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45 Cockpit Motor Yacht

International - 460 Motor Yacht

Owner’s Guide

2007 Version 1

Summary of Contents for 45 COCKPIT MOTOR

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Page 3: ...e dealers If you have any questions regarding your new yacht including warranty please contact your selling dealer Please read all of your warranties carefully and remember that your selling dealer is your point of contact for all questions and warranty issues If you re new to boating learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your passengers Refer to Chapman s Piloting Seamanshi...

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Page 5: ...aintenance 19 Operating the 12 Volt Equipment 20 DC Control Center 21 Safety Breaker Panel 27 Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System 30 DC Schematic 31 Section 3 AC Electrical System System Organization 33 AC Power Sources 34 Shore Power 34 Generator Power 36 Operating AC Equipment 39 AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups 39 AC Control Center 40 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters 46 GFCI Receptacle Loca...

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Page 7: ...e Maintenance Schedule 93 Exterior Maintenance 97 Interior Maintenance 101 Mechanical Systems 102 Section 8 Winterization and Storage Winterization Storage 107 Winterization Systems 108 Spring Recommissioning Checklist 116 Section 9 Warranty and Parts Warranty Information 117 Obtaining Warranty Service 118 Second and Third Owner Registration 118 Hull Identiﬁcation Number 119 OEMs 119 Speciﬁcations...

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Page 9: ...d problems If this is your ﬁrst boat or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with for your own comfort and safety please obtain handling and operation experience before operating the boat Your dealer national sailing federation or yacht club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors NOTE Drawings and illustrations contained within this guide are included as...

Page 10: ...you retain a copy of the Pre Delivery Service Record for your own reference Warranty Registration Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as explained in the Carver Limited Warranty Your copy of the warranty is located in Section 9 Please review the warranty carefully The Warranty Registration that follows this page is the ﬁrst step in activating your Carver limited warranty This document must b...

Page 11: ...r Registration does not extend alter or transfer the Carver Limited Warranty Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details Owner s Name _____________________________________________________ Street Address ______________________________________________________ City _________________________ State _________ Zip Code ______________ Telephone ____ ___________________ Date of Purchase ______________...

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Page 13: ...in reserve for changes in your plans due to weather or other circumstances Be sure ﬁre extinguishing and lifesaving equipment is onboard This equipment must meet regulatory standards and it should be noticeable accessible and in proper operating condition Your passengers should know where this equipment is and how to use it Keep an eye on the weather Be aware of possible changing conditions by che...

Page 14: ...or their approach Watch for changes in wind direction or cloud formations There is no substitute for a good understanding of weather conditions and what to do when the weather takes a turn for the worse If a storm is approaching the best course of action is to return to port If you are unable to do so then prepare to weather the storm Close portlights exterior doors and hatches and secure them Sto...

Page 15: ...d listen for other fog signals Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion anchor Listen for other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell Emergency Procedures The following is not an exhaustive list of situations which may be encountered while boating You should obtain training to handle any emergencies which may ...

Page 16: ... the ﬁre aim the ﬁre extinguisher at the base of the ﬂames and use a sweeping motion to put out the ﬁre If the ﬁre gets out of control make a distress signal and call for help on the radio Deciding whether to stay with the boat or abandon ship will be diﬃcult If the decision is to abandon ship all persons onboard should jump overboard and swim a safe distance away from the burning boat Smoking poo...

Page 17: ...ation devices If your boat has a radio contact the U S Coast Guard or other rescue authorities immediately on VHF channel 16 or CB radio channel 22 You may also be able to use VHF channels 9 or 13 or your cellular phone in some states Running Aground Excessive 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 go...

Page 18: ...ications can be found in Chapman s Piloting Distress Signals The operator is required to lend assistance to a craft in distress as long as your life or boat is not put in harm s way in the process Good Samaritan laws protect you from any liability incurred while giving aid Safety Equipment NOTE Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety equipment onboard your boat Consult U S Coast Gu...

Page 19: ...signal equipment Boats owned in the United States and operating on the high seas must also carry this equipment Visual distress equipment must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition Both pyrotechnic and non pyrotechnic equipment must be U S Coast Guard approved This equipment can become ineﬀective with age If your equipment s usage date has expired replace the equipment before taking y...

Page 20: ...er than 40 and shorter than 65 Because your boat has a ﬁxed ﬁre extinguishing system approved by the U S Coast Guard Two Type B I or one Type B II extinguisher is required All ﬁre extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible location away from the engine room Everyone onboard should know where the ﬁre extinguishers are and how to operate them If your ﬁre extinguisher has a charge indica...

Page 21: ...vigational Rules International Inland You can get a copy from your local U S Coast Guard Unit or the United States Coast Guard Headquarters 1300 E Street NW Washington D C 20226 Other helpful publications available from the U S Coast Guard include Aids to Navigation U S Coast Guard pamphlet 123 which explains the signiﬁcance of various lights and buoys the Boating Safety Training Manual and Federa...

