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39 Motor Yacht

Owner’s Guide

HIN:

CDR

2005 Version 1

Summary of Contents for 39 MOTOR series

Page 1: ...39 Motor Yacht Owner s Guide HIN CDR 2005 Version 1...

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Page 3: ...and are contained in the OEM information packets within your Owner s Information kit If you re new to boating learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your passengers Refer to Chap...

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Page 5: ...hat can cause damage to your boat or its components if the instructions are ignored NOTE Provides important information that can help you avoid problems If this is your first boat or if you are changi...

Page 6: ...forma tion 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...

Page 7: ...ment must be completed and signed by you and your Carver Dealer before you take deliv ery of your new Carver yacht Failure to complete and register this Warranty Registration could void your Carver li...

Page 8: ...PREFACE 5 01...

Page 9: ...tiondoesnotextend alter ortransfertheCarverLimitedWar ranty RefertotheCarverLimitedWarrantyfordetails THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION Owner sName StreetAddress City State ZipCode Telephone DateofPurchase Pur...

Page 10: ...CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010...

Page 11: ...t 11 Owner s Responsibilities 14 Safe Boating Courses 14 Rules of the Road 15 Documentation 15 Drugs and Alcohol 16 Distress Calls 16 Voluntary Inspections 16 Boating Accidents 16 Boating Regulations...

Page 12: ...ueling your boat Be sure you know the capacity of your boat s fuel tank and the amount of fuel used when operating at frequently used engine speeds RPMs Refer to the Specifi cations portion of Section...

Page 13: ...s in motion Do not use the boarding platform or boarding ladder while either or both of the engines are running Understand and obey the Rules of the Road Always maintain complete control of your boat...

Page 14: ...RED Small Craft Adv Winds to 38 mph RED Gale Warning Winds to 54 mph Day Flags Night Lights 123456 123456 123456 123456 123456 123456 123456 RED RED WHITE 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 12345...

Page 15: ...sonal flotation devices If your boat has sounding equipment take sound ings regularly and match them with depths shown on your charts Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout Reduce your spe...

Page 16: ...austive list of situations which may be encountered while boating You should obtain training to handle any emergencies which may arise Fire Any fire onboard your boat is serious Explosion is possible...

Page 17: ...and how to operate them In case of fire Stop the engines immediately If the fire is in the engine room shut off the bilge blowers immediately Do not open the hatch to the engine room The fire will fl...

Page 18: ...member or passenger to watch the plugged area and alert others if it fails Swamped or Capsized Boat If your boat becomes swamped or capsizes put on a personal flotation device immediately and set off...

Page 19: ...ive weight in the fore or aft sections of the boat will cause a trim change and may yield greater draft than expected Equip your boat with a good quality depth measuring instrument and allow ample wat...

Page 20: ...r if they are not prop erly trained and educated Someone onboard your boat should know first aid First aid training is available through your local Red Cross Keep a fully stocked first aid kit onboard...

Page 21: ...They must also be of a suitable size for each person onboard Three PFDs two wearable and one throwable are required regardless of the number of persons onboard PFD Type I Wearable This offshore life j...

Page 22: ...ing your boat out Approved pyrotechnic equipment includes Hand held or aerial red flares Hand held or floating orange smoke Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute flares Approved non pyrotechni...

Page 23: ...bon dioxide chemical and Halon type fire extinguishers Below are the require ments for fire extinguishers at the time this guide was prepared Boats longer than 26 and shorter than 40 Two Type B I or a...

Page 24: ...are pump There are several areas you must have knowledge of to operate your boat in a safe responsible manner Your local U S Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U S Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe...

Page 25: ...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 Coa...

Page 26: ...of distress Monitor marine radio channel 16 which is reserved for emergency and safety messages You can also use this channel to contact the U S Coast Guard or other boaters if you have trouble Never...

Page 27: ...ge Within three miles of the shore of U S lakes rivers and bays it is illegal to dump plastic dunnage lining and packing materials that float and any garbage except dishwater greywater or fresh fish p...

Page 28: ...ter Ventilate or pump out the bilge as necessary Be sure the horn navigation equipment and lights are working properly Instruct guests and crew in safety and operational matters Check engine and trans...

Page 29: ...vent the accumulation of CO in your boat s cabin and in enclosed exterior areas Pay attention to prevailing conditions and provide ventilation to induce fresh air and minimize ex haust re entry Positi...

Page 30: ...ng conditions the low pressure area may form in other areas of the boat and permit CO to enter through openings that are not near the stern To avoid backdrafting Maintain the proper trim angle avoid a...

