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Page 1: ...r i SEPTEMBER 1988 MODELS 2157 MONTEGO 2357 MONTEGO 2557 MONTEGO 2587 ALLEGRA 2757 MONTEGO 2767 SANTEGO OWNER S M ANUAL OMSB CARVER rver Boat Corporation fSula ski WI 54162 1010...

Page 2: ...B4 B 6C Oil Pressure Gauge 84 B 6D Voltmeter B4 8 6E Fuel Gauge 84 8 6F Power Trim Gauge 84 B 6G Engine Alarm Systems 84 8 6H Engine Synchronizer 84 B 61 Instrument Maintenance B4 SECTION C CONTROL S...

Page 3: ...s E6 E 10B Galvanic Corrosion E6 SECTION F FUEL SYSTEMS F 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS F1 F 1 A System Testing F1 F 1B Fuel Fills F1 F 1C Fuel Vents F1 F i D Anti Syphon Valves F1 F 1 E Fuel Gauge F1 F i F...

Page 4: ...NGINE HOUR METER J1 J 4 DEPTH SOUNDERS J1 J 4A 21 23 2S Foot Models J1 J 4B 27 Foot Models J1 J 7 SWIM PLATFORMS J3 J 8 BOW PULPITS J3 J 9 FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM J3 SECTION K SEATING WEATHER COVERS...

Page 5: ...ON N GENERAL MAINTENANCE N 1 PRIOR TO LIFTING FOR WINTER LAY UP N1 N 2 AFTER LIFTING N1 N 3 PRIOR TO WINTER STORAGE N1 SECTION O OPERATION 0 1 GENERAL 01 0 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS 01 0 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT...

Page 6: ...I f J MODEL 2357 LOCATOR DRAWING HOLDING TANK DOCKSI RECEPTACLE FUEL TANK SHOWER PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL BATTERY SELECTOR CARVER...

Page 7: ...fully and become completely familiar with the proper care and operation of the engine and drive system B 2 ENGINE EXHAUST Do Not inhale exhaust fumes Exhaust contains carbon monoxide which is colorles...

Page 8: ...l marine components mounted nearthe transom and coupled to an external outdrive type transmission unit Thistype of system is depicted in Figure B1 Consult the Engine Owners Manual that has been provid...

Page 9: ...30 would move the boat at a rate of 24 miles per hour Changing either diameter orpitch will have an effect on engine speed and prop slip and in turn directly effect the performance of a boat The prop...

Page 10: ...on some models with specific types of engines The alarm is an audible alarm that is mounted in the helm area it is actuated by engine water temperature and engine oil pressure senders The alarm will...

Page 11: ...for each model Excessive exposure can lead to gauge and Ignition Switch difficulties Electronic gauges are affected by static electricity that builds up on the glass face Periodic washing of the gaug...

Page 12: ...O 1 84 1 3 7L MERe 16 X 17 2 15 1 Single 2587 5 7L MERe 1 50 1 16X16 7 4L 8RAVO MERe 15 1 2 X 17 RH SS 271 VOLVO DUO PROP 1 5 1 1 95 1 8 5 TWIN 5 0L MERe 14 X 19 231 VOLVO DUO PROP 1 5 1 1 95 1 8 6 27...

Page 13: ...eter c III purple blue bla k purple ellow red t 0 V drive 011 lender 1 4 Pi nk red V drive light If 0 e qui p p e d I L I L Engine Harnel FIGURE 83 SINGLE GAS ENGINE INSTRUMENT WIRING DIAGRAM OMS8 CAR...

Page 14: ...black black Tachometer Tachometer fIJ Q Jtt fIJ if so equipped Q Q U J II Q Q Q FIGURE 84 DUAL GAS ENGINE INSTRUMENT WIRING DIAGRAM OMSB CARVER 88...

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Page 16: ...utral safety switch incor porated into it This device prohibits the engine from being started while the shift lever is in position other than the neutral position If the engine will not start slight m...

Page 17: ...Other lubrication adjustment and maintenance instruc tions are included in the information provided by the control manufacturers C2 OMSB CARVER...

Page 18: ...the helmsman may not feel propeller torque on the wheel an improperly adjusted torquetab can cause steering difficulties For additional information see the Steering System Manufacturer s literature t...

Page 19: ...that the system is centered with the rudders or outdrive in the straight ahead position The steering wheel should be ableto be rotated an equal number of turns to port and starboard from the straight...

