Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003, Owner'S Manual

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Shift/Throttle - Engine Interface
When there is only one helm installed on your boat, the
shift/throttle levers are connected to the engines by
push-pull cables. If your boat also contains the optional
lower helm, the shift/throttle levers from both helms are
connected to the engines by an electronic control sys-
tem. Refer to the OEM information for details on adjust-
ing and maintaining the shift/throttle control systems.
Your boat uses a hydraulic steering system. This system
is preferable over a mechanical steering system because
it provides better response for large boats.
The boat's helm is connected to the rudders through a
hydraulic pump, a network of hydraulic lines, an oil
reservoir, a hydraulic cylinder, and a tiller tie rod.
When the helm is turned, oil pumps through the hy-
draulic line, which activates the hydraulic cylinder. The
cylinder is connected to the tiller tie 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.
For the hydraulic steering system to operate properly, it
must have an adequate source of hydraulic fluid and
sufficient pressure within the hydraulic pump and lines.
Refer to the OEM information for details on operating
and maintaining the steering system.
Follow the steps provided below to help ensure that
your boat is prepared for a safe cruise.
Your boat’s fuel tanks are designed to take on fuel at a
maximum rate of 9 gallons per minute (GPM) when the
tank is between 25% and 75% full. During this time the
pressure inside the tank must not exceed 4 psi.
When fueling tanks that are either completely empty or
nearly full, decrease the fueling rate. This helps prevent
the tanks from fuel surge and rupture when they are
empty, and from backing up and spilling fuel when they
are full. Be aware that many marine fuel pumps can
deliver fuel at rates up to 35 GPM. This high fueling
Steering
Preparing for
Cruising
Fueling