Page 31: ...onvulsions If you suspect that someone is suffering from exposure to CO take the following actions immediately Thoroughly ventilate the area if possible Evacuate the area and move the affected person...

Page 32: ...22 BOATING SAFETY 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES...

Page 33: ...23 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 BOATING SAFETY NOTES...

Page 34: ...24 BOATING SAFETY 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES...

Page 35: ...ries 26 House Battery Bank 27 Generator Battery 27 Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels 27 Using 12 Volt Equipment 28 Battery Chargers 29 Operating 12 Volt Equipment 29 DC Control Center 30 Safety Breake...

Page 36: ...h a dedicated master disconnect switch Placing a master disconnect switch in the ON position allows the involved battery bank to supply power to its 12 volt equipment The batteries are arranged along...

Page 37: ...nd charges it when ever its voltage level drops below a predetermined point The battery charger is located in the engine room on the port aft bulkhead Refer to the Battery Charger 1 portion of Section...

Page 38: ...fety Breaker Panel and the System DC Main circuit breaker on the DC Control Center are ON the voltmeter indicates the voltage level within the house battery bank An amme ter located next to the voltme...

Page 39: ...ern for discharging the boat s batteries Power to your boat s 12 volt equipment is controlled by circuit breakers and in most cases individual controls for each piece of equipment Your boat contains t...

Page 40: ...rator Bilge Blower Use this switch to operate the four bilge blowers To activate this switch first switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers ON Ammeter The ammeter indicates the amount of current...

Page 41: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 3808 8 99 V8050BA DC CONTROL CENTER V8082B...

Page 42: ...switch this breaker ON Galley Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the light switch in the galley To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON Aft Stateroom Lights This bre...

Page 43: ...power to the switch switch this breaker ON Spotlight This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the con trols for the optional spot light The controls are located at the helm To supply power to...

Page 44: ...pilot and optional radar system To provide power to this equipment 1 On the Safety Breaker Panel switch the Main Two breaker ON 2 Switch the Bridge Electronics breaker ON Refer to the OEM information...

Page 45: ...of Section 4 for infor mation on using the pressure water pump to fill and prime the water system Forward Waste Pump This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the for ward waste pump switch for...

Page 46: ...rtion of Section 6 for more information on using the trim tabs Phone System This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the boat s telephone system To use a telephone on your boat 1 Connect a sho...

Page 47: ...OEM information for details on operating this equipment Bilge Blowers Always run the bilge blowers for at least 4 minutes before starting the boat s engines or the optional generator These four break...

Page 48: ...tereo VHF Radio Lower Helm This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op tional lower helm s optional VHF radio Switch this breaker ON to activate the VHF radio Refer to the OEM information...

Page 49: ...in the tanks may become unequal If this occurs use the fuel transfer pump to pump fuel from one tank to the other until the fuel levels are equal Switch this breaker ON to activate the pump controls T...

Page 50: ...reo Memory Electric Shift and Battery Charger circuit breakers on this panel To provide power to the other circuit breakers the house battery bank master disconnect switch must be placed in the ON pos...

Page 51: ...ional grey water tank Each sump pump is activated automatically by a float switch whenever water within the sump rises above a predetermined level Switch the Auto Sump circuit breakers ON before using...

Page 52: ...d OFF you will have to reprogram the stereo Refer to the OEM infor mation for details on programming the stereo Electric Heads Forward and Aft These breakers control the flow of electricity to the ele...

Page 53: ...aker controls the flow of electricity to the con trols that operate the optional windlass The windlass controls are located at the helm Switch this breaker ON to activate the controls Refer to the OEM...

Page 54: ...er Placing the switch in the ON position provides power to the engine starter The 12 volt batteries that power your boat s DC electri cal system are located between the engines on the boat s centerlin...

Page 55: ...e battery cables are securely attached to the terminal posts Tighten the terminal nuts 1 4 turn beyond finger tight using a wrench 5 Check the level of electrolyte in each cell of each battery The cor...

Page 56: ...ttery is weak or dead A wire within the 12 volt system is loose or discon nected The appropriate circuit breaker s on the DC Control Center is OFF Battery is weak or dead One or more light bulbs are b...

Page 57: ...ICAL SYSTEM 47 3808 8 99 Possible Solution Refer to engine OEM informa tion to tighten the belt Possible Cause Engine alternator belt is loose Problem Engine is running and voltmeter does not indicate...

