46 motor yacht owner’s guide...refer to chapman’s piloting, seamanship and small boat handling...

46 Motor Yacht

Owner’s Guide

HIN: CDR

2005 Version 1

Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!

This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation andmaintenance of your new boat and its systems. Your first duty as Captain of your newCarver should be to read your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating andmaintenance instructions found within your Owner’s Information kit.

Be sure to mail in all manufacturer registrations and warranty cards to validate yourCarver and OEM warranties. These warranty cards have been assembled and are containedin 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 yourpassengers. Refer to Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling and attenda safe boating class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squad-ron, or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses.

Thank you for choosing Carver. We’re confident your new boat will provide you and yourfamily with years of enjoyable cruising.

Carver Boat Corporation790 Markham DriveP.O. Box 1010Pulaski, WI 54162-1010USAPhone (920) 822-3214Fax (920) 822-3213www.carveryachts.com

Robert VanGrunsvenPresident

Your Owner’s Information kit contains this Owner’sGuide and a set of manuals referred to as "OEMinformation." Please read the Owner’s Guide andOEM information carefully and familiarize yourselfwith your boat before operating the boat or any of itscomponents or systems.

IMPORTANT: The Owner’s Information kit must beonboard whenever your boat is operated. If you sellyour boat, make sure the new owner receives the entirekit.

This guide explains how to safely operate and maintainyour boat and its various systems. The guide also con-tains safety precautions and operational tips, as de-scribed below.

Describes a hazard that can cause death or severeinjury if the instructions 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 yourboat or its components if the instructions are ignored.

NOTE: Provides important information that can helpyou avoid problems.

If this is your first boat, or if you are changing to a typeof boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfortand safety, please obtain handling and operation experi-ence before operating the boat. Your dealer or nationalsailing federation or yacht club can advise you of localsea schools or competent instructors.

NOTE: Drawings and illustrations contained within thisguide are included as graphic aids to assist in thegeneral operation and maintenance of your boat. Thesedrawings and graphics do not include all details of

Using Your Owner’sInformation Kit

Owner’s Guide

A TIP FROM CARVER!

There are many people within theCarver organization who are avidboaters. Some of the experiencegained during our years ofboating are presented in thisOwner's Guide. This informationis presented in the left marginand is entitled "A TIP FROMCARVER".

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each system and are not drawn to scale. Do not refer-ence these drawings to order parts or to service yourboat. Contact your authorized Carver Dealer for anyparts or service required for your boat.

The information contained in this Owner’s Guide wascomplete and accurate at the time the guide was printed.Carver reserves the right to change materials, partnumbers, specifications, or system designs at any timewithout notice.

The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) informa-tion is supplied by companies from whom Carver haspurchased components to install in your boat. Thesecomponents include, but are not limited to, standarditems like the engines, sanitation system, various pumps,and 12-volt batteries, as well as optional items like theair conditioning system and navigation systems. TheOEM information explains how to operate and maintainthe components.

If you install an aftermarket accessory on your boat, addthe OEM information that accompanies the accessory tothe Owner's Information kit.

NOTE: If the OEM information conflicts with thisOwner’s Guide, follow the instructions in the OEMinformation.

OEM Information

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The Pre-Delivery Service Record that follows thispage must be completed and signed by your CarverDealer before you take delivery of your new Carveryacht. Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat fordelivery in accordance with the procedures detailedwithin this document.

Be certain that the boat’s Pre-Delivery Service Recordand all OEM warranty cards have been completed andmailed to their respective companies. Be sure youretain a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Record foryour own reference.

Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as ex-plained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Your copy ofthe warranty is located in Section 9. Please reviewthe warranty carefully.

The Warranty Registration that follows this page isthe first step in activating your Carver limited war-ranty. This document must be completed and signedby you and your Carver Dealer before you take deliv-ery of your new Carver yacht. Failure to complete andregister this Warranty Registration could void yourCarver limited warranty.

Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of theCarver warranty and make certain the warranty isregistered with Carver.

To ensure that the warranty remains in effect duringits lifetime, Carver Boat Corporation, your CarverDealer, and you must each uphold specific responsi-bilities. These responsibilities are described in Sec-tion 9.

At time of delivery, make a complete inspection of theboat and its systems. Document any work that needsto be completed by the Dealer in order to meet theterms of your agreement.

There are two cards located at the end of this Preface.These are Second and Third Owner RegistrationCards. We strongly recommend that the purchaser ofa previously-owned Carver register ownership withCarver.

Pre-Delivery ServiceRecord

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WarrantyRegistration

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SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION

Owner's Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: ( ) Date of Purchase:

Purchased From:

Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR

Second Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited War-ranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.

THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION

Owner's Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Telephone: ( ) Date of Purchase:

Purchased From:

Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR

Third Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited Warranty.Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.

CARVER BOAT CORPORATIONP O BOX 1010PULASKI WI 54162-1010

CARVER BOAT CORPORATIONP O BOX 1010PULASKI WI 54162-1010

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Boating Safety

Safe Operation ............................................................................ 2Safety Recommendations ................................................. 2Adverse Conditions ........................................................... 3Emergency Procedures ..................................................... 6Safety Equipment ............................................................ 11

Owner’s Responsibilities .......................................................... 14Safe Boating Courses ...................................................... 14Rules of the Road ............................................................ 15Documentation ................................................................ 15Drugs and Alcohol ........................................................... 16Distress Calls................................................................... 16Voluntary Inspections ..................................................... 16Boating Accidents ........................................................... 16Boating Regulations ........................................................ 17Pre-Departure Actions..................................................... 18

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings ............................................. 19Preventing CO Exposure ................................................. 19Identifying CO Exposure ................................................. 21Treating CO Exposure ..................................................... 21

Warning Labels ......................................................................... 21

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Boating safety is your responsibility. You must fullyunderstand the operating procedures and safety precau-tions in the Owner’s Information kit and this owner’sguide before you operate your new boat. Safe boating isno accident.

Safe operation includes, but is not limited to, the follow-ing.

• Keep your boat and equipment in safe operatingcondition. Inspect the hull, engines, safety equip-ment, and all boating gear regularly.

NOTE: Federal law requires you to provide andmaintain safety equipment on your boat. ConsultU.S. Coast Guard, state, and local regulations toensure your boat has all required safety equipmentonboard. Additional equipment may be recom-mended for your safety and that of your passengers.Make yourself aware of its availability and use.

• Be very careful when fueling your boat. Be sure youknow the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank and theamount of fuel used when operating at frequentlyused engine speeds (RPMs). Refer to the “Specifi-cations” portion of Section 9 for the fuel tankcapacity. Refer to the “Fueling” portion of Section5 for information on fueling your boat.

• Make sure you have enough fuel onboard for antici-pated cruising requirements. In general, use 1/3 ofyour supply to reach your destination and use 1/3 toreturn. Keep 1/3 in reserve for changes in yourplans due to weather or other circumstances.

• Be sure fire extinguishing and lifesaving equipmentis onboard. This equipment must meet regulatorystandards, and it should be noticeable, accessibleand in proper operating condition. Your passengersshould know where this equipment is and how touse it.

• Keep an eye on the weather. Be aware of possiblechanging conditions by checking local weatherreports before your departure. Monitor strongwinds and electrical storms.

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• Always keep accurate, updated charts of the areayou are cruising. Back up charts if you use a chartplotter.

• Before you leave the port or harbor, file a Float Planwith a family member, relative, friend, or otherresponsible person ashore.

• Always operate your boat with care, courtesy andcommon sense.

• Instruct at least one passenger onboard in the basicoperation of your boat. This person can take over ifyou unexpectedly become unable to do so.

• Do not allow passengers to ride on parts of yourboat other than designated seating areas.

• Ask all passengers to remain seated while the boatis in motion.

• Do not use the boarding platform or boarding ladderwhile either or both of the engines are running.

• Understand and obey the “Rules of the Road.”Always maintain complete control of your boat.

• Do not overload or improperly load your boat.

• Do not travel faster than conditions warrant orbeyond your abilities.

• Do not operate your boat in weather or sea condi-tions beyond your skill and experience.

• Do not operate your boat while under the influenceof drugs and/or alcohol.

• Do not operate your boat if your visibility is im-paired.

Weather

Storms rarely appear without advance notice. Check theweather forecast before you begin a day of boating. Beaware, however, that weather conditions can changerapidly. If you have a marine radio, listen to theweather reports issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and

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others. If you have a portable radio, keep it tuned to astation broadcasting frequent weather reports. Manyboating clubs fly weather signals. Learn to recognizethese signals, and listen to your local forecasts beforeleaving port.

WEATHER SIGNALS

Your surroundings can also be a good indicator of chang-ing weather conditions. Watch for changes in winddirection or cloud formations. There is no substitute fora good understanding of weather conditions and what todo when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

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Fog

Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surfaceconditions. You can judge the likelihood of fog formationby periodically measuring the air temperature and dewpoint temperature. If the difference between these twotemperatures is small, fog is likely to develop.

Remember the following guidelines:

• Unless your boat is well equipped with charts andnavigational equipment, head for shore at the firstsign of fog and wait until conditions improve. If youhave charts on board, take bearings as fog sets in,mark your position, and continue to log your courseand speed.

• Make sure all persons onboard put on their per-sonal flotation devices.

• If your boat has sounding equipment, take sound-ings regularly and match them with depths shownon your charts.

• Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout.

• Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop enginesand listen for other fog signals.

• Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warnothers.

• If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion,anchor. Listen for other fog signals while continu-ing to sound your fog horn or bell.

Storms

At all times, the boat operator should be aware ofpresent weather conditions and the weather forecast. Ifstorms are a possibility, keep a watch on the horizon,especially to the West for approaching storms. Monitorthe weather forecast on a marine channel or localweather station. It would be best to return to a safe portif time allows.

Other steps to follow to weather the storm include:

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• Close portlights, exterior doors and hatches andsecure them. Stow all loose gear below deck and tiedown any gear on deck.

• Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure allpersons onboard have put on their personal flota-tion devices.

• Drop a sea anchor to maintain the bow into theseas. If you do not have a sea anchor onboard, use acanvas bucket, tackle box, or other object that willwork like an anchor.

Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat) should be 18inches, measured diagonally. They should be placed 12feet above the waterline, otherwise, a boat with radarmay have trouble “seeing” your boat.

The following is not an exhaustive list of situationswhich may be encountered while boating. You shouldobtain training to handle any emergencies which mayarise.

Fire

Any fire onboard your boat is serious. Explosion ispossible. Develop a fire response plan. Respondimmediately.

To help prevent a fire onboard your boat, keep yourbilges clean and check for fuel and gas vapors at regularintervals. Also, DO NOT fit free-hanging curtains orother fabrics in the vicinity of or above the stove top orother open flame devices. Do not store any materials orequipment of any kind in the engine room.

Every boater should develop a fire response plan todetermine what kind of fire (fuel, electrical, etc.) mightbreak out, where it might break out, and the best wayto react. Have a plan and, if possible, assign responsi-bilities to others to allow quicker decisions and reac-tions.

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Never:• Obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches.• Obstruct safety controls, such as fuel valves, gas

valves and electrical system switches.• Obstruct portable fire extinguishers in lockers.• Leave the boat unattended when cooking or heat-

ing appliances are in use.• Use gas lights in the boat.• Modify any of the boat's systems (especially

electrical, fuel or gas).• Fill any fuel tank or replace gas bottles when

machinery is running or when cooking or heatingappliances are in use.

• Smoke while handling fuel or gas.

NOTE: Everyone onboard should know where fireextinguishers are and how to operate them.