Page 20: ...circuit protection device either fuse or circuit breaker The OFF position of the Battery Selector Switch will completely shut off 12 volt electrical power The only exceptions are the voltmeter descri...

Page 21: ...engines simultaneously After the engine s is operating position the Battery Selector Switch to the battery that has the lowest charge This will allow the alternators to charge the low battery Utilizi...

Page 22: ...Ignition Switch is in the ON position Models equipped with two tanks either have two Fuel Gauges or a dual position FUEL Switch If a FUEL Switch is provided fuel level is determined by placing the Ig...

Page 23: ...n the bilge area and can be accessed by removing the related floor panel See the locator drawing in Section 0 for exact location of the water tank s D Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment Nega...

Page 24: ...amps Blankets Electric 50 to 200 watts 2 amps Coffee Makers 550 to 700 watts 6 3 amps Electric Drill See motor load plate Fans 25 to 75 watts 0 7 amps Fry Pan 1350 watts 12 3 amps Heater 1500 watts 13...

Page 25: ...close proximity that have electrical power leakages or any other source close to the boat that has electrical power leakage into the water Stern drive units are especially vulnerable to electrolysis H...

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Page 28: ...pump Fuse to pump 15 2 wire cord 02 Brown 14 Cabin heater pump Fouse to thermostat to pump 5 2 wire cord 03 Orange 14 Cabin heater fan Fuse to thermostat to fan 5 2 wire cord E Or or red blk 16 Gen r...

Page 29: ...Single wire V1 Purple 16 Voltmeter Main switch 1 to switch to fuse 2 1 2 Single wire V2 Purple 16 Voltmeter Main switch to fuse to switch 2 1 2 Single wire W Orange 16 Stereo Fuse to stereo 7 1 2 2 w...

Page 30: ...AI P 1N 1tf I FUSE 10A SA 7 SA SA SA 1SA 15A 7 5A EX1 RA BIL SHaIIER PRESS BLOB SPOT CABIN NAV _V PUS PIlP VlATER LlGHf lIGHfS LIGHfS T L r I Ace co lIPTH TRIt V HALCti DET SOlN STEREO HrnN TABS REFER...

Page 31: ...J KER ON a T B R PANE STERN j Jmrt II LlGIT c SIOC NAV 1 1 LIGHTS II I lCRI TO lNST TO STEREO IHJ KER PANE l j i ON a T B R PANE l JLU STEREO B CI ER B1U E AUTO PIJ P BIL F J F c Drg No D5639A MODEL 2...

Page 32: ...thin the boat The use of alcohol additives in gasoline is becoming more wide spread There are no Federal Guidelines that require gasoline pumps to display the types of additives used in the fuel being...

Page 33: ...e the fill cap s and wash the areas around the fuel fill plate and below the fuel vent s Fuel residue left on the deck and hull sides is dangerous It will yellow the fiberglass and can damage the stri...

Page 34: ...t rely exclusively on it F 2 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Avoid fueling at night except in emergencies 2 When moored at fueling pier a Do not smoke strike matches or utilize any switches b Stop all engines...

Page 35: ...FIGURE F1 TYPICAL FUEL TANK SYSTEM F3 OMSB CARVER...

Page 36: ...tan set the switch on the pu mp to the AUTO ON position After air has been purged from the system and a steady stream of water is coming from each faucet individually turn off the faucets Begin with t...

Page 37: ...r head appears to become restricted it may be due to sediment accumulating at the shower head If necessary remove the head and clean the discharge holes with a fine wire G 3 WATER SYSTEM MAINTENANCE I...

Page 38: ...Ifdesired a nozzle can be connected to the otherend Afterconnecting the hose activate the pump by means of the Washdown Switch normally located in the cockpit area Periodically clean the in line filt...

Page 39: ...sure a substantial amount of air is being exhausted by the bilge blower Check the bilge blower system often preferably before each cruise Should blower noise and vibration be excessive loos ening the...

Page 40: ...of the switch is not restricted by debris portions of the hull etc IMPORTANT Wipe up any oil accumulation in the bilge prior to activation of the bilge pump s Pumping oil overboard will pollute the wa...

Page 41: ...ever the head is to be used Also periodically clean the related sea water strainer IMPORTANT To operate the electric head manually disconnect the linkage that joinsthe head pumpandthe motor D Crown El...

Page 42: ...em could damage the refrigerator I 3 STOVES A Alcohol Stoves Alcohol stoves are standard equipment See the Manufacturer s information for additional information B Alcohol Electric Stoves An alcohol el...

