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56 Voyager

Owner’s Guide

2006 Version 1

Summary of Contents for 56 Voyager SE

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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: ...gine Batteries 2 1 5 1 House Battery Bank 2 1 5 2 Charging the Batteries 2 1 6 Main Battery Charger 2 1 6 1 Bow Thruster Battery Charger 2 1 6 2 House Battery Charger 2 1 6 3 Inverter 2 1 7 Operating...

Page 7: ...20 Waste Monitor Guest Stateroom 2 2 2 21 Grey Water Monitor 2 2 2 22 Pilothouse DC Main 2 2 2 23 Cablemaster 2 2 2 24 Defogger 2 2 2 25 DVD Master Stateroom Guest Stateroom 2 2 2 26 Galley Fan 2 2 2...

Page 8: ...3 9 Horn 2 2 3 10 2 2 4 Bridge Breaker Panel 2 2 4 Pilothouse GPS Chart Plotter 2 2 4 1 Pilothouse Radar 2 2 4 2 Ray Data Repeater 2 2 4 3 Bridge VHF Radio 2 2 4 4 Bridge GPS Chart Plotter 2 2 4 5 Br...

Page 9: ...er 3 3 2 15 Main Battery Charger 3 3 2 16 Spare 3 3 2 17 Coffeemaker 3 3 2 18 Receptacles Crew Quarters 3 3 2 19 Receptacles Salon 3 3 2 20 Receptacles Master Stateroom 3 3 2 21 Receptacles Exterior 3...

Page 10: ...Fresh Water System 4 2 Filling the Water Tanks 4 2 1 Pressurizing and Priming the Water System 4 2 2 Using the Water System 4 2 3 Water Heater 4 2 3 1 Showers and Sinks 4 2 3 2 Transom Hand Shower 4 2...

Page 11: ...6 4 Fuel Gauges 5 6 5 Gauge Maintenance 5 6 6 Helm Controls 5 7 Shift Throttle Levers 5 7 1 Engine Synchronizer 5 7 1 1 Shift Throttle Engine Interface 5 7 1 2 Steering 5 7 2 Preparing for Cruising 5...

Page 12: ...7 1 Type A Maintenance 7 1 1 Type B Maintenance 7 1 2 Type C Maintenance 7 1 3 Type D Maintenance 7 1 4 Maintenance Log 7 1 5 Exterior Maintenance 7 2 Fiberglass Surfaces 7 2 1 Gelcoat Repair 7 2 1 1...

Page 13: ...Bilge System 7 4 8 Sanitation System 7 4 9 Winterization and Storage 8 0 Lifting 8 1 Blocking 8 2 Winterization 8 3 Engines 8 3 1 Generator 8 3 2 FirstMate Plus System 8 3 3 Air Conditioning System 8...

Page 14: ...1 1 1 Pre Delivery Service Procedure 9 1 1 2 Boat and Systems Review 9 1 1 3 Owner s Responsibilities 9 1 2 Pre Delivery Service Record 9 1 2 1 OEM Components 9 1 2 2 Delivery 9 1 2 3 Owner s Informa...

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: ...fuel used when operating at frequently used engine speeds RPMs Refer to 9 6 Specifications for the fuel tank capacity Refer to 5 8 1 Fueling for information on fuel ing your boat Make sure you have en...

Page 22: ...motion Do not use the boarding platform or boarding ladder while either or both of the engines are running Understand and obey the Rules of the Road Always maintain com plete control of your boat Do n...

Page 23: ...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 Stow all loose gear below deck and tie down any gear on deck...

Page 24: ...Winds to 54 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 t...

Page 25: ...etc might break out where it might break out and the best way to react Have a plan and if possible assign responsi bilities to others to allow quicker decisions and reactions Never Obstruct passage w...

Page 26: ...rce of the leak is found attempt to repair it Almost anything can be stuffed into a hole to stop the leaking tempo rarily Material used to stop a leak will work better if it is applied from the outsid...

Page 27: ...may also be able to use VHF channels 9 or 13 or your cellular phone in some states 1 3 5 Running Aground Excessive weight in the fore or aft sections of the boat will cause a trim change and may yield...