Page 22: ...ections The U S Coast Guard Auxiliaries or state boating oﬃcials in many states oﬀer courtesy inspections to check your boat for compliance with safety standards and required safety equipment You may voluntarily consent to one of these inspections after which you are allowed time to make corrections without prosecution Check with the appropriate state agency or the U S Coast Guard Auxiliary for de...

Page 23: ...tly overboard If your boat is equipped with an overboard discharge option check with your local U S Coast Guard oﬃce to be sure that you are in compliance with federal regulations State and Local Ordinances Your state or locality may have laws limiting speed noise or your boat s wake Check with your harbor master to ﬁnd out whether your boat s operation is restricted in any way by local ordinances...

Page 24: ... professionally calibrated at regular intervals 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 Preventing CO Exposure To help prevent the accumulation of CO in your boat s cabin and in enclosed exterior areas open a forward hatch porthole or window to all...

Page 25: ...o accumulate inside the cabin cockpit and bridge areas when operating the boat at a high bow angle or with improper or heavy loading PRECAUTION Provide adequate ventilation redistribute the load or bring your boat out of high bow angle Open forward hatch or window CO gas can accumulate in the cabin cockpit and bridge areas when operating your boat at slow speeds or when the boat is stopped in the ...

Page 26: ...ditional information on carbon monoxide as it relates to boating please contact marine organizations that produce safety publications For information on how to get a free VESSEL SAFETY CHECK visit www vesselsafetycheck org or contact your local U S Coast Guard Auxiliary or United States Power Squadrons U S Coast Guard Auxiliary 1 800 368 5647 or on the Internet at www cgaux org U S Power Squadrons...

Page 27: ...r and birth defects and other reproductive harm In addition oils fuels and ﬂuids contained in boats as well as waste produced by component wear contain or emit chemicals know to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or reproductive harm Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds Wash your hands after handling Used engine oil contains chemica...

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Page 29: ... on the Safety Breaker Panel which is in the forward bulkhead of the aft stateroom next to the salon stairs The voltage levels of both engine batteries are monitored and maintained through a single battery charger With your boat connected to a source of AC power this battery charger automatically maintains the voltage levels within the two engine batteries when their voltage drops below a predeter...

Page 30: ...eed to start the engine to activate its gauge Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the engines Accessory Battery Bank You can determine the voltage level of the house battery bank using the voltmeter located on the DC Control Center The DC Control Center is located in a cabinet next to the salon entertainment center When the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch the Main...

Page 31: ...d point the charger automatically recharges the battery bank With your boat connected to an AC power source and your battery charger operating you can use 12 volt equipment such as cabin lights with little concern for discharging the boat s batteries Battery Maintenance The 12 volt batteries that power your boat s DC electrical system are located between the engines on the boat s centerline While ...

Page 32: ...erminals to corrode Check the battery charge level every three months using a hydrometer or voltmeter If the speciﬁc gravity of the battery is less than 1 225 or the voltage is less than 12 4 volts charge the battery Avoid overcharging the batteries Operating 12 Volt Equipment Power to your boat s 12 volt equipment is controlled by circuit breakers and in most cases individual controls for each pi...

Page 33: ...ter indicates the amount of current that is being drawn by the components listed on the DC Control Center Bilge Blower Use this switch to operate the four bilge blowers To activate this switch ﬁrst switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers ON Bilge Blowers These four breakers control the ﬂow of electricity to the bilge blower controls at the helm Switch these breakers ON to activate the contro...

Page 34: ...s are normally ON 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 for details on operating the equipment DC Outlet Bridge This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the 12 volt outlet located at the helm You can operate various types of 12 volt equipment from the outlet such...

Page 35: ... activate the GPS and plotter Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the GPS and plotter Grey Water Level Gauge This gauge indicates the amount of shower and sink waste water in the optional grey water tanks To activate the grey water monitoring system switch the Grey Water Monitor circuit breaker on this panel ON Grey Water Monitor This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to th...

Page 36: ...he galley To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON Lights Navigation This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the navigation light switch at the helm To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON Lights Panel This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the helm instrument panel light switch To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON Turn on the panel lights ...

Page 37: ...his breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the stereo in the salon To supply power to the stereo switch this breaker ON Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the stereo Stereo Helm This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the bridge s optional stereo To supply power to the stereo switch this breaker ON Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the stereo Syst...

Page 38: ... tank To supply power to the monitor switch this breaker ON Waste Pump Aft This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the aft waste pump switch for the optional overboard discharge system Use the waste pump to empty the aft waste tank directly overboard The switch is located beneath a hatch in the aft of the aft stateroom To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON Refer to Section 4...

Page 39: ...a circuit breaker trips immediately identify and correct the cause of the problem then reset the breaker Power is always provided to the Auto Bilge Pump Auto Sump Stereo Memory Electric Shift and Battery Charger circuit breakers on this panel To provide power to the other circuit breakers the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch must be placed in the ON position The Safety Breaker Panel...

Page 40: ...has installed several carbon monoxide CO detectors on your boat for your safety This breaker must be ON for the CO detectors to operate Always activate the CO detectors when the boat s engines or generator are running Carbon monoxide is dangerous Refer to Section 1 of this Owner s Guide for information on minimizing detecting and controlling carbon monoxide accumulation The CO detectors monitor th...

