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International - 460 Motor Yacht
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  • Page 1 45 Cockpit Motor Yacht International - 460 Motor Yacht Owner’s Guide HIN: CDR _________________ 2007 Version 1...
  • Page 3 This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of your new boat and its systems. Your first duty as Captain of your new Carver should be to read your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating and maintenance instructions found within your Owner’s Information kit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface Using Your Owner’s Information Kit ......i Owner’s Guide .........i OEM Information .
  • Page 7 Bill of Material ......... .127 Carver Limited Warranty ........129...

  • Page 9: Using Your Owner's Information Kit

    Do not reference these drawings to order parts or to service your boat. Contact your authorized Carver Dealer for any parts or service required for your boat. The information contained in this Owner’s Guide was complete and accurate at the time the guide was printed.

  • Page 10: Oem Information

    Pre-Delivery Service Record The Pre-Delivery Service Record that follows this page must be completed and signed by your Carver Dealer before you take delivery of your new Carver yacht. Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed within this document.
  • Page 11 Telephone: ( ____ ) ___________________ Date of Purchase: _______________ Purchased From: ____________________________________________________ Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR _________________________________ Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details. SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION Owner's Name: _____________________________________________________...
  • 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 WATER SURVIVAL CHART 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 Your boat must have an operable device that can produce a sound signal if conditions require. A horn is standard equipment on all Carver models. Boats longer than 39' 4", must have a bell and a whistle. These devices must meet the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.
  • 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

    Navigation (U.S. Coast Guard pamphlet #123), which explains the significance of various lights and buoys; the Boating Safety Training Manual and Federal Requirements For Recreational Boats. Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard station, your Carver Dealer, or a local marina about navigational aids unique to your area. Documentation The owner of a boat registered with the 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

    • Stow all loose gear securely. Fenders and docklines should be stowed immediately after getting underway. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings Carver has installed CO detectors on your boat. Have these detectors professionally calibrated at regular intervals. Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas which is emitted in all engine and generator exhaust.
  • Page 25 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: Batteries

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 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 Generator Battery The optional generator has its own dedicated battery. To provide electricity to the generator starter, place the generator master disconnect switch in the “ON” position. This switch is located near the generator in the forward engine room. The voltage level of the generator battery is monitored and maintained by the generator’s alternator and by the engine/generator battery charger.

  • Page 31: Battery Maintenance

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Using 12-Volt Equipment While the engines are running, 12 volt equipment can be used with little concern for excess battery discharge. The power generated by the engine alternators is usually more than adequate to replace any power consumed by 12 volt equipment.

  • Page 32: Operating The 12-Volt Equipment

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Disconnect the batteries before cleaning them. 3. Periodically clean the battery terminals and cable connections. Remove any accumulation of dirt on the top of the battery case. Use a wire brush to clean the terminals. Coating the terminals with a terminal protecting product will help reduce corrosion that can form in these areas.

  • Page 33: Dc Control Center

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC Control Center The DC Control Center, located in a cabinet next to the salon entertainment center, manages the power supply to most of the 12 volt equipment. To provide power to this breaker panel, first place the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch in the “ON”...
  • Page 34 A Tip From Carver! A certain amount of water will always collect in your boat’s bilge, especially in the bilge area where the shaft logs are located. The small amount of water that normally accumulates is usually not enough to activate the bilge pumps’...
  • Page 35 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Fuel Transfer Pump This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the boat’s optional fuel transfer pump controls. The pump is located in the engine room; the controls are located on the helm instrument panel. The fuel transfer pump is installed only when your boat has diesel engines and the optional generator.
  • Page 36 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Lights - Aft Stateroom This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the light switches in the master stateroom and aft head. To supply power to the switches, switch this breaker “ON.” Lights - Anchor This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the anchor light switch at the helm.
  • Page 37 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Pressure Water Pump This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the fresh water system’s pressure water pump. After the fresh water tanks are filled, switch this breaker “ON” to activate the pressure water pump. Refer to Section 4 - Priming the Water System for information on using the pressure water pump to fill and prime the water system.
  • Page 38 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Voltmeter The voltmeter indicates the amount of voltage that is being provided by the accessory battery bank. When the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch is “ON”, the Main - One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel is “ON”, and the accessory battery bank is fully charged, the voltmeter should read 12.3 to 12.6 volts.