Page 28: ...your boat maintained correctly and checked periodically If systems onboard your boat do fail radio for help or signal with flags and wait until help arrives 1 3 9 Radio Communication You are responsi...

Page 29: ...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 Samari tan laws protect you from any...

Page 30: ...ce of quick rescue It turns its wearer to a face up position but the turning action is not as pronounced as the Type I and it will not turn as many people under the same conditions as a Type I PFD Typ...

Page 31: ...must meet the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980 Refer to the U S Coast Guard s publication Navigational Rules International Inland for details on the appropriate signals 1 4 4...

Page 32: ...uge cold or hot weather may affect the gauge reading Consult the instruction manual supplied with the fire extinguisher to determine the accuracy of the gauge Check and maintain fire extinguishing equ...

Page 33: ...U S Coast Guard There are two sets of rules the United States Inland Navigational Rules and the International Rules The United States Inland Rules apply to all vessels inside the demarcation lines se...

Page 34: ...te a boat As a responsible boater you must refrain from using drugs or alcohol while operating your boat Operating a motorized boat while under the influence of drugs or alcohol carries a significant...

Page 35: ...age It is essential that all boaters help to clean our waterways by properly disposing of all garbage Within three miles of the shore of U S lakes rivers and bays it is illegal to dump plastic dunnage...

Page 36: ...ck engine and transmission oil and coolant levels After starting the engines check the overboard flow of cooling water engine tem peratures and oil pressures Fill fuel tanks as full as you need Know y...

Page 37: ...ore than a very short period of time while the boat is stationary especially if the boat is rafted or moored in a confined area Be aware that mooring and anchoring in an area where other boats engines...

Page 38: ...at is in for service or if you notice a change in the sound of an engine or the generator Maintain the propulsion and generator engines to optimize their effi ciency this in turn reduces CO emissions...

Page 39: ...ing from exposure to CO take the following actions immediately Thoroughly ventilate the area if possible Evacuate the area and move the affected person s to a fresh air environment Administer oxygen i...

Page 40: ...oat 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 warning labels Failure to obey a warning label may...

Page 41: ...ts own battery If your boat has Volvo D12 engines there are two batteries for each engine The engine batteries are located in the engine room at the base of the aft bulkhead Electricity from each batt...

Page 42: ...ch labeled Accessory Main is located in the engine room on the starboard aft bulkhead To provide electricity to the Safety Breaker Panel turn the master disconnect switch to the ON position Circuit br...

Page 43: ...in each engine s multi gauge at both the upper and lower helms For each engine a single gauge provides information on engine temperature oil pressure fuel tank level and battery voltage level To activ...

Page 44: ...rger moni tors and maintains the voltage levels of the engine batteries and the generator battery Additionally when the generator is operating its alternator maintains the voltage level of the generat...

Page 45: ...power source or the onboard generator Refer to 3 2 1 Shore Power or 3 2 2 Gen erator Power for more information 2 Turn the inverter master disconnect switch to the ON position This switch is located i...

Page 46: ...rigerator Freezer and or Entertainment Cen ter Salon circuit breaker s ON Refer to 3 3 2 AC Control Center for more information on these circuit breakers The activated equip ment now operates as it no...

Page 47: ...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 is not...

Page 48: ...o the bilge pumps Each pump is activated automatically by a float switch whenever water within the bilge rises to a predetermined level These breakers must be ON whenever the boat is in the water NOTE...

Page 49: ...mulation Carver has installed several carbon monoxide CO detectors on your boat for your safety The CO detectors continuously check the air in the boat s cabin for the presence of carbon monoxide Thes...

Page 50: ...oilets 2 2 1 9 Oil Changer This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional oil change system This system is located in the engine room and is designed to assist you in changing the propu...

Page 51: ...Control Center The DC Control Center located in a cabinet next to the stairway that connects the salon and pilothouse manages the power supply to most of the boat s 12 volt equipment To provide power...

Page 52: ...the Systems DC Main breaker ON To cut the power to the other breakers switch this breaker OFF 2 2 2 7 Cablemaster This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional Cablemaster s motor and...