Page 41: ...his breaker ON to enable the pump Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the oil change pump Stereo Memory left This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the salon stereo system This breaker should always be ON to maintain the information programmed into the stereo s memory If this breaker is ever switched OFF you will have to reprogram the stereo Refer to the OEM information ...

Page 42: ...t is OFF or tripped Battery is weak or dead A wire within the 12 volt system is loose or disconnected The appropriate circuit breaker s on the DC Control Center is OFF Battery is weak or dead One or more light bulbs are burned out Battery failed Engine alternator belt is loose Possible Solution Turn the switch to the ON position Turn both circuit breakers ON Turn both circuit breakers ON Start the...

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Page 45: ...l system provides power to the optional air conditioning system Wiring System The AC electrical system on your boat uses three types of color coded wires The black wire carries the current from the power source to the equipment or receptacle Each black wire is connected to and protected by a circuit breaker that is installed in the AC Control Center The white wire returns the current from the equi...

Page 46: ...r groups on the AC Control Center OFF Make sure each shore power cord you use is in excellent condition with no cuts nicks or abrasions in the exterior plastic cover Also make sure that each cord is speciﬁcally designed to connect your boat to a shore power source Using a damaged cord or a cord that is not designed for this purpose can cause electrical shock resulting in death or serious injury 3 ...

Page 47: ...hore power source outlet rotate the cord s plug 180 degrees then plug the cord into the outlet again Repeat steps 10 through 13 If the Reverse Polarity indicator illuminates again disconnect the shore power cord Notify marina management of the reverse polarity problem and use a diﬀerent shore power source box If you are not in Germany or Italy disconnect the shore power cord Notify marina manageme...

Page 48: ...ker on the AC Control Center is ON Never turn the generator battery master disconnect switch to the OFF position while the generator is operating Doing this can damage the generator or its alternator wiring 3 The generator engine uses a seawater cooling system This system includes a strainer that prevents debris in the seawater from entering the cooling system s water pump Remove and clean the str...

Page 49: ...OR LAYOUT FUEL RETURN LINE FUEL RETURN LINE Fuel Filter Cooling System Seawater Seacock Cooling System Seawater Strainer Generator Mufﬂer Exhaust Water Separator Water Exhaust Thru Hull Fitting Fuel Shut Off Valve Exhaust Thru Hull Fitting C3019C 12 8 2 04 ...

Page 50: ...es not start within 10 seconds release the STOP START switch wait 1 minute then try to start the generator again 10 When the generator is running smoothly switch the upper and lower if your boat has the optional air conditioning system Generator circuit breaker groups on the AC Control Center ON This connects the generator to the boat s AC electrical system AC components and receptacles can now be...

Page 51: ...these two circuit breaker panels by either a shore power source or the optional generator Never reset a breaker that has been automatically tripped without ﬁrst correcting the problem Failure to follow this procedure may create a dangerous situation NOTE Sometimes a circuit breaker location is labeled but no circuit breaker is present In this case the component named on the label is an option that...

Page 52: ...efore switching the Shore 1 or Shore 2 circuit breaker groups ON read and understand Reverse Polarity below Sliding lockout plates prevent you from switching ON both the Shore 1 and upper Generator breaker groups or both the Shore 2 and lower Generator breaker groups Slide each lockout plate to the position necessary to expose the breaker group that you wish to use Shore 1 Switch this breaker grou...

Page 53: ...after you have opened the seacock that supplies the air conditioning system with seawater Refer to Section 4 Air Conditioning System for more information Air Conditioning Salon This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the air conditioning unit located in the starboard aft wall of the salon Before switching this breaker ON to supply power to the unit switch the A C Water Pump breaker ON Do n...

Page 54: ...The battery charger is located in the engine room in the middle of the aft bulkhead Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the battery charger Central Vacuum This breaker controls the ﬂow of electricity to the optional central vacuum system Switch this breaker ON to supply power to the system The central vacuum hose connection is located in a cabinet below the salon entertainment ce...

Page 55: ... the ﬂow of electricity to the receptacles in the aft master stateroom and aft head Switch this breaker ON to supply power to these receptacles Use the receptacles as you would the outlets 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 Fault Circuit Interrupters later i...

Page 56: ...er Switch this breaker ON to supply power to the refrigerator freezer Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the refrigerator freezer Reverse Polarity Indicators Reverse polarity can occur only with 125 volt electrical systems If your boat is equipped with a 230 volt system disregard this section If reverse polarity occurs immediately switch the Shore 1 and Shore 2 circuit breaker g...

Page 57: ... 100 volts 205 volts in a 230 volt system or less DO NOT USE THE AC SYSTEM in this situation either contact the marina s management to identify and correct a shore power problem or have a qualiﬁed technician service your generator If the voltmeter reads zero voltage it means that no electricity is reaching the AC Control Center If you are using the optional generator make sure it is operating prop...