  • Page 39: Safety Breaker Panel

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Wiper Port This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the helm’s optional port windshield wiper controls. Use this wiper to clear water from the port windshield. Switch this breaker “ON” to activate the wiper controls. Wiper Starboard This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the helm’s optional starboard windshield wiper controls.
  • Page 40 CO Detector Carver has installed several carbon monoxide (CO) detectors on your boat for your safety. This breaker must be “ON” for the CO detectors to operate. Always activate the CO detectors when the boat’s engines or generator are running.
  • Page 41 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 Electric Shift - Port and Starboard These breakers control the flow of electricity to the electronic engine shift levers at the helm. The shift levers control the direction of the boat: forward, neutral, or reverse. Switch these breakers “ON” to activate the shift levers. Refer to the Section 5 - Shift and Throttle Controls for more information on operating the shift levers.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting The Dc Electrical System

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

  • Page 43: Dc Schematic

    DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 DC Wiring Schematic 4537 • C3 7/06...

  • Page 45: Section 3 - Ac Electrical System

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 System Organization Your boat is equipped with a 50 amp AC (alternating current) electrical system. The power for this system is supplied by either a shore power source or the onboard generator. The procedures for connecting to a shore power source and to the generator are explained later in this section.

  • Page 46: Ac Power Sources

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC Power Sources You can supply power to your boat’s AC electrical system by using either a shore power source or the optional onboard generator. Shore Power NOTE: Remove all perishables from your refrigerator if you leave your boat for more than forty-eight hours.
  • Page 47 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 7. Choose a neat and safe way to route the shore power cord(s) to the shore power source box. 8. Switch the circuit breaker that is installed in the shore power source box “OFF.” 9. Plug the male end of the shore power cord(s) into the shore power source box.

  • Page 48: Generator Power

    Doing this can damage the generator or its alternator wiring. 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 two 12 volt propulsion engine batteries.
  • Page 49 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 GENERATOR LAYOUT Water/Exhaust Thru-Hull Fitting Muffler& Exhaust Water Separator Fuel Filter Generator Cooling System Seawater Seacock Cooling System Seawater Strainer Fuel Shut-Off Valve Exhaust Thru-Hull Fitting C3019C (12) 8/2/04 4537 • C3 7/06...
  • Page 50 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 6. Open the water/exhaust seacock. This seacock is located just forward of the generator on the boat’s centerline. 7. Switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers on the DC Control Center “ON.” 8. Turn the bilge blowers “ON” using the blower switch on the DC Control Center.

  • Page 51: Operating Ac Equipment

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Operating AC Equipment Power to your boat’s AC components is controlled by circuit breakers and, in most cases, individual controls for each component. Your boat contains two AC circuit breaker panels: • AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups •...

  • Page 52: Ac Control Center

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC Control Center The AC Control Center, located in a cabinet next to the salon entertainment center, manages the power supply to all of the AC components. To provide power to this breaker panel: 1. Provide a source of AC power to the boat, through either a shore power connection or the optional generator.
  • Page 53 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Air Conditioning - Aft Stateroom This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the air conditioning unit located beneath the aft (master) stateroom berth. Before switching this breaker “ON” to supply power to the unit, switch the A/C Water Pump breaker “ON.” Do not switch the Aft Stateroom breaker “ON”...
  • Page 54 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Ammeter - Load Current The ammeter indicates the amount of current that is being drawn from the Line 1 or Line 2 circuit, as selected by the Select Load switch, described below. When the Shore 1, Shore 2, or Generator circuit breaker groups are “ON,” all other breakers on the AC Control Center are “OFF,”...
  • Page 55 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Generator Running Indicator This indicator illuminates when the optional generator is operating. To provide the generator’s power to your boat’s AC electrical system, switch the appropriate Generator circuit breaker group “ON.” Microwave This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the galley’s microwave. Switch this breaker “ON”...
  • Page 56 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Receptacles - Galley This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the receptacles in the galley. Switch this breaker “ON” to supply power to these receptacles. Use the receptacles as you would the outlets in your home. NOTE: If this circuit breaker is “ON”...
  • Page 57 A Tip From Carver! Whenever your water heater has been winterized for storage, or your fresh water tanks are empty, Carver recommends taping the Water Heater breaker in the “OFF” position. This helps prevent the breaker from accidentally being switched “ON” when no water is in the water system.