In case of fire:

• Stop the engines immediately.

• If the fire is in the engine room, shut off the bilgeblowers immediately. Do not open the hatch tothe engine room. The fire will flare up if the freshair supply increases suddenly.

• Keep the fire downwind if possible. If the fire is aft,head into the wind.

• Have all persons onboard put on their personalflotation devices.

• If you can get at the fire, aim the fire extinguisherat the base of the flames and use a sweeping motionto put out the fire.

• If the fire gets out of control, make a distress signaland call for help on the radio.

Deciding whether to stay with the boat or abandon shipwill be difficult. If the decision is to abandon ship, allpersons onboard should jump overboard and swim asafe distance away from the burning boat.

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Smoking, poor maintenance or carelessness whenrefueling can cause hazardous conditions. Alwaysfollow proper refueling procedures for your boat.

Flooding

If your boat is taking on water from a leak in the hull,turn on your bilge pumps. Assign someone to bail outthe bilge and investigate the cause of the flooding. Whenthe source of the leak is found, attempt to repair it.

Almost anything can be stuffed into a hole to stop theleaking temporarily. Material used to stop a leak willwork better if it is applied from the outside where waterpressure can help hold it in. If necessary, station a crewmember to hold the plug in place if the plug is appliedfrom the inside. In all cases, station a crew member orpassenger to watch the plugged area and alert others ifit fails.

Swamped or Capsized Boat

If your boat becomes swamped or capsizes, put on apersonal flotation device immediately and set off adistress signal. Chances are good a capsized boat willstay afloat. For this reason, stay with the boat. Do notleave the boat or try to swim to shore except underextreme conditions. A capsized boat is easier to see thana swimmer, and the shore may be further away than itappears.

If water is coming over the bow, reduce headway andturn the boat slightly so that the bow is slightly off frommeeting the waves head on. Drop a sea anchor andadjust the length of the line to hold the bow at the mostfavorable angle.

Collision

If a serious collision occurs, check everyone onboard forinjuries, then inspect the boat to determine the extentof the damage.

• Prepare to help the other craft unless your boat orits passengers are in danger.

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• If the bow of the other craft penetrated your boat’shull, prepare to plug the fracture once the boats areseparated.

• Shore up the hole inside your boat with a spare lifejacket or bunk cushion.

• While plugging the hole, trim weight to get the holeabove the water level during repairs, if possible.

• If your boat is in danger of sinking, have everyoneonboard put on their personal flotation devices.

• If your boat has a radio, contact the U.S. CoastGuard or other rescue authorities immediately onVHF channel 16 or CB radio channel 22. (You mayalso be able to use VHF channels 9 or 13 or yourcellular phone in some states).

Running Aground

Excessive weight in the fore or aft sections of the boatwill cause a trim change and may yield greater draftthan expected. Equip your boat with a good qualitydepth-measuring instrument and allow ample waterbelow the hull while operating.

If your boat runs aground, check everyone onboard forinjuries, then inspect the boat for damage. If lightlygrounded, shift the weight of the passengers or gear toheel the boat while reversing engines. If towing becomesnecessary, use a commercial towing service.

Never attach a tow line to a deck cleat or anchor wind-lass. The cleats and windlass are not designed to takethe full load of the boat and may pull free from thedeck, causing serious injury or property damage.

Man Overboard

You should know what to do in case someone fallsoverboard. Emergency procedures are published inChapman’s and instruction is offered by the U.S. CoastGuard.

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If a person falls overboard, hypothermia may be animmediate concern. Hypothermia occurs when aperson’s body loses heat faster than the body can replaceit. If not rescued, the person will become exhausted orlikely drown. In general, the colder the water, the fasterbody heat is lost. Personal flotation devices increasesurvival time because they provide insulation.

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ExhaustionUnconsciousness

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Under 45 min.30-90 min.1-3 hr.1-6 hr.2-40 hr.3 hr.- IndefiniteIndefinite

Medical Emergency

No one should act as a doctor if they are not prop-erly trained and educated. Someone onboard yourboat should know first aid. First aid training is availablethrough your local Red Cross. Keep a fully stocked firstaid kit onboard your boat at all times.

Equipment Failure

Steering, propulsion or control failure can be preventedby having your boat maintained correctly and checkedperiodically. If systems onboard your boat do fail, radiofor help or signal with flags and wait until help arrives.

Radio Communication

You are responsible for obtaining a radio operator’spermit and knowing and following proper rules andprocedures. Private boats are not required to have theirradio on at all times; however, if your radio is on, itshould be tuned to channel 16 unless it is being activelyused. Channel 16 is the frequency for emergency calls orinitial calls between boats. After establishing contact onchannel 16, change your frequency to channel 22.

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More information on radio communications can be foundin Chapman’s Piloting.

Distress Signals

The operator is required to lend assistance to a craft indistress as long as your life or boat is not put in harm’sway in the process. Good Samaritan laws protect youfrom any liability incurred while giving aid.

NOTE: Federal law requires you to provide and main-tain safety equipment onboard your boat. Consult U.S.Coast Guard, state and local regulations to ensure yourboat has all required safety equipment onboard. Youmust learn about any additional recommended equip-ment before operating the boat.

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)

There must be one U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearablepersonal flotation device of Type I, II, or III for eachperson onboard your boat. The PFDs must be readilyaccessible and in serviceable condition. They must alsobe of a suitable size for each person onboard. ThreePFDs (two wearable and one throwable) are requiredregardless of the number of persons onboard.

PFD Type I, Wearable: This offshore life jacket ismost effective for all waters when rescue may be de-layed. In the water, its design turns most unconsciouspeople from a facedown position to a vertical or face-upposition.

PFD Type II, Wearable: This near-shore buoyant vestis intended for calm inland waters where there is achance of quick rescue. It turns its wearer to a face-upposition, but the turning action is not as pronounced asthe Type I, and it will not turn as many people underthe same conditions as a Type I.

PFD Type III, Wearable: Classified as a flotation aid,this PFD will not turn a victim to a face-up position.This type of PFD is frequently used in water sports.

PFD Type IV, Throwable: You must also have on-board at least one throwable PFD Type IV device. Thedesign of the Type IV device does not allow it to be worn.It must be thrown to a person in the water and held by

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the user until rescued. The most common Type IV PFDsare buoyant cushions or ring buoys. This PFD must bein serviceable condition and immediately available foruse.

Visual Distress Signals

The U.S. Coast Guard requires that all boats operatingon U.S. coastal waters have visual distress signalequipment. Boats owned in the United States andoperating on the high seas must also carry this equip-ment.

Visual distress equipment must be readily accessibleand in serviceable condition. Both pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic equipment must be U.S. Coast Guardapproved. This equipment can become ineffective withage. If your equipment’s usage date has expired, replacethe equipment before taking your boat out.

Approved pyrotechnic equipment includes:

• Hand held or aerial red flares• Hand held or floating orange smoke• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute

flares.

Approved non-pyrotechnic equipment includes:

• Orange distress flag• Dye markers• Electric distress light.

No one signaling device is ideal under all conditions.Consider carrying various types of equipment. Carefulselection and proper stowage of visual distress equip-ment are very important. Select devices with packagingthat children, but not adults, will find difficult to open,especially if young children are onboard.

Sound Signaling Device

Your boat must have an operable device that can pro-duce a sound signal if conditions require. A horn isstandard equipment on all Carver models.

For boats over 26 feet and under 39 feet, 4 inches, thedevice can be hand or power operated and must be ableto produce a four-second blast which can be heard one-

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half mile away. Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s publica-tion “Navigational Rules, International-Inland” fordetails on the appropriate signals.

Boats longer than 39 feet, 4 inches, must have a belland a whistle. These devices must meet the require-ments of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of 1980.

Running and Navigation Lights

Your boat must have running and navigation lights forsafe operation after dark. Observe all navigation rulesfor meeting and passing. Do not run at high speedsduring night operation. Always use common sense andgood judgment when operating your boat at night.

Fire Extinguishers

Fire extinguishers must be approved by the U.S. CoastGuard. The U.S. Coast Guard classifies fire extinguish-ers by the type of fire they can extinguish. These classi-fications include foam, carbon dioxide, chemical, andHalon-type fire extinguishers. Below are the require-ments for fire extinguishers at the time this guide wasprepared.

Boats longer than 26' and shorter than 40': TwoType B-I or at least one Type B-II portable hand extin-guisher. If your boat has a fixed fire extinguishingsystem approved by the U.S. Coast Guard, one Type B-1extinguisher is required.

Boats longer than 40' and shorter than 65': ThreeType B-I or one Type B-I and one Type B-II portablehand extinguishers. If your boat has a fixed fire extin-guishing system approved by the U.S. Coast Guard,Two Type B-I or one Type B-II extinguisher is required.

All fire extinguishers should be mounted in a readilyaccessible location away from the engine room. Every-one onboard should know where the fire extinguishersare and how to operate them.

If your fire extinguisher has a charge indicator gauge,cold or hot weather may affect the gauge reading.Consult the instruction manual supplied with the fireextinguisher to determine the accuracy of the gauge.

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Check and maintain fire extinguishing equipment inaccordance with its manufacturer’s recommendations.Be sure to replace fire fighting equipment, if expired ordischarged, by devices of identical or greater fire fight-ing capacity.

Recommended Equipment

In addition to required equipment, you may want tocarry the following:

• Spare anchor• Heaving line• Fenders• Flashlight• Mirror• Suntan lotion• Spare propeller(s)• Tool kit• Ring buoy• Navigational charts• Mooring lines• Binoculars• Spare parts• Spare pump.

There are several areas you must have knowledge of tooperate your boat in a safe, responsible manner.

Your local U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary and the U.S.Power Squadrons offer comprehensive safe boatingclasses several times a year. You may contact the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-800-336-BOAT (2628) or, in Vir-ginia, at 1-800-245-BOAT (2628). For a course schedulein your area you may also contact your local U.S. CoastGuard Auxiliary or Power Squadron Flotilla for the timeand place of their next scheduled class.

Carver also recommends that you read Chapman’sPiloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling forfurther information on how to handle your boat invarious situations.

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Rules of the Road Navigating a boat responsibly requires you to complywith a set of rules intended to prevent accidents. Just asyou assume other car drivers know what they are doing,other boaters assume you know what you are doing.

As a responsible boater, you must comply with themarine traffic rules enforced by the U.S. Coast Guard.There are two sets of rules: the United States InlandNavigational Rules and the International Rules. TheUnited States Inland Rules apply to all vessels insidethe demarcation lines separating inland and interna-tional waters. The U.S. Coast Guard lists the trafficregulations in its publication “Navigational Rules,International-Inland.” You can get a copy from yourlocal U.S. Coast Guard Unit or the United States CoastGuard Headquarters, 1300 E Street NW, Washington,D.C. 20226.

Other helpful publications available from the U.S. CoastGuard include “Aids to Navigation” (U.S. CoastGuard pamphlet #123), which explains the significanceof various lights and buoys; the “Boating SafetyTraining Manual” and “Federal Requirements ForRecreational Boats.” Check with your local U.S. CoastGuard station, your Carver Dealer, or a local marinaabout navigational aids unique to your area.

The owner of a boat registered with the U.S. CoastGuard is issued a Certificate of Number. This certificatemust be onboard whenever the boat is in use. Stateregistration is also required. If your boat has a VHFradio onboard, an FCC license must also be displayed.Check with the U.S. Coast Guard or your state regula-tory agency to determine what other records are re-quired on your boat.

In addition to required documents, it is strongly recom-mended that you maintain the following logs. Log booksare available from maritime supply stores.

