Summary of Contents for Anacortes Yacht Charters Adventure
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December 2012 Dear Charter Guest and friends We thank you for considering our 57’ Carver “ADVENTURE” for your bare boat charter. This manual has been prepared to provide you with an overview of the boats many features and operating systems. A thorough review of this material will increase your knowledge and enhance your enjoyment during your stay.
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General Description of this Carver 57' Yacht -Exterior A manufacturer’s view of a Carver 570 sistership.. ADVENTURE herself differs in appearance in that she [Looking forward along the port side deck. Note the has a fully enclosed flybridge with additional canvas for sturdy side rail as well as the rail above the windows.
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General Description of this Carver 57' Yacht – Exterior (continued) Above photo is Adventure’s Fly Bridge helm station. The custom twin helm seat ( Stidd ) offers you comfort Here you will have the vessels auto pilot, GPS, radar, and roominess while affording maximum visibility while Depth sounder throttle controls and VHF within easy underway or docking.
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The electric Dinghy Davit is located aft of the upper seating area and outside the enclosed fly bridge. The 40 HP Yamaha powers your tender The Swim Platform is the main means of boarding adventure. Access to the aft deck is located to the right of the platform. Aft deck is shown with the removable enclosures.
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General Description - Interior Adventures Main Level; Swim Platform, Aft Deck, Salon, Galley and Pilot House and Foredeck Full Galley View Double Freezer Refrigerator Galley Dishwasher Salon Glass Ware & Wine Locker...
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General Description – Interior (continued) Salon View Looking Aft Wine Cellar and Bottle Storage to Port Lower Pilot House Instrument Panel Pilot House Seating Area to Port The lower panel shows the aft seating area of the pilot house, the stairs to the fly bridge and the steps leading to the salon where the DC and AC electrical cabinets are located.
Section 1 – Guest Accomodations Upper left is the VIP Stateroom with an adjoining bath and shower to the right. Lower left is the master stateroom with vanity, separate head and bath/shower. Each area has its own climate control system. The Bunk Room offers two full length twin berths with ample storage, lighting and...
Section 2: Specifications, Capacities, & Important Numbers Important Data For This Boat Hull Identification Number USCG Registration # Vessel Name: Adventure Vessel Official Number: 1111918 Vessel Registration Number: Hull ID Number CDRNA049B101 Capacities: Sleeps six: Two in each stateroom (recommended)
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Port Engine view looking aft Custom shore power cord retriever Air Conditioner compressors Port Engine view looking forward to the 15Kw generator At left is a stern view of Adventure with the dinghy and enclosed flybridge. Aqua Whisper Water Maker (optional terms)
Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering Suggestions Operating Checklists - ADVENTURE First Thing Each Day: Check engine oil, coolant. Check under-engine oil pads. Okay? Check fuel tank levels. Check holding tank. Need pumping? Turn off anchor light if illuminated. Starting Engines: All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
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If at anchor or buoy, Inverter “On” only if necessary. If necessary, run generator to charge batteries if at anchor or buoy. Inverter “On” if shore power available or generator is running. Turn on heat if necessary. Go to top of this ADVENTURE checklist.
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The DC Electrical Panel The nerve center of the DC electrical system is the DC circuit breaker panel by the steps to the pilothouse from the salon. On this panel are the switches that control power to the boat’s various systems. Just as in your home, most of these switches are true “circuit breakers”: They feed power to somewhere in the boat where there is another switch which, in turn, turns...
Generator System The ship’s Onan Generator provides 15,500 watts of AC power to the vessel and is mainly used for battery charging, refrigeration, cooking on the range and microwave, heating hot water, and air conditioning. Generally 1 to 3 hours of operation daily will recharge the boat’s batteries.
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