Page 58: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 48 3808 8 99 DC Wiring Schematic V8083DA...

Page 59: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 49 3808 8 99 V8083DB...

Page 60: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 50 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 61: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 62: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 52 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 63: ...ower 55 Generator Power 57 Operating AC Equipment 62 AC Electrical System Circuit Breaker 63 AC Control Center 63 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters 72 Electrical Loads 74 Bonding System 76 Troubleshoo...

Page 64: ...1 50 amp circuit of the AC electrical system provides power to all of your boat s AC equipment except for the air conditioning system The Line 1 circuit is configured as either 110 volts AC or 220 vo...

Page 65: ...or cause serious injury NOTE Remove all perishables from your refrigerator if you leave your boat for more than forty eight hours The power supply to your refrigerator may be interrupted and your food...

Page 66: ...ch cord to the boat s shore power receptacle This prevents the cord s from being accidentally disconnected and from arcing due to a gap between the cord plug and the receptacle Do not allow the end of...

Page 67: ...sh 14 Monitor the voltmeter and ammeter while your boat is connected to the shore power source The operation of the voltmeter and ammeter is de scribed later in this section Only people who are traine...

Page 68: ...SYSTEM SECTION 3 58 3808 5 04 GENERATOR LAYOUT DIESEL V8034C Exhaust Thru Hull Fitting Generator Seawater Pickup Thru Hull Fitting Intake Seawater Strainer Port Fuel Tank Seawater Outlet Thru Hull Fi...

Page 69: ...8 5 04 Exhaust Thru Hull Fitting Generator Seawater Pickup Thru Hull Fitting Intake Seawater Strainer Port Fuel Tank Seawater Outlet Thru Hull Fitting Muffler Starboard Fuel Tank Fuel Tank Selector Va...

Page 70: ...aker on the Safety Breaker Panel is ON and the Battery Charger 2 circuit breaker on the AC Control Center is ON Never place the generator battery master disconnect switch to the OFF position while the...

Page 71: ...for more than 10 seconds 6 A spring loaded generator STOP START switch is located at the top left of the DC Control Center Push the switch to the START position and hold it there until the generator...

Page 72: ...two AC circuit breaker pan els AC Electrical System Circuit Breaker AC Control Center The circuit breakers on these panels enable you to control the electricity to either the equipment itself or to t...

Page 73: ...part of the AC system whichever is selected by the Select Voltage switch described below When your is boat connected to a shore power source the voltmeter should read between 110 and 120 volts in a 1...

Page 74: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 64 3808 5 04 AC CONTROL CENTER V8050BA V8081C...

Page 75: ...later in this section for information on the AC electrical system load limits Select Load Switch This switch determines which AC electrical line s load Line 1 or Line 2 is shown on the ammeter AC Pow...

Page 76: ...enerator is operating To provide the generator s power to your boat s AC electrical system switch the respective AC Power Selector circuit breaker group ON Reverse Polarity Indicators If reverse polar...

Page 77: ...the out lets in your home NOTE If this circuit breaker is ON but power is not available at any of the receptacles in this group the circuit s GFCI breaker may have tripped Refer to Ground Fault Circui...

Page 78: ...M informa tion for details on operating the coffee maker Battery Charger 1 This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the bat tery charger that maintains the voltage levels in the engine and hou...

Page 79: ...u would the out lets in your home NOTE If this circuit breaker is ON but power is not available at any of the receptacles in this circuit the circuit s GFCI breaker may have tripped Refer to Ground Fa...

Page 80: ...ssories you install on your boat Exterior Icemaker This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op tional icemaker located below the optional wet bar on the bridge Switch this breaker ON to su...

Page 81: ...tricity to the water pump that supplies the air conditioning system with sea water Switch this breaker ON to supply power to the water pump Forward Stateroom Do not switch the Forward Stateroom breake...

Page 82: ...ump breaker ON Spare This breaker is reserved for expanding the air condi tioning system Certain receptacles on your boat contain Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters GFCI The GFCI measures both the amou...

Page 83: ...g such a shock GFCI Receptacle Locations Five GFCI receptacles are installed on your boat Each one protects a group of receptacles both open outlets and those that are already in use for built in equi...

Page 84: ...the power supply to the GFCI receptacle and to all other receptacles on that circuit If the GFCI receptacle or any other receptacle on that circuit still has power after the Test button is pressed do...

Page 85: ...oo much current Do not overload the electrical circuits If an excessive load trips a circuit breaker turn off all devices con nected to the circuit then switch the breaker back ON A list of common AC...