Page 53: ...ECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5627 5 04 M7033B 2 2 2 9 Galley Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the light switch in the galley To supply power to the switch switch this breaker O...

Page 54: ...w of electricity to the light switches in the starboard head To supply power to the switches switch this breaker ON 2 2 2 15 Exterior Lights This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the exteri...

Page 55: ...ricity to the starboard waste tank s monitor The monitor located in the guest head indicates the amount of waste in the starboard waste tank To supply power to the monitor switch this breaker ON 2 2 2...

Page 56: ...eaker ON 2 2 2 29 Guest Stateroom Head Fan This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the exhaust fan switch in the starboard head To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON 2 2 2 30 P...

Page 57: ...on your boat 1 Connect a shore telephone line to the phone connector located inside the port transom locker or on the starboard forward side deck op tional location 2 Connect a telephone to one of the...

Page 58: ...to the OEM information for details on operating the video surveillance system 2 2 2 40 Electronics Main This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the circuit breakers on the Bridge Breaker Pan...

Page 59: ...low of electricity to the optional automatic piloting system To supply power to the autopilot switch this breaker ON Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the autopi lot 2 2 2 47 Bridg...

Page 60: ...ters To supply power to the switch switch this breaker ON 2 2 3 Pilothouse Overhead Panel The Pilothouse Overhead Panel located above the pilothouse helm manages the power supply to different equipmen...

Page 61: ...here the shaft logs are located The small amount of water that normally accumulates is usually not enough to activate the bilge pumps auto matic float switches While underway and on plane use the helm...

Page 62: ...r windshield 2 2 3 8 Starboard Wiper Washer This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the combination switch that operates both the windshield wiper and the washer system for the starboard wind...

Page 63: ...on operating the GPS and plotter 2 2 4 2 Pilothouse Radar This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional radar system located at the pilothouse helm Refer to the OEM information for de...

Page 64: ...ols the flow of electricity to the optional radar system located at the bridge helm Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the radar 2 2 4 7 Spares These breakers are reserved for after...

Page 65: ...eir effectiveness and life Keep your batteries fully charged Batteries that are kept fully or near fully charged last longer than batteries stored with a partial charge The charge level of the batteri...

Page 66: ...ing temperature dry area All batteries lose some charge during storage but the lower the temperature the less charge is lost Avoid storing the batteries in a humid place Humidity causes the terminals...

Page 67: ...s OFF 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 bulb...

Page 68: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 5627 5 04 2 5 DC Schematic M7052D 1...

Page 69: ...SECTION 2 DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5627 5 04 M7052D 2...

Page 70: ...DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 2 5627 5 04...

Page 71: ...provides power to all of the AC components listed on the left and middle columns of circuit breakers on the AC Control Center This line is configured as 120 240 volts 60 Hertz 3 1 1 2 Line 2 The Line...

Page 72: ...protected by a circuit breaker installed in the AC Control Center The white wire returns the current from the equipment or receptacle to the power source Safety ground wires are green During normal op...

Page 73: ...ing element 1 On the AC Control Center located in a cabinet next to the stairway that connects the salon and pilothouse switch the Water Heater circuit breaker OFF Do not switch the breaker on again u...

Page 74: ...e power source box OFF 9 Plug the male end of the shore power cord s into the shore power source outlet 10 Secure the nonmetallic threaded locking ring that locks each cord to the shore power source o...

Page 75: ...C Control Center while your boat is connected to the shore power source The opera tion of the voltmeter and ammeter is described later in this section Only people who are trained and experienced in wo...

Page 76: ...ure the cooling system s seacock is closed Remove and clean the strainer The strainer is located just starboard of the generator Refer to 9 7 4 Engine Room for the exact location of the seacock and st...

Page 77: ...T position as soon as the generator starts If you continue to hold the switch in its START position after the generator starts you may damage the starter While you are attempting to start the generato...

Page 78: ...rator output If the Gen erator Running indicator illuminates power is now available to the other circuit breakers on the AC Control Center 12 To turn the generator OFF push the STOP START switch to th...

Page 79: ...n 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 Groups When using a shore power source to supply AC power to your boat the po...