  • Page 58: Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Certain receptacles on your boat contain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI). The GFCI measures both the amount of current flowing to the receptacle and the amount of current returning from the receptacle, then compares the two values.

  • Page 59: Testing Gfci Receptacles

    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 al other receptacles on that circuit.

  • Page 60: 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 61: Bonding System

    Refer to Section 7 - Maintenance Schedule for recommended inspection intervals. NOTE: Damage resulting from stray current or galvanic corrosion is NOT covered under the Carver limited warranty. 4537 • C3 7/06...

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting The Ac Electrical System

    A GFCI tripped. Locate the tripped GFCI and press the Reset button. The Shore #1 or Shore #2 The circuit breaker failed. Contact your Carver or Generator Main circuit Dealer to have the circuit breaker on the AC Control breaker replaced.

  • Page 63: Ac Schematic

    AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC Wiring Schematic 125V 60Hz 4537 • C3 7/06...
  • Page 64 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 230V 50Hz 4537 • C3 7/06...

  • Page 65: Section 4 - Internal Systems

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Air Conditioning System This section applies only to the air conditioning system installed at the Carver factory. An air conditioning system installed as an aftermarket accessory may not necessarily operate as described in this section. For the air conditioning system to operate it needs a source of AC power (supplied by either a shore power source or the optional generator) and a supply of seawater (either salt or fresh).
  • Page 66 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Forward Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Seawater from Forward Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Forward Sump Seawater Manifold Seawater Pump Seawater Strainer Seawater Pick-Up Valve Salon Air Salon Air Conditioning Unit Conditioning Unit Condensation Drain Hose Aft Stateroom Air Conditioning...

  • Page 67: Fresh Water System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 If you are using generator power, switch the lower Generator circuit breaker group on the AC Control Center “ON.” Do not operate the air conditioning system’s water pump when the seacock that supplies seawater to the system is closed. Operating the pump with no seawater can damage it.
  • Page 68 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 FRESH WATER SYSTEM Fresh Water Washdown Forward Sink Forward Shower Forward Toilet Water Fill Plate Galley Sink Starboard Fresh Water Tank Port Fresh Bridge Icemaker Water Tank Wet Bar Sink Pressure Water Pump Water Heater Aft Toilet Aft Sink Aft Shower Cockpit Fresh...
  • Page 69 Priming the system also fills and maintains the water level within the water heater. A Tip From Carver! If your boat will be left unattended for at least a few days, switch the Pressure Water Pump circuit breaker on the DC Control Center “OFF.”...
  • Page 70 3. Switch the Water Heater circuit breaker on the AC Control Center “ON.” 4. Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the water heater. 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...

  • Page 71: Raw Water Washdown

    Fresh water washdown is especially useful if you operate your boat in salt water. A Tip From Carver! Remember that the fresh water washdown system draws its water from the boat’s fresh water tanks.

  • Page 72: Shore Water

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 Do not operate the washdown pump when the seacock that supplies seawater to the washdown system is closed. Operating the pump with no seawater can damage it. 9. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DC Main circuit breaker “ON,”...