Page 58: ... the person is being shocked to a brief moment which can reduce he amount of injury to the person Any electrical shock from the AC electrical system even through a GFCI receptacle can cause death or serious injury Always seek immediate medical attention after receiving such a shock GFCI Receptacle Locations Five GFCI receptacles are installed on your boat Each one protects a group of receptacles b...

Page 59: ...ircuit If the GFCI receptacle or any other receptacle on that circuit still has power after the Test button is pressed do not use any of the receptacles on that circuit Contact a qualiﬁed electrician to make the appropriate repairs 2 Plug a lamp or other AC powered device into the GFCI receptacle and turn on the device The device should not operate 3 Repeat Step 2 for each receptacle on the same c...

Page 60: ...n off all devices connected to the circuit then switch the breaker back ON A list of common AC powered devices and the approximate maximum current that they draw when operating is shown in the chart If you use an AC powered device that has an electric motor such as a vacuum cleaner or electric drill the device should have a motor load plate mounted on it This plate lists the current that the devic...

Page 61: ...derwater ﬁttings and provide 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 connected to the bonding system through buss bars The buss bars are located in the engine and aft bilge compartments and are connected to the transom mounted zinc plate Do not tamper ...

Page 62: ... or disconnected The Shore 1circuit breaker group on the AC Control Center is OFF The Generator circuit breaker group on the AC Control Center are OFF The Receptacles breakers on the AC Control Center are OFF A GFCI tripped The circuit breaker failed Possible Solution Connect the shore power cord Contact marina management Switch the circuit breaker ON Switch the AC Main ON Replace the cord Check t...

Page 63: ...4537 C3 7 06 51 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 AC Wiring Schematic 125V 60Hz V8084C 4 9 19 02 ...

Page 64: ...52 4537 C3 7 06 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 230V 50Hz V8089C 4 9 19 02 ...

Page 65: ...be ON whenever the air conditioning system is on Producing Heat The air conditioning system can produce heat when it is operated in reverse cycle mode Reverse cycle operation however is aﬀected by the temperature of the seawater As seawater temperature decreases so does the air conditioning system s ability to produce warm air Carver recommends that the air conditioning system not be operated in r...

Page 66: ...eawater from Forward Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Seawater Pump Seawater Strainer Seawater Pick Up Valve Salon Air Conditioning Unit Salon Air Conditioning Unit Condensation Drain Hose Aft Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Aft Sump Seawater from Aft Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Seawater from Salon Air Conditioning Unit C3030D 9 7 31 04 ...

Page 67: ... boat s fresh water system is approximately 90 gallons The water is divided between two fresh water tanks and an 11 gallon water heater The port water tank and starboard water tank are both located beneath the forward hatch in the salon The water heater is located beneath a hatch in the aft stateroom berth Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the location of these hatches Filling The Water Tank...

Page 68: ...rd Sink Forward Toilet Water Fill Plate Starboard Fresh Water Tank Bridge Icemaker Wet Bar Sink Aft Sink Aft Toilet Aft Shower Transom Hand Shower Forward Shower Galley Sink Port Fresh Water Tank Pressure Water Pump Water Heater Cockpit Fresh Water Washdown Shore Water Fitting C3048D 26 6 2 05 ...

Page 69: ...you have done this for each sink tap shower head and washdown which provide cold water only the water system is primed When water pressure within the system increases to a predetermined point the pressure water pump automatically shuts oﬀ Priming the system also ﬁlls and maintains the water level within the water heater Using the Water System The fresh water system is designed to operate in the sa...

Page 70: ...ated below the boat s waterline a pump is needed for each sump to drain the sump and discharge its water overboard or into an optional grey water holding tank When the Auto Sump Forward and Aft circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker Panel are ON each sump pump operates automatically when water in the sump rises above a predetermined level NOTE The sump pumps can not operate if the Auto Sump Forwar...

Page 71: ...unted ﬁtting is located inside the starboard bow rope locker The cockpit mounted ﬁtting is located next to the stairway leading from the cockpit to the aft deck 2 Attach one end of an appropriately sized garden 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 is the pistol grip type that can be opened and closed by squeezing your...

Page 72: ...system to draw water from a land water source while your boat is docked When you use shore water you are not drawing water from your onboard water tank NOTE Connecting your boat to shore 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 When you connect you...

Page 73: ...t in a climate where temperatures can drop below freezing make sure that all water within the bilges is drained before you store the boat for the winter Water that freezes in the bilge could cause severe damage to your boat and its components Refer to Section 8 Bilges for more information on winterizing the bilges Bilge Pump Operation For safety and convenience each bilge pump can be operated eith...

Page 74: ... SYSTEM Forward Bilge Pump with Float Switch Amidships Bilge Pump with Float Switch Aft Bilge Pump with Float Switch Forward Bilge Pump Thru Hull Discharge Amidships Bilge Pump Thru Hull Discharge Aft Bilge Pump Thru Hull Discharge C3011B 10 4 12 05 ...

Page 75: ... disconnect switch to the ON position 2 Switch the Main One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel ON 3 On the DC Control Center switch the System DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the Forward Mid and Aft Bilge Pump circuit breakers ON When operating a bilge pump in manual mode turn the pump OFF when the bilge water level is so low that the pump can not drain it Allowing the pump to oper...