Page 80: ...r source or the generator as described in 3 2 1 Shore Power and 3 2 2 Generator Power respectively the voltmeter should read be tween 210 and 240 volts If the voltmeter reads 205 volts or less DO NOT...

Page 81: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5627 5 04 M7044C...

Page 82: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 5627 5 04 M7042C...

Page 83: ...ctor The AC Power Selector circuit breaker groups allow you to provide power to the other circuit breakers on the AC Control Center Each breaker group consists of either two for Europe Australia or th...

Page 84: ...at the polarity is re versed the red Reverse Polarity light in the shore power source box illuminates If reverse polarity occurs while your boat is connected to shore power the Reverse Polarity lights...

Page 85: ...in the OFF position This helps prevent the breaker from accidentally being switched ON when no water is in the water system This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the water heater The water...

Page 86: ...er is not available at any of the receptacles in this group the circuit s GFCI breaker may have tripped Refer to 3 4 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters for more information 3 3 2 20 Receptacles Salon T...

Page 87: ...aft stateroom Switch this breaker ON to supply power to this equipment Refer to the OEM information for details on operating the TV DVD and stereo 3 3 2 25 Dryer This breaker controls the flow of ele...

Page 88: ...ttery bank Refer to 2 1 6 2 House Battery Charger 2 2 Inverter and the OEM information for details on operating the inverter battery charger 3 3 2 30 Inverter On Standby This indicator illuminates whe...

Page 89: ...olt house battery bank when an AC power source is not available To do this switch the Inverter Charger breaker ON 3 3 2 35 A C Compressor 1 Do not switch the A C Compressor 1 breaker ON until after yo...

Page 90: ...cated beneath the VIP stateroom berth Before switching this breaker ON to supply power to the heater strip switch the A C Water Pump circuit breaker ON then switch the A C Compres sor 2 circuit breake...

Page 91: ...ching this breaker ON to supply power to the unit switch the A C Water Pump breaker ON 3 3 2 41 Wet Bar with Grill This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the optional grill located next to t...

Page 92: ...ing shocked to a brief moment which can reduce the 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 Al...

Page 93: ...that has tripped switch its ON OFF switch ON This allows electricity to flow again to the receptacles on that GFCI s circuit Test each GFCI receptacle once every week 1 Press the Test button If the G...

Page 94: ...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 receptacle on the circuit then turn on the...

Page 95: ...breaker turn 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 be...

Page 96: ...rwater 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 negativ...

Page 97: ...fuel The safety circuit breaker 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 breaker...

Page 98: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 5627 5 04 3 8 AC Schematics 3 8 1 220V 60Hz North South America Asia M7050D 1...

Page 99: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5627 5 04 M7050D 2...

Page 100: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 5627 5 04 3 8 2 220V 50Hz Europe Australia M7051D 2...

Page 101: ...SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 5627 5 04 M7051D 2...

Page 102: ...AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SECTION 3 5627 5 04...

Page 103: ...m is a single air conditioning unit lo cated beneath and behind the bridge wet bar 4 1 1 Producing Heat The air conditioning system can also be used to heat the boat s interior The evaporator blower i...

Page 104: ...er prevents debris in the seawater from entering the air conditioning pump The seacocks strainers and pumps are located in the engine room just aft of the starboard fuel tank Refer to 9 7 4 Engine Roo...

Page 105: ...Stateroom A C Vent Starboard Head A C Vent Port Head A C Vent Master Stateroom A C Unit 4 Supply AC power to your boat Refer to 3 2 1 Shore Power or 3 2 2 Generator Power to do this Because the air co...

Page 106: ...nit Conden sation Drain Line Master Stateroom A C Unit Coolant Supply and Return Lines Seawater Strainer Seawater Pick Up Seawater Dis charge VIP Stateroom A C Unit VIP Stateroom A C Unit Conden satio...

Page 107: ...it breakers ON 7 Verify that seawater is being pumped through the air conditioning units As the seawater exits the units it flows out of the discharge thru hull fittings in the boat s hull Refer to 9...

Page 108: ...the tanks are being filled Overfilling the tanks could cause them to rupture Put only clean fresh water into your water tanks The tanks are full when water is discharged from the water tank vents inst...