Page 43: ...ips log data cruise information etc NOTE The hour meter is connected to the Ignition Switch Be sure the Ignition Switch is in the OFF pOSition when the engine is not operating or the hour meter will r...

Page 44: ...ough to compensate for any listing Trim plane adjustments at high speeds are extremely critical Be prepared to slow down should handling difficulties arise Check the fluid level of the trim tab reserv...

Page 45: ...it does not eliminate the U S C G requirement for hand held fire extinguishers Carver dealers can provide additional information re garding the Halon Fire Extinguisher Systems Also boats equipped with...

Page 46: ...vinyl protection solution such as Armorall will help keep the vinyl soft and rich looking Carver offers a variety of optional weather covers for protection of the boat and associated equipment Continu...

Page 47: ...the elements as well Thewhitevinyl material used in Carvers weathercovers washing with soap and water Additional mildew pro tection can beobtained by spraying the undersideofthe weather covers with L...

Page 48: ...cture Many styles of canvas covers use Pull the Dot snap fasteners These snaps are fastened by applying pressure on the edge of the snap that is marked with a dot Pulling the edge of the canvas near t...

Page 49: ...itional laminations ofwoven raven to maintain strength and rigidity The hull support stringers are located using special tools and are fiberglassed into place This ensures a strong rigid hull permanen...

Page 50: ...orthe hull This could lead to hull deformation and thus serious performance deficiencies Dueto the design complexities Carverdoes not recom mend trailers or storage cradles be home made The boat is a...

Page 51: ...ity below 70 immediately before dur ing and after the repair 5 If the nick or gouge is deep and penetrates through the gel coat fill the area with fiberglass patching paste Follow the directions on th...

Page 52: ...CE Many bulkheads or panels on Carver boats are of a special plywood laminate called Decragard This material has a teak colored veneer laminated onto the inner ply structure Decragard should be kept c...

Page 53: ...h water system anti freeze is commerCially available and rec ommended as an alternative to disassembling the water system Winterize the head as recommmended by the head manufacturer If the boat is equ...

Page 54: ...age properly support a storage cover and secure it over the boat Do Not secure the cover tightly to the boat This does not allow adequate ventilation and can lead to dry rot Do Not store the boat in a...

Page 55: ...X Inspect electric shift cable X Lubricate cable and control X STEERING SYSTEMS Inspect linkage and connections X X Adjust rudder indicator X X Adjust stern drive torque tab X Service power steering...

Page 56: ...ce AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER Inspect thru hull fittings X X X X Clean ice box and refrigerator Stove maintenance AS RECOMMENDED BY MANUFACTURER X Check stove fuel system X Clean and demagnetize s...

Page 57: ...X X Clean mahogany woodwork X Touchup mahogany finish X IMPORTANT These time intervals are provided only as a guideline they assume normal operating conditions Certain operating conditions may warrant...

Page 58: ...Be sure the Dockside shore power cord is discon nected Besides the equipment installed on the boat by Carver Boat Corporation certain other equipment is required to 7 Be sure the Dockside Water Suppl...

Page 59: ...ove the deck AMIDSHIPS 1 An object or area midway between the bow and stern 2 An object or area midway between the port side and the starboard side of a vessel AM PERE The standard unit used to measur...

Page 60: ...circuit when current flow exceeds a predeter mined level CLEAT A double ended deck fitting to which lines are secured usually anvil shaped COAMINGS Raised lips around hatches used to keep water from e...

Page 61: ...ly referred to as white water FOLLOWING SEA A sea waves moving in the same direction as a vessel v FORE AND AFT A line or anyt e that ruils parallel to the longitudinal center line of a boat FOREFOOT...

Page 62: ...d that appy in U S lakes rivers and coasters waters INTERNATIONAL RULES Nautical Rules of the Road that are in effect by international agreement to the high seas ISOBARS Lines of equal air pressue tha...

Page 63: ...ame as a displacement hUll As speed is increased hull provides a lifting effect up onto the surface of the water POINT One of 32 points of the compass that is equal to 11 114 degrees PORT 1 Looking fo...

Page 64: ...Looking forward the entire right side UNDERWAY Vessel when not moored at anchor or j boat from bow to stern aground STARBOARD BEAM The right center of a boat V BOTTOM A hull with the bottom section i...

Page 65: ...e structure bounding the edge of a dock and built along the shoreline WHIPPING The act of wrapping the end of a piece of rope with small line tape or plastic to prevent it from fraying WINDLASS A devi...

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