Carver 33 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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OATING
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AFETY
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ECTION
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• Check engine and transmission oil and coolant levels. After starting the
engines, check the overboard flow of cooling water, engine tempera-
tures and oil pressures.
• Fill fuel tanks as full as you need. Know your tank capacity and fuel
consumption at various RPMs and the cruising radius this gives you.
When estimating your range, it is best to count on using 1/3 of your fuel
to reach your destination and 1/3 of your fuel to return, with the re-
maining 1/3 of your fuel in reserve for emergencies.
• Have a second person onboard capable of taking over the boat’s opera-
tion in case you are disabled.
• Before departing, inform a friend or relative where you intend to cruise
and when you will return so they can tell the U.S. Coast Guard where
to look and the type of boat in case you are delayed. Remember to tell
them of your safe return to prevent false alarms. Do not file a float plan
with the U.S. Coast Guard. They do not have the manpower to monitor
all boats.
• Stow all loose gear securely. Fenders and docklines should be stowed
immediately after getting underway.
1.6 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas which is
emitted in all engine and generator exhaust. Prolonged exposure to CO
can result in unconsciousness, brain damage and death.
Carver has installed CO detectors on your boat. Have these detectors pro-
fessionally calibrated at regular intervals.
1.6.1 Preventing CO Exposure
To help prevent 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 exhaust re-entry. Position the boat to maximize
the dissipation of CO. Be aware that CO can enter the boat through
cockpit and deck drains, especially when the cockpit and deck are
enclosed.
• Do not operate the engines or generator for more than a very short
period of time while the boat is stationary, especially if the boat is
rafted or moored in a confined area.