Page 109: ...ower Port Head Sink Port Head Toilet Clothes Washer Port Fresh Water Tank Crew Quarters Shower Crew Quarters Sink Transom Fresh Water Washdown Starboard Head Toilet Starboard Head Shower Starboard Hea...

Page 110: ...o a predetermined point the pressure water pump automatically shuts off Priming the system also fills and maintains the water level within the water heater 4 2 3 Using the Water System The fresh water...

Page 111: ...grey water from the sinks and showers as well as the optional clothes washer and dishwasher drains into a sump Because the sump is located below the boat s waterline a pump is needed to drain the sump...

Page 112: ...e 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 hand 4 Open the faucet at the base of the hose fitting to supply w...

Page 113: ...ater fitting labeled SHORE WATER in the starboard transom locker Refer to 9 7 2 Deck Plates for the exact location of this fitting 2 Attach one end of a water hose to the shore water fitting 3 Attach...

Page 114: ...ner prevents debris in the seawater from entering the washdown pump The seacock strainer and pump are located in the port aft engine room beneath a hatch Refer to 9 7 4 Engine Room for the exact locat...

Page 115: ...within the system increases to a predetermined point at which the pump automatically shuts off When the hose nozzle is open releasing water from the system the pressure in the system decreases When th...

Page 116: ...ilges Storing loose items in the bilges 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 temperatures can...

Page 117: ...rward Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for For ward Bilge Pump Aft Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for Aft Bilge Pump Amidships Bilge Pump Thru Hull Dis charge for Amid ships Bilge Pump ManualBilge Pum...

Page 118: ...float switch automatically turns on the pump when bilge water rises to a predetermined level The pumps operate in automatic mode as long as the Auto Bilge Pump circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker...

Page 119: ...rom the bilge while the boat is in dry storage The boat and cradle should be positioned to allow water to flow toward the hull drain The drain is located in the transom in the deepest portion of the h...

Page 120: ...nk is at least 3 4 full and should be emptied If the red indicator is not lit proceed to step 4 4 Press the foot pedal at the base of the toilet This flushes the toilet It is common for vacuum systems...

Page 121: ...Toilet Drain Waste Tank Vent Port Waste Tank Vacuum Generator Vent Filter SANITATION SYSTEM STANDARD Vacuum Generator Stbd Waste Tank SANITATION SYSTEM OVERBOARD DISCHARGE M7088D 2 Waste Tank Selector...

Page 122: ...arboard side deck amidships it is the more forward WASTE deck plate Refer to 9 7 2 Deck Plates for the exact location of this plate A TIP FROM CARVER The WASTE deck plate is not connected to the fitti...

Page 123: ...to significant penalties In certain coastal areas of the world it is legal to discharge the waste from your boat s waste tanks into the sea To accommodate this proce dure Carver offers an optional ov...

Page 124: ...dships it is the more forward WASTE deck plate Refer to 9 7 2 Deck Plates for the exact location of this plate 9 Flush the waste tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the WASTE deck fit...

Page 125: ...SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS 5627 12 03 16 Replace the WASTE deck plate 17 On the DC Control Center switch the Waste Pump circuit breaker OFF...

Page 126: ...1 Dockside Discharge With the dockside discharge method grey water is stored in the grey water tanks until it can be transferred to a dockside pumpout station To empty the tanks 1 Locate a dockside pu...

Page 127: ...e and grey water tank selector Y valve to the grey water tank position The Y valves are located in the engine room near the starboard forward bulkhead Refer to 9 7 4 Engine Room for the exact location...

Page 128: ...Flush the grey water tanks by pouring a few gallons of fresh water through the WASTE deck fitting Reactivate the overboard dis charge pump to remove the fresh water and any remaining grey water then t...

Page 129: ...that were in effect when your boat was constructed Each fuel tank has passed a rigorous test conducted by the tank manu facturer Additionally the entire fuel system passed Carver s own pres sure test...

Page 130: ...the fuel being used Refer to 9 7 3 Thru Hull Fittings for the exact location of the fuel tank vents Fuel Tank Fuel Equalization Valve Fuel Equalization Line K2012D Fuel Tank Fuel Equali zation Valve...