  • Page 73: Bilge System

    Federal Water Pollution Control Act. Violators are subject to a substantial penalty. A Tip From Carver! A certain amount of water always collects in your boat’s bilge, especially where the shaft log is located. The small amount of water that normally accumulates is usually not enough to activate an automatic float switch.
  • Page 74 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 BILGE SYSTEM Forward Bilge Pump with Forward Bilge Float Switch Pump Thru-Hull Discharge Amidships Bilge Amidships Bilge Pump with Pump Thru-Hull Float Switch Discharge Aft Bilge Pump with Aft Bilge Float Switch Pump Thru-Hull Discharge C3011B (10) 4/12/05 4537 •...
  • Page 75 Make sure the hull drain plug is securely screwed into the hull drain before launching the boat. A Tip From Carver! Coat the threads of the hull drain plug with waterproof grease before you install the plug into the hull drain fitting. This makes it easier to remove the plug at a later date.

  • Page 76: Sanitation System

    Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the toilets. A Tip From Carver! If your boat will be left unattended for at least 48 hours, pump the foot lever in each head several times.
  • Page 77 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 SANITATION SYSTEM Forward Toilet Vacuum Forward Waste Pump (optional) Tank Vent Forward Waste Forward Waste Tank Tank Pump Out Plate Forward Waste Tank Overboard Discharge (optional) Overboard Discharge Pump (optional) Aft Waste Tank Vent Aft Waste Tank Pump Out Plate Overboard Discharge Pump...
  • Page 78 If you do lose the plate, you can order a replacement from your Carver Dealer. WASTE deck plates are dropped overboard frequently enough that we suggest you carry an extra in your onboard spare parts kit.
  • Page 79 In certain coastal areas of the world it is legal to discharge waste into the sea. To accommodate this procedure Carver offers an optional overboard discharge system for your boat. This system is available only on boats that are exported or used in the coastal areas of the United States.

  • Page 80: Grey Water Holding System

    INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 12. Turn the aft waste pump switch “ON.” The switch is located near the overboard discharge seacock. This activates the waste pump, which pumps the waste overboard. The pump is located beneath a hatch in the aft stateroom berth.
  • Page 81 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 4. Activate the pumpout vacuum. The pumpout vacuum transfers onboard waste to the dockside holding station. 5. After all grey water is removed, flush the grey water tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the GREY WATER deck fitting. Reattach the vacuum hose to the deck fitting and activate the pumpout vacuum again to remove the fresh water and any remaining grey water.
  • Page 82 INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 9. Flush the grey water tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the GREY WATER deck fitting. Reactivate the forward waste pump to remove the fresh water and any remaining grey water, then turn the waste pump switch “OFF.”...

  • Page 83: Section 5 - Propulsion

    Additionally, the entire fuel system passed Carver’s own pressure testing and inspection. Before your boat is delivered, your Carver Dealer also makes a full inspection of the fuel system. An entry on the Carver Pre-Delivery Service Record verifies the dealer’s completion of this inspection.
  • Page 84 PROPULSION SECTION 5 FUEL SYSTEM - STANDARD Fuel Filter (2) Oil Filter Fuel Tanks (2) Fuel Shut Off Valve (2) Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Fill & Vent Fill & Vent Fuel Tank Selector (2) Auxiliary Fuel Tank (2) Auxiliary Fuel Tank Fill &...

  • Page 85: Oil Change System

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Fuel Equalization Valves Because the propulsion engines draw fuel from either the main or auxiliary tanks, and the optional generator draws fuel only from the port main tank, the fuel levels in the main tanks and auxiliary tanks may become unequal. If this occurs, open the fuel equalization valves to allow fuel to flow from the tank with the higher fuel level to the tank with the lower fuel level.

  • Page 86: Engine Room Ventilation

    Open cooling systems use seawater to cool the engines directly. If you are not sure which type of cooling system is installed on your boat, contact your Carver Dealer. Both open and closed cooling systems require seawater to function. Before each cruise, make sure the strainers, located near the seacocks, are free of seaweed and other debris.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Engine Gauges

    Do not exceed the maximum coolant temperature. Doing so could damage the engines. A Tip From Carver! A cold engine has a tendency to stall when first put into gear. Let your engines warm up a few minutes before departing your dock or anchorage.
  • Page 89 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 90: Helm Controls

    NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can form behind the glass bezel on some gauges. This does not mean the gauge is defective. The Carver Limited Warranty does not cover the replacement of gauges that are cosmetically affected by condensation.