Page 76: ... common for vacuum systems to gradually lose vacuum pressure When pressure in the system drops below a predetermined level the vacuum pump engages 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 Toilet Run Sleep switch This switch is located on the fron...

Page 77: ... Waste Tank Overboard Discharge optional Forward Waste Tank Vent Forward Waste Tank Pump Out Plate Overboard Discharge Pump optional Aft Waste Tank Pump Out Plate Aft Toilet Aft Waste Tank Aft Waste Tank Vent Overboard Discharge Pump optional Vacuum Pump optional Aft Waste Tank Overboard Discharge optional C3023D 14 1 16 06 ...

Page 78: ...e is located on the starboard side deck forward of the salon Refer to Section 9 Deck Plates for the location of this plate 3 Attach the pumpout vacuum hose to the WASTE deck ﬁtting Because the transfer process uses a vacuum action there must be a secure connection between the transfer hose and the deck ﬁtting 4 Activate the pumpout vacuum The pumpout vacuum transfers onboard waste to the dockside ...

Page 79: ...er disconnect switch to the ON position 3 Switch the Main One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel ON 4 On the DC Control Center switch the System DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the Forward and Aft Waste Pump circuit breakers ON 5 Turn the forward waste pump switch ON The switch is located near the overboard discharge seacock This activates the waste pump which pumps the waste overb...

Page 80: ...OFF Grey Water Holding System Certain areas of the United States and Europe have initiated antipollution regulations that require the use of a grey water holding system on boats When the optional grey water holding system is 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 a grey water tank rather than d...

Page 81: ...tch in the salon Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the location of this hatch 2 Turn the waste grey water tank selector Y valve to the grey water tank position The Y valve is located beneath the forward hatch in the salon Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the location of this hatch 3 Turn the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch to the ON position 4 Switch the Main One circu...

Page 82: ... GREY WATER deck ﬁtting Reactivate the forward waste pump to remove the fresh water and any remaining grey water then turn the waste pump switch OFF 10 Close the forward waste tank overboard discharge seacock 11 Replace the GREY WATER deck plate 12 Switch the Forward Waste Pump circuit breaker on the DC Control Center OFF ...

Page 83: ... in the port and starboard corners of the stern The fuel system meets or exceeds the standards set by the U S Coast Guard the Boating Industry Association and the American Boat and Yacht Council that were in eﬀect when your boat was constructed Each fuel tank has passed a rigorous test conducted by the tank manufacturer Additionally the entire fuel system passed Carver s own pressure testing and i...

Page 84: ...ON SECTION 5 FUEL SYSTEM STANDARD Fuel Filter 2 Fuel Tanks 2 Fuel Tank Selector 2 Fuel Tank Fill Vent Fuel Tank Fill Vent Auxiliary Fuel Tank Fill Vent 2 Auxiliary Fuel Tank 2 Oil Filter Fuel Shut Off Valve 2 C3017D 22 5 30 06 ...

Page 85: ...equalization valves when you are not equalizing the fuel levels in the fuel tanks If one of the valves develops a leak while open and unattended fuel could spill into the engine room undetected creating a hazardous condition Fuel Tank Selector Valves A fuel tank selector valve is installed between each propulsion engine and its main and auxiliary fuel tanks Position the valve to select the fuel ta...

Page 86: ...ngines directly If you are not sure which type of cooling system is installed on your boat contact your Carver Dealer Both open and closed cooling systems require seawater to function Before each cruise make sure the strainers located near the seacocks are free of seaweed and other debris Open the cooling system seacocks before you start your engines The seacock for each engine s cooling system is...

Page 87: ...e activated manually using a release control located at the helm If the ﬁre suppression system is activated anyone in the engine room must immediately evacuate the room The chemical used in the ﬁre suppression system can cause asphyxiation Once the ﬁre is extinguished and the system is deactivated ventilate the engine room with fresh air before reentering it The ﬁre suppression chemical tank is in...

Page 88: ...Gauge The temperature gauge displays the temperature of the coolant in the engine s cooling system Every engine is designed to operate within a speciﬁc temperature range A sudden increase in the temperature gauge reading could indicate that the cooling water intake system has become blocked a water intake hose has failed or the coolant system s water pump has malfunctioned Each engine is equipped ...

Page 89: ...ngine check the oil pressure gauges If either gauge indicates abnormally low oil pressure immediately shut down the aﬀected engine Even with the low oil pressure alarms installed it is important that you visually monitor both oil pressure gauges while running the engines If a pressure gauge indicates low oil pressure immediately shut down the aﬀected engine The engine manufacturer has established ...

Page 90: ...fts the engines to forward and increases the RPM levels Lowering the levers below the neutral position shifts the engines to reverse and increases the RPM levels The shift throttle levers are located on the starboard side of the steering wheel The outboard lever controls the starboard engine and the inboard lever controls the port engine The engines can be shifted throttled independently to improv...

Page 91: ...abling 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 Preparing for...

