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2015 OWNER'S MANUAL

23CC

Summary of Contents for 23CC 2015

Page 1: ...2015 OWNER S MANUAL 23CC...

Page 2: ...ur family are safe enjoy the unique features of a Carolina Cat and continue to love the Carolina Cat ride that no other boat company can offer If you should ever need assistance with the care maintena...

Page 3: ...llution Regulations 3 11 3 7 Boating Safety Guidelines 3 11 3 7 1 Pre Departure 3 12 3 7 2 Launching 3 12 3 7 3 Underway See Chapter 5 on Performance 3 12 3 7 4 Returning 3 13 3 8 Trailering 3 13 3 9...

Page 4: ...er 5 Systems Information 5 22 5 1 Overview 5 22 5 2 Fueling Guidelines 5 22 WARNING 5 22 DANGER 5 22 DANGER 5 22 5 2 1 Before Fueling 5 22 5 2 2 During Fueling 5 22 5 2 3 After Fueling 5 22 5 3 FUEL S...

Page 5: ...tenance and Service 6 33 6 1 Overview 6 33 6 2 Gelcoat Maintenance 6 33 6 2 1 Cleaning 6 33 CAUTION 6 33 6 2 2 Waxing 6 33 CAUTION 6 33 CAUTION 6 34 CAUTION 6 34 6 2 3 Repair 6 34 WARNING 6 34 6 3 Bot...

Page 6: ...ting Twin 115 4 Stroke HP 230 HP total 9 45 9 2 System Diagrams 9 46 9 2 1 Wire Code Diagram 9 46 9 2 2 Plumbing Diagram 9 47 9 2 3 Thru Hull Diagram 9 48 Chapter 10 Spare Parts List for Non Warranty...

Page 7: ...urchasing your new Carolina Cat the dealer is responsible for completing the warranty card provided by the factory The Dealer is responsibility for completing the warranty card and returning a copy to...

Page 8: ...e your purchasing experience and the initial impression of our company We ask that you join our family of owners and let us know your feelings about the purchase and the quality of our product Please...

Page 9: ...r our service personnel to provide fast and accurate service For service call 866 485 8899 or email service carolinacatboats com Model HIN Purchase date Delivery date Ingition Key Door key Make Model...

Page 10: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual Chapter 3 BOAT SPECIFICATIONS 3 1 23CC STANDARD BOAT SPECS FEATURES AND OPTIONS Page 3 9...

Page 11: ...required by federal and state law to be registered in the state where they are primarily used Registration numbers and validation stickers must be displayed per regulations and a certificate of regist...

Page 12: ...board Exceeding capacity can endanger your passengers and vessel as well as void any warranty remaining on the boat should a failure occur Remember this is a guideline for normal operation and does no...

Page 13: ...ing order x Instruct a passenger on the operation of the boat and the location and function of all safety equipment onboard You should never be the only person capable of safely operating your vessel...

Page 14: ...cheduled on an annual basis 3 9 ANCHORING There are several types of anchors available each designed to operate in specific bottom conditions Your dealer can provide information on which styles are mo...

Page 15: ...used to prevent or react to accidents and the operator is solely responsible for the decision 3 11 2 Communication If you witness an emergency or become involved in one you should request assistance...

Page 16: ...paces One of the most important considerations when dealing with boating safety is carbon monoxide Commonly referred to as CO carbon monoxide is a colorless odorless and tasteless gas emitted from any...

Page 17: ...rience sluggish performance a wetter ride and increased bow steering in a following sea In a bow up attitude the boat will perform better but may ride less smoothly Experiment with the trim settings i...

Page 18: ...pproach To do so relax your grip and fight the urge to make constant corrections 4 5 STEERING MAINTENANCE TWIN ENGINE Carolina Cat is equipped with a hydraulic steering system featuring a single steer...

Page 19: ...nsom 4 6 2 Step 2 Open the bleed fitting labeled 1 and pull the cylinder shaft all the way out on the fitting 1 side Holding the shaft to prevent it from moving back into the cylin der have someone tu...

Page 20: ...Adverse Sea Conditions Catamarans are designed to handle some of the roughest waters in the world but that is no substitute for common sense As an operator you are responsible for the safety of your p...

Page 21: ...predict how the boat will perform in any situation Carolina Cat provides the following recommendations regarding the performance of your catamaran x Establish an RPM chart which details the speed and...

Page 22: ...major factor in your boats performance 4 8 4 Load Increased load can obviously affect performance especially if the load is unbalanced Passengers gear and fuel are all examples of things which can af...

Page 23: ...s an explosion hazard Regular checks of the fuel system are needed to protect you and the vessel D DA AN NG GE ER R Static electricity can ignite gasoline vapors causing serious injury death and or de...