Page 131: ...The bilge blowers operate whenever the engines are running as long as the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers on the DC Control Center are ON You must keep the engine room ventilation system in proper...

Page 132: ...you have a sufficient level of coolant in the system If you intend to operate the boat with only one engine running you must first close the cooling system seacock for the engine that will not be run...

Page 133: ...m venting exhaust properly carbon monoxide may escape and endanger you and your passengers Check the exhaust system regularly for proper operation Any change in engine noise could indicate an exhaust...

Page 134: ...tank is installed aft of the aft engine room bulkhead just port of the centerline Refer to 9 7 4 Engine Room for the exact location of the fire suppression chemical tank A fire suppression system moni...

Page 135: ...aximum RPM rating for your engines as listed in the engine OEM information Do not exceed the maximum RPM Doing so could damage the engines 5 6 2 Temperature Gauge The temperature gauge displays the te...

Page 136: ...em decreases to a predetermined point The alarm also sounds when the engine is started or when the ignition switch is ON and the engine is not running In these situations the engine does not yet have...

Page 137: ...uges are OFF until the ignition switch for the port engine is turned to the ON position 5 6 6 Gauge Maintenance The gauges on the bridge helm instrument panel should be protected from the sun and weat...

Page 138: ...rs 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 eng...

Page 139: ...e hy draulic cylinder The cylinder is connected to the tiller tie rod Extend ing and retracting the cylinder moves the rudders enabling you to steer the boat With hydraulic steering the effort needed...

Page 140: ...ith your boat The deck plates are located on the port and starboard transom Refer to 9 7 2 Deck Plates for the exact locations of both plates Avoid spilling fuel on the gelcoat surface of your boat Fu...

Page 141: ...ke an overall inspection of the engine room to look for signs of potential problems f Follow all maintenance instructions as detailed in 7 0 Mainte nance 4 Turn the master disconnect switches for the...

Page 142: ...t you have an adequate supply of fresh water 11 Check the level of waste in the waste tanks Empty them if neces sary Refer to 4 5 2 Emptying the Waste Tanks 12 Disconnect and store the shore power cor...

Page 143: ...er as the first 5 8 4 After the Engines Have Started 1 Check the engine gauges Make sure all readings are within the normal range 2 Verify that water is being pumped through each engine s exhaust outl...

Page 144: ...PROPULSION SECTION 5 5627 11 03...

Page 145: ...rs 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 dat...

Page 146: ...t Shallow water navigation can be very hazardous If you do find yourself in shallow waters reduce speed immediately Consult nautical charts to determine your position Try to plot a course out of the s...

Page 147: ...With a neutral rudder power the boat forward using only the engine farthest from the pier The boat will pivot around the bow spring line moving the stern out and away from the pier A fender should be...

Page 148: ...helm to keep the dinghy line from fouling the propeller Shift the engines into neutral when you estimate that the boat s forward momentum will carry you to the buoy Station someone at the bow with a...

Page 149: ...SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING 5627 11 03 TRACKING FORWARD PROPS ONLY TRACKING ASTERN PROPS ONLY...

Page 150: ...up To make a turn to port shift the port engine to neutral A starboard turn astern is made by shifting the starboard engine to neutral Check sternway stop reverse motion by shifting your engines to f...

Page 151: ...pellers 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 towing a cap sized boat or a boat with...

Page 152: ...l 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...

Page 153: ...ecessary obtain training on mooring your boat Learn how and when to tie the various knots used in seamanship Boats that are not moored correctly can suffer and cause serious damage The following infor...

Page 154: ...d running to separate deck cleats If possible the stern line should be run to the offshore quarter cleat Spring lines are useful in preventing undesired movement ahead or astern in a berth they also k...

Page 155: ...4 The safety equipment onboard your boat is in compliance with fed eral state and local regulations 5 Your boat has been documented or registered and displays the appro priate identification on the h...

Page 156: ...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 ha...

Page 157: ...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...

