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OPERATION MANUAL
Carver 38
"Bulls Eye"
Welcome aboard!
We are happy you have chosen "Bulls Eye" for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy
cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.
We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions
about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL Carver 38 “Bulls Eye” Welcome aboard! We are happy you have chosen “Bulls Eye” for your vacation. We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the boat. If you have questions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Boat Operation Engine Inspection Start-Up Shutdown Getting Underway Cruising Docking Fueling Boat Electrical A.C. (Shore) Systems Inverter Generator D.C. (House) Systems Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet Holding Tank Y-Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks Fresh Water Pump Hot Water Shower Galley...

  • Page 3: Boat Operation

    Electronics VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar GPS/Plotter Entertainment AM/FM Radio CD Player TV/Stereo Anchoring/Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy/Outboard Crabbing/Fishing Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety Thru-Hull Diagram BOAT OPERATION...

  • Page 4: Engine Inspection

    Engine Inspection Remember your “WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges (Inspect and Pump-out), Belts and Sea Strainer. Check the level of COOLANT by removing the cap on top of each engine and testing for coolant with finger or other means. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located centrally.

  • Page 5: Getting Underway

    GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE is in the ‘neutral’ Turn off engines by turning key counter clockwise until the engine shuts down. Getting Underway DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see 110-Volt next page). Close the PORTHOLES, WINDOWS, and FORWARD HATCH. Turn on your VHF and electronics. ASSIGN crew members their various positions.

  • Page 6: Boat Electrical

    MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE RIGHT FUEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! DIESEL! MAKE SURE DOUBLE-CHECK! IT IS GOING INTO THE RIGHT DECK FILL! Before pumping, have an oil/fuel sorbs handy to soak up spilled fuel. You should have a rough idea of the number of gallons you will need by the engine hour indicator. Also periodically have someone turn on the key to watch the fuel gauge.

  • Page 7: Generator

    To connect to shore power, plug the 30 amp POWER CORD into the boat and then into the dock receptacle. Check the power rating/plug size of the nearest dock receptacle (that is 50 amp, 30 amp, 20 amp, or 15 amp). If necessary, add a CORD ADAPTER located in the cabinet on the port side of the cabin entrance.
  • Page 8 The BATTERY SWITCHES are located on the engine room forward bulkhead. There is also a battery switch in the cabinet next to the AC/DC panel in the salon. It provides battery power to both DC panels. Normally, leave the THURSTER/ENGINE/ GENERATOR and HOUSE SWITCHES in the ‘ON’...

  • Page 9: Sanitation Systems

    Breakers for the auto bilge pumps, the auto sump pump, CO detectors, stereo memory, high water alarm, Volvo Seakey Telemetric equipment, windlass, electric head, oil charger and electric shifts is located on the engine room fore bulkhead, portside. Of particular importance to the charterer is the windlass breaker and the bilge/sump pumps.

  • Page 10: Water Systems

    The sanitation HOLDING TANK holds approximately 25 gallons. Be aware of the rate of waste production. (about 1 gallon per flush) With an overfilled tank, it is possible to break a hose, clog a vent, or burst the tank. The result will be indescribable catastrophe and an EXPENSIVE FIX to you. Empty the tank EVERY OTHER DAY to avoid this problem.

  • Page 11: Fresh Water Pump

    The FRESH WATER TANK holds 86 gallons. Observe the water level by turning on “water monitor” switch on D.C. panel and reading “water level gauge” on the same panel. Waste water from the sinks and showers drains overboard through various thru-hulls usually located under the sinks. To refill the tank, remove the WATER CAP(S) located on the cockpit wall, port side.
  • Page 12 In the ‘auto’ mode the unit will cool or heat as required to maintain the selected temperature. ELECTRONICS All electronic manuals are located in the black Carver manual case. VHF Radio There is one VHF RADIO, it is located at the flybridge helm. Make sure the VHF breaker located at the helm DC panel is “on”.
  • Page 13 A fixed mount GPS is included in the radar/chartplotter display unit. Press the red color ‘on/off/light’ button to activate. Press the ‘page’ button to scroll through functions. Refer to the manual normally found in the black Carver manual case Note GPS is considered a navigation aid.
  • Page 14 ANCHORING The primary WORKING ANCHOR is a 45lb CQR and is attached to 250ft chain passed through the deck from the ANCHOR LOCKER The locker can be accessed through the fore berth. If there is an anchor keeper, release it. The WINDLASS POWER SWITCHS are located at the helm and on the foredeck.
  • Page 15 BARBECUE The BARBECUE and MOUNTING BRACKET are stored in the cockpit starbird locker. Place the BBQ by clamping on the port rail. Reverse the procedure to dismount barbecue. Attach a PROPANE BOTTLE to the REGULATOR found in the lower cabinet at the salon enterance. Carefully light the unit, preferably with a long-stem butane lighter.
  • Page 16 When towing your dinghy, always keep it tight to the boat any time that you slow down or stop, Assign one of your crew members as the “dinghy” person to be responsible for taking up slack. You don’t want to wrap a propeller. Coast Guard regulations state that any child 14 and under must wear a life jacket in a dinghy.
  • Page 17 Bulls Eye is equipped with 3 AUTOMATIC BILGE PUMPS. They are always on. Safety breakers are located on the engine room fore bulkhead, port side. You may occasionally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge. The ENGINE SPARES BOX are stowed under the salon setee.

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