Page 24: ...the transom walk through area Inspect these filters regularly and replace when needed 5 3 1 Fuel System Benefits x Automotive style refueling x Automotive Nozzle shut off x Fuel Nozzle retention x Sy...

Page 25: ...o the boat See fig 5 3 6 5 3 8 5 3 5 Filling Fuel Tanks The fuel system is desinged to automatically shut off the fuel nozzle when the tank is full by the Inlet Control Valve See Fig 5 3 6 similar to...

Page 26: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual 5 3 6 Pressure Relief Fuel System Diagram 5 3 7 Trouble Shooting Tips Page 5 25...

Page 27: ...oline or additives can damage your fuel system and is considered misuse of the system Damage caused by improper gasoline or additivies WILL NOT be covered under warranty 5 4 1 Additives There is no pr...

Page 28: ...n on the switch switch allows you to mechanically link the port cranking battery to the starboard engine or vice versa The switch should remain in the ON position for normal operation 5 5 4 5 6 3 24 H...

Page 29: ...tention EXTERNAL Flush with large amounts of water for contact with the skin If severe irritation occurs or it contacts your eyes seek medical attention immediately INTERNAL Consume large amounts of w...

Page 30: ...tches marine head controls stereos aftermarket electronics and 12V outlets These devices draw current from the accessory fuse blocks The fuse blocks are similar to those found in automobiles and use b...

Page 31: ...vigational lights at the bow a pole light near the stern or mast light on the hardtop These lights must be used in accordance with USCG regulations when anchored or underway 5 10 3 Cockpit Lights Cock...

Page 32: ...Outlets Located strategically throughout the boat these outlets provide power to aftermarket accessories such as cell phones electric reels and spotlights Each outlet is independently wired to the fu...

Page 33: ...ometer for each engine and combination speedometer fuel management gauge Instructions on the operation and features of these gauges is included in your engine owner s manual 5 11 PLUMBING SYSTEM The i...

Page 34: ...he deck Make sure to rinse the boat thoroughly after cleaning Page 6 33 C CA AU UT TI IO ON N Using strong or caustic cleaning agents such as bleach citrus based cleaners or one containing ammonia wil...

Page 35: ...talyzed materials 6 3 BOTTOM PAINT If you intend to leave your boat in wet storage or routinely dock it for more than a few days you should coat the hull beneath the water line with anti fouling paint...

Page 36: ...tting or rust Throughout the year coat the metal using a non abrasive metal protector to help displace moisture remove contaminates and shield the metal Carolina Cat recommends high quality sealants s...

Page 37: ...and charge fully to prevent damage during storage Disconnect the cables and apply a coat of grease to the terminals to prohibit corrosion x Inspect all plumbing components and connections to prevent...

Page 38: ...n protect hardware X Clean exterior upholstery X X Clean cabin interior upholstery X Flush engines with fresh water X Spray metal components in bulge X Clean bilge X X Check bilge for leaks X X Inspec...

Page 39: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual 6 11 MAINTENANCE LOG Service Date Engine Hours Dealer Service Repairs Page 6 38...

Page 40: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual Chapter 7 HURRICANE PREPAREDNESS Page 7 39...

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Page 43: ...at selling dealer in accordance with this warranty d fading chalking blistering or cracking of any varnish gelcoat paint anti fouling coating powder coating or metallic finish e tears cracking fading...

Page 44: ...omposites LLC herein defined as Carolina Cat or in the alternative has been given full opportunity to do so and has declined _________ Customer initial 7 Miscellaneous HC Composites LLC herein defined...

Page 45: ...e seacock must be in the open position for these systems to work When open the handle will be parallel to the valve In the closed position the handle is perpendicular to the valve see picture below Ca...

Page 46: ...e livewell pump outlet closest to the seacock The seacock must be open for the system to work The raw water pump is activated by a switch at the dash Once the pump is turned on an internal pressure sw...

Page 47: ...Water Pump Red 12 20A Fuse Fuse Block ACCY Red 14 20A Fuse Fuse Block Cockpit lights Red 16 5A Fuse Fuse Block Horn Red 12 10A Fuse Fuse Block Nav ANC lights Red 16 5A Fuse Fuse Block Livewell Red 12...

Page 48: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual 9 2 2 Plumbing Diagram Page 9 47...

Page 49: ...2015 Carolina Cat 23CC Owners Manual 9 2 3 Thru Hull Diagram Page 9 48...

Page 50: ...HD 300A 4 Pole 20170277 Blue Sea m Series Battery Switch Dual Circuit Plus 20173422 Bluetooth Dongle Sirius Input Fusion Stereo 20173489 Fusion Marine MS RA205 AM FM USB iPOD Receiver w Amphenol Conn...