• A navigation log containing engine speeds, compasscourses and time records, which are essential forboth cruising and maintenance purposes.

• A radio log, which is mandatory on vessels requiredto have a radio. A radio log can be useful to recordunusual events, especially for future litigation.

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• A maintenance log to track the type and frequencyof maintenance procedures performed on your boatand its systems. Refer to Section 7 for more infor-mation on maintaining your boat.

• An engine/fuel log, which is essential for calculatingrange and fuel requirements.

• A GPS/Loran log if your boat contains this equip-ment.

Drugs and alcohol adversely affect a person’s ability tomake sound judgments, react quickly and, in general,safely operate a boat. As a responsible boater, you mustrefrain from using drugs or alcohol while operating yourboat. Operating a motorized boat while under the influ-ence of drugs or alcohol carries a significant penalty.

If you have a ship-to-shore radio telephone, heed stormwarnings and answer any distress calls from otherboats. The word “MAYDAY” spoken three times is theinternational signal of distress. Monitor marine radiochannel 16 which is reserved for emergency and safetymessages. You can also use this channel to contact theU.S. Coast Guard or other boaters if you have trouble.Never send a “MAYDAY” message unless there is aserious emergency and you are in need of immedi-ate assistance.

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliaries or state boatingofficials in many states offer courtesy inspections tocheck your boat for compliance with safety standardsand required safety equipment. You may voluntarilyconsent to one of these inspections, after which you areallowed time to make corrections without prosecution.Check with the appropriate state agency or the U.S.Coast Guard Auxiliary for details.

The operator of a vessel used for recreational purposesis required to file a report whenever an accident resultsin loss of life or disappearance from a vessel, an injuryrequiring medical treatment beyond first aid, propertydamage in excess of $200 or complete loss of the vessel.

VoluntaryInspections

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BoatingRegulations

In cases of death and injury, reports must be submittedwithin 48 hours. In other cases, reports must be submit-ted within 10 days. Reports must be submitted in thestate where the accident occurred.

It is your responsibility to make sure that your boat isin compliance with all federal, state and local regula-tions. Check with your local U.S. Coast Guard office forrelevant federal regulations. Your state’s Department ofNatural Resources may have some publications avail-able which deal with relevant state laws.

Garbage

Dumping garbage into the sea is a worldwide problem.U.S. Coast Guard regulations prohibit dumping plasticrefuse and garbage mixed with plastic into any waters,and restrict the dumping of other forms of garbage. It isessential that all boaters help to clean our waterwaysby properly disposing of all garbage.

Within three miles of the shore of U.S. lakes, rivers andbays it is illegal to dump plastic, dunnage, lining andpacking materials that float, and any garbage exceptdishwater/greywater or fresh fish parts. From three totwelve miles from shore it is illegal to dump plastic,dunnage, lining and packing materials that float, andany garbage not ground to less than one square inch.From 12 to 25 miles from shore it is illegal to dumpplastic, dunnage, lining and packing materials thatfloat. Beyond 25 miles from shore it is illegal to dumpplastics.

Oil

The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits thedischarge of oil or oily waste into or upon the navigablewaters and contiguous zone of the United States if suchdischarge causes a film or sheen upon, or discolorationof, the surface of the water, or causes a sludge or emul-sion beneath the surface of the water. Violators aresubject to a significant fine.

Septic Waste

On U.S. inland and coastal waters, it is illegal to dis-charge septic waste directly overboard. If your boat isequipped with an overboard discharge option, check

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with your local U.S. Coast Guard office to be sure thatyou are in compliance with federal regulations.

State and Local Ordinances

Your state or locality may have laws limiting speed,noise, or your boat’s wake. Check with your harbormaster to find out whether your boat’s operation isrestricted in any way by local ordinances or state laws.Check with state and local authorities to make surethat you are in compliance with local regulations re-garding marine sanitation, noise, speed and wake.

• Check the weather. Make sure conditions and seaswill not be hazardous during your voyage.

• Make sure all safety equipment is onboard, acces-sible and in good working condition.

• Check the bilge for fuel vapor or water. Ventilate orpump out the bilge as necessary.

• Be sure the horn, navigation equipment and lightsare working properly.

• Instruct guests and crew in safety and operationalmatters.

• Check engine and transmission oil and coolantlevels. After starting the engines, check the over-board flow of cooling water, engine temperaturesand oil pressures.

• Fill fuel tanks as full as you need. Know your tankcapacity and fuel consumption at various RPMsand the cruising radius this gives you. When esti-mating your range, it is best to count on using 1/3of your fuel to reach your destination and 1/3 ofyour fuel to return, with the remaining 1/3 of yourfuel in reserve for emergencies.

• Have a second person onboard capable of takingover the boat’s operation in case you are disabled.

• Before departing, inform a friend or relative whereyou intend to cruise and when you will return sothey can tell the U.S. Coast Guard where to look

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and the type of boat in case you are delayed. Re-member to tell them of your safe return to preventfalse alarms. Do not file a float plan with the U.S.Coast Guard. They do not have the manpower tomonitor all boats.

• Stow all loose gear securely. Fenders and docklinesshould be stowed immediately after getting under-way.

Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colorless, odorless andtasteless gas which is emitted in all engine and gen-erator exhaust. Prolonged exposure to CO can result inunconsciousness, brain damage and death.

Carver has installed CO detectors on your boat. Havethese detectors professionally calibrated at regularintervals.

To help prevent the accumulation of CO in your boat’scabin and in enclosed exterior areas:

• Pay attention to prevailing conditions and provideventilation to induce fresh air and minimize ex-haust re-entry. Position the boat to maximize thedissipation of CO. Be aware that CO can enter theboat through cockpit and deck drains, especiallywhen the cockpit and deck are enclosed.

• Do not operate the engines or generator for morethan a very short period of time while the boat isstationary, especially if the boat is rafted or mooredin a confined area.

• Be aware that mooring and anchoring in an areawhere other boats’ engines or generators are run-ning may put your boat in an atmosphere contain-ing CO, even if your boat’s engines and generatorare not running.

• Keep the engine room hatch(es) closed when operat-ing the engines and generator.

Carbon Monoxide(CO) Warnings

Preventing COExposure

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• Be aware that exterior enclosures can create airflows that draw in and trap CO in the enclosedareas. Provide adequate ventilation to these areas.

• Do not occupy aft lounging areas, including theboarding platform, or swim near the engine exhaustoutlets while the engines or generator are running.

• Because CO production is greater when the enginesare cold, minimize the time spent getting underway.

• Avoid backdrafting. Backdrafting occurs when airmoving past the boat creates a low pressure orsuction area near the stern. This low pressure areacan draw CO into the boat’s cabin and enclosedexterior areas.

Under certain speed and operating conditions, thelow pressure area may form in other areas of theboat and permit CO to enter through openings thatare not near the stern.

To avoid backdrafting:

- Maintain the proper trim angle; avoid a high bowangle.

- Distribute the boat’s load evenly.

- Do not operate the boat at slow speeds, especiallywith a following wind.

- Provide adequate ventilation; make sure the airflow is moving from forward to aft inside thecabin and enclosed exterior areas.

• Have a trained marine technician inspect the boat’sexhaust systems whenever the boat is in for serviceor if you notice a change in the sound of an engineor the generator.

• Maintain the propulsion and generator engines tooptimize their efficiency; this in turn reduces COemissions.

For additional information on carbon monoxide as itrelates to boating, please contact marine organizationsthat produce safety publications.

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Treating COExposure

Identifying COExposure

In high concentrations, CO can be fatal within minutes;however, the effects of lower concentrations can also belethal. Symptoms of exposure to CO are:

• Watering and itchy eyes• Flushed appearance• Throbbing temples• Inattentiveness• Inability to think coherently• Loss of physical coordination• Ringing in the ears• Tightness across the chest• Headache• Drowsiness• Incoherence / slurred speech• Nausea• Dizziness• Fatigue• Vomiting• Collapse• Convulsions.

If you suspect that someone is suffering from exposureto 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, if available• Get medical assistance• Determine the probable source of the CO and cor-

rect the condition.

Warning labels are posted throughout your boat toprotect you, your passengers, your boat and its equip-ment, and any personal property on the boat. It isimportant to read, understand and obey all warninglabels. Failure to obey a warning label may result inserious injury or damage to the boat, its equipment, orany personal property on the boat.

Warning Labels

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DC Electrical System

Introduction .............................................................................. 26

Batteries ................................................................................... 26Engine Batteries .............................................................. 26"House" Battery............................................................... 26Generator Battery ........................................................... 27Bow Thruster Battery Bank ............................................ 27Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels ................................. 28Charging the Batteries .................................................... 28

Operating the 12 Volt Equipment ............................................. 31DC Control Center............................................................ 31Bridge Breaker Panel ...................................................... 41Safety Breaker Panel ....................................................... 43

Battery Maintenance ................................................................ 47

Troubleshooting the 12 Volt Electrical System ....................... 49

DC Wiring Schematic ................................................................ 51

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Your boat is equipped with a 12 volt DC (Direct Cur-rent) electrical system. This is a comprehensive systemthat is designed to meet your present and future 12 voltelectrical needs. Wire-runs and connections are posi-tioned to prevent abrasion and exposure to moisture, aswell as to remain accessible for inspection, repairs, andthe addition of aftermarket electrical accessories.

Wires used throughout the DC electrical system areplastic coated and color-coded. Connections are madeusing crimped connector points. The electrical system isvirtually maintenance free, with only the batteriesrequiring periodic inspection and maintenance.

The DC electrical system is divided into four areas, eachpowered by one or more 12 volt batteries:

1. Engines (two batteries - one for each engine)2. "House" (one battery)3. Generator (one battery)4. Optional bow thruster (four batteries connected to

provide 24 volts DC).

Each propulsion engine has its own dedicated battery.These batteries are located in the engine room beneathtwo hatches between the engines. The starboard enginebattery is the aft-most, while the port engine battery isjust forward of it.

Electricity from each battery to its engine is controlledby a master disconnect switch. These switches arelocated in the engine room on the center of the aftbulkhead, each near its respective engine. To provideelectricity to the engines, turn the master disconnectswitches to the "ON" position.

Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 forthe exact location of the engine batteries and theirmaster disconnect switches.

The "house" equipment controlled by the three DCcircuit breaker panels (Safety Breaker Panel, DC Con-trol Center, and Bridge Breaker Panel) is powered byone battery. This battery is located in the engine roomjust forward of the port engine battery.

Introduction

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Engine Batteries

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Electricity from the battery to the Safety Breaker Panelis controlled by a master disconnect switch. This switchis located behind the engine room access ladder. Toprovide electricity to the Safety Breaker Panel, turn themaster disconnect switch to the "ON" position. Circuitbreakers on the Safety Breaker Panel control the flow ofelectricity to the other DC circuit breaker panels.

Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 forthe exact location of the "house" battery.

The generator has its own dedicated battery. Thisbattery is located in the engine room just forward of the"house" battery.

Electricity from the battery to the generator starter iscontrolled by a master disconnect switch. This switch islocated forward of the generator battery. To provideelectricity to the generator starter, turn the masterdisconnect switch to the "ON" position.

Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 forthe exact location of the generator battery and itsmaster disconnect switch.

The optional bow thruster is powered by a bank for fourbatteries connected together to provide 24 volts. Thesebatteries are located in the port forward corner of theengine room beneath a hatch.

Electricity from the batteries to the bow thruster iscontrolled by a master disconnect switch. This switch islocated in the engine room on the aft side of the box inwhich the bow thruster batteries are located. To provideelectricity to the bow thruster, turn the master discon-nect switch to the "ON" position.

Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 forthe exact location of the bow thruster battery bank andits master disconnect switch.

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Engine Batteries

Carfully follow the procedures described in Section 5before starting your boat's engines. Improper startingprocedures can create hazardous situations.

You can determine the voltage level of each enginebattery by activating the battery's dedicated voltmeter.These two voltmeters are grouped within each engine'smulti-gauge at the helm. For each engine, a singlegauge provides information on engine temperature, oilpressure, fuel tank level, and battery voltage level. Toactivate each engine's gauge, turn the engine’s ignitionkey one position to the right.

NOTE: You do not need to start the engine to activate itsgauge. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the engines.

A fully charged battery that has not been charged ordischarged for at least two hours should indicate be-tween 12.3 and 12.6 volts. A reading below this levelindicates a partly discharged battery.

"House" Battery

You can determine the voltage level of the house batteryusing the voltmeter located on the DC Control Center.When the "house" battery master disconnect switch, theMain One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel,and the System DC Main circuit breaker on the DCControl Center are "ON", the voltmeter indicates thevoltage level within the house battery. An ammeter,located next to the voltmeter, indicates the current loadon the DC electrical system.

A fully charged battery that has not been charged ordischarged for at least two hours should indicate be-tween 12.3 and 12.6 volts. A reading below this levelindicates a partly discharged battery.

While the engines are running, their alternators gener-ally supply enough power to replace the power used bythe boat’s 12 volt equipment.

Charging theBatteries

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Without an engine running, however, the 12 volt equip-ment will eventually drain the batteries they are using.If this occurs, either start the engines or use theonboard battery chargers to recharge the batteries.

Your boat is equipped with two battery chargers. If yourboat has the optional bow thruster, there is an addi-tional battery charger for its battery bank.

Engine/Generator Battery Charger

The voltage levels of both engine batteries and thegenerator battery are monitored and maintained by asingle battery charger. Additionally, when the generatoris operating, its alternator maintains the voltage level ofthe generator battery.

To operate the battery charger:

1. Provide AC power to the boat, from either a shorepower source or the onboard generator. Refer to the"Shore Power" or "Generator Power" portion ofSection 3 for more information.

2. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch "ON" the PortEngine, Starboard Engine, and/or Generator circuitbreaker(s). Refer to the "Safety Breaker Panel"portion of this section for more information on thesecircuit breakers

3. On the AC Control Center, switch "ON" the BatteryCharger 2 circuit breaker. Refer to the "AC ControlCenter" portion of Section 3 for more informationon this circuit breaker. The engine/generator bat-tery charger now automatically charges the engineand generator batteries when their voltage dropsbelow a predetermined level.

The engine/generator battery charger is located in theengine room on the port aft bulkhead. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this battery charger.

"House" Battery Charger

The voltage level of the "house" battery is monitored andmaintained by a single battery charger.



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2. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch "ON" the"House" circuit breaker. Refer to the "SafetyBreaker Panel" portion of this section for moreinformation on these circuit breakers

3. On the AC Control Center, switch "ON" the BatteryCharger 1 circuit breaker. Refer to the "AC ControlCenter" portion of Section 3 for more informationon this circuit breaker. The "house" battery chargernow automatically charges the "house" batterywhen its voltage drops below a predetermined level.

The "house" battery charger is located in the engineroom next to the forward, inboard side of the starboardfuel tank. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Sec-tion 9 for the exact location of this battery charger.

Bow Thruster Battery Charger

The voltage levels of the four bow thruster batteries aremonitored and maintained by a single battery charger.This battery charger is installed only if your boat hasthe optional bow thruster.



2. On the AC Control Center, switch "ON" the BowThruster Battery Charger circuit breaker. Refer tothe "AC Control Center" portion of Section 3 formore information on this circuit breaker. The bowthruster battery charger now automatically chargesthe bow thruster batteries when their voltage dropsbelow a predetermined level.

The bow thruster battery charger is located in theengine room on the port forward bulkhead. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this battery charger.


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Power to your boat’s 12 volt equipment is controlled bycircuit breakers and, in most cases, individual controlsfor each piece of equipment.

Your boat contains three 12 volt circuit breaker panels:

• DC Control Center• Bridge Breaker Panel• Safety Breaker Panel.

The circuit breakers on these panels enable you tocontrol the electricity to either the equipment itself or tothe equipment’s controls by switching the breakers ONor OFF. They also protect the electrical system byautomatically disconnecting the circuit from the powersource in the event of a short or overload. Power issupplied to these circuit breaker panels by the "house"battery.

Never reset a breaker that has been automaticallytripped without first correcting the problem. Failure tofollow this procedure may create a dangerous situa-tion.

NOTE: Sometimes a circuit breaker location is labeledbut no circuit breaker is present. In this case, the compo-nent named on the label is an option that is not installedon your boat.

The DC Control Center, located in a cabinet in the aftsalon bulkhead, manages the power supply to most ofthe boat’s 12 volt equipment, except for some equipmenton the bridge. To provide power to this breaker panel:

1. Turn the "house" battery master disconnect switchto the "ON" position. This switch is located behindthe engine room access ladder

2. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Main - Onecircuit breaker "ON."

The DC Control Center contains the switches, gauges,and circuit breakers described below.

Operating the 12Volt Equipment

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Generator

Use this switch to start and stop the generator.

Bilge Blower

Use this switch to operate the four bilge blowers. Toactivate this switch, first switch the four Bilge Blowercircuit breakers "ON".

Ammeter

The ammeter indicates the amount of current that isbeing drawn by the components listed on the DC ControlCenter.

Voltmeter

The voltmeter indicates the amount of voltage that isbeing provided by the "house" battery. When the "house"battery master disconnect switch is "ON", the Main -One circuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel is"ON", and the "house" battery is fully charged, thevoltmeter should read 12.3 to 12.6 volts. If the DCelectrical system is not operating properly, contact aqualified electrician.

Water Level Gauge

This gauge indicates the amount of water in the freshwater tank. To activate the optional fresh water moni-toring system, switch the Water Monitor circuit breakeron this panel "ON".

Grey Water Level Gauge

This gauge indicates the amount of grey water in theoptional grey water tank. To activate the grey watermonitoring system, switch the Grey Water Monitorcircuit breaker on this panel "ON".

System DC Main

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to all of theother circuit breakers on this panel. To supply power tothe other circuit breakers, switch the System DC Mainbreaker "ON". To cut the power to the other breakers,switch this breaker "OFF".


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Salon Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the lightswitches in the salon. To supply power to the switches,switch this breaker "ON."

Galley Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the lightswitch in the galley. To supply power to the switch,switch this breaker "ON."

Aft Stateroom Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the lightswitches in the master stateroom and its head. Tosupply power to the switches, switch this breaker "ON."

Forward Stateroom Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the lightswitches in the guest stateroom. To supply power to theswitches, switch this breaker "ON."

Exterior Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the lightswitch on the aft deck. To supply power to the switch,switch this breaker "ON."

Engine Room Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the engineroom’s light switch. The switch is located on the port aftsalon bulkhead. When the engine room lights are on, asmall light above the switch is illuminated. To suplypower to the switch, switch this breaker "ON."

Panel Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the helminstrument panel light switch. To supply power to theswitch, switch this breaker "ON." Turn on the panellights when the natural light level is insufficient toclearly view the instrument panel.

Navigation Lights

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Anchor Lights

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the an-chor light switch at the helm. To supply power to theswitch, switch this breaker "ON."

Spotlight

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the con-trols for the optional spot light. The controls are locatedat the helm. To supply power to the controls, switch thisbreaker "ON." Refer to the OEM information for detailson operating the spot light.

Water Monitor

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional fresh water monitoring system, including thewater level gauge. To supply power to the system,switch this breaker "ON."

Waste Monitor Aft Stateroom

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the aftwaste tank’s monitor. The monitor, located in the afthead inside the port medicine cabinet, indicates theamount of waste in the aft waste tank. To supply powerto the monitor, switch this breaker "ON."

Waste Monitor Forward Stateroom

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the for-ward waste tank’s monitor. The monitor, located in theforward head inside the medicine cabinet, indicates theamount of waste in the aft waste tank. To supply powerto the monitor, switch this breaker "ON."

Grey Water Monitor

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the moni-toring system, including the grey water monitor gauge,for the optional grey water system. To supply power tothe system, switch this breaker "ON."

Propane

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional propane stove in the galley. Before switching thisbreaker "ON," read both the propane stove OEM infor-mation and the "Propane Stove" portion of Section 4.


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Spare

This breaker is reserved for aftermarket accessories youinstall on your boat.

Bridge Electronics

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to theflybridge’s electronic equipment, such as the optionalVHF radio, optional auto pilot, and optional radarsystem. To provide power to this equipment:

1. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Main -Two breaker "ON."

2. Switch the Bridge Electronics breaker "ON." Referto the OEM information for details on operating theequipment.

Forward, Mid, and Aft Bilge Pumps

Don’t forget to turn the bilge pumps off. Leaving theforward, mid, or aft bilge pump on for extended peri-ods of time could cause excessive wear to the pump.

These breakers control the flow of electricity to theforward, mid, and aft bilge pump controls, respectively.These controls are located at the helm. Switch thesebreakers "ON" to activate the bilge pump controls.

Aft Stateroom Head Fan

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the ex-haust fan switch in the aft head. To supply power to theswitch, switch this breaker "ON."

Forward Stateroom Head Fan

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the ex-haust fan switch in the forward head. To supply powerto the switch, switch this breaker "ON."

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A certain amount of water willalways collect in your boat'sbilge, especially in the bilge areawhere the shaft logs are located.The small amount of water thatnormally accumulates is usuallynot enough to activate the bilgepumps’ automatic float switches.While underway and on plane,use the helm switch to turn yourbilge pumps on manually and letthem run for 30 seconds to aminute.


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Pressure Water Pump

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the freshwater system’s pressure water pump. After the freshwater tank is filled, switch this breaker "ON" to activatethe pressure water pump. Refer to the "Priming theWater System" portion of Section 4 for information onusing the pressure water pump to fill and prime thewater system.

Forward Waste Pump

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the wastepump switch for the optional overboard discharge sys-tem. Use the waste pump to empty the waste tanksdirectly overboard. The switch is located in the engineroom above the aft waste tank, next to the Y-valve.Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 forthe exact location of this switch. To supply power to theswitch, switch this breaker "ON." Refer to the "Over-board Discharge" portion of Section 4 for informationon using the pump.

Washdown Pump

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional bow and transom raw water washdown pump. Toactivate the washdown pump, switch this breaker "ON."When you are finished using the washdown, turn thewashdown pump off by switching this breaker "OFF."Refer to the "Raw Water Washdowns" portion ofSection 4 for information on using the washdowns.

Trim Tabs

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the trimtab controls at the helm. Trim tabs are used to improvethe running angle of your boat while underway. Switchthis breaker "ON" to activate the trim tab controls.Refer to the "Trim Tabs" portion of Section 6 for moreinformation on using the trim tabs.

Wiper Port

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional lower helm's port windshield wiper controls. Usethis wiper to clear water from the port windshield.Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the wiper controls.


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Wiper Center

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional lower helm's center windshield wiper controls.Use this wiper to clear water from the center wind-shield. Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the wipercontrols.

Wiper Starboard

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional lower helm's starboard windshield wiper controls.Use this wiper to clear water from the starboard wind-shield. Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the wipercontrols.