  • Page 91: Preparing For Cruising

    PROPULSION SECTION 5 Engine Synchronization Because your boat has dual engines, it is recommended that you operate the engines at the same speed while cruising. This reduces engine noise and vibration, and improves engine efficiency. Use the engine synchronizer gauge to monitor the speed of each engine.
  • Page 92 PROPULSION SECTION 5 While fueling, keep the fuel hose nozzle in constant contact with the metal fuel fill fitting. This is a safeguard against static sparks that could cause a fuel explosion. You must use the correct fuel for your boat’s engines. Refer to the engine OEM information for the recommended type of fuel.
  • Page 93 PROPULSION SECTION 5 4. Turn the engine battery and “house” battery bank master disconnect switches to the “ON” position. 5. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Auto Bilge Pump, Electric Shift - Port and Starboard, Main - One, and Main - Two circuit breakers “ON.” Also switch “ON”...
  • Page 94 PROPULSION SECTION 5 6. Start the other engine in the same manner as the first engine. 7. Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properly by feeling for air being blown from the bilge vents. These vents are located amidships on either side of the boat, just below the side deck.

  • Page 95: Section 6 - Operating And Maneuvering

    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. Carver encourages you to read Chapman’s Piloting and Seamanship and obtain instruction regarding how to navigate your boat.

  • Page 96: 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 97 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 98 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 99 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 4537 • C3 7/06...

  • Page 100: Anchoring

    Keep the line tight until you find the angle that pulls the anchor loose. A TIP FROM CARVER! To avoid potentially damaging stress on the windlass, always tie off the anchor rope to the anchoring cleat.

  • Page 101: 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 102: Getting Underway

    Invite the sales person who sold you the boat or a member of your Carver Dealer’s service staff along for the ride. Carry a pad and pencil with you during this first outing. Write down any questions that come to mind during the cruise so you can discuss them with your dealer.

  • Page 103: 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 104 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 105: 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 106: 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 107 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 108 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 109: Exterior Maintenance

    Gelcoat eventually dulls with age, much like the paint on your car. When it does this, you can restore the gelcoat’s luster using an electric buffer and a very fine grade polishing compound. Ask your Carver Dealer what brand and grade of polish to use.

  • Page 110: Hull Bottom

    Repairs to fiberglass laminates or structural fiberglass components are best left to the experienced technicians at your Carver Dealer. A gelcoat repair kit is available from your Carver Dealer (Carver part number 82036-03). This kit includes color matched gel, gel hardener and detailed instructions on making gelcoat repairs.
  • Page 111 A variety of decorative stripes are used on the exterior of your boat. Striping tapes are custom-made to Carver’s color and size specifications. Replacement striping tape is only available through Carver Dealers. To remove a damaged section of tape, heat the area with a hair dryer. This softens the adhesive and makes the tape easier to remove.
  • Page 112 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 113: Interior Maintenance

    The interior woodwork was finished at the factory with a special industrial/ commercial grade finish. If you need to refinish any woodwork, contact your Carver Dealer to order the appropriate product. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the product package when applying the finish.

  • Page 114: 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 115: Propeller Shaft Seals

    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 116 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 117 • Remove any oil, dirt or debris from the bilges. Treat the bilges with a commercial bilge cleaner, available from your Carver Dealer, twice a season. Sanitation System Unlike the other systems in your boat, the sanitation system requires ongoing maintenance to avoid problems.

  • Page 119: Section 8 - Winterization And Storage

    Carver recommends that you hire a professional to winterize your boat and its systems. Carver also recommends that you place your boat in dry (out-of- water), as opposed to wet, storage. Some of the winterizing procedures can only be completed when the boat is out of the water.

  • Page 120: Winterization - Systems

    Air Conditioning System Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the air conditioning system. Carver recommends that you have a qualified marina winterize your air conditioning system for you. Fresh Water System Refer to Section 4 - Fresh Water System for a diagram of your boat’s fresh water...