Page 51: ...73431 Fiberglass Laminated Aft Seat Backrest 23CC 26003483 Laminated Anchor Locker Lid 23CC DC 2013 26003493 Laminated Console Cooler Lid 23CC 26003482 Laminated Deck Plate Arctic White 8 x 10 2600349...

Page 52: ...eg 20160328 Attwood FDV Fuel Demand Value No Antisiphon 20220083 Attwood Inlet Control Valve EPA Diurnal 20163465 Attwood Pressure Relief Deck Gas Fill Straight Zamak Chrome 20163488 Fuel Hose 1 1 2 5...

Page 53: ...040039 Gel Ext Ashland NCP Sapphire Blue RAL 5003 PL357 20040098 Gel Ext Ashland NRP Ice Blue Sea Hunt Match PL357 20040128 Gel Ext Ashland NRP Ice Blue Sea Hunt Match PL357 20040128 Gel Int Ashland S...

Page 54: ...signator 23CC Chrome Mag Silver Domed 1 8 Tall 20690479 PowerCat Group RTM Coverup Crystal Cap Foam Backed 1 5 x 2 25 20690484 Warning Label Prop Helm 60690302 Warning Label Prop Transom 60690301 Hard...

Page 55: ...3 Non Locking Compression Latch 20163490 3 8 Plastic Drain 20160231 4 5 Cable Boot Black 20163444 5 Straight Chock for Pulpit 20160241 5 Straight Chock for Pulpit 20160241 These parts should be insta...

Page 56: ...lack Rubber Rod Inserts for Rod Boxes 20150183 W7010032 Bow Roller 20150235 Bow Roller 20150235 Brass Motorwell Drain Tube 1 x 3 20161452 Bungee Cords set of 2 10009 W7010052 These parts should be ins...

Page 57: ...3466 GEM S S Lift Handle Latch Lock 3 20160275 Hatch Molded 11x19 Arctic White Innovative 20156886 Hinge 2 x 3 Anchor Lid Style 20160703 Hinge S S Swaged Coastal 2 7 8 x 1 5 8 20163431 These parts sho...

Page 58: ...Black 2 50 RL 20140123 Rod Box 2 Rods Port Stbd Arctic White 20156890 Rub Rail Insert Bendable Polished 304 S S 16 EA 20150252 Rubber Draw Latch Flexible Pull Down F7 20163424 Rubber Draw Latch Keeper...

Page 59: ...olding Bracket CCat 20163483 Trim Lok X 109BT Lids 20160352 Hardware Hull 23 Carolina Cat Aft Pre Bent Port Arctic White Polished SS 20610393 23 Carolina Cat Aft Pre Bent Stbd Arctic White Polished SS...

Page 60: ...som Motor Plate Upper No Branding 20161423 Transom Trim Livingston AL 1 5 x 0 5 12 EA 20610369 Yamaha Premier II Control Cable 16 90441520 Plumbing 1 1 2 3 Way Tee Fitting 20160040 These parts should...

Page 61: ...Aerator Head Livewell Inlet w Shutoff Black 20163379 Bilge Hose 1 1 2 100 RL 20140100 Bilge Hose 1 1 8 100 RL 20140099 Bilge Hose 3 4 100 RL 20140098 Deck Fill Key 20160556 These parts should be insta...

Page 62: ...Adhesive Sealer 60233362 Swivel Nut Water Strainer for Washdown Pumps 20161462 Thru Hull Plastic 90 1 1 8 20160219 Thru Hull Resin 90 w SS Cover 1 1 8 20163452 Thru Hull Resin 90 w SS Cover 3 4 201634...

Page 63: ...well Boot 20160624 Bracket for Clevis Kit Connector to Engine Mount 20161419 Bracket for Clevis Kit Connector to Steering Rod 20161418 Clevis Kit Link Arm to Engine 20160604 Gem 15 1 2 3 Spoke Steerin...

Page 64: ...22 26 20160603 Spacer for Clevis Steering Kit 20161410 Suzuki RH Prop 3 x 14 x 20 S S 90410357 Teleflex Power Steering Diode Keyswitch 20180094 Yamaha RH 3 x 13 25 x 16 Performance 3 Blade S S 9041048...

Page 65: ...3CC MSD12 NEW PART 4 4 2013 20290996 Cushion Fwd Port Bottom 23CC MSD12 NEW PART 4 4 2013 20290997 Cushion Fwd Stbd Bottom 23CC MSD12 NEW PART 4 4 2013 20290998 Cushion Fwd Wraparound Bolster 23CC MSD...

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