Page 86: ...vide a visual reference to the level of stray current to which your boat is being exposed Your boat s 12 volt DC electrical system AC electrical system and the batteries negative leads are all con nec...

Page 87: ...ator ran out of fuel The generator failed Voltmeter failed A wire within the AC electrical system is loose or discon nected The Shore 1 and Shore 2 circuit breaker groups if you are using a shore powe...

Page 88: ...ur Carver Dealer to have the circuit breaker re placed Problem The Shore 1 Shore 2 or Generator circuit breakers on the AC Control Panel trip immedi ately after being reset Possible Cause The Generato...

Page 89: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 79 3808 5 04 AC Wiring Schematic 110 Volt V8084C...

Page 90: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 80 3808 5 04 AC Wiring Schematic 220 Volt V8089C...

Page 91: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81 3808 5 04 NOTES...

Page 92: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 82 3808 5 04 NOTES...

Page 93: ...ater System 86 Filling The Water Tanks 86 Pressurizing and Priming the Water System 86 Using the Water System 87 Raw Water Washdowns 90 Shore Water 92 Bilge System 93 Bilge Pump Operation 94 Garboard...

Page 94: ...tarboard hull The third a 7 000 BTU unit is located beneath the aft stateroom berth This unit cools the aft stateroom Condensation from this unit drains into the aft sump NOTE Since the air conditioni...

Page 95: ...Do not run the air conditioning system s water pump when the seacock that supplies seawater to the system is closed Operating the pump with no sea water can damage it 6 Switch the A C Water Pump circu...

Page 96: ...s are full when water is discharged from the water tank vents installed through your boat s hull Refer to the Thru Hull Fittings portion of Section 9 for the location of the water tank vents DO NOT ov...

Page 97: ...o receive fresh water As you draw water from the system the pressure in the system decreases When the pressure decreases to a predeter mined point the pressure water pump automatically turns on and in...

Page 98: ...m Fresh Water Washdown Transom Hand Shower Aft Shower Aft Sink Aft Toilet Wet Bar Sink Icemaker Bow Fresh Water Washdown Galley Sink Forward Shower Forward Sink Forward Toilet Washer Water Heater Port...

Page 99: ...ey water holding tank When the forward and aft Auto Sump circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker Panel are ON each sump pump oper ates automatically when water in the sump rises above a predetermined l...

Page 100: ...g platform to the aft deck 2 Attach one end of an appropriately sized nylon water hose to the hose fitting you wish to use 3 Attach a nozzle to the other end of the hose The best type of nozzle to use...

Page 101: ...One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel ON 9 On the DC Control Center switch the System DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the Washdown Pump circuit breaker ON Do not operate the washdown...

Page 102: ...water bypasses the boat s fresh water tanks and pressure water pump therefore the water tanks do not get filled The only way to fill the fresh water tanks is through the deck plate labeled WATER To c...

Page 103: ...om s aft bulkhead The amidships bilge pump is located in the engine room near the aft bulkhead If your boat was built for use in Europe there is also a hand bilge pump in the amidships bilge 3 The aft...

Page 104: ...Bilge Pump Aft Bilge Pump Thru Hull Discharge for Amidships Bilge Pump Thru Hull Discharge for Aft Bilge Pump For safety and convenience each bilge pump can be operated either automatically or manuall...

Page 105: ...so that the pumps can operate in automatic mode when necessary Manual Operation The bilge pumps can also be operated manually A set of bilge pump control switches have been installed at the helm to m...

Page 106: ...g is securely screwed into the garboard drain before launching the boat Your boat s sanitation system includes the forward and aft heads forward and aft waste tanks and an optional overboard waste dis...

Page 107: ...automatically to bring vacuum pressure back to the optimum level NOTE Whenever you don t want to hear the toilet s vacuum pump operating such as at night you can temporarily shut it off using the Toi...

Page 108: ...ent Vacuum Pump Overboard Discharge Thru Hull Fitting Overboard Discharge Pump Aft Waste Tank Aft Toilet Overboard Discharge Pump Forward Waste Tank Vent Forward Waste Tank Forward Toilet Overboard Di...

Page 109: ...cure connection between the transfer hose and the deck fitting 4 Activate the pumpout vacuum The pumpout vacuum transfers onboard waste to the dockside holding station 5 After all waste is removed flu...

Page 110: ...s stored Where it is legal you can then transfer the waste di rectly 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...

Page 111: ...he dinette Refer to the Deck Plates portion of Section 9 for the location of this plate 8 Flush the waste tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the WASTE deck fitting Reactivate the was...

