Carver 56 Voyager SE, 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 fed-
eral, 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.
Entertaining 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.