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DECLARATION OF

CONFORMITY

Model Designation

396 Motor Yacht

Carver Boat Corporation declares that the 396 Motor Yacht complies with EC directive 94/

25/EC, and in accordance with the following harmonized standards and the recreational

craft sectoral guidelines in effect at the time of construction.

ISO Reference

(Directive) Requirement (RSG) Reference

8666

12216

8469

Annex I

3.2

12217

8849

8099

Annex V-VIII, XII 3.3

8665

11812

10088

Article 8

2.1

14945

12216

12217

2.2

2.3

15083

10087

9094

3.6

2.4

15084

14945

15085

2.5

3.1

8885

11592

11591

3.4

3.5

10240

11192

7840

3.7

3.8

8846

10133

11105

3.9

12215

9093

13592

5.1.1

5.1.3

9097

13297

15584

5.2.1

5.2.2

8847

8848

9775

5.3

5.4.1

10592

13929

15852

5.5

COLREGS

10239

4505

Type Examination

Certification Number

EC Module B+C

BCAR018

Notified Body

IMCI (#0609)

Robin J. Clonkey

Rond-Point

Manager Manufacturing Methods

Schuman 6 Box 6

Carver Boat Corporation

B-1040 Brussels

790 Markham Drive

Belgium

Pulaski, WI 54162

USA

Summary of Contents for 396 Motor Yacht 2003

Page 1: ...2003 396 Motor Yacht Owner s Guide HIN CDR 2003 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: ...8849 8099 Annex V VIII XII 3 3 8665 11812 10088 Article 8 2 1 14945 12216 12217 2 2 2 3 15083 10087 9094 3 6 2 4 15084 14945 15085 2 5 3 1 8885 11592 11591 3 4 3 5 10240 11192 7840 3 7 3 8 8846 10133...

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Page 7: ...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 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...PREFACE 5 01...

Page 11: ...tiondoesnotextend alter ortransfertheCarverLimitedWar ranty RefertotheCarverLimitedWarrantyfordetails THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION Owner sName StreetAddress City State ZipCode Telephone DateofPurchase Pur...

Page 12: ...CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...567 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 1...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...22 BOATING SAFETY 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES...

Page 35: ...23 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 BOATING SAFETY NOTES...

Page 36: ...24 BOATING SAFETY 3808 6 02 SECTION 1 NOTES...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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 42: ...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 43: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 31 3808 8 99 V8050BA DC CONTROL CENTER V8082B...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...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 46: ...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 47: ...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 48: ...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 49: ...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 50: ...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 51: ...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 52: ...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 53: ...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 54: ...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 55: ...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 56: ...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 57: ...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 58: ...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 59: ...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 60: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 48 3808 8 99 DC Wiring Schematic V8083DA...

Page 61: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 49 3808 8 99 V8083DB...

Page 62: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 50 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 63: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 51 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 64: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 52 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 65: ...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 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 69: ...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 70: ...SYSTEM SECTION 3 58 3808 4 99 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 71: ...8 4 99 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 72: ...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 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 64 3808 4 99 AC CONTROL CENTER V8050BA V8081C...

Page 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...too 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 88: ...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 89: ...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 90: ...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 91: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 79 3808 4 99 AC Wiring Schematic 110 Volt V8084C...

Page 92: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 80 3808 4 99 AC Wiring Schematic 220 Volt V8089C...

Page 93: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 81 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 94: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 82 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 101: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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 107: ...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 108: ...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 109: ...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 110: ...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 111: ...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 112: ...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 113: ...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 114: ...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 115: ...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 116: ...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 117: ...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 118: ...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 119: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 107 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 120: ...INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4 108 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 121: ...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 122: ...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 123: ...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 124: ...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 125: ...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 126: ...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 127: ...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 128: ...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 129: ...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 130: ...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 131: ...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 132: ...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 133: ...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 134: ...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 135: ...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 136: ...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 137: ...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 138: ...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 139: ...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 140: ...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 141: ...SECTION 5 PROPULSION 129 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 142: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 130 3808 8 99 NOTES...

Page 143: ...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 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...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 147: ...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 148: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 136 3808 4 99 TRACKING FORWARD PROPS ONLY TRACKING ASTERN PROPS ONLY...

Page 149: ...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 150: ...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 151: ...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 152: ...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 153: ...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 154: ...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 155: ...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 156: ...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 157: ...SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING 145 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 158: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 146 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 159: ...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 Int...

Page 160: ...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 161: ...alignment Spray ignition switch with contact cleaner Tighten engine mounts Weigh halon bottle Control System Make any necessary throttle and shift adjustments Test neutral safety switch Lubricate cab...