Page 112: ...en turn the waste pump OFF 16 Close the aft waste tank overboard discharge seacock 17 Replace the WASTE deck plate 18 Switch the Forward and Aft Waste Pump circuit breakers OFF Direct Overboard Discha...

Page 113: ...tional grey water tanks are installed all sink and shower drain water as well as condensation from two of the optional air conditioning units is pumped from the sumps into the grey water tanks rather...

Page 114: ...opane The burning process uses cabin oxygen and releases combustion by products You must ventilate the cabin when using the stove Failure to do so could result in a lack of oxygen and or a build up of...

Page 115: ...nected the hose run and connected to both the stove and regulator slowly open the propane tank valve until the propane is flowing The pressure gauge on the regulation system should read approximately...

Page 116: ...YSTEMS SECTION 4 106 3808 4 99 3 Have a qualified person repair the propane system Propane is heavier than air and if allowed to leak could settle and accumulate This accumulation could then ignite an...

Page 117: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 107 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 118: ...INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 108 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 119: ...ystems 110 Diesel Fuel Systems 112 Fuel Tank Vents 114 Engine Room Ventilation 114 Cooling System 117 Exhaust System 118 Fire Suppression System 118 Engine Gauges 119 Gauge Maintenance 121 Helm Contro...

Page 120: ...ystem passed Carver s own pressure testing and in spection 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...

Page 121: ...08 8 99 FUEL SYSTEM GAS Port Fuel Tank Fill Fitting Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Vent Starboard Fuel Tank Fill Fitting Port Fuel Tank Vent Starboard Fuel Tank Fuel Line Port Fuel Tank Fuel Line...

Page 122: ...ach diesel propulsion engine in your boat is plumbed to the fuel tank located on the same side of the boat as the engine The diesel propulsion system uses fuel supply and return lines The supply lines...

Page 123: ...g Port Fuel Tank Starboard Fuel Tank Vent Starboard Fuel Tank Fill Fitting Port Fuel Tank Fuel Line Starboard Fuel Tank Fuel Line Port Fuel Tank Vent Starboard Fuel Tank Fuel Transfer Pump Port Fuel F...

Page 124: ...valves are installed between the fuel lines both supply and return and the fuel tank that they are connected to The valves are located on top of the fuel tanks and must be open when operating the engi...

Page 125: ...GER SYSTEM DIESEL Starboard Engine Oil Hose Drain Supply Hose Generator Oil Hose Oil Changer Pump Port Engine Oil Hose V8044CA OIL CHANGER SYSTEM GAS Starboard Engine Oil Hose Drain Supply Hose Genera...

Page 126: ...ilge blowers using the controls on the helm instrument panel Allow the blowers to run for at least four minutes before proceeding to the next step Allow the blowers to continue run ning 5 Inspect the...

Page 127: ...sure the strainers located near the seacocks are free of sea weed and other debris Open the cooling system seacocks before you start your engines The seacock for each engine s cooling system is locate...

Page 128: ...lt for use in Europe the system can also be activated manually using a release control located at the helm If the fire suppression system is activated anyone in the engine room must immediately evacua...

Page 129: ...the water or the speed of propeller rotation The tachometer may not register zero RPM when its engine s ignition key is turned off this is normal The engine manufacturer has established a maximum RPM...

Page 130: ...e alarm The alarm sounds when the pressure in the lubrication system decreases to a predetermined point The alarm also sounds when the engine is started or when the ignition switch is ON and the engin...

Page 131: ...ate amount of fuel in the fuel tanks These gauges are not calibrated and should not be regarded as an accurate method of mea suring the amount of fuel in the tanks Both fuel gauges are OFF until the i...

Page 132: ...rt an engine while it is in gear 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...

Page 133: ...rod Extending and retracting the cylinder moves the rudders enabling you to steer the boat With hydraulic steering the effort needed to turn the helm remains the same regardless of the boat s speed Fo...

Page 134: ...disconnect switches in the OFF position 6 Have all guests and passengers leave the boat Only the fuel handlers should be in the area Fueling 1 Remove the starboard and port FUEL deck plates using the...

Page 135: ...er Panel ON 6 On the DC Control Center switch the System DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers ON Always run the bilge blowers for at least 4 minutes before sta...

Page 136: ...o Bilge Pump Electric Shift Main One and Main Two circuit breakers ON Also switch ON any other circuit breakers for equipment you may need 6 On the DC Control Center switch the System DC Main circuit...