Page 92: ...When fueling a tank that is either nearly empty or nearly full decrease the fueling rate This helps prevent fuel surge when the tank is empty and back up and spillage when the tank is full Begin pumping fuel into the fuel tank at a rate of no more that 9 GPM When the tank is close to full slow the fuel rate to less than 9 GPM 11 Monitor the fuel tank s air vent When the fuel tank is almost full ai...

Page 93: ...n the cooling system seacocks for both engines 2 Move the shift throttle levers to neutral 3 For electronic controls a three position switch located on the helm lets you choose one of three engine idle settings Select the desired setting 4 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...

Page 94: ...s for the exact location of the exhaust ports 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 contains moving hot machinery Keep your hands feet and body out of the engine room while one or both engines are operating 3 Look into the engine room and visually inspect the fuel system hoses a...

Page 95: ...ing Agency or the U S Coast Guard is an excellent resource for updating charts Compass The compass is the most important piece of navigation equipment onboard your boat To operate properly the compass must be free from interference by local magnetic inﬂuences and electrical components Refer to the OEM information for details on using and maintaining the compass When it is time to compensate your c...

Page 96: ...rrent by approaching or leaving with the current instead of ﬁghting against it Also the operator should adequately fender his boat against collisions with docks or other boats Leaving a Pier or Mooring Getting underway from a pier is normally accomplished by taking in all lines except the bow spring With a neutral rudder power the boat forward using only the engine farthest from the pier The boat ...

Page 97: ...to reverse as the boat comes in You may have to shift into and out of gear to control the boat s speed Picking Up a Mooring As you return to the anchorage approach your mooring at slow speed Take note of how other boats 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 foulin...

Page 98: ...ern is made by shifting the starboard engine to neutral Check sternway stop reverse motion by shifting your engines to forward gear and throttling forward Full stern turns can be executed but watch the bow The bow cuts a much wider arc than the stern and collisions could occur in crowded areas Checking Headway Stopping the boat s forward motion is referred to as checking headway You should learn h...

Page 99: ...ERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 Both Engines Forward Starboard Engine Forward Tracking Forward Props Only Tracking Astern Props Only Port Engine Forward Port Engine Reverse Both Engines Reverse Starboard Engine Reverse ...

Page 100: ... have changed reset your anchor When weighing pulling in your anchor pull the line in until it is vertical When the line is taut a hard tug will pull the anchor s shank up If the anchor is stuck wrap some of the line around a bow cleat and keep tension on the line The boat s momentum may free the anchor If there is a swell wind the line around a bow cleat when the bow drops into a wave trough As t...

Page 101: ...ause serious damage The following information serves only as a guide to mooring your boat The mooring illustration demonstrates possible mooring lines for a small vessel These lines include the 1 bow line 2 after bow spring 3 after quarter spring 4 stern lines and 5 forward quarter spring Of the two dockings shown the left one shows how to tie up when docking your boat in an alongside berth The do...

Page 102: ...n on the hull 6 A representative of your Carver Dealer has reviewed the operation of the boat and its systems with you and answered all of your questions to your satisfaction If possible pick a calm day for your ﬁrst outing The shakedown cruise with a new boat is not the best time to bring friends or guests along Entertaining guests can distract you from the real purpose of the cruise which is to ...

Page 103: ... is equipped with a set of electrohydraulic trim tabs Trim tabs help the boat get on plane by allowing you to adjust the attitude of the boat for variables such as load passengers seas or wind Under normal conditions your boat does not need adjustments to the trim tabs to achieve plane Use the tabs at planing speeds to make minor adjustments in the fore to aft and beam to beam angle of the boat To...

Page 104: ...m adjustments If the majority of your passengers are sitting on the port side you may ﬁnd that the starboard side of your boat is riding higher than the port side Use the BOW DOWN side of the starboard trim tab switch to adjust the trim If your passengers decide to shift to the other side of the boat level the boat by pressing the BOW UP side of the starboard trim tab switch for a few seconds This...

Page 105: ...ype A maintenance 48 hours 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 25 hours following launching whether your boat is new or coming out of onshore storage Type C Maintenance Perform Type C maintenance semiannually or after the engines have oper...

Page 106: ...d nicks X Check strut bearings X Check rudder alignment X Check all thru hull ﬁttings X Inspect shaft seals X X X X Check engine and shaft alignment X X X X Spray ignition switch with contact cleaner X Tighten engine mounts X X Weigh ﬁre suppression chemical tank X X CONTROL SYSTEM Make any necessary throttle and X X shift adjustments Lubricate cables and controls X STEERING SYSTEM Inspect linkage...

Page 107: ...all 12 volt equipment X X X X Check operation of all AC equipment X X X Inspect shore power cords X X Inspect generator water intake and discharge X X X Inspect zincs anodes Perform generator maintenance Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Refer to OEM Information Information Information Information FUEL SYSTEM Clean engine fuel ﬁlters X X X Inspect for fuel leaks X X X X Inspect fuel lines for...