Page 162: ...ers Inspect for fuel leaks Inspect fuel lines for signs of chafe Check propane system for leaks Inspect propane storage system Fresh Water System Flush water tank s and system Clean in line water filt...

Page 163: ...deck hardware Clean vinyl upholstery Clean plexiglass surfaces Lubricate hinges latches and locks Wash weather covers Bilge System Check garboard drain plug Check and test bilge pumps Inspect sump pum...

Page 164: ...sh 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 Waxing...

Page 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...dhesive 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 168: ...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 a...

Page 169: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 157 3808 4 99...

Page 170: ...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 171: ...ollow the manufacturer s instructions on the product package when applying this product to your wood surfaces High Pressure Laminate HPL is used on many of the cabinet faces and counter tops inside yo...

Page 172: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 160 3808 4 99...

Page 173: ...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 174: ...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 175: ...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 recommends it The major...

Page 176: ...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 batteries because when it det...

Page 177: ...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 178: ...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 179: ...SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE 167 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 180: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 168 3808 4 99 NOTES...

Page 181: ...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 182: ...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 183: ...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 184: ...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 185: ...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 186: ...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 187: ...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 188: ...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 189: ...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 190: ...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 191: ...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 192: ...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 193: ...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 194: ...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 195: ...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 196: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 184 3808 5 99 IMPORTANT ANTIFREEZE BULLETIN...

Page 197: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 185 3808 5 99...

Page 198: ...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 199: ...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 200: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 188 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 201: ...SECTION 8 WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE 189 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 202: ...WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE SECTION 8 190 3808 5 99 NOTES...

Page 203: ...2 Obtaining Warranty Service 193 Second Owner Registration 194 Hull Identification Number 194 OEMs 195 Serial Number Record Sheet 202 Specifications 204 Component Locations 204 Cabin Layout 205 Interi...

Page 204: ...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 205: ...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 208: ...dge Avenue Jersey City NJ 07307 201 656 5654 Velvet Drive Transmissions 200 Theadore Rice Blvd New Bedford MA 02745 508 979 4800 ZF Industries Attn Marine Dept 777 Hickory Hills Drive Vernon Hills IL...

Page 209: ...0 Raritan Engineering Corporation P O Box 1157 530 Orange Street Millville NJ 08332 609 825 4900 SeaLand Technology Inc P O Box 38 4th Street Big Prairie OH 44611 800 321 9886 Water Heaters Raritan En...

Page 210: ...Falls Rd Fairfield NJ 07004 1 800 537 5722 110 volt stereo system Capitol Sales Co 3110 Neil Armstrong Blvd Eagan MN 55121 1 800 545 2672 Quasar TV Marine Audio Sales 16137 Westwoods Business Park El...

Page 211: ...n P O Box 1157 530 Orange Street Millville NJ 08332 609 825 4900 General Electric Company Consumer Affairs Dept Appliance Park Louisville KY 40225 1 800 626 2000 Sub Zero 1 800 222 7820 Ranges and Mic...

Page 212: ...kway Meriden CT 06450 203 235 4421 Spot Lights Morse Controls IMO 21 Clinton Street Hudson OH 44236 216 653 7701 Controls Throttle Shift Cables ITT Jabsco 152 South West 8th St Miami FL 33130 7 and 8...

Page 213: ...ne Technologies Inc 1000 Brown Street Suite 107 Wauconda IL 60084 1 800 383 0269 CO Detector Bomar Inc South West Street P O Box W Charlestown NH 03603 603 826 5791 Hatches Aluminum 2000 Inc 595 East...

Page 214: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 202 3808 7 99 Serial Number Record Sheet...

Page 215: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 203 3808 7 99...

Page 216: ...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 217: ...S 205 3808 7 99 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 Aft Head V8050BA Forward...

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Page 219: ...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 220: ...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 221: ...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 222: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 210 3808 7 99 Canvas Layout V8061CA V8061CB V8061CC...

Page 223: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 211 3808 7 99 V8061CD V8061CE...

Page 224: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 212 3808 7 99 V8061CF...

Page 225: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 213 3808 7 99 Bimini Top Support Layout V8088CA...

Page 226: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 214 3808 7 99 V8088CB...

Page 227: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 215 3808 7 99 V8088CC V8088CD...

Page 228: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 216 3808 7 99 V8088CE...

Page 229: ...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 230: ...S SECTION 9 218 3808 7 99 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 231: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 219 3808 7 99 Carver Limited Warranty...

Page 232: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 220 3808 7 99...

Page 233: ...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 234: ...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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