Page 137: ...evers 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 Failure to d...

Page 138: ...aust port located near the transom If you do not see water being pumped out turn the affected engine off Identify and correct the cause of the problem before restarting the engine The engine room cont...

Page 139: ...SECTION 5 PROPULSION 129 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 140: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 130 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 141: ...neuvering Launching the Boat 132 Navigation 132 Controlling the Boat 133 Loading 133 Casting Off and Docking 133 Maneuvering 137 Anchoring 138 Stern Anchors 139 Mooring Lines 139 Getting Underway 141...

Page 142: ...rivers Charts of inland rivers are also available from the appropriate district office of the U S Army Corps of Engineers Your dealer may also have charts of the waters in which you intend to cruise K...

Page 143: ...for help and wait until it arrives Do not attempt to relaunch your boat You may do serious damage to your hull or underwater gear Every boat owner should know how to perform the following procedures c...

Page 144: ...back the boat away At marina anchorages boats are often secured to a mooring buoy Fouling your propeller with a mooring line is the principal hazard when leaving a mooring If you use a dinghy to reac...

Page 145: ...ts are lying at their buoys They are heading into the wind or current and your approach course should be roughly parallel to their heading Stay clear of other moorings to avoid fouling them If you tow...

Page 146: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 136 3808 4 99 TRACKING FORWARD PROPS ONLY TRACKING ASTERN PROPS ONLY...

Page 147: ...eep your trim tabs up To make a turn to port shift the port engine to neutral A starboard turn astern is made by shifting the starboard engine to neutral Check sternway stop reverse motion by shifting...

Page 148: ...s holding power depends on its weight and the length of the anchor line The most effective length is six to seven times the depth of the water you intend to anchor in For example if the water is 10 f...

Page 149: ...lass control at the helm to drop anchor To relieve strain on the windlass hooks called devil s claws engage the chain when the anchor is down If you intend to stay at anchor overnight or if you an cho...

Page 150: ...ard quarter spring Of the two dockings shown the left one shows how to tie up when docking your boat in an alongside berth The docking shown on the right is used when tying up at four corners of the b...

Page 151: ...ve been com pleted and mailed 3 You have read and understand this Owner s Guide and all OEM information 4 The safety equipment onboard your boat is in compliance with federal state and local regula ti...

Page 152: ...eed 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 If you continue to accelerate the boat eventually...

Page 153: ...ts the trim tabs to the full up position 5 Advance the throttles to bring the boat on plane Adjust the engine RPMs for cruising speed Do not overtrim your boat When adjusting the trim tabs press their...

Page 154: ...to adjust the trim 7 The trim tab switches can be used together to bring the bow of the boat to a lower attitude This adjust ment is often used when running into choppy seas Bringing the bow down uses...

Page 155: ...SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING 145 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 156: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 146 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 157: ...4 Decorative Striping Tape 155 Windows 155 Exterior Vinyl Upholstery 156 Exterior Carpet 156 Canvas 156 Interior Maintenance 159 Woodwork 159 High Pressure Laminate 159 Woven Fabrics 159 Carpet 161 In...

Page 158: ...s after the first launching of your boat and 48 hours after launching your boat following a period of onshore storage Type B Maintenance Perform Type B maintenance after the engines have operated for...

Page 159: ...aft alignment Spray ignition switch with contact cleaner Tightenenginemounts Weigh fire suppression chemical tank ControlSystem Make any necessary throttle and shift adjustments Lubricate cables and c...

Page 160: ...uipment Check operation of all AC electrical equipment Inspect shore power cords Inspect generator water intake and discharge Inspect zinc anodes Performgeneratormaintenance Fuel System Clean engine f...

Page 161: ...ing of deckhardware Cleanupholstery Clean plexiglass surfaces Lubricate hinges latches and locks Washweathercovers Bilge System Check hull drain plug Check and test bilge pumps Inspect sump pump s Che...

Page 162: ...ash the boat with a solution of fresh water and mild soap Use a sponge to wash smooth surfaces and a stiff nylon or natural bristle brush to wash nonskid surfaces Do not wax the nonskid surfaces Waxin...

Page 163: ...instructions on making gelcoat repairs Gelcoat Blisters While fiberglass is a durable and economical material it is not indestructible as is often assumed by many boat ers The most commonly known prob...

Page 164: ...nd the expansion and contraction caused by variations in outside tem perature eventually break down the sealant Fittings that have begun to leak must be resealed Remove the fitting and clean the old s...

