Carver 46 VOYAGER, Owner'S Manual

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6.5 Getting Underway
It takes training and experience to become an “expert yachtsman.” Reading
and understanding this Owner's Guide gives you only part of the knowledge
you’ll need to operate a boat safely and skillfully.
Carver owners have a wide range of abilities, from seasoned yachtsmen
with years of experience to absolute beginners with a new-found love for the
water. Be honest with yourself in appraising your level of skill.
6.5.1 Shakedown Cruise
Before taking your boat on its first outing, be sure that the following tasks
have been completed.
1. Your Carver Dealer has completed Pre-Delivery commissioning. This
inspection is documented on the Pre-Delivery Service Document and is
signed by the dealer.
2. All warranty registration cards have been completed and mailed.
3. You have read and understand this Owner’s Guide and all OEM infor-
mation.
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 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. Entertain-
ing guests can distract you from the real purpose of the cruise, which is to
familiarize yourself with your new boat. Bring only those people (spouse
and children) who will make up your regular crew. Invite the sales person
who sold you the boat or a member of your Carver Dealer’s service staff
along for the ride.
Carry a pad and pencil with you during this first outing. Write down any
questions that come to mind during the cruise so you can discuss them with
your dealer.
Follow the procedures outlined at the beginning of this section for fueling
and starting the boat's engines.