  • Page 121: Winterizing The System

    Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the fresh water system. The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the fresh water system OEM’s warranty. NOTE: If the fresh water system loses pressure during this procedure, you will have to add more antifreeze into the water tanks.
  • Page 122 Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the raw water washdown system. The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the raw water washdown system OEM’s warranty. 3. Place the disconnected hose end into a bucket that contains about a gallon of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze.
  • Page 123 Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the sanitation system. The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the sanitation system OEM’s warranty. 3. Flush 4 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through each toilet and allow it to remain in the waste tanks while the boat is in storage.
  • Page 124 Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the sanitation system. The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the sanitation system OEM’s warranty. 4. Flush 10 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the forward toilet.
  • Page 125 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 either the Carver Limited Warranty or the grey water system OEM’s warranty. 4. Pour 5 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the forward shower drain.
  • Page 126 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 either the Carver Limited Warranty or the grey water system OEM’s warranty. 5. Pour 5 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the forward shower drain.
  • Page 127 Also remove all dried food. Food attracts mice and insects. 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.

  • Page 128: 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 129: Section 9 - Warranty And Parts

    Limited Warranty. Carver Dealer’s Responsibilities Warranty Information Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the warranty and make certain the warranty is registered with Carver. Your Dealer will also instruct you on how to obtain warranty service. Pre-Delivery Service Procedure Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed on the Pre-Delivery Service Record.

  • Page 130: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Registration of a previously-owned Carver boat does not extend or in any way modify the boat’s original limited warranty. However, purchasers of a previously- owned Carver boat should register the boat so that, if it is ever necessary, Carver can contact you.

  • Page 131: Hull Identification Number

    OEMs Whenever you need information about a system or component on your boat, contact your Carver Dealer first. If your Dealer is unable to provide the information, contact the manufacturer (OEM) of the system or component. Refer to the OEM information for telephone numbers and addresses.

  • Page 133: 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 ......13'11" ... 4,24 m Bridge Clearance with arch .

  • Page 134: Hatches

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Hatches Forward Head Drain Forward Air Forward Bilge Pump Conditioning Unit Forward Air Conditioning Unit Drain Raw Water Washdown Seacock, Strainer & Pump Forward Sump Forward Waste Tank Overboard Discharge Seacock & Pump Air Conditioning System Seawater Strainer Pressure Water Pump Forward Waste Tank...

  • Page 135: Deck Plates

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Deck Plates Raw Water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Forward Waste Pump-Out Plate Fresh Water Fill Plate Fuel Fill Plate Fuel Fill Plate Aft Waste Pump-Out Plate Shore Water Fitting AC Main Circuit Raw Water Washdown Breaker Groups Fresh Water Washdown Shore Power...

  • Page 136: Thru-Hull Fittings

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Thru-Hull FIttings 1. Cockpit Scupper Drain 2. Aft Deck Drain 3. Deck Scupper Drain 4. Aft Head Exhaust Vent 5. Salon Air Conditioning Unit Discharge 6. Vented Loop 7. Water Tank Vent 8. Forward Waste Tank Vent 9.
  • Page 137 WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Forward Overboard Discharge Generator Exhaust Discharge Generator Forward Head Pick-Up Pick-Up OR Aft Head Pick-Up Aft Overboard Air Conditioning Pick-Up Discharge Thru-Hull Transducer Raw Water Pick-Up Engine Pick-Up (2) Aft Shower Sump Aft Overboard Discharge Galley Sink Drain Aft Air Conditioning...

  • Page 138: Engine Room

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Engine Room Guest Stateroom A/C Unit (12K BTU) Sump Bilge Pump (1500 gph) Waste Tank Fresh Water Tank (36 gallons) (45 gallons) Fresh Water Tank Generator (45 gallons) Fuel Tank Fuel Tank (122 gallons) (122 gallons) Bilge Pump (1500 gph) Salon A/C Unit (16K BTU)

  • Page 139: Bill Of Material

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Bill of Material 4537 • C3 7/06...

  • Page 141: Carver Limited Warranty

    WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 Carver Limited Warranty 4537 • C3 7/06...

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