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46 Voyager

Owner’s Guide

HIN:

CDR

2005 Version 1

Summary of Contents for 46 VOYAGER

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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: ...oard 1 3 6 Medical Emergency 1 3 7 Equipment Failure 1 3 8 Radio Communication 1 3 9 Distress Signals 1 3 10 Safety Equipment 1 4 Personal Flotation Devices PFDs 1 4 1 Visual Distress Signals 1 4 2 So...

Page 6: ...2 1 5 Engine Batteries 2 1 5 1 House Battery 2 1 5 2 Charging the Batteries 2 1 6 Engine Generator Battery Charger 2 1 6 1 House Battery Charger 2 1 6 2 Bow and Stern Thruster Battery Charger 2 1 6 3...

Page 7: ...ater Monitor 2 2 2 19 Waste Monitor Master Stateroom 2 2 2 20 Waste Monitor Guest Stateroom 2 2 2 21 Grey Water Monitor 2 2 2 22 Bridge DC Main 2 2 2 23 Galley Fan 2 2 2 24 Master Stateroom Head Fan 2...

Page 8: ...ystem 3 0 System Organization 3 1 North America Pacific Rim Electrical System 3 1 1 European Electrical System 3 1 2 Wiring System 3 1 3 AC Power Sources 3 2 Shore Power 3 2 1 Generator Power 3 2 2 Op...

Page 9: ...ertainment Center 3 3 2 29 Spare 3 3 2 30 Main Battery Charger 3 3 2 31 Inverter 3 3 2 32 Inverter On Standby 3 3 2 33 Entertainment Center Salon 3 3 2 34 Refrigerator Freezer 3 3 2 35 Exterior Icemak...

Page 10: ...nks 4 5 2 Dockside Discharge 4 5 2 1 Overboard Discharge 4 5 2 2 Grey Water Holding System 4 6 Dockside Discharge 4 6 1 Overboard Discharge 4 6 2 Propulsion 5 0 Fuel System 5 1 Fuel Tanks 5 1 1 Fuel E...

Page 11: ...6 2 4 Shallow Water Operation 6 2 5 Controlling the Boat 6 3 Loading 6 3 1 Casting Off and Docking 6 3 2 Leaving a Pier or Mooring 6 3 2 1 Landing at a Pier 6 3 2 2 Picking Up a Mooring 6 3 2 3 Maneuv...

Page 12: ...Carpet 7 2 9 Canvas 7 2 10 White Vinyl 7 2 10 1 Sunbrella 7 2 10 2 Deck Enclosure Windows 7 2 10 3 Interior Maintenance 7 3 Woodwork 7 3 1 High Pressure Laminate 7 3 2 Fabrics 7 3 3 Carpet 7 3 4 Inte...

Page 13: ...ing System 8 3 8 Standard Grey Water Tank System 8 3 8 1 Overboard Discharge System 8 3 8 2 Exterior 8 3 9 Interior 8 3 10 Storage 8 4 Dry Storage 8 4 1 Wet Storage 8 4 2 Spring Recommissioning Checkl...

Page 14: ...ce 9 2 Second and Third Owner Registration 9 3 Hull Identification Number 9 4 OEMs 9 5 Specifications 9 6 Component Locations 9 7 Interior Hatches 9 7 1 Deck Plates 9 7 2 Thru Hull Fittings 9 7 3 Engi...

Page 15: ...e instruc tions are ignored Describes a hazard that can cause serious injury and or property damage if the instructions are ignored Describes a hazard that can cause damage to your boat or its compo n...

Page 16: ...o standard items like the engines sanitation system various pumps and 12 volt batteries as well as optional items like the air conditioning system and navigation systems The OEM information explains h...

Page 17: ...anty Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the Carver warranty and make certain the warranty is registered with Carver To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime Carver Bo...

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Page 19: ...tiondoesnotextend alter ortransfertheCarverLimitedWar ranty RefertotheCarverLimitedWarrantyfordetails THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION Owner sName StreetAddress City State ZipCode Telephone DateofPurchase Pur...

Page 20: ...CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010 CARVER BOAT CORPORATION P O BOX 1010 PULASKI WI 54162 1010...

Page 21: ...ting at frequently used engine speeds RPMs Refer to the Specifications portion of Section 9 for the fuel tank capacity Refer to the Fueling portion of Section 5 for information on fueling your boat Ma...

Page 22: ...ur boat if your visibility is impaired 1 2 Adverse Conditions 1 2 1 Weather At all times the boat operator should be aware of present weather condi tions and the weather forecast Check the forecast be...

Page 23: ...mph Day Flags Night Lights 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 RED RED WHITE 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 1234567 BLACK on RED Storm Warning Winds to 72 mph Hur...

Page 24: ...shown on your charts Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout Reduce your speed From time to time stop engines and listen for other fog signals Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to w...

Page 25: ...king or heating appliances are in use Smoke while handling fuel or gas NOTE Everyone onboard should know where fire extinguishers are and how to operate them In case of fire Stop the engines immediate...

Page 26: ...l flotation device immediately and set off a distress signal Chances are good a cap sized boat will stay afloat For this reason stay with the boat Do not leave the boat or try to swim to shore except...

Page 27: ...commercial towing service Never attach a tow line to a deck cleat or anchor windlass The cleats and windlass are not designed to take the full load of the boat and may pull free from the deck causing...

Page 28: ...s Piloting 1 3 10 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 y...

Page 29: ...ou must also have onboard at least one throwable PFD Type IV device The design of the Type IV device does not allow it to be worn It must be thrown to a person in the water and held by the user until...

Page 30: ...ts Your boat must have running and navigation lights for safe operation after dark Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing Do not run at high speeds during night operation Always use comm...

Page 31: ...or discharged by devices of identical or greater fire fighting capacity 1 4 7 Recommended Equipment In addition to required equipment you may want to carry the following Spare anchor Heaving line Fen...

Page 32: ...pful 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 Man...

Page 33: ...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 send a MAYDAY message unless there is a serious emergency and you...

Page 34: ...o less than one square inch From 12 to 25 miles from shore it is illegal to dump plastic dunnage lining and packing materials that float Beyond 25 miles from shore it is illegal to dump plastics 1 5 8...

Page 35: ...o reach your destination and 1 3 of your fuel to return with the re maining 1 3 of your fuel in reserve for emergencies Have a second person onboard capable of taking over the boat s opera tion in cas...

Page 36: ...d generator are not run ning Keep the engine room hatch es closed when operating the engines and generator Be aware that exterior enclosures can create air flows that draw in and trap CO in the enclos...

Page 37: ...ntact marine organizations that produce safety publications 1 6 2 Identifying CO Exposure In high concentrations CO can be fatal in minutes however the effects of lower concentrations can also be leth...

Page 38: ...Warning labels are posted throughout your boat to protect you your pas sengers your boat and its equipment and any personal property on the boat It is important to read understand and obey all warnin...

Page 39: ...its own dedicated battery These batteries are located in the engine room at the base of the aft bulkhead just aft of their respective engine The port engine battery is nearest the centerline the star...

Page 40: ...e electricity to the generator starter turn the master disconnect switch to the ON position Refer to the Engine Room portion of Section 9 for the exact location of the generator battery and its master...

Page 41: ...oltmeter To activate the voltmeter 1 Turn the house battery master disconnect switch to the ON posi tion 2 On the Safety Breaker Panel switch the Main One circuit breaker ON 3 On the DC Control Center...

Page 42: ...ges the engine and generator batteries when their voltage drops below a predetermined level The engine generator battery charger is located in the engine room on the port aft bulkhead Refer to the Eng...

Page 43: ...rger 2 1 7 Inverter The house battery charger is also an inverter Besides being able to charge the house battery this inverter battery charger can also convert DC electricity from the house battery to...

Page 44: ...ould lead to death or serious injury from electrical shock 2 2 Operating the 12 volt Equipment Power to your boat s 12 volt equipment is controlled by circuit breakers and in most cases individual con...

Page 45: ...breakers the house battery bank master disconnect switch must be turned to the ON position The Safety Breaker Panel contains the switches and circuit breakers described below 2 2 1 1 Auto Bilge Pump F...

Page 46: ...ut the boat s cabin for the presence of carbon monoxide These breakers must be ON for the CO detectors to operate When the CO detectors are operating they alert you to the presence of carbon monoxide...

Page 47: ...ust be ON whenever the boat is in the water 2 2 1 7 Electric Heads Forward and Aft These breakers control the flow of electricity to the vacuum pump for each toilet Switch these breakers ON to enable...

Page 48: ...fuse that protects the windlass switch solenoid This fuse is located in the anchor chain locker on the fore deck 2 2 1 13 Manual Sumps Forward and Aft Use these controls to manually operate the forwa...

Page 49: ...tage available from the house battery Refer to Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels earlier in this section for more information on the voltmeter 2 2 2 6 Systems DC Main This breaker controls the flow of...

Page 50: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 4627 5 04 C4078B DC CONTROL CENTER C4046B UP...

Page 51: ...electricity to the light switch in the star board head To supply power to the switches switch this breaker ON 2 2 2 14 Guest Stateroom Head Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the...

Page 52: ...in the starboard waste tank To supply power to the moni tor switch this breaker ON 2 2 2 21 Waste Monitor Guest Stateroom This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the port waste tank s monitor...

Page 53: ...l and prime the water system 2 2 2 29 Waste Pump This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the waste pump switch for the optional overboard discharge system Use the waste pump to empty the wast...

Page 54: ...in your home 2 2 2 34 DVD Player Forward This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional DVD player in the master stateroom To supply power to the DVD player switch this breaker ON Refer...

Page 55: ...the upper left corner of this breaker panel Switch these breakers ON to activate the controls Use the controls to manually operate the bilge blowers The bilge blowers also operate automatically when t...

Page 56: ...d for aftermarket accessories you install on your boat 2 2 3 Bridge Breaker Panel The Bridge Breaker Panel located beneath the double wide starboard lounge on the bridge manages the power supply to va...

Page 57: ...r Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the switch that operates the anchor lights 2 2 3 4 Panel Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the switch that operates the...

Page 58: ...from the outlet such as a cellular phone hand held spotlight and laptop com puter 2 3 Battery Maintenance While the batteries are relatively maintenance free there are a few things you can do to incre...

Page 59: ...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 60: ...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 o...

Page 61: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4627 5 04 2 5 DC Wiring Schematic C4081D 1...

Page 62: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 4627 5 04 C4081D 2...

Page 63: ...e the AC electrical system is divided into two circuits Line 1 and Line 2 Line 1 is a 50 amp circuit that provides power to all of your boat s AC equipment except for the air conditioning system This...

Page 64: ...Control Center and Line 2 corresponds to Shore 2 NOTE If you leave your boat for more than 48 hours while your boat is connected to shore power remove all perishables from your refrigerator If the sho...

Page 65: ...ed locking ring that locks each 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 recep...

Page 66: ...u are in Germany or Italy rotate the cord s plug 180 degrees then plug the cord into the outlet again Otherwise proceed to step g f Repeat steps 10 through 14 If the Reverse Polarity indicator illumi...

Page 67: ...or regardless of the condition of the propulsion engine batteries If the batteries become discharged to the point where they are unable to start an engine start the generator then turn on the engine b...

Page 68: ...itch to the ON posi tion 7 On the Safety Breaker Panel switch the Main One circuit breaker ON 8 On the DC Control Center switch the Systems DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the four Bilge Blower...

Page 69: ...gain 11 When the generator is running smoothly switch the Generator circuit breaker group s on the AC Control Center ON to connect the boat s AC electrical system to the generator output If the Genera...

Page 70: ...ircuit breaker is present In this case the component named on the label is an option that is not installed on your boat 3 3 1 AC Main Circuit Breaker Group s When using a shore power source to supply...

Page 71: ...problem or have a qualified technician service your generator If the problem ap pears to be with your boat s AC electrical system have the system in spected by a qualified electrician If the voltmete...

Page 72: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 4627 5 04 AC CONTROL CENTER NORTH AMERICA PACIFIC RIM C4054B C4046B UP...

Page 73: ...trical equipments load is shown on the ammeter The Line 1 and Line 2 equipment are noted on the AC Control Center 3 3 2 6 AC Power Selector The AC Power Selector circuit breaker groups allow you to pr...

Page 74: ...re power source to provide electricity to the Line 1 circuit breakers Generator upper Switch this breaker group ON if you are using the generator to provide electricity to the Line 1 circuit breakers...

Page 75: ...have opened the seacock that supplies the air conditioning system with seawater Refer to the Air Conditioning System portion of Section 4 for more information This breaker controls the flow of electri...

Page 76: ...ore switching this breaker ON to supply power to the unit switch the A C System Water Pump breaker ON 3 3 2 15 Receptacles Galley This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the receptacles in th...

Page 77: ...to your fresh water system Switch this breaker ON to supply power to the water heater Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the water heater 3 3 2 19 Coffee Maker This breaker controls...

Page 78: ...eptacles 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 may have t...

Page 79: ...teries Switch this breaker ON to supply power to the battery charger Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the battery charger 3 3 2 32 Inverter This breaker controls the flow of elect...

Page 80: ...are This breaker is reserved for aftermarket accessories you install on your boat 3 4 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters Each receptacle circuit on your boat contains a Ground Fault Circuit Inter rupte...

Page 81: ...ude both open outlets and those that are already in use for built in equipment A GFCI is located On the port side of the cockpit next to the salon entrance door to protect the exterior receptacles cir...

Page 82: ...r after the Test button is pressed do not use any of that circuit s receptacles Contact a qualified electrician to make the appropriate repairs 2 Plug a lamp or other AC powered device into each recep...

Page 83: ...a heating element draw relatively large amounts of current Therefore be especially careful when using curling irons toasters coffee makers hair dryers food mixers or similar types of AC powered device...

Page 84: ...plate Do not tamper with or modify the boat s bonding system Doing so could threaten the integrity of the system Monitor the condition of your boat s zinc anodes Replace the zinc anodes when they hav...

Page 85: ...aker on the generator control panel is OFF The generator failed The voltmeter failed A wire within the AC electrical system is loose or disconnected The Receptacles breakers on the AC Control Center a...

Page 86: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 4627 5 04 3 8 AC Schematics 3 8 1 220V 60Hz North South America Asia C4079D 1...

Page 87: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4627 5 04 C4079D 2...

Page 88: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 4627 5 04 C4080D 1 3 8 2 220V 50Hz Europe Australia...

Page 89: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 4627 5 04 C4080D 2...

Page 90: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 4627 5 04...

Page 91: ...ver the air conditioning system is operating 4 1 1 Producing Heat The air conditioning system can produce heat when it is operated in reverse cycle mode Reverse cycle operation however is affected by...

Page 92: ...itioning controls 4 2 Fresh Water System The total capacity of your boat s fresh water system is approximately 161 gallons The water is divided between two 75 gallon fresh water tanks and an 11 gallon...

Page 93: ...oilet Fresh Water Filter Bridge Wet Bar Sink and Ice maker Water Heater Shore Water Connection Fresh Water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Port Head Sink and Shower Port Head Toilet Galley Sink Washer D...

Page 94: ...all and cause the water pressure pump to engage If this happens frequently it could discharge your batteries 5 The fresh water system is primed when all air is purged from the system s pipes Monitor e...

Page 95: ...the water heater 1 Fill pressurize and prime the fresh water system This automatically fills the water heater 2 Supply AC power to your boat Refer to the Shore Power or Gen erator Power portion of Sec...

Page 96: ...The hand shower and its faucets are located in the starboard transom locker 4 2 3 4 Fresh Water Washdowns The bow and transom fresh water washdowns enable you to use water from the fresh water tanks...

Page 97: ...ines in your boat develop a leak an unlimited amount of water could enter your boat Disconnect the shore water hose whenever you leave your boat unattended 1 Locate the shore water fitting labeled SHO...

Page 98: ...Open the washdown seacock to supply seawater to the washdown pump 7 Turn the house battery master disconnect switch to the ON posi tion 8 On the Safety Breaker Panel switch the Main One circuit breake...

Page 99: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 4627 11 02 Bow Mounted Hose Fitting Seawater Strainer Pump Seawater Seacock Transom Mounted Hose Fitting C4035B RAW WATER WASHDOWN SYSTEM...

Page 100: ...e anything in the bilge Storing loose items in the bilge could damage pumps pipes or other components that are essential for the proper operation of your boat If you keep your boat in a climate where...

Page 101: ...028B Forward Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for Amid ships Bilge Pump Aft Bilge Pump Manual Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for For ward Bilge Pump Amidships Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for Aft B...

Page 102: ...it breakers on the Safety Breaker Panel are ON Periodi cally test each switch by lifting the float which should turn the bilge pump on NOTE The Auto Bilge Pump circuit breakers must be ON at all times...

Page 103: ...harge system When properly used this system conforms to all United States antipollution laws 4 5 1 Toilets The toilets use fresh water and vacuum pressure to remove waste from the head If you have gue...

Page 104: ...tarboard Waste Tank Vent Port Waste Tank Deck Plate Starboard Waste Tank Deck Plate Port Head Toilet Waste Tank Selector Y Valve Vacuum Genera tor for Port Head Port Waste Tank Vent Port Waste Tank St...

Page 105: ...the starboard waste tank deck plate labeled WASTE using the removal tool supplied with your boat This plate is located on the starboard side deck amidships it is the more forward WASTE deck plate Refe...

Page 106: ...oat This system is available only on boats that are exported or used in the coastal areas of the United States With the overboard discharge system waste is flushed from the toilets to the waste tanks...

Page 107: ...tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the WASTE deck fitting Reactivate the overboard discharge pump and remove the fresh water and any remaining waste then turn the pump OFF 10 Replac...

Page 108: ...e fresh water tanks All grey water drains as described in Showers and Sinks earlier in this section The two methods of emptying the grey water tanks are described below Use waste tank deodorizer insid...

Page 109: ...re it is legal to pump the grey water directly overboard Or you can still use a dockside pumpout station to empty the grey water tanks To empty the tanks 1 Open the overboard discharge seacock The sea...

Page 110: ...d with your boat This plate is located on the starboard side deck amidships it is the furthest aft WASTE deck plate Refer to the Deck Plates portion of Section 9 for the exact location of this plate 9...

Page 111: ...ncil 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 te...

Page 112: ...he vents to displace the fuel being used Each fuel tank has two vents one of which is combined with its respective fuel fill fitting Refer to the Deck Plates portion of Section 9 for the exact locatio...

Page 113: ...en cooling systems use seawater to cool the engines 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...

Page 114: ...ed engine and have its cooling system inspected and repaired 5 4 Exhaust System The exhaust system for each engine consists of an exhaust manifold a muffler and the exhaust pipes used to remove exhaus...

Page 115: ...itor s light should be ON when the ignition switch is turned ON The system contains an engine shut off circuit When the system is acti vated the engines automatically shut off for safety reasons Do no...

Page 116: ...temperature gauge reading could indicate that the cooling system has become blocked a cooling system intake hose has failed or the coolant system s water pump has malfunctioned Each engine is equippe...

Page 117: ...rting the engine check the engines oil pressure gauge If the gauge indicates low oil pressure immedi ately shut off the engine Even with the low oil pressure alarms installed it is important that you...

Page 118: ...om neutral to forward or reverse and control the engine RPMs With the levers in the center position the engines remain in neutral at their lowest RPM levels Lifting the levers above the neutral positi...

Page 119: ...r a hydraulic cylinder and a tiller tie rod When the helm is turned oil pumps through the hydraulic lines which activates the hydraulic cylinder The cylinder is connected to the tiller tie rod Extendi...

Page 120: ...esigned to take on fuel at a maximum rate of 9 gallons per minute GPM when the tank is between 25 and 75 full During this time the pressure inside the tank must not exceed 4 psi Be aware that many mar...

Page 121: ...breakers on the panel are ON If needed switch ON the Windlass and Manual Sump circuit break ers 6 On the DC Control Center switch the Systems DC Main circuit breaker ON then switch the four Bilge Blow...

Page 122: ...the engine does not start within 10 seconds release the ignition key then try starting the engine again Do not hold the ignition key in the START position for more than 10 seconds 5 Place one hand on...

Page 123: ...oving 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 and exhaust hose...

Page 124: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 4627 10 02...

Page 125: ...ers 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 Keeping your charts up to da...

Page 126: ...w Don t make any abrupt changes in its distribution Shift the load or move about only after stopping or slowing the boat 6 3 2 Casting Off and Docking Docking and casting off can be hampered by wind a...

Page 127: ...port side turn the rudders to starboard and put the starboard engine into reverse as the boat comes in You may have to shift into and out of gear to control the boat s speed 6 3 2 3 Picking Up a Moori...

Page 128: ...rs rotating at the same speed the rudders amidships and the engines in forward gear your boat tracks straight forward When the boat is moving backward its rudders are not as effective and the side for...

Page 129: ...SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING 4627 10 02 TRACKING FORWARD PROPS ONLY TRACKING ASTERN PROPS ONLY...

Page 130: ...ut a point centered between the propellers You can assist the rate of turn by turning the rudders in the direction of the turn 6 3 4 Towing Always offer assistance to a vessel in distress However towi...

Page 131: ...e anchor If neither of these methods works pay out a few feet of line secure it around the bow cleat and maneuver around the anchor Keep the line tight until you find the angle that pulls the an chor...

Page 132: ...ble 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 show...

Page 133: ...4 The safety equipment onboard your boat is in compliance with federal state and local regulations 5 Your boat has been documented or registered and displays the appro priate identification on the hu...

Page 134: ...get on plane as soon as possible and avoid speeds that cause the boat to plow through the water with the boat in a bow high attitude A bow high attitude obstructs your vision and limits the boat s han...

Page 135: ...seas are at any angle to the boat s stern put the trim tabs in the full BOW UP position Do not change the trim tabs position until the seas are no longer at the stern 6 Use the trim tabs individually...

Page 136: ...OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6 4627 10 02...

Page 137: ...A maintenance 48 hours after the first launching of your boat and 48 hours after launching your boat following a period of onshore storage 7 1 2 Type B Maintenance Perform Type B maintenance after the...

Page 138: ...t alignment Spray ignition switch with contact cleaner Tighten engine mounts Weigh fire suppression chemical tank Control System Make any necessary throttle and shift adjustments Lubricate cables and...

Page 139: ...uipment Check operation of all AC equip ment Inspect shore power cords Inspect generator water intake and discharge Inspect zinc anodes Perform generator maintenance Fuel System Clean engine fuel filt...

Page 140: ...f deck hardware Clean upholstery Clean plexiglass surfaces Lubricate hinges latches and locks Wash weather covers Bilge System Check hull drain plug Check and test bilge pumps Inspect sump pump s Chec...

Page 141: ...ter 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 them makes them slippery and dangerous...

Page 142: ...l lamination Gelcoat blisters form through a natural process and are quite common If you discover blisters on the underwater portion of your boat s hull contact your Carver Dealer 7 2 2 Hull Bottom Th...

Page 143: ...e metal to a uniform bright finish using coarse to medium sandpaper Remove the sanding residue The time between step 2 and step 3 must not exceed two hours If it does repeat step 2 3 Apply one thin co...

Page 144: ...nless steel Never let stainless steel come into prolonged contact with iron steel or other metals which cause contamination leading to rust or corrosion 7 2 6 Decorative Striping Tape A variety of dec...

Page 145: ...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 carpet refer to the carpet OEM informat...

Page 146: ...e a clean soft cloth dipped in a solution of fresh water and very mild soap Do not use paper towel to clean the clear vinyl windows as it will scratch them There are several cleaners made specifically...

Page 147: ...results have the fabrics dry cleaned For furniture upholstered in Ultraleather and Novasuede refer to the OEM information for details on cleaning this material 7 3 4 Carpet The carpet used on the int...

Page 148: ...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 overheat...

Page 149: ...for the shaft to rotate These bearings occasionally need to be replaced They need replace ment more often if you use your boat in water that has a lot of sand or other abrasive material suspended in i...

Page 150: ...once every month Clean any corrosion that has devel oped on the battery terminals Spray a terminal protector on the terminals and battery cable eye connectors Make sure the battery cables are securely...

Page 151: ...its opening to prevent dirt and insects from entering the fresh water tank Clean the vent screen once every six months or twice a season Refer to the Thru Hull Fittings portion of Section 9 for the e...

Page 152: ...ke the toilet and sewer in a home Do not flush any items down the toilet that the toilet was not designed to accommodate Refer to the OEM information for details on maintain ing the toilets Empty the...

Page 153: ...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 underwa ter co...

Page 154: ...for details on winterizing the air conditioning system Carver recommends that you have a qualified marina winterize your air conditioning system for you 8 3 4 Fresh Water System When winterizing your...

Page 155: ...RV type pink 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 the Carver L...

Page 156: ...section to winter ize the shower and sink drains 8 3 4 3 Preparing the System for Use Again When you remove your boat from storage and prepare to use it again flush the entire fresh water system with...

Page 157: ...r ON then switch the Washdown Pump circuit breaker ON 9 When a steady stream of antifreeze flows from the washdown fittings switch the Washdown Pump circuit breaker OFF 10 Reconnect the hose s to the...

Page 158: ...e Emptying the Waste Tanks portion of Section 4 c Charge the waste tanks by adding deodorizer Use the brand of deodorizer recommended by your Carver Dealer 8 3 7 2 Overboard Discharge System 1 Empty t...

Page 159: ...e DC Control Center switch the Waste Pump circuit breaker OFF 13 When you remove your boat from storage and prepare to use it again a Flush 5 gallons of fresh water through each toilet b Empty the was...

Page 160: ...llons of fresh water through each shower and sink drain b Empty the grey water tanks as described in the Grey Water Hold ing System portion of Section 4 c Charge the grey water tanks by adding deodori...

Page 161: ...verboard discharge seacock 12 On the DC Control Center switch the Waste Pump circuit breaker OFF 13 When you remove your boat from storage and prepare to use it again a Pour 5 gallons of fresh water t...

Page 162: ...it is in good condition If your boat will be in outside storage properly support a storage cover and secure it over the boat Do not secure the cover to the boat too tightly Allow adequate ventilation...

Page 163: ...for leaks Wax non walking surfaces 8 5 3 Engines Follow manufacturer s recommissioning guidelines Check engine transmission oil levels Inspect belts hoses Tune up engines Replace fuel filters 8 5 4 E...

Page 164: ...uipment Inspect PFDs Replace old distress signals Inspect fire extinguishers Inspect test bilge pumps Inspect mooring lines fenders 8 5 7 After Launch Check for engine cooling water flow Check propell...

Page 165: ...edure Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed on the Pre Delivery Service Record Your dealer will sign the Pre Delivery Service Record and pro...

Page 166: ...instructions in this Owner s Guide and all other guides and manuals supplied with your boat including all OEM information Contact your Carver Dealer if you have any questions regarding warranty respo...

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Page 168: ...he information contact the manufacturer OEM of the system or com ponent Refer to the OEM information for telephone numbers and ad dresses When contacting an OEM for information be ready to provide the...

Page 169: ...aterline to arch 19 11 6 07 m Draft 43 1 09 m Weight estimated with fuel and water 39 600 lbs 17963 kg Fresh Water Capacity 150 U S gal 567 81 liters Hot Water Capacity 11 U S gal 41 64 liters Waste C...

Page 170: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 4627 5 04 9 7 1 Interior Hatches Bow Thruster Head Grey Water Drain Pipes Storage Engine Room Aft Bilge Storage Sump Forward Bilge Pump C4084C...

Page 171: ...re Power Circuit Breakers TV Telephone Connectors Port Fuel Fill Plate DIESEL Cablemaster Raw water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Forward Shore Power Receptacle Starboard Waste Tank Pumpout Plate WAST...

Page 172: ...Starboard Head Exhaust Vent Amidships Bilge Pump Starboard Rope Locker Vent Grey Water Tank Vent Water Heater Drain A C Condensation C4027D 2 Port Fresh Water Tank Vent Port Head Exhaust Vent Dryer Ex...

Page 173: ...4 Hull Drain Raw Water Wash down Pick Up Overboard Discharge Fenderwell Storage Drain Port Propulsion Engine Seawater Pick Up A C Seawater Pick Up Fenderwell Storage Drain Generator Seawater Pick Up...

Page 174: ...e Battery Charger Starboard Engine Cooling System Seacock Davit System Circuit Breaker Inverter Master Disconnect Switch House Battery Master Discon nect Switch Starboard Engine Battery Master Disconn...

Page 175: ...Stern Thruster Battery Charger Oil Change System Port Engine Battery Master Disconnect Switch Engine Generator Battery Charger Bow Thruster Master Discon nect Switch Port Engine Battery Stern Thruste...

Page 176: ...lge Pump Air Conditioning Seawater Seacock Pressure Water Pump Fresh Water Filter Air Conditioning Seawater Strainer Water Heater FORWARD ON CENTERLINE PIC07 PIC08 STARBOARD FORWARD BULKHEAD Overboard...

Page 177: ...rd Waste Tank Starboard Fresh Water Tank behind engine Starboard Engine Cooling System Seawater Strainer PIC10 PORT FORWARD CORNER Port Fresh Water Tank just aft of vacuum flush pump Port Head Vacuum...

Page 178: ...tery Master Disconnect Switch Generator Cooling System Seawater Strainer High Bilge Water Alarm Float Switch Raw Water Wash down Seacock Strainer and Pump not shown Aft Bilge Pump Generator Cooling Sy...

Page 179: ...lge Pumps Blowers and Ventilators 66 Deck Hardware Arch 67 Rails Taffrail Kits and Ladders 68 Wire Harnesses Dockside Kits and Panels 69 Electrical Equipment Generator Windlass 70 Windows Doors Windsh...

Page 180: ...SECTION 9 4627 5 04 9 9 Carver Limited Warranty The Carver Limited Warranty that follows this page explains the warranty on your boat If you have any questions regarding the warranty please contact y...

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