Page 108: ...an woven fabrics X Spot clean carpet X EXTERIOR Check compass for magnetic deviation X Check trim tab system for leaks X X Check tightness and caulking of deck hardware X Clean upholstery X X Clean plexiglass surfaces X Lubricate hinges latches and locks X X Wash weather covers X BILGE SYSTEM Check hull drain plug X X X Check and test bilge pumps X X X X Inspect sump pump s X X Check and test bilg...

Page 109: ...tiﬀ nylon or natural bristle brush to wash nonskid surfaces Do not wax the nonskid surfaces Waxing them makes them slippery and dangerous to walk on Wax all non tread areas at least once a season Use a high quality non yellowing marine wax Waxing your boat provides a shiny surface and seals the pores in the gelcoat making it easier to keep clean The continued and frequent use of abrasive polishing...

Page 110: ... boat s hull The anti fouling elements in this paint have a limited life span usually from one to three years depending on how and where you use your boat Inspect the hull bottom once a year If you see gelcoat showing through the bottom paint repaint the hull Be sure to use a paint that is compatible with the factory applied paint Failure to do so can void your bottom paint warranty Also make sure...

Page 111: ... week even if the boat hasn t been used since the last cleaning If you discover any rust remove it immediately Failure to do so leads to irreversible pitting Use brass silver or chrome polish to remove rust on stainless steel Wax the stainless ﬁttings and rails to help protect them from the elements and keep them looking their best Use the same wax you use on the ﬁberglass surfaces of the boat Nev...

Page 112: ...will damage it Denatured alcohol 3M Citrus Cleaner Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide Exterior Carpet Rinse the bridge and deck carpet with fresh water when cleaning the other portions of the boat s exterior When the exterior carpet becomes soiled remove the carpet from the boat and wash it with hot water and any brand of carpet detergent suitable for hot water extraction To remove stains from the carp...

Page 113: ... to a damp musty environment which encourages the growth of mildew Woodwork Solid hardwood and hardwood veneer are used throughout the interior of your boat Treat this woodwork like you treat your ﬁnest furniture Dust it on a regular basis using 3M Clean and Shine and a soft rag Do not use wax based furniture polish or cleaner containing abrasives Do not lay wet or damp towels or clothing on or ag...

Page 114: ...asive cleaners or aromatic solvents on plexiglass Doing so etches the plexiglass Mechanical Systems The following paragraphs explain how to maintain your boat s propulsion electrical fresh water bilge and sanitation systems Engines Generator Refer to the engine and generator OEM information for instructions on maintaining your boat s engines and generator There may be a seawater strainer installed...

Page 115: ...hat has a lot of sand or other abrasive material suspended in it Have a marine technician inspect the strut bearings whenever the boat is pulled Replace the bearings when the technician recommends it DC Electrical System The majority of diﬃculties that occur with the 12 volt DC electrical system are caused by poor battery maintenance The factory installed batteries on your boat should function nor...

Page 116: ...he ﬁll level is marked on the side of the battery case Spray the connections for the bridge instruments and switches with an electrical connection protector every six months Fresh Water System Flush and sanitize the fresh water system at least once every season Flushing involves draining all water from the system Sanitizing involves using a commercially made fresh water tank sanitizing liquid that...

Page 117: ...each bilge pump ﬂoat switch to ensure that it is operating properly Clean the ﬂoat switch so that it can move freely Clean the bilge pumps twice a season by wiping any dirt or oil from their exterior surfaces Remove any oil dirt or debris from the bilges Treat the bilges with a commercial bilge cleaner available from your Carver Dealer twice a season Sanitation System Unlike the other systems in y...

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Page 119: ...rom the water hire an experienced professional who has the proper equipment and is trained in lifting yachts The boat s hull must be properly supported during the lifting operation to avoid serious and permanent hull deformation Do not place a lifting strap around the boat s shaft or any other underwater component Use approved lifting straps SLING tags are located on the sidedeck of the boat These...

Page 120: ...ry to prevent freeze damage Refer to the OEM information for details on removal of the unit Air Conditioning System Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the air conditioning system Carver recommends that you have a qualiﬁed marina winterize your air conditioning system for you Fresh Water System Refer to Section 4 Fresh Water System for a diagram of your boat s fresh water syste...

Page 121: ...t use an approved nontoxic antifreeze in your boat s fresh water system Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the fresh water system The repair of such damage is not included under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the fresh water system OEM s warranty NOTE If the fresh water system loses pressure during this procedure you will have to add more antifreeze into the water ta...

Page 122: ...t s raw water washdown system Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the raw water washdown system The repair of such damage is not included under 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 recreational vehicle antifreeze 4 Remove the hose s from the ...

Page 123: ...he location of these seacocks b For each seacock disconnect the end of the seawater pickup hose that is attached to the toilet side of the seacock c Flush the toilets until all water is drained from the seawater pickup hoses d Reconnect the seawater pickup hoses to the seacocks Leave the seacocks closed You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat s sanitation system Using the wrong type of an...

Page 124: ...d under the terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or the sanitation system OEM s warranty 4 Flush 10 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicle antifreeze through the forward toilet 5 Open the forward waste tank overboard discharge seacock The seacock is located beneath the forward hatch in the salon Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the location of this hatch 6 Turn the accessory batter...

