Carver 33 SUPER SPORT, Owner'S Manual

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Preface ......................................................................................... i
Using Your Owner’s Information Kit ........................................... i
Owner’s Guide ............................................................................. i
OEM Information ........................................................................ ii
Pre-Delivery Service Record ...................................................... ii
Warranty Registration ............................................................... iii
Boating Safety .........................................................................1.0
Safe Operation ........................................................................ 1.1
Adverse Conditions ................................................................. 1.2
Weather ....................................................................... 1.2.1
Fog ............................................................................... 1.2.2
Emergency Procedures .......................................................... 1.3
Fire ............................................................................... 1.3.1
Flooding ....................................................................... 1.3.2
Swamped or Capsized Boat ........................................ 1.3.3
Collision ....................................................................... 1.3.4
Running Aground ......................................................... 1.3.5
Man Overboard ............................................................ 1.3.6
Medical Emergency..................................................... 1.3.7
Equipment Failure ....................................................... 1.3.8
Radio Communication ................................................. 1.3.9
Distress Signals.........................................................1.3.10
Safety Equipment .................................................................... 1.4
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ............................. 1.4.1
Visual Distress Signals................................................ 1.4.2
Sound Signaling Device .............................................. 1.4.3
Running and Navigational Lights................................ 1.4.4
Radar Reflectors ......................................................... 1.4.5
Fire Extinguishers ....................................................... 1.4.6
Recommended Equipment .......................................... 1.4.7
Owner’s Responsibilities ......................................................... 1.5
Safe Boating Courses.................................................. 1.5.1
Rules of the Road ........................................................ 1.5.2
Documentation ............................................................ 1.5.3
Drugs and Alcohol ....................................................... 1.5.4
Distress Calls ............................................................... 1.5.5
Voluntary Inspections ................................................. 1.5.6
Boating Accidents ....................................................... 1.5.7
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