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Page 159: ...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 160: ...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 161: ...eck operation of all AC electrical equipment Inspect shore power cords Inspect generator water intake and discharge Inspect zinc anodes Perform generator maintenance Fuel System Clean engine fuel filt...

Page 162: ...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 Check...

Page 163: ...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 to...

Page 164: ...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 165: ...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 166: ...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 167: ...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 information 7 2...

Page 168: ...y hanging the fabric in the sun 7 2 10 3 Deck Enclosure Windows The enclosure curtain s clear vinyl windows are easily scratched if cleaned incorrectly Because of this use only nonabrasive cleaners an...

Page 169: ...essure Laminate High Pressure Laminate HPL is used on many of the cabinet faces and counter tops inside your boat HPL is extremely durable and easy to clean Clean the laminated surfaces with a cleaner...

Page 170: ...nd tile cleaners Do not use abrasive cleaners on the interior fiberglass surfaces Abrasive cleaners scratch and dull the shiny gelcoat surface 7 3 6 Plexiglass Do not use glass cleaners abrasive clean...

Page 171: ...he connections between the hose and the valve are tight Look for water leaks around the area where the valve and hull meet Every 30 days open and close each valve two or three times This guards agains...

Page 172: ...Replace the bearings when the technician recommends it 7 4 6 DC Electrical System The majority of difficulties that occur with the 12 volt DC electrical system are caused by poor battery maintenance...

Page 173: ...h battery cell Fill any low cells with distilled water only The fill level is marked on the side of the battery case Spray the connections for the bridge instruments and switches with an electrical co...

Page 174: ...the vent 7 4 8 Bilge System Keeping the bilges clean is important A dirty bilge leads to clogged bilge pumps and unpleasant odors in the cabin Keeping the bilges dry helps reduce moisture in the cabi...

Page 175: ...on for details on maintaining the toilets Empty the waste tanks often and when you know the boat will not be used for an extended period Each time you empty the waste tanks flush them with fresh water...

Page 176: ...MAINTENANCE SECTION 7 5627 8 04...

Page 177: ...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 compo...

Page 178: ...orts If you are using the Carver designed cradle the forward end of the cradle should be slightly elevated to position the boat in a bow high attitude This allows any water in the bilge to flow to the...

Page 179: ...lowing para graphs 8 3 1 Engines Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the engines 8 3 2 Generator Refer to the OEM information for details on winterizing the generator 8 3 3 FirstMa...

Page 180: ...oat including the faucets for the transom hand shower and bow and transom fresh water washdowns 6 When there is no more water coming from any of the sink taps shower heads or fresh water washdowns swi...

Page 181: ...ansom fresh water washdowns a Remove the hose s from the fresh water washdown fittings b Place a bucket under the washdown fittings to catch the anti freeze which can be reused c Open the washdown fau...

Page 182: ...xic recreational vehicle antifreeze 4 Remove the hose s from the bow and transom raw water washdown fittings 5 Place a bucket under the washdown fittings to catch the antifreeze which can be reused 6...

Page 183: ...sible You must use a nontoxic non alcohol RV type pink antifreeze in your boat s sanitation system Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage the sanitation system The repair of such damage is not...

Page 184: ...tank selector Y valve to the port waste tank position 6 Turn the house battery bank master disconnect switch to the ON position 7 On the Safety Breaker Panel switch the Main One circuit breaker ON 8 O...

Page 185: ...1 Empty the grey water tanks as described in 4 6 Grey Water Hold ing System Remove as much of the fresh water used in flushing the tanks as possible 2 On the Safety Breaker Panel make sure the Auto S...

Page 186: ...a large bucket beneath the overboard dis charge fitting to collect antifreeze pumped out later in this proce dure 5 Open the overboard discharge seacock 6 Turn the waste tank selector Y valve and gre...

Page 187: ...r deterioration If the zincs shows signs of deterioration have them replaced before spring launch Check stainless steel rails and fittings for signs of rust Remove rust prior to winter lay up Inspect...

Page 188: ...port a storage cover and secure it over the boat Do not secure the cover to the boat too tightly Allow adequate ventilation to protect against dry rot Do not store the boat in a damp storage enclosure...

