Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport, Руководство пользователя

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Launching the Boat
Have a professional launch your boat. Your dealer can either provide
experienced people to do this or recommend someone.
Navigation
Understanding navigation is very important when operating your boat on
the open seas.
Instructions on how to navigate your boat are beyond the
scope of this guide. Carver encourages you to read
Chapman’s Piloting
and Seamanship
and obtain instruction regarding how to navigate your
boat.
Charts
You can obtain charts of the waters in which you intend to navigate
from the National Ocean Survey, a branch of the National Oceanic
and Atmospheric Administration in Washington D.C. The NOS offers a
publication listing the charts you will need for your area. However, this
listing may not include inland rivers. Charts of inland rivers 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-date is a very important part of navigation. The
Weekly Notice to Mariners available from the Defense Mapping Agency or
the U.S. Coast Guard is an excellent resource for updating charts.
Compass
The compass is the most important piece of navigation equipment
onboard your boat. To operate properly, the compass must be free from
interference by local magnetic influences and electrical components. Refer
to the OEM information for details on using and maintaining the compass.
When it is time to compensate your compass, Carver recommends having
it done professionally.
Horn
If you are navigating in fog or at night, use your boat’s horn to alert other
boaters of your presence. The horn meets U.S. Coast Guard standards.
Depth Sounder
An optional depth sounder can help you avoid entering waters that are too
shallow for your boat and can aid in navigation.
Shallow Water Operation
Always pay attention to the depth of the waters in which you are cruising.
Do not venture into waters which are too shallow for your boat’s draft.
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 shallows through
waters deep enough for your boat’s draft. If your boat runs aground, radio
for help and wait until it arrives. Do not attempt to relaunch your boat. You
may do serious damage to your hull or underwater gear.
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