Page 165: ...adhesive and makes the tape easier to remove To remove any adhesive residue use acetone When fueling your boat avoid spilling fuel on any of the decorative striping tape Fuel damages the striping tape...

Page 166: ...d Rust Use 3M Citrus Cleaner rinse with soap and water Avoid saturating the exterior cushions with water To enhance the appearance of the exterior cushions and upholstery occasionally treat them with...

Page 167: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 157 3808 10 04...

Page 168: ...bric for 20 minutes in a solution of no more than 1 2 cup 4 oz Clorox and 1 4 cup 2 oz natural soap per gallon of lukewarm fresh water no more than 100 degrees F Rinse with fresh water until the soap...

Page 169: ...facturer s instructions on the product package when applying the finish High Pressure Laminate HPL is used on many of the cabinet faces and counter tops inside your boat HPL is extremely durable and e...

Page 170: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 160 3808 10 04...

Page 171: ...e 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 When your boat is new the carpet sheds and needs to be...

Page 172: ...eas with a high degree of aquatic vegetation inspect the strainers more frequently A clogged strainer restricts the intake of seawater which can cause the affected engine or the generator to over heat...

Page 173: ...r boat in water that has a lot of sand or abrasive material suspended in it Have your marine technician inspect the strut bear ings whenever the boat is pulled Replace the bearings when the technician...

Page 174: ...s between 12 3 and 12 6 volts Do not charge the batteries if they are already fully charged The engine alternators can not overcharge the batteries The onboard battery charger can overcharge the batte...

Page 175: ...holes with a narrow wire Water Taps Periodically remove and clean the filter screens from the sinks water taps Rinse the screens with clean water If necessary clean the screens with a narrow wire A bu...

Page 176: ...that it can move freely 3 Clean the bilge pumps twice a season by wiping any dirt or oil from their exterior surfaces 4 Remove any oil dirt or debris from the bilges Treat the bilges with a commercial...

Page 177: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 167 3808 10 04 NOTES...

Page 178: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 168 3808 10 04 NOTES...

Page 179: ...duction 170 Lifting 170 Blocking 170 Winterization 172 Engines 172 Air Conditioning System 172 Fresh Water System 172 Raw Water Washdowns 174 Bilge 176 Sanitation System 176 Exterior 182 Interior 182...

Page 180: ...a professional experienced and trained in lifting yachts The boat s hull must be properly supported during the lifting operation to avoid serious and permanent hull deforma tion Do not place a lifting...

Page 181: ...nails bolts or screws The appropriate tools 4x4 s 4x4 s 2x8 Side View Aft View 4x4 s 2x8 4x4 s 4x4 s 4x4 s 2x8 Position one blocking support under the boat s keel beneath a transverse stringer in each...

Page 182: ...u When winterizing your boat s fresh water system drain the entire system including the water heater and optional engine heat exchanger Refer to the Fresh Water System portion of Section 4 for a diagr...

Page 183: ...a hatch in the aft stateroom berth Refer to the OEM information for details on draining the water heater Winterizing the System You must use an approved nontoxic antifreeze in your boat s fresh water...

Page 184: ...ter washdowns a Remove the hose s from the fresh water washdown fittings b Place a bucket under the washdown fittings to catch the antifreeze which can be reused c Open the washdown faucets When a ste...

Page 185: ...nder 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 recreation...

Page 186: ...system and the direct overboard discharge system Standard Sanitation System 1 Empty the waste tanks as described in the Emp tying the Waste Tanks portion of Section 4 Remove as much of the fresh wate...

Page 187: ...ptying the Waste Tanks portion of Sec tion 4 c If the sanitation system uses seawater to flush the toilets open the seacock for each toilet Flush the toilets a few times to prime the sanitation system...

Page 188: ...tation 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 5 Flush 10 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicl...

Page 189: ...the waste tanks to remove the antifreeze Direct Overboard Discharge System 1 Empty the waste tanks as described in the Emp tying the Waste Tanks portion of Section 4 Remove as much of the fresh water...

Page 190: ...ther the Carver Limited Warranty or the sanitation system OEM s warranty 6 Flush 10 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the forward toilet 7 Open the forward waste tank s overb...

Page 191: ...discharge seacock This seacock is located beneath the aft hatch in the aft stateroom floor 19 Turn the aft waste pump ON OFF switch ON The switch is located near the aft overboard discharge seacock 20...

Page 192: ...r lay up Inspect the underwater portions of the hull Review anything that looks out of the ordinary with your Carver Dealer Air out the cushions and make sure they are dry Stor ing damp cushions leads...

Page 193: ...ur boat s enclosures to help prevent moisture from accumulating Excessive dampness can lead to mildew electrical problems corrosion and dry rot NOTE Do not use the bridge enclosure aft deck enclo sure...

Page 194: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 184 3808 5 99 IMPORTANT ANTIFREEZE BULLETIN...

Page 195: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 185 3808 5 99...

Page 196: ...u hull fittings Apply new antifouling bottom paint Buff out minor hull scratches Remove dirt stains Apply wax Deck and Cabin Inspect hatches and windows for leaks Wax non walking surfaces Engines Foll...

Page 197: ...waste and grey water tanks Fill fresh water tanks Safety Equipment Inspect PFDs Replace old distress signals Inspect fire extinguishers Inspect test bilge pumps Inspect mooring lines fenders After lau...

Page 198: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 188 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 199: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 189 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 200: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 190 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 201: ...2 Obtaining Warranty Service 193 Second Owner Registration 194 Hull Identification Number 194 OEMs 195 Serial Number Record Sheet 196 Specifications 197 Component Locations 197 Cabin Layout 198 Interi...

Page 202: ...rdance with the procedures detailed on the Pre Delivery Service Record Your dealer will sign the Pre Delivery Service Record and provide you with a copy Registration of your boat and its engines is re...

Page 203: ...ork that needs to be completed by the dealer in order to meet the terms of your agreement Owner s Information Kit Read understand and follow the instructions in this Owner s Guide and all OEM informat...

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Page 206: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 196 3808 5 05 Serial Number Record Sheet...

Page 207: ...ht estimated with fuel and water 28 100 lbs 12746 16 kg Fresh Water both tanks 100 U S gal 378 54 liters Hot Water 11 gal 41 64 liters Waste both tanks 72 U S gal 272 54 liters Fuel 330 gal 1249 18 li...

Page 208: ...9 198 3808 5 05 Cabin Layout Forward Stateroom Berth Forward Head Salon Lounge Safety Breaker Panel Salon AC and DC Control Centers Hanging Closet Galley Salon Sofa Aft Berth AftHead V8050BA Forward S...

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Page 210: ...Plate TV Telephone Connectors Shore Power Receptacles Shore Power Circuit Breakers Seawater Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Starboard Fuel Fill Plate Shore Water Fitting Raw Water Washdown Fresh Water...

Page 211: ...Master Head Exhaust Vent A C Condensation Fuel Vent Fresh Water Tank Vent Vented Loop Forward Waste Tank Vent Forward Bilge Pump Forward Shower Sump Rope Locker Vent Rope Locker Vent Forward A C Disc...

Page 212: ...rboard Waste Discharge V8047DD Port Engine Exhaust Starboard Engine Exhaust Propulsion Engine Seawater Pick Up Propulsion Engine Seawater Pick Up Transducer Overboard Waste Discharge Generator Seawate...

Page 213: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 203 3808 5 04 Canvas Layout V8061CA V8061CB V8061CC...

Page 214: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 204 3808 5 05 V8061CD V8061CE...

Page 215: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 205 3808 5 04 V8061CF...

Page 216: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 206 3808 5 05 Bimini Top Support Layout V8088CA...

Page 217: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 207 3808 5 04 V8088CB...

Page 218: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 208 3808 5 05 V8088CC V8088CD...

Page 219: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 209 3808 5 04 V8088CE...

Page 220: ...ment and Tanks 63 Pressure Water System 64 Navigation and Interior Lighting 65 Bilge Pumps Blowers and Ventilators 66 Deck Hardware Arch 67 Rails Taffrail Kits and Ladders 68 Wire Harnesses Dockside K...

Page 221: ...Y AND PARTS 211 3808 5 04 Category Number Part Description 84 Lumber Plywood Hardboard and Balsa 85 Plastics Plastic Laminates Doors Lids and Covers 89 Electrical 90 Air Conditioning and Accessories 9...

Page 222: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 212 3808 5 05 Carver Limited Warranty...

Page 223: ...arger 26 43 Engine OEMs 195 Engine pre start checklist 126 Engine synchronizer 122 Engine synchronizer gauge 122 Engine temperature alarm 119 Engine temperature gauge 117 119 Engine fuel log 16 Entert...

Page 224: ...13 S Salon lights 32 Sanitation system standard 98 Sea anchor 6 8 Select load switch 65 Select voltage switch 63 Shallow water operation 133 Shift throttle neutral safety switch 122 Shift throttle 43...

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