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Carver C43 Owner's Manual

Carver C43 Owner's Manual (140 pages)

Brand: Carver | Category: Board Game | Size: 27.59 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1
Able of Ontents
8
Section 1
9
Introduction
9
Using the Owner's Information Kit
9
- Owner's Manual
  10
Oem Information
10
Warranty Information
10
Obtaining Warranty Service
12
Owner Registration for Pre-Owned Yachts
12
Design Specifications
15
- Design Specifications (U.s. and Iso Standards)
  15
- Load Capacity
  16
- Builder's Plate
  16
- Hull Identification Number
  16
Explanation of Terms Used in this Manual
17
Layout - Basic Locations
19
Section 2
20
Safety Definitions
21
Yachting Safety
21
- Safe Operation
  21
- Man-Overboard Prevention
  23
- Visibility from the Helm
  25
Owner/Operator Responsibilities
25
- Domestic Safe Yachting Courses
  25
- Domestic Rules of the Road
  25
- Drugs and Alcohol
  26
- Distress Calls
  26
- Voluntary Inspections
  26
- Yachting Accidents
  26
- Yachting Regulations
  27
- Garbage
  27
- Oil
  27
- Septic Waste
  27
- State and Local Ordinances
  27
Required Safety Equipment
28
- Life Jackets
  28
- Visual Distress Sign
  28
- Sound-Signaling Device
  29
- Running and Navigation Lights
  29
- Radar Reflectors
  29
- Fire Extinguishers
  29
Recommended Equipment
30
Adverse Conditions
30
- Weather
  30
- Weather Signals
  30
- Storm Preparation
  31
- Fog
  31
Emergency Procedures
32
- Fire
  32
- Flooding
  34
- Swamped or Capsized Yacht
  35
- Collision
  35
- Running Aground
  35
- Man Overboard
  36
- Equipment Failure
  36
- Radio Communication (U.s. Only)
  36
- Distress Signals
  36
Carbon Monoxide (Co)
37
- Preventing Co Exposure
  38
- Identifying Co Exposure
  39
- Treating Co Exposure
  40
Other Health and Safety Information
40
- Stability and Buoyancy
  40
Warning Labels
40
DC Electrical System
41
- DC Electrical System Description
  41
- DC Control Center
  42
- DC Control Center Circuit Breakers
  43
- Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels
  48
- Voltmeter
  48
- DC Safety System
  49
Section 3
41
Ac Electrical System
49
- Ac Electrical System Description
  49
- System Organization
  50
- Ac Power Sources
  51
- Ac Control Center
  57
- Ac Control Center Circuit Breakers
  61
- Operating Ac Equipment
  63
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters
  64
- Electrical Loads
  65
- Bonding System
  66
- Troubleshooting the Ac Electrical System
  67
Air Conditioning System
67
- Air Conditioning System Layout
  67
- Producing Heat
  68
- Powering the Air Conditioning
  69
Freshwater System
70
- Filling the Water Tank
  71
- Pressurizing and Priming the Water System
  71
- Using the Water System
  73
- Operating the Water Heater
  73
- Showers and Sinks
  73
Shore Water
75
- Connecting to Shore Water
  76
Bilge Water Pumping System
76
- Forward Bilge Pump
  77
- Transom Bilge Pump
  77
- Bilge Pump Operation
  78
- Servicing the Bilge Pump
  78
- Owner/Operator Responsibilities
  78
- Hull Drain
  79
Gray Water System
79
- Gray Water Tank (Optional)
  79
Sanitation System
79
Propulsion System
84
- Overview
  84
- Diesel Exhaust System
  84
- Diesel Engine and Generator Fuel System
  84
- Cooling System: Diesel Engines
  87
- Engine Room Ventilation: Diesel Engines
  88
- Helm Controls
  89
Fire Suppression System
96
Section 4
98
Launching the Yacht
101
Pre-Start Checklist
101
Preparing for Cruising
102
- Fueling
  102
Starting the Engines
103
- Once the Engines Have Started
  104
- Important: Fuel Monitoring
  104
Navigation
104
- Charts
  104
- Horn
  104
- Shallow Water Operation
  104
Controlling the Yacht
105
- Casting off and Docking
  105
- Leaving a Pier or Mooring
  106
- Landing at a Pier
  106
- Picking up or Mooring
  106
- Maneuvering
  107
- Maneuvering Astern
  107
- Close-Quarter Turns
  108
- Checking Headway
  109
- Towing
  110
Anchoring
110
- Dropping the Anchor
  110
- Weighing in
  110
- Electric Windlass (Optional)
  110
- Additional Anchorage and Anchorage Problems
  111
- Stern Anchors
  111
- Mooring Lines
  111
Getting Underway
112
- Shakedown Cruise
  113
- Operating at Planing Speed
  113
- Section 5
  114
Exterior Maintenance
117
- Fiberglass Surfaces
  117
- Gelcoat Repair
  117
- Gelcoat Blisters
  117
- Hull Bottom
  118
- Underwater Metal Components
  118
- Caulking and Sealants
  118
- Stainless Steel Rails and Hardware
  118
- Decorative Striping Tape
  119
- Hatches and Windows
  119
- Exterior Vinyl Upholstery
  119
- Exterior Carpet
  119
- Exterior Enclosures
  120
- Storage
  120
- Exterior Wood Table
  121
Interior Maintenance
121
- Woodwork
  121
- Fabrics
  121
- Leather
  121
- Carpet
  121
- Interior Fiberglass
  121
- Plexiglas
  122
- Section 6
  122
Maintenance Schedule
123
- Maintenance Log
  123
Mechanical Systems
126
- Engines/Generator
  126
- Thru-Hull Valves
  126
- Propeller Shaft Seals
  128
- Propellers
  128
- Struts
  128
- Batteries
  129
- Freshwater System
  131
- Bilge System
  132
- Sanitation System
  132
- Section 7
  132
Winterization
133
- Engines
  133
- Generator
  133
- Air Conditioning System
  133
- Freshwater System
  133
- Bow and Transom Raw Water Washdowns (Optional)
  134
- Bilge
  135
- Sanitation System
  135
- Gray Water Holding System (Optional)
  136
Storage
136
- Lifting
  136
- Dry Storage
  137
- Outside Storage
  137
- Wet Storage
  137
- Exterior Care
  138
- Hull
  139

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