Page 125: ...ystem and the overboard discharge system Standard System 1 Empty the grey water tank as described in Section 4 Grey Water Holding System Remove as much of the fresh water used in ﬂushing the tank as possible 2 Turn the accessory battery bank master disconnect switch to the ON position 3 Switch the Auto Sump Forward circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel ON You must use an approved antifreeze ...

Page 126: ...he forward shower drain 6 Open the forward waste tank overboard discharge seacock The seacock is located beneath the forward hatch in the salon Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the location of this hatch 7 Turn the waste grey water tank selector Y valve to the grey water tank position The Y valve is located beneath the forward hatch in the salon Refer to Section 9 Interior Hatches for the l...

Page 127: ...tection while it is in storage Carver recommends that you place your boat in dry as opposed to wet storage Dry Storage Protecting the boat from the elements during winter storage is advised Have your marina shrink wrap the boat or have a winter storage cover made Occasionally check on the boat while it is in storage to make sure that it is in good condition If your boat will be in outside storage ...

Page 128: ...place fuel ﬁlters Electrical System Check battery water level Charge batteries Inspect connections for corrosion Plumbing Purge fresh water system of antifreeze Replace Sealand vent ﬁlters Inspect seacocks Inspect heads Chemically charge waste and grey water tanks Fill fresh water tank Safety Equipment Inspect PFDs Replace old distress signals Inspect ﬁre extinguishers Inspect test bilge pumps Ins...

Page 129: ... Service procedure Boat and Systems Review A representative from your Carver Dealer will review the operation of your boat and its systems with you Owner s Responsibilities Pre Delivery Service Record Verify that the boat s pre delivery service record has been completed and mailed to Carver The pre delivery service record is located in the Preface of this guide Review the Pre Delivery Service proc...

Page 130: ...ler and the owner NOTE Your Carver Dealer is the ONLY person authorized to approve warranty work If warranty service is needed you MUST contact your Carver Dealer ﬁrst There are no exceptions to this policy Your Carver Dealer has knowledgeable professionals who are familiar with your boat and are capable of providing the highest level of service The Carver Dealer s service personnel will communica...

Page 131: ...them with your boat s HIN OEMs Whenever you need information about a system or component on your boat contact your Carver Dealer ﬁrst If your Dealer is unable to provide the information contact the manufacturer OEM of the system or component Refer to the OEM information for telephone numbers and addresses When contacting an OEM for information be ready to provide the component s serial number A Se...

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Page 133: ...ater 11 U S gals 41 64 liters Water System 90 U S gals 341 liters Load Capacity The certiﬁcation plate is located near the helm and indicates maximum weight and number of individuals your boat can handle under calm sea conditions The number of individuals on board must be reduced if you go out in poor weather and rough water Do not exceed the load capacities stated This information on the certiﬁca...

Page 134: ...mp Air Conditioning System Seawater Strainer Pressure Water Pump Forward Waste Tank Forward Toilet Seawater Pick up Grey Water Tank Waste Grey Water Y Valve Tank Selector Engine Seawater Strainers 2 Amidships Bilge Pump Water Heater Aft Waste Tank Aft Toilet Vacuum Pump Aft Stateroom Air Conditioning Unit Aft Sump Aft Toilet Seawater Pick Up Aft Bilge Pump Aft Waste Tank Overboard Discharge Seacoc...

Page 135: ... Water Washdown Forward Waste Pump Out Plate Fresh Water Fill Plate Fuel Fill Plate Aft Waste Pump Out Plate Fuel Fill Plate Shore Water Fitting AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups Shore Power Recepticales TV Telephone Connectors Raw Water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Transom Hand Shower ...

Page 136: ...r Tank Vent 8 Forward Waste Tank Vent 9 Rope Locker 10 Forward Air Conditioning Unit Discharge 11 Forward Bilge Pump 12 Forward Shower Sump 13 Grey Water Tank Vent 14 Fresh Water Tank Vent 15 Galley Sink Drain 16 Amidships Bilge Pump 17 Aft Waste Tank Vent 18 Water Heater Drain 19 Generator Exhaust 20 Aft Deck Drain 21 Aft Bilge Pump 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 9 10 11 14 13 15 3 17 18 16 20 21 19 1 3 12 C300...

Page 137: ... Generator Pick Up OR Aft Overboard Discharge Raw Water Pick Up Engine Pick Up 2 Aft Overboard Discharge Aft Air Conditioning Discharge Galley Sink Drain Aft Shower Sump Transducer Air Conditioning Pick Up Thru Hull Aft Head Pick Up Forward Head Pick Up Forward Overboard Discharge Hull Drain ...

Page 138: ...k 36 gallons Waste Tank 36 gallons Bilge Pump 1500 gph Bilge Pump 1500 gph Guest Stateroom A C Unit 12K BTU Salon A C Unit 16K BTU Master Stateroom A C Unit 7K BTU Sump Sump Fuel Tank 122 gallons Generator Fuel Tank 122 gallons Auxiliary Fuel Tank 80 gallons Auxiliary Fuel Tank 80 gallons Fresh Water Tank 45 gallons ...

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