Intercom

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the boat’stelephone/intercom system. To use this system:

1. Connect a telephone to each of the boat’s phonejacks, where desired. There is a jack in the salon,master stateroom, forward stateroom, and on thebridge.

2. If you wish to use the system to make telephonecalls, connect a shore telephone line to the phoneconnector located outboard of the stairway leadingfrom the boarding platform to the aft deck.

3. Switch the Intercom breaker "ON." The telephonesthen operate in the same manner as a telephone inyour home, or as an intercom system. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating thetelephone/intercom system.

Spare

These breakers are reserved for aftermarket accessoriesyou install on your boat.

Bilge Blower

These four breakers control the flow of electricity to thebilge blower controls at the helm, and to the BilgeBlower switch at the upper left corner of this breakerpanel. Switch these breakers "ON" to activate the con-trols. Use the controls to manually operate the bilge


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blowers. The bilge blowers also operate automaticallywhen the starboard engine ignition switch is turned on.

Bridge Accessories

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to anyaftermarket accessories installed at the flybridge helm.Switch this breaker "ON" to activate these accessories.Refer to the accessories’ manuals for information onoperating the accessories.

DC Outlet Bridge

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the 12 voltoutlet located at the flybridge helm. You can operatevarious types of 12 volt equipment from the outlet, suchas a cellular phone, spot light, and laptop computer.Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the outlet.

Bridge Stereo

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to theflybridge’s optional stereo. To supply power to thestereo, switch this breaker "ON". Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the stereo.

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VHF Radio Lower Helm

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional lower helm’s optional VHF radio. Switch thisbreaker "ON" to activate the VHF radio. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating the radio.

GPS/Plotter Lower Helm

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional Global Positioning System and optional plotter.Switch this breaker "ON" to activate the GPS andplotter. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the GPS and plotter.

DC Outlet Lower Helm

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operate various types of 12 volt equipment from theoutlet, such as a cellular phone, spot light, and laptopcomputer. Switch this breaker "ON" to activate theoutlet.

Lower Helm Accessories

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to anyaftermarket accessories installed at the optional lowerhelm. Switch this breaker "ON" to activate these acces-sories. Refer to the accessories’ manuals for informationon operating the accessories.

Horn

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the boat’shorn controls at the helm. To supply power to the horn’sON/OFF switch, switch this breaker "ON." To operatethe horn, press the horn switch to the "ON" position.

Refrigerator

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thegalley’s dual-voltage refrigerator. The refrigerator canoperate on either 110 volt AC power or 12 volt DCpower. To operate the refrigerator using DC power,switch this breaker "ON."

Exterior Refrigerator

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to theflybridge’s optional dual-voltage refrigerator. The refrig-erator can operate on either 110 volt AC power or 12volt DC power. To operate the refrigerator using DCpower, switch this breaker "ON."

Cablemaster

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional Cablemaster’s motor and its transom-mountedcontrols. To supply power to the motor and controls,switch this breaker "ON." Refer to the OEM informationfor details on operating the Cablemaster.

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The Bridge Breaker Panel, located in a cabinet in thestarboard bridge bulkhead, next to the starboard com-panion seat, manages the power supply to the bridge’selectronic equipment and windshield wiper(s). To pro-vide power to this breaker panel:

1. Turn the "house" battery master disconnect switchto the "ON" position. This switch is located behindthe engine room access ladder

2. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Main -Two circuit breaker "ON."

3. On the DC Control Center, switch the Bridge Elec-tronics circuit breaker "ON."

The Bridge Breaker Panel contains the circuit breakersdescribed below.

Bridge VHF Radio

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional VHF radio. To supply power to the radio, switchthis breaker "ON." Refer to the OEM information fordetails on operating the radio.

GPS/Plotter Bridge

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional global positioning system and chart plotter. Tosupply power to these systems, switch this breaker"ON." Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the GPS and chart plotter.

Radar

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional radar system. To supply power to the radar,switch this breaker "ON." Refer to the OEM informationfor details on operating the radar.

Ray Data Repeater

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional data repeater system installed at the optionallower helm. To supply power to this system, switch thisbreaker "ON." Before activating the data repeater, firstactivate the primary navigation equipment located atthe bridge helm. Refer to the OEM information fordetails on operating the data repeater.

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Auto Pilot

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional automatic piloting system. To supply power to theauto pilot, switch this breaker "ON." Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the auto pilot.

Wiper Port

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional port windshield wiper switch at the helm. Tosupply power to this switch, switch this breaker "ON."

Wiper Center

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional center windshield wiper switch at the helm. Tosupply power to this switch, switch this breaker "ON."

Wiper Starboard

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional starboard windshield wiper switch at the helm.To supply power to this switch, switch this breaker"ON."

Defogger Center

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional center windshield defogger switch at the helm. Tosupply power to this switch, switch this breaker "ON."

Power Hatch

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional sun roof switch at the helm. To supply power tothis switch, switch this breaker "ON."

BRIDGE BREAKER PANEL

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The Safety Breaker Panel, located behind the engineroom access ladder, manages the power supply to vari-ous safety and other equipment.

Because of the importance of the safety equipment, thecircuit breakers on this panel should remain "ON" at alltimes. If a circuit breaker trips, immediately identifyand correct the cause of the problem, then reset thebreaker.

Power is always provided to the Auto Bilge Pump, AutoSump, CO Detector, Stereo Memory, Electric Shift, andBattery Charger circuit breakers on this panel. Toprovide power to the other circuit breakers, the "house"battery master disconnect switch must be turned to the"ON" position. The Safety Breaker Panel contains theswitches and circuit breakers described below.

Auto Bilge Pump - Forward, Mid Forward, MidAft, and Aft

These breakers control the flow of electricity to the bilgepumps. Each pump is activated automatically by a floatswitch whenever water within the bilge rises to a prede-termined level. These breakers must be "ON" wheneverthe boat is in the water.

NOTE: Because the bilge pumps are “hard-wired” to thebreaker panel, they operate automatically regardless ofthe position of the bilge pump breakers. Periodically testeach float switch by lifting the float. The pump shouldturn on when the float is lifted.

Auto Sump - Forward and Aft

These breakers control the flow of electricity to theforward and aft sump pumps. Because the sumps arelocated below the boat’s water line, the sump pumps areneeded to pump shower and sink waste (grey) wateroverboard or into the optional grey water tanks. Eachsump pump is activated automatically by a float switchwhenever water within the sump rises above a predeter-mined level. Switch the Auto Sump circuit breakers"ON" before using the showers or sinks in the heads.

NOTE: Because the condensation from the air condition-ing units drains into the sump, the Auto Sump circuitbreakers must be "ON" whenever the air conditioningunits are on.

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A certain amount of water willalways collect in your boat'sbilge, especially in the bilge areawhere the shaft logs are located.The small amount of water thatnormally accumulates is usuallynot enough to activate the bilgepumps’ automatic float switches.While underway and on plane,use the helm switch to turn yourbilge pumps on manually and letthem run for 30 seconds to aminute.

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CO Detector

Always activate the CO detectors when the boat'sengines or generator are running. Carbon monoxide isdangerous. Refer to Section 1 of this Owner's Guidefor information on minimizing, detecting, and control-ling carbon monoxide accumulation.

SAFETY BREAKER PANEL

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Carver has installed several carbon monoxide (CO)detectors on your boat for your safety. This breakermust be "ON" for the CO detectors to operate.

The CO detectors monitor the air throughout the boat’scabin for the presence of carbon monoxide. Carbonmonoxide is a colorless and odorless gas that is presentin engine and generator exhaust fumes. Carbon monox-ide is a very dangerous gas that is potentially lethalwhen inhaled.

When your CO detectors are activated, they alert you tothe presence of carbon monoxide in the cabin by emit-ting a loud, high pitched sound. When you hear thisalarm, determine the cause and correct it immediately.

There is a test button on each CO detector. Test eachunit on a weekly basis. If you suspect that a CO detectoris faulty, have your dealer repair or replace it immedi-ately. More information concerning carbon monoxide isincluded in Section 1 of this Owner's Guide.

Stereo Memory

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional bridge stereo system. When the stereo is in-stalled, this breaker should always be "ON" to maintainthe information programmed into the stereo’s memory.If this breaker is ever switched "OFF," you will have toreprogram the stereo. Refer to the OEM information fordetails on programming the stereo.

Electric Heads - Forward and Aft

These breakers control the flow of electricity to theelectric motor or vacuum pump, depending on the flush-ing system installed, for each toilet. Switch these break-ers "ON" to enable the pumps. Pressing the foot lever atthe base of the toilet then flushes the toilet. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating the toilets.

Oil Changer

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional oil change system. This system is located in theengine room and is designed to assist you in changingthe propulsion and generator engine oil. Switch thisbreaker "ON" to enable the system. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the system.


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Electric Shift - Port and Starboard

These breakers control the flow of electricity to theoptional electronic shift levers at the helm. The shiftlevers control the direction of the boat: forward, neutral,or reverse. The left shift lever controls the port engine;the right shift lever controls the starboard engine.Switch these breakers "ON" to activate the shift levers.Refer to the "Shift and Throttle" portion of Section 5for more information on operating the shift levers.

Main - One

This breaker protects the circuitry between the DCControl Center and the "house" battery. This breakermust be "ON" to provide power to the DC Control Cen-ter.

Main - Two

This breaker helps protect the circuitry between theBridge Breaker Panel and the "house" battery. Thisbreaker must be "ON" to provide power to the BridgeElectronics circuit breaker on the DC Control Center.

Windlass

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the con-trols that operate the optional windlass. A set of wind-lass controls are located both at the helm and on thefore deck. To supply power to the controls, switch thisbreaker "ON". Refer to the OEM information for detailson operating the windlass.

NOTE: The windlass circuit also contains an in-linefuse that protects the windlass switch solenoid. This fuseis located in the anchor chain locker on the fore deck.

Manual Sumps - Forward and Aft

Use these controls to manually operate the forward andaft sump pumps. Pull the controls out to turn "ON" thesump pumps. Push the controls in to turn "OFF" thepumps. Use these controls if you wish to drain thesumps when there is not enough water in them to auto-matically activate the sump pumps.


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Battery Charger - "House," Port Engine,Starboard Engine, and Generator

These breakers protect the circuitry between the "house"battery charger and the "house" battery, and the engine/generator battery charger and the port engine battery,starboard engine battery, and generator battery, respec-tively. When these breakers are "ON" and the voltagelevel of one or more of the batteries decreases below apredetermined level, the appropriate battery chargerautomatically charges the battery(ies).

While the batteries are relatively maintenance-free,there are a few things you can do to increase theireffectiveness and life.

The batteries contain electrolyte which is an acid.Wear gloves and protective eyewear when working onand around the batteries.

When servicing the batteries avoid spilling electrolyteinto the engine room or bilge. Also, avoid getting anysalt water in or on the battery. Either of these condi-tions can create a poisonous gas that is harmful ifinhaled.

If you spill electrolyte, ventilate the area of the spill.Neutralize the acid in the electrolyte by pouring bakingsoda on the spill. Remove the neutralized electrolyteusing a disposable rag or paper towel.

Maintaining Your Batteries

1. Keep your batteries fully charged. Batteries thatare kept fully or near fully charged last longer thanbatteries stored with a partial charge. The chargelevel of the batteries can be monitored using thevoltmeters on the helm instrument panel.

2. Inspect the batteries at least once every 30 days.

Disconnect the batteries before cleaning them.

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3. Periodically clean the battery terminals and cableconnections.

Remove any accumulation of dirt on the top of thebattery case. Use a wire brush to clean the termi-nals. Coating the terminals with a terminal protect-ing product will help reduce corrosion that can formin these areas.

4. Check that the battery cables are securely attachedto the terminal posts. Tighten the terminal nuts 1/4turn beyond finger-tight using a wrench.

5. Check the level of electrolyte in each cell of eachbattery. The correct level is just above the plates. Ifthe fluid level is low, add DISTILLED water onlyuntil the electrolyte is at the correct level. DO NOTOVERFILL the cells.

Remove the batteries from the boat during periods ofextended storage. Store your batteries in a cool (abovefreezing temperature), dry area. All batteries lose somecharge during storage, but the lower the temperaturethe less charge is lost. Avoid storing the batteries in ahumid place. Humidity causes the terminals to corrode.

Check the battery charge level every three months usinga hydrometer or voltmeter. If the specific gravity of thebattery is less than 1.225 or the voltage is less than 12.4volts, charge the battery. Avoid overcharging the batter-ies.


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Problem

12 volt equipmentdoes not function.

Individual 12 voltcomponent does notfunction.

Cabin lights do notcome on or are dim.

Battery does nothold a charge.

Possible Cause

Battery master disconnectswitch is in the "OFF" position.

Main left or right circuitbreaker on the Safety BreakerPanel is "OFF".

System DC Main or BridgeElectronics circuit breaker onthe DC Control Center is"OFF".

Battery is weak or dead.

Circuit breaker for that com-ponent is "OFF".


A wire within the 12 voltsystem is loose or discon-nected.

The appropriate circuitbreaker(s) on the DC ControlCenter is "OFF".


One or more light bulbs areburned out.

Battery failed.

Possible Solution

Turn the switch to the "ON"position.

Turn both circuit breakers "ON".

Turn the circuit breaker "ON".

Start the engines or activate thebattery chargers.

Switch the circuit breaker forthat component "ON".


Locate and repair the wire.

Switch circuit breaker(s) "ON".


Replace light bulb(s).

Replace with a new battery.

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Possible Solution

Refer to engine OEM informa-tion to tighten the belt.

Possible Cause

Engine alternator belt isloose.

Problem

Engine is runningand voltmeter doesnot indicate ad-equate voltage.


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DC Wiring Schematic

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NOTES

SECTION 3 AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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AC Electrical System

AC Electrical System ................................................. 56Wiring System.................................................................. 56Shore Power..................................................................... 57Generator Power.............................................................. 60

Operating AC Equipment ........................................... 63AC Main Circuit Breaker Group(s) ................................... 64AC Control Center (interior systems).............................. 64AC Control Center (exterior air conditioning)................. 75

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ............................. 79

Electrical Loads ......................................................... 82

Bonding System ......................................................... 83

Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System ............... 85

AC Wiring Schematic ................................................. 87

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Your boat is equipped with either a 50 amp (for NorthAmerica) or 32 amp (for Europe) AC (alternating cur-rent) electrical system. The power for this system issupplied by either a shore power source or the genera-tor. The procedures for connecting to a shore powersource and to the generator are explained later in thissection.

The AC electrical system is divided into three circuits:Line 1, Line 2, and Line 3. Each circuit is configured aseither 125 volts 60 Hertz (for North America) or 230volts 50 Hertz (for Europe).

Line 1

The Line 1 circuit provides power to all of your boat’sAC equipment except for the optional interior andexterior air conditioning systems.

Line 2

The Line 2 circuit provides power to the optional inte-rior air conditioning system.

Line 3

The Line 3 circuit provides power to the optional exte-rior air conditioning system.

The AC electrical system on your boat uses three typesof color-coded wires.

The black wire carries the current from the powersource to the equipment or receptacle. Each black wireis connected to and protected by a circuit breaker that isinstalled in the AC Control Center.

The white wire returns the current from the equipmentor receptacle back to the power source.

Safety ground wires are green. During normal opera-tion, current does not flow through the ground wires.

Buss bars are used in the AC electrical system to helproute and organize the wires. The system's white, orneutral, wires are connected together at buss bars. Theground wires are also connected together at a separatebuss bar.

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Do not touch the black or white wires while the ACelectrical system is connected to a power source.These wires carry enough current to kill or causeserious injury.

NOTE: Remove all perishables from your refrigerator ifyou leave your boat for more than forty-eight hours. Thepower supply to your refrigerator may be interrupted andyour food may spoil.

To supply shore AC power to your boat, you must haveone shore power cord for Line 1 and Line 2, and a secondshore power cord for Line 3.

To connect to a shore power source:

Do not supply power to the water heater when it isempty. Doing so may damage the unit’s heatingelement and cause a fire.

1. Switch the Water Heater circuit breaker on the ACControl Center (interior systems) "OFF". Do notswitch the breaker on again until the fresh watersystem has been filled, pressurized and primed.

2. Switch all Shore and Generator circuit breakergroups on the two AC Control Centers "OFF".

Make sure each shore power cord you use is inexcellent condition with no cuts, nicks or abrasionsin the exterior plastic cover. Also, make sure thateach cord is specifically designed to connect yourboat to a shore power source. Using a damaged cordor a cord that is not designed for this purpose cancause electrical shock resulting in death or seriousinjury.

3. Switch "OFF" the AC Main circuit breaker group(s),located in a locker outboard of the stairway leadingfrom the boarding platform to the aft deck.

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4. Locate your 50' shore power cord(s).

5. Connect the female end of the cord(s) to your boat'sshore power receptacle(s). The Line 1/Line 2 andLine 3 (if present) receptacles are located on thestarboard transom. If your boat has the optionalforward shore power receptacles, these are locatedon the starboard forward side deck.

6. Secure the nonmetallic threaded locking ring thatlocks each cord to the boat’s shore power receptacle.This prevents the cords from being accidentallydisconnected and from arcing due to a gap betweenthe cord plug and the receptacle.

Do not allow the end of the shore power cord to hangin the water. This can cause an electrical field to formwhich can kill or seriously injure nearby swimmers orpassengers.

7. Choose a neat and safe way to route the shorepower cord(s) to the shore power source box.

8. Switch the circuit breaker that is installed in theshore power source box "OFF".

9. Plug the male end of the shore power cord(s) intothe shore power source box.

10. Secure the nonmetallic threaded locking ring thatlocks each cord to the shore power source outlet.This prevents the cord(s) from being accidentallydisconnected and from arcing due to a gap betweenthe cord plug and the outlet.

11. Switch the circuit breaker that is installed in theshore power source box "ON".

12. Switch the AC Main circuit breaker group(s), lo-cated just above the boat's shore powerreceptacle(s), "ON".

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shore power receptacle(s), whichever the shorepower cord(s) is connected to.

14. Switch the applicable Shore circuit breaker groupson both AC Controls Centers "ON".

15. If the Reverse Polarity indicator(s) on the ACControl Center(s) illuminates, immediately switchthe Shore circuit breaker groups "OFF."

If you are in Germany or Italy, disconnect the shorepower cord from the shore power source outlet,rotate the cord’s plug 180 degrees, then plug thecord into the outlet again. Repeat steps 10 through14. If the Reverse Polarity indicator illuminatesagain, disconnect the shore power cord. Notifymarina management of the reverse polarity prob-lem and use a different shore power source box.

If you are not in Germany or Italy, disconnect theshore power cord. Notify marina management of thereverse polarity problem and use a different shorepower source box.

If the Power Available indicator(s) illuminates,power is now available to the other circuit breakerson the AC Control Center(s) (as long as the Linecircuit that the circuit breakers are on is connectedto the shore power source).

16. Monitor the voltmeter and ammeter while your boatis connected to the shore power source. The opera-tion of the voltmeter and ammeter is described laterin this section.

Only people who are trained and experienced in work-ing with electricity should service your boat's highvoltage AC electrical system. Inexperienced or un-trained people may be killed or seriously injured byincorrectly servicing the AC electrical system.

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You can use the generator to supply AC power to Line 1,Line 2, and Line 3 when a shore power source is notavailable. The generator is installed in the forwardengine room on the boat’s centerline. Refer to the "En-gine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exact locationof the generator and its system components. Fuel for thegenerator is drawn from the port fuel tank.

To start the generator:

1. Read, understand and follow the OEM informationthat describes the generator.

2. The generator starter is powered by its own 12 voltbattery. This battery is located in the engine room,beneath a hatch on the boat’s centerline, just aft ofthe generator. Power to the generator from itsbattery is controlled by a master disconnect switchlocated just forward of the generator battery. Turnthis switch to the "ON" position.

NOTE: The boat’s engine/generator battery chargerautomatically monitors the voltage level in thegenerator battery and recharges the battery whennecessary as long as the Battery Charger - Gencircuit breaker on the Safety Breaker Panel is "ON",and the Battery Charger 2 circuit breaker on the ACControl Center (interior systems) is "ON".

Never turn the generator battery master disconnectswitch to the “OFF” position while the generator isoperating. Doing this can damage the generator or itsalternator wiring.

3. The generator engine uses a seawater coolingsystem. This system includes a strainer that pre-vents debris in the seawater from entering thecooling system’s water pump. Remove and clean thestrainer. The strainer is located under the aftcenter of the generator. Refer to the "EngineRoom" portion of Section 9 for the exact location ofthe strainer.

4. Reinstall the strainer.

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Dedicating a 12 volt battery tothe generator provides an impor-tant safety feature. A dedicatedbattery enables you to start thegenerator regardless of thecondition of the two 12 voltpropulsion engine batteries. Ifthese batteries become dis-charged to the point where theyare unable to start an engine,start the generator and turn onthe engine battery charger.When the engine batteries arerecharged to an adequate level,you can then start the engines.


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GENERATOR LAYOUT

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Generator

Cooling SystemSeawater Strainer

Generator BatteryMaster Discon-nect Switch

Cooling SystemSeawaterSeacock

Fuel Line

Water / ExhaustThru-Hull Fitting

Muffler andExhaust/WaterSeparator

Fuel Filter

Fuel Return Line

Port Fuel Tank

Fuel Shut-Off Valve

Exhaust Thru-Hull Fitting

Port Fuel Tank

Exhaust/WaterSeparator

Muffler

Water / ExhaustThru-Hull Fitting

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Generator

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Cooling SystemSeawaterSeacock

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Do not operate the generator when its cooling sys-tem seacock is closed. Operating the generator inthis manner can damage it.

5. Open the cooling system’s seacock. If the strainerleaks when the seacock is opened, close the seacock,then check the strainer for correct installation. Theseacock is located just forward of the forward in-board corner of the port engine. Refer to the "En-gine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the seacock.

6. Open the water/exhaust seacock. This seacock islocated between the generator and the port fueltank. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Sec-tion 9 for the exact location of the seacock.

7. Switch the four Bilge Blower circuit breakers on theDC Control Center "ON".

8. Turn the bilge blowers "ON" using the blowerswitch on the DC Control Center.

The generator STOP/START switch is spring acti-vated. Release the switch from its "START" positionas soon as the generator starts. If you continue tohold the switch in its "START" position after thegenerator starts, you may damage the starter.

While you are attempting to start the generator,never hold the STOP/START switch in the "START"position for more than 10 seconds.

9. A spring-loaded generator STOP/START switch islocated at the top left of the DC Control Center.Push the switch to the "START" position and hold itthere until the generator starts. Release the switchwhen the generator starts.

If the generator does not start within 10 seconds,release the STOP/START switch, wait 1 minute,then try to start the generator again.

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10. When the generator is running smoothly, switch theGenerator circuit breaker group(s) on the AC Con-trol Center(s) "ON". This connects the generator tothe boat’s AC electrical system. AC components andreceptacles can now be used in the same manner aswhen the boat is connected to a shore power source.

11. To turn the generator "OFF", push the STOP/START switch to the "STOP" position. If you do notintend to use the generator again for at least a fewdays, turn the generator battery master disconnectswitch to the "OFF" position.

12. To change the boat’s AC power source from thegenerator to a shore power source, switch theGenerator circuit breaker group(s) on the AC Con-trol Center(s) "OFF". Then connect to a shore powersource as described earlier in this section.

Do not inhale generator exhaust. Generator exhaustcontains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas. Referto the "Carbon Monoxide Warnings" portion of Sec-tion 1 for more information on engine exhaust andcarbon monoxide.

Power to your boat’s AC components is controlled bycircuit breakers and, in most cases, individual controlsfor each component.

Your boat contains two or three AC circuit breakerpanels:

• AC Main Circuit Breaker Group(s)• AC Control Center (interior systems)• AC Control Center (exterior air conditioning)

The circuit breakers on these panels enable you tocontrol the electricity to either the AC component itselfor to the component’s controls by switching the breakers"ON" or "OFF". They also protect the electrical systemby automatically disconnecting the circuit from thepower source in the event of a short or overload. Poweris supplied to these two circuit breaker panels by eithera shore power source or the generator.

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Never reset a breaker that has been automaticallytripped without first correcting the problem. Failure tofollow this procedure may create a dangerous situa-tion.

NOTE: Sometimes a circuit breaker location is labeledbut no circuit breaker is present. In this case, the compo-nent named on the label is an option that is not installedon your boat.

All AC power is routed through an AC Main circuitbreaker group before it enters your boat. If your boathas the optional exterior air conditioning system, thereis a second AC Main circuit breaker group for thatsystem. The circuit breaker group(s) is located in alocker on the starboard transom. When the AC Maincircuit breaker group(s) is "ON," the power then flows tothe AC Control Center(s).

The AC Control Center (interior systems), located in acabinet in the aft salon bulkhead, manages the powersupply to all of the AC components except for the op-tional exterior air conditioning system. To providepower to this breaker panel:

1. Provide a source of AC power to the boat, througheither a shore power connection or the generator.

2. Switch "ON" the appropriate AC Main circuitbreaker group.

The AC Control Center contains the gauges, switches,and circuit breakers described below.

Shore Power Receptacle Selector Switch

Use this switch to select the boat’s shore power recep-tacle, either forward or aft, to which the shore powercords is connected. If you are not using shore power,turn this switch to the "OFF" position. This switch is notpresent if the optional forward shore power receptacle isnot present.

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Line Voltage (Voltmeter)

The voltmeter indicates the amount of voltage that isentering the Line 1 or Line 2 circuit, as selected by theSelect Voltage switch, described below.

When your boat’s AC electrical system is connected toeither a shore power source or the generator (and thegenerator is running), the voltmeter should read be-tween 100 and 130 volts in a 125 volt system or between210 and 240 volts in a 230 volt system. If the voltmeterreads 100 volts (205 volts in a 230 volt system) or less,DO NOT USE THE AC SYSTEM; in this situation,either contact the marina's management to identify andcorrect a shore power problem, or have a qualifiedtechnician service your generator.

If the voltmeter reads zero voltage, it means that noelectricity is reaching the AC Control Center. If you areusing the generator, make sure it is operating properlyand the safety circuit breaker on the generator controlpanel is "ON." If you are using shore power, check yourshore power cord to make sure it is properly attached toboth the boat and the shore power source. Also, makesure you have turned "ON" both the circuit breaker(s) atthe shore power source box and the AC Main circuitbreaker group. If the voltmeter continues to read zerovoltage, contact marina management to ensure that theshore power source is operating properly. If the problemappears to be with your boat’s AC electrical system,have the system inspected by a qualified electrician.

Select Voltage Switch

This switch determines which Line circuit’s voltage isshown on the voltmeter.

Load Current (Ammeter)

The ammeter indicates the amount of current that isbeing drawn from the Line 1 or Line 2 circuit, as se-lected by the Select Load switch, described below.

When the Shore 1, Shore 2, or Generator circuit breakergroups are "ON", all other breakers on the AC ControlCenter are "OFF", and the voltmeter for the selectedLine circuit reads between 100 and 130 volts (210 and240 volts for a 230 volt system), the ammeter for thatLine circuit should read zero amps.


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As you switch the circuit breakers on the AC ControlCenter "ON" and turn on their associated equipment orturn on equipment plugged into the AC receptacles, theammeter readings increase above zero amps. Refer to"Electrical Loads" later in this section for informationon the AC electrical system load limits.

Select Load Switch

This switch determines which Line circuit’s load isshown on the ammeter.

AC Power Selector

The four AC Power Selector circuit breaker groups allowyou to provide power to the other circuit breakers on theAC Control Center. Each breaker group consists of twocircuit breakers that operate together.

Sliding lockout plates prevent you from switching "ON"both the Shore 1 and upper Generator breaker groups orboth the Shore 2 and lower Generator breaker groups.Slide each lockout plate to the position necessary toexpose the breaker group that you wish to use.

Shore 1 - Switch this breaker group "ON" if you areusing a shore power source to provide electricity to theLine 1 circuit breakers.

Generator (upper) - Switch this breaker group "ON" ifyou are using the generator to provide electricity to theLine 1 circuit breakers.

Shore 2 - Switch this breaker group "ON" if you areusing a shore power source to provide electricity to theLine 2 circuit breakers.

Generator (lower) - Switch this breaker group "ON" ifyou are using the generator to provide electricity to theLine 2 circuit breakers.

Power Available Indicator

This indicator illuminates when your boat is connectedto a working shore power source. To provide that powerto your boat’s AC electrical system, switch the appropri-ate Shore circuit breaker group "ON".


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Reverse Polarity Indicators

If reverse polarity occurs, immediately switch theShore 1 and Shore 2 circuit breaker groups "OFF" anddisconnect your power cord from the shore powersource. Notify marina management of the problem.Use a different shore power source box.

Reverse polarity can occur only with 125 volt electricalsystems. If your boat is equipped with a 230 volt system,disregard this section.

The Line 1 and Line 2 circuits are designed to sense thevoltage difference between the neutral and groundterminal blocks. If the shore power source is incorrectlywired so that the polarity is reversed, the red ReversePolarity light in the shore power source box illuminates.If reverse polarity occurs while your boat is connected toshore power, the Reverse Polarity lights on the ACControl Center illuminate.

Generator Running Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the generator is operat-ing. To provide the generator’s power to your boat’s ACelectrical system, switch the Generator circuit breakergroup "ON".

Receptacles Galley

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the recep-tacles in the galley. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to these receptacles. Use the receptacles as youwould the outlets in your home.

NOTE: If this circuit breaker is "ON" but power is notavailable at any of the receptacles in this group, thecircuit’s GFCI breaker may have tripped. Refer to"Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters" later in thissection for more information.

Receptacles Aft Cabin

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the recep-tacles in the master stateroom and aft head. Switch thisbreaker "ON" to supply power to these receptacles. Usethe receptacles as you would the outlets in your home.


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Receptacles Exterior

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the recep-tacles on the bridge and aft deck. Switch this breaker"ON" to supply power to these receptacles. Use thereceptacles as you would the outlets in your home.


Microwave

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thegalley’s microwave. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the microwave. Refer to the OEM informationfor details on operating the microwave.

Coffee Maker

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional coffee maker in the galley. Switch this breaker"ON" to supply power to the coffee maker. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating the coffeemaker.

Master Stateroom Entertainment Center

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional entertainment center (TV, DVD, and stereo) inthe aft stateroom. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the entertainment center. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the TV, DVD, andstereo.

Trash Compactor

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional trash compactor in the galley. Switch this breaker"ON" to supply power to the trash compactor. Refer tothe OEM information for details on operating the trashcompactor.


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Exterior Icemaker

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional icemaker below the wet bar on the bridge. Switchthis breaker "ON" to supply power to the icemaker.Refer to the OEM information for details on operatingthe icemaker.

Central Vacuum

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional central vacuum system. Switch this breaker "ON"to supply power to the system. The central vacuum hoseconnection is located in a locker near the bottom of theaft stateroom stairway. Refer to the OEM informationfor details on operating the central vacuum system.

Forward TV/DVD

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional TV/ DVD in the guest stateroom. Switch thisbreaker "ON" to supply power to the TV/DVD. Referto the OEM information for details on operating theTV/DVD.

Bow Thruster Battery Charger

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the bat-tery charger that maintains the voltage levels in theoptional bow thruster batteries. Switch this breaker"ON" to supply power to the battery charger. The bowthruster battery charger is located in the engine roomon the port forward bulkhead. Refer to the "EngineRoom" portion of Section 9 for the exact location of thisbattery charger. Refer to the OEM information fordetails on operating the battery charger.

Washer/Dryer

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional clothes washer and dryer in the aft stateroom.Switch this breaker "ON" to supply power to the washerand dryer. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the washer and dryer.

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Receptacles Salon

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thereceptacles in the salon. Switch this breaker "ON" tosupply power to these receptacles. Use the recep-tacles as you would the outlets in your home.

NOTE: If this circuit breaker is "ON" but power is notavailable at any of the receptacles in this circuit, thecircuit’s GFCI breaker may have tripped. Refer to"Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters" later in thissection for more information.

Receptacles Forward Stateroom

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the recep-tacles in the guest stateroom and forward head. Switchthis breaker "ON" to supply power to these receptacles.Use the receptacles as you would the outlets in yourhome.

NOTE: If this circuit breaker is "ON" but power is notavailable at any of the receptacles in this circuit, thecircuit’s GFCI breaker may have tripped. Refer to"Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters" later in thissection for more information.

Water Heater

Do not supply power to the water heater when it isempty. Doing so may damage the unit’s heating ele-ment and cause a fire. Refer to the "Fresh Water Sys-tem" portion of Section 4 to fill, pressurize, and primethe fresh water system before turning on the waterheater.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the waterheater. The water heater supplies hot water to yourfresh water system. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the water heater. The water heater is locatedin the port forward corner of the engine room. Refer tothe "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the water heater. Refer to the OEM informa-tion for details on operating the water heater.

A TIP FROM CARVER!

Whenever your water heater hasbeen winterized for storage, oryour water tanks are empty,Carver recommends taping theWater Heater breaker in the"OFF" position. This helpsprevent the breaker from acci-dentally being switched "ON"when no water is in the watersystem.


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Range

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thegalley’s stove. Switch this breaker "ON" to supply powerto the stove. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the stove.

NOTE: If your boat contains the optional propane stove,an additional circuit breaker labeled Propane on the DCControl Center must be switched "ON" to operate thestove. Refer to the OEM information for details on oper-ating the propane stove.

Entertainment Center Salon

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the enter-tainment center (TV, DVD, and stereo) in the salon.Switch this breaker "ON" to supply power to the enter-tainment center. Refer to the OEM information fordetails on operating the TV, DVD, and stereo.

Refrigerator/Freezer

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thegalley’s refrigerator/freezer. Switch this breaker "ON" tosupply power to the refrigerator/freezer. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating the refrigera-tor/freezer.

Dishwasher

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thegalley’s optional dishwasher. Switch this breaker "ON"to supply power to the dishwasher. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the dishwasher.

Battery Charger 1

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the bat-tery charger that maintains the voltage level in the"house" battery. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the battery charger. The "house" batterycharger is located in the engine room next to the for-ward, inboard side of the starboard fuel tank. Refer tothe "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this battery charger. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the battery charger.


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Battery Charger 2

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to thebattery charger that maintains the voltage levels inthe engine and generator batteries. Switch thisbreaker "ON" to supply power to the battery charger.The engine/generator battery charger is located in theengine room on the port aft bulkhead. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this battery charger. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on operating the batterycharger.

Exterior Refrigerator

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the op-tional refrigerator below the wet bar on the bridge.Switch this breaker "ON" to supply power to the refrig-erator. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the refrigerator.

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A/C Water Pump

Do not switch the A/C Water Pump breaker "ON" untilafter you have opened the seacock that supplies theinterior air conditioning system with seawater. Refer tothe "Air Conditioning System" portion of Section 4 formore information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the waterpump that supplies the interior air conditioning systemwith seawater. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the water pump.

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supplies the interior air conditioning system withseawater. Refer to the "Air Conditioning System"portion of Section 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit located beneath the forward stateroomberth. Before switching this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the unit, switch the A/C Water Pump breaker"ON".

A/C Unit Galley

Do not switch the A/C Unit Galley breaker "ON" untilafter you have opened the seacock that supplies theinterior air conditioning system with seawater. Refer tothe "Air Conditioning System" portion of Section 4 formore information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit located beneath the step between thesalon and galley. Before switching this breaker "ON" tosupply power to the unit, switch the A/C Water Pumpbreaker "ON".

A/C Unit Salon/Aft Cabin

Do not switch the A/C Unit Salon/Aft Cabin breaker"ON" until after you have opened the seacock thatsupplies the interior air conditioning system withseawater. Refer to the "Air Conditioning System"portion of Section 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit located in the port aft corner of thesalon beneath the salon TV. Before switching thisbreaker "ON" to supply power to the unit, switch the A/C Water Pump breaker "ON".

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the interior air conditioning system with seawater.Refer to the "Air Conditioning System" portion ofSection 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit located in the master stateroom be-neath the starboard side of the berth. Before switchingthis breaker "ON" to supply power to the unit, switchthe A/C Water Pump breaker "ON".

The AC Control Center (exterior air conditioning),located in a cabinet in the aft salon bulkhead, managesthe power supply to the optional exterior air condition-ing system. To provide power to this breaker panel:

1. Provide a source of AC power to the boat, througheither a shore power connection or the generator.

2. Switch "ON" the appropriate AC Main circuitbreaker group.

The AC Control Center contains the gauges, switch, andcircuit breakers described below.

Shore Power Receptacle Selector Switch

Use this switch to select the boat’s shore power recep-tacles, either forward or aft, to which the shore powercord is connected. If you are not using shore power, turnthis switch to the "OFF" position. This switch is notpresent if the optional forward shore power receptaclesare not present.

Line Voltage (Voltmeter)

The voltmeter indicates the amount of voltage that isentering the Line 3 circuit of the AC system.

When your boat’s AC electrical system is connected toeither a shore power source or the generator (and thegenerator is running), the voltmeter should read be-tween 100 and 130 volts in a 125 volt system or between210 and 240 volts in a 230 volt system. If the voltmeterreads 100 volts (205 volts in a 230 volt system) or less,DO NOT USE THE AC SYSTEM; in this situation,either contact the marina's management to identify andcorrect a shore power problem, or have a qualifiedtechnician service your generator.

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If the voltmeter reads zero voltage, it means that noelectricity is reaching the AC Control Center. If youare using the generator, make sure it is operatingproperly and the safety circuit breaker on the genera-tor control panel is "ON." If you are using shorepower, check your shore power cord to make sure it isproperly attached to both the boat and the shorepower source. Also, make sure you have turned "ON"both the circuit breaker(s) at the shore power sourcebox and the AC Main circuit breaker group. If thevoltmeter continues to read zero voltage, contactmarina management to ensure that the shore powersource is operating properly. If the problem appearsto be with your boat’s AC electrical system, have thesystem inspected by a qualified electrician.

Load Current (Ammeter)

The ammeter indicates the amount of current that isbeing drawn by the exterior air conditioning system.

When either the Shore or Generator circuit breakergroup is "ON", all other breakers on the AC ControlCenter are "OFF", and the voltmeter reads between 100and 130 volts (210 and 240 volts for a 230 volt system),the ammeter should read zero amps.

As you switch the circuit breakers on the AC ControlCenter "ON" and turn on their associated equipment,the ammeter readings increase above zero amps.

AC Power Selector

The two AC Power Selector circuit breaker groups allowyou to provide power to the other circuit breakers on theAC Control Center. Each breaker group consists of twocircuit breakers that operate together.

A sliding lockout plate prevents you from switching"ON" both the Shore and Generator breaker groups.Slide the lockout plate to the position necessary toexpose the breaker group that you need to use.

Shore - Switch this breaker group "ON" if you are usinga shore power source to provide electricity to the ACControl Center.

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Power Available Indicator

This indicator illuminates when your boat is con-nected to a working shore power source. To providethat power to your boat’s AC electrical system, switchthe Shore circuit breaker group "ON".

AC CONTROL CENTER (EXTERIOR AIR CONDITIONING)

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Reverse Polarity Indicator

If reverse polarity occurs, immediately switch theShore circuit breaker group "OFF" and disconnectyour power cord from the shore power source. Notifymarina management of the problem. Use a differentshore power source box.

Reverse polarity can occur only with 120 volt electricalsystems. If your boat is equipped with a 230 volt system,disregard this section.

The exterior air conditioning circuit is designed to sensethe voltage difference between the neutral and groundterminal blocks. If the shore power source is incorrectlywired so that the polarity is reversed, the red ReversePolarity light in the shore power source box illuminates.If reverse polarity occurs while your boat is connected toshore power, the Reverse Polarity light on the AC Con-trol Center illuminates.

Generator Running Indicator

This indicator illuminates when the generator is operat-ing. To provide the generator’s power to your boat’s ACelectrical system, switch the Generator circuit breakergroup "ON".

A/C System Water Pump

Do not switch the A/C System Water Pump breaker"ON" until after you have opened the seacock thatsupplies the exterior air conditioning system withseawater. Refer to the "Air Conditioning System"portion of Section 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the waterpump that supplies the exterior air conditioning systemwith seawater. Switch this breaker "ON" to supplypower to the water pump.


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A/C Unit Forward Bridge

Do not switch the A/C Unit Forward Bridge breaker"ON" until after you have opened the seacock thatsupplies the exterior air conditioning system withseawater. Refer to the "Air Conditioning System"portion of Section 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit that cools the bridge. Before switchingthis breaker "ON" to supply power to the unit, switchthe A/C System Water Pump breaker "ON".

A/C Unit Aft Bridge

Do not switch the A/C Unit Aft Bridge breaker "ON"until after you have opened the seacock that suppliesthe exterior air conditioning system with seawater.Refer to the "Air Conditioning System" portion ofSection 4 for more information.

This breaker controls the flow of electricity to the airconditioning unit that cools the aft deck. Before switch-ing this breaker "ON" to supply power to the unit,switch the A/C System Water Pump breaker "ON".

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Certain receptacles on your boat contain Ground FaultCircuit Interrupters (GFCI). The GFCI measures boththe amount of current flowing to the receptacle and theamount of current returning from the receptacle, thencompares the two values. If the values are not the same,the GFCI instantly trips, shutting off power to thereceptacle.

When someone receives an electrical shock through aGFCI receptacle, the current flowing to the receptacle

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continues flowing through the person’s body and intoany grounded object the person is touching or stand-ing on. Thus, the current does not return from thereceptacle through the appropriate wire. The GFCI“sees” this difference in current and shuts off power tothe receptacle. This limits the amount of time theperson is being shocked to a brief moment, which canreduce the amount of injury to the person.

Any electrical shock from the AC electrical system,even through a GFCI receptacle, can cause death orserious injury. Always seek immediate medical atten-tion after receiving such a shock.

GFCI Receptacle Locations

Five GFCI receptacles are installed on your boat. Eachone protects a group of receptacles that can include bothopen outlets and those that are already in use for built-in equipment. A GFCI receptacle is located:

• Just forward of the bridge lounge on the starboardbulkhead, to protect the exterior receptacles.

• In the salon on the back of the aft galley cabinets, toprotect the salon receptacles.

• Between the upper aft galley cabinets, to protectthe galley receptacles.

• In the forward head above the sink, to protect thereceptacles there, in the forward stateroom, and inthe mid stateroom.

• In the aft stateroom on the starboard forwardbulkhead, to protect the receptacles there and inthe aft head.

Testing GFCI Receptacles

The GFCI receptacles are identified by Test and Resetbuttons located between the receptacles’ two outlets.

Test each GFCI receptacle once every week:

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receptacle and to all other receptacles on thatcircuit.

If the GFCI receptacle or any other receptacle on thatcircuit still has power after the Test button ispressed, do not use any of the receptacles on thatcircuit. Contact a qualified electrician to make theappropriate repairs.

2. Plug a lamp or other AC powered device into theGFCI receptacle and turn on the device. Thedevice should not operate.

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3. Repeat Step 2 for each receptacle on the samecircuit as the GFCI receptacle.

4. Press the Reset button to restore power to the GFCIreceptacle and to all other receptacles on thatcircuit.

When operating AC powered devices through your boat’sAC electrical system, be aware that each device exerts a“load” on the system. This load is equal to the amount ofcurrent (amps) that the device draws from the ACelectrical system. The AC electrical system, like yourhouse’s electrical system, has a maximum total load thatit can handle. Each circuit on your boat has an electricalload capacity of 50 amps.

If the total load on the circuit exceeds the circuit’scapacity, the breaker for that circuit trips. This meansthat the devices operating from the circuit are drawingtoo much current.

Do not overload the electrical circuits. If an excessiveload trips a circuit breaker, turn off all devices con-nected to the circuit, then switch the breaker back"ON".

A list of common AC powered devices and the approxi-mate maximum current that they draw when operatingis shown on the next page. If you use an AC powereddevice that has an electric motor, such as a vacuumcleaner or electric drill, the device should have a “motorload plate” mounted on it. This plate lists the currentthat the device draws while operating.

As the chart indicates, appliances that use a motor or aheating element draw relatively large amounts of cur-rent. Therefore, be especially careful when using curlingirons, toasters, coffee makers, hair dryers, food mixersor similar types of AC powered devices. Do not use toomany of these types of devices at the same time.

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Your boat is equipped with a comprehensive metallicbonding system that interconnects all underwaterequipment and thru-hull fittings. The bonding systemensures that the “cases” of all metallic equipmentonboard your boat, including the fittings, are at thesame electrical potential. This minimizes corrosion ofthe underwater fittings caused by stray electrical cur-rents.

Included within this bonding system are sacrificial zincanodes that have been installed on each of the boat'spropeller shafts and onto the underwater portion of theboat's transom. These anodes corrode and deterioratebefore the boat's underwater fittings and provide avisual reference to the level of stray current to whichyour boat is being exposed.

Your boat's 12 volt DC electrical system, AC electricalsystem, and the batteries’ negative leads are all con-nected to the bonding system through buss bars. Thebuss bars are located in the engine and aft bilge com-partments and are connected to the transom-mountedzinc plate.

Do not tamper with or modify the boat's bondingsystem. Doing so could threaten the integrity of thesystem.

ELECTRICAL LOADS

AC Device

FanElectric blanketTelevisionCoffee makerBattery chargerToasterElectric frying panSpace heaterRefrigerator

Approximate Maximum Cur-rent Used (Amps)

0.7 2.0 2.7 6.3 7.310.512.313.7 1.5

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Monitor the condition of your boat's zinc anodