Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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5.6.6 Gauge Maintenance
The gauges on the helm instrument panel should be protected from the sun
and weather when not in use. The gauges are not waterproof. Protecting
them from the elements prolongs their life.
NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can form behind the glass
bezel on some gauges. This does not mean the gauge is defective. The Carver
Limited Warranty does not cover the replacement of gauges that are cosmeti-
cally affected by condensation.
The gauges can be affected by static electricity that may build up on their
glass bezels. To help reduce the static electricity and thus improve the
gauges’ accuracy, periodically wash the bezels with warm water and a mild
liquid detergent.
5.7 Helm Controls
The helm controls allow you to engage the boat’s engines, control the boat’s
speed and engine RPMs, and control the direction in which the boat is
traveling.
5.7.1 Shift/Throttle Levers
Two shift/throttle levers allow you to both shift the engines from 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 position shifts the engines to forward
and increases the RPM levels. Lowering the levers below the neutral posi-
tion 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 indepen-
dently to improve maneuverability in tight quarters.
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 engine efficiency.
Use the engine synchronizer gauge to monitor the speed of each engine.
Adjust the shift/throttle levers so that the synchronizer gauge needle is
centered.
NOTE: Aligning the shift/throttle levers with each other does not necessar-
ily mean the engines are synchronized. To accurately synchronize the en-
gines, rely on the tachometers or the engine synchronizer gauge.