Page 189: ...touch up failing areas Buff out minor hull scratches Remove dirt stains Apply wax 8 5 2 Deck and Cabin Inspect hatches and windows for leaks Wax non walk surfaces 8 5 3 Engines Follow manufacturer s...

Page 190: ...stress signals Inspect fire extinguishers Inspect test bilge pumps Inspect mooring lines fenders Test recalibrate and or replace CO detectors 8 5 7 After Launch Check for engine cooling water flow Che...

Page 191: ...dure 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 prov...

Page 192: ...assist you when necessary in gaining access to these programs NOTE All warranty cards must be completed and forwarded to the appropriate company within 5 days of taking delivery of your boat 9 1 2 3...

Page 193: ...erning Pre Delivery Service can be found in the preface of this manual The Pre Delivery Service Record must be signed by both the dealer and the owner NOTE Your Carver Dealer is the ONLY person author...

Page 194: ...ide The purchaser of a previously owned Carver boat should complete the appropriate card and mail it as soon as taking title to the boat Registration of a previously owned Carver boat does not extend...

Page 195: ...e 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 196: ...tions Length Overall LOA with boarding platform 59 8 18 2 m Beam 15 4 4 7 m Bridge Clearance waterline to arch 19 0 5 8 m Draft 57 1 45 m Weight estimated with fuel and water 52 500 lbs 23814 kg Fresh...

Page 197: ...p Master Stateroom A C Unit STATEROOM DECK Forward State room A C Unit Storage Drain Access Shower and Drain Pipes Autopilot Storage Sump 9 7 Component Locations The illustrations on the following pag...

Page 198: ...SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS 5627 5 04 SALON DECK Salon A C Unit Engine Room Pilothouse A C Unit Wiring M7097B 2...

Page 199: ...ctors Port Fuel Fill Plate DIESEL Cablemasters Raw Water Washdown Fresh Water Washdown Forward Shore Power Recep tacles Forward Shore Power Circuit Breakers TV Telephone Connectors Port Waste Tank Pum...

Page 200: ...ge Crew Quarters Sump Discharge Starboard Fuel Tank Vents 2 Rope Locker Vent Stbd Engine Exhaust Outlet Grey Water Tank Vent M7019D 1 Port Engine Exhaust Outlet Bridge A C Seawater Discharge Generator...

Page 201: ...ruster Hull Drain M7019D 3 A C Seawater Inlet Port Engine Seawater Inlet Generator Seawater Discharge Generator Seawater Inlet Depth Sounder Transducer Raw Water Washdown Inlet Starboard Engine Seawat...

Page 202: ...Disconnect Switch Stern Thruster Battery Master Disconnect Switch Stbd Engine Battery STARBOARD AFT BULKHEAD Stbd Engine Battery Master Disconnect Switch House Battery PIC00001 PIC00002 AFT OF STARBOA...

Page 203: ...Sea water Strainer PORT AFT BULKHEAD PIC00002 Fire Suppression System Tank behindbulkhead Inverter House Battery Charger Generator Battery Charger InverterMaster Disconnect Switch Davit Master Discon...

Page 204: ...Tank Vent Filter Port Waste Tank Fresh Water Tank Port Engine PIC00007 PORT FORWARD CORNER Engine Bow Thruster Battery Charger Generator Battery Master Disconnect Switch Bow Thruster Battery Master D...

Page 205: ...ships Bilge Pump forward of batteries Fire Suppression System Tank Bow and Stern Thruster or House Battery Bank depending on engine option STARBOARD FORWARD CORNER UPPER PIC00008A Overboard Dis charge...

Page 206: ...Seacock A C Seawater Seacocks Exterior andInterior A C Seawater Strainers A C Seawater Pumps A C Condensers Compressors Stbd Head Vacuum Flush Pump Pressure Water Pump Fresh Water Filter Water Heater...

Page 207: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 5627 5 04 Raw Water Washdown Seacock Strainer Pump inside hatch opening Aft Bilge Pump AFT ON CENTERLINE PIC00010...

Page 208: ...Bilge 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 Wind...

Page 209: ...WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9 5627 5 04 9 9 Carver Limited Warranty...

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