/26/05 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 63: Bilge System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 7. On the Safety Breaker Panel: Turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON” position. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker “ON.” Do not operate the washdown pump when the seacock that supplies seawater to the washdown system is closed.
  • Page 64 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 BILGE SYSTEM Forward Bilge Pump Discharge Forward Bilge Pump with Internal Float Switch Amidships Bilge Pump Discharge Amidhsips Bilge Pump with Internal Float Switch Manual Bilge Pump Handle Manual Bilge Pump Aft Bilge Pump Discharge Manual Bilge Pump DIshcarge Aft Bilge Pump with Internal Float Switch...
  • Page 65 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 If you keep your boat in a climate where temperatures can drop below freezing, make sure that all water within the bilge is drained before you store the boat for the winter. Water that freezes in the bilge could cause severe damage to your boat and its components.

  • Page 66: Sanitation System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Manual Operation To operate the bilge pumps manually, press the Forward, Mid, and Aft Bilge Pump switches, located at the helm, to their up position. This activates the two bilge pumps. When operating a bilge pump in manual mode, turn the pump “OFF” when the bilge water level is so low that the pump can not drain it.
  • Page 67 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 SANITATION SYSTEM Vented Loop Overboard Discharge Overboard System Vent Discharge Pump Waste Tank Vent Toilet Waste Tank Waste Tank Deck Plate Fresh Water Tank 3327-516-002 (C) 6/15/05 3327 • P2 6/06...
  • Page 68 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 3. On the DC Control Center: Switch the Main circuit breaker “ON.” Switch the Electric Head circuit breaker “ON.” 4. Use the control switches mounted on the bulkhead next to the toilet to flush the toilet. Emptying the Waste Tank The sanitation system contains one polyethylene waste tank.
  • Page 69 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 With the overboard discharge system, waste is flushed from the toilet to the waste tank where it is stored. Where it is legal, you can then empty the waste tank directly overboard. If overboard discharge is not legal where you are, you can either wait until you reach an area where it is legal or use a dockside pumpout station to empty the waste tank.

  • Page 70: Grey Water Holding System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Grey Water Holding System Certain areas of the United States and Europe have initiated antipollution regulations that require the use of a grey water holding system on boats. When the optional grey water holding system is installed, all sink and shower drain water, as well as condensation from the air conditioning unit, drains into a grey water holding system rather than directly overboard.

  • Page 71: Grey Water System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 GREY WATER SYSTEM Mid-Cabin Sump Discharge Air Conditioning Condensation Drain Hose Standard Sump with Pump Sump Discharge Sump with Pump Head Sink Drain Hose Air Conditioning Condensation Drain Hose Head Shower Sump with Pump Drain Hose Galley Sink Drain Hose Sump with Pump...
  • Page 72 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 3. On the Safety Breaker Panel: Turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON” position. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker “ON.” 4. On the DC Control Center: Switch the Main circuit breaker “ON.” Switch the Waste Pump circuit breaker “ON.”...

  • Page 73: 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 74: Fuel Tanks

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 5. Turn the fuel transfer switch, located at the helm, to the fuel tank to which you want the fuel to flow. 6. Monitor the fuel gauges as the fuel transfers. When the fuel levels in the tanks are equal, turn the fuel transfer switch to the “OFF”...

  • Page 75: Engine Room Ventilation

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Over time, water can condense inside the fuel tanks, especially in areas with high humidity. This water can then react with the fuel in the tanks to create a mixture that can corrode the tanks from the inside. To avoid this: •...

  • Page 76: Cooling System

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Cooling System Each propulsion engine has a cooling system which removes excess heat from the engine and its exhaust system. Closed systems use a freshwater/antifreeze mixture to cool the engine. The coolant runs through a heat exchanger where the excess heat is transferred to seawater taken in through a seacock for each engine.

  • Page 77: Exhaust System

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Exhaust System The exhaust system for each engine consists of an exhaust manifold, a muffler, and the exhaust pipes used to remove exhaust from the engine to the atmosphere. If the exhaust system contains leaks or obstructions, or has any other problem that prevents it from venting exhaust properly, carbon monoxide may escape and endanger you and your passengers.

  • Page 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: Helm Controls

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 The gauges can be affected by static electricity that may build up on their glass bezels. To help reduce the static electricity and thus improve the gauges’ accuracy, periodically wash the bezels with warm water and a mild liquid detergent.

  • Page 82: Preparing For Cruising

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Preparing for Cruising Follow the steps below to safely fuel your boat and operate its engines. Fueling 1. Make sure that your boat is securely moored. 2. Close all portlights, windows, hatches, and doors. 3. Turn “OFF” all devices that could create a spark, including fans, motors, the galley range, and the generator.
  • Page 83 PROPULSION SECTION 5 11. Monitor the fuel tank’s air vent. When the fuel tank is almost full, air whistles through the vent. 12. Replace the fuel fill deck plate. 13. Repeat steps 9 - 12 for the remaining fuel tank. 14.

  • Page 84: Starting The Engines

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Starting the Engines 1. Open the cooling system seacocks for both engines. 2. Move both shift/throttle levers to neutral. 3. Select the engine you wish to start first. NEVER start both engines at the same time. The ignition switch is spring activated. Release the key as soon as the engine starts.

  • Page 85: 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 86: 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 90: 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 91: 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 92: 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 93: 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 94 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 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98 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 99: 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 100: 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 101 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 102 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 103: 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 104: 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 105: 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 106 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 107 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 109: 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 110: 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 111 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 2. On the Safety Breaker Panel: a. Turn the accessory battery master disconnect switch to the “ON” position. b. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker “ON.” c. Verify that the Shower Sump circuit breaker is “ON.” 3.
  • Page 112 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 a. Remove the hose from the fresh water washdown fitting. b. Place a bucket under the washdown fitting to catch the antifreeze, which can be reused. c. Open the washdown faucet. When a steady stream of antifreeze flows from the fitting, close the faucet.
  • Page 113 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 114 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. 2. If the toilet uses seawater to flush, follow steps a - d below; otherwise, proceed to step 3.
  • Page 115 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 116 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 You must use a nontoxic, non-alcohol, RV-type (pink) antifreeze in your boat’s grey water holding system. Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the grey water holding system. The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of the Carver Limited Warranty.

  • Page 117: Storage

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Interior Air out the cushions and make sure they are dry. Storing damp cushions leads to mildew. Position the cushions so air can circulate around them. Purchase and position moisture accumulators throughout the boat. These help reduce the amount of moisture that accumulates during storage.

  • Page 118: Spring Recommissioning Checklist

    WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 Spring Recommissioning Checklist Before launching your boat, complete the following. Hull Plumbing  Fill gelcoat nicks and gouges  Purge fresh water system of antifreeze  Inspect props, struts, rudders  Replace Sealand vent filters. ...

  • Page 119: 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 120: 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 121: 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.

  • Page 123: 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. Beam ......13'1" ... 4,00 m Bridge Clearance .

  • Page 124: Hatches

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Hatches 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 125: Deck Plates

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Deck Plates Waste Tank Pumpout (WASTE) Grey Water Holding Tank Pumpout (Waste) Shore Power Connectors AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups Fresh Water Tank Fill TV-Telephone (WATER) Connectors Transom Hand Port Fuel Tank Fill (GAS) Shower Shore Water Connector Fresh Water Washdown Raw Water Washdown...

  • Page 126: Thru-Hull Fittings

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Thru-Hull Fittings 1. Rope Locker Drain 2. Sump Discharge 3. Amidships Bilge Pump Discharge 4. Galley Sink Drain 5. Fresh Water Tank Vent 6. Grey Water Tank Vent 7. Air Conditioning Unit Discharge (Mid-Cabin Option only) 8.
  • Page 127 WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Waste Tank Overboard Discharge Engine Seawater Pick-up Toilet Seawater Transducer Pick-up Grey Water Discharge Generator Pick-up Air Conditioner Seawater Pick-up Raw Water Pick-up OR Live Baitwell Pick-up Cockpit Drain Hull Drain 3327-516-005 (14) 3/13/06 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 128: Engine Room

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Engine Room Air Conditioning Unit (Mid-Cabin Only) Air Conditioning Unit Waste Tank (Standard Only) Fire Extinguisher Bilge Pump Fuel Tank Air Conditioning Unit (Mid-Cabin Only) Engine Battery Master Disconnect Switch Exhaust Muffler Fresh Water Tank Water Heater Generator Master Disconnect Switch...

  • Page 129: Bill Of Material

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Bill of Material 3327 • P2 6/06...

  • Page 131: Carver Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Carver Limited Warranty 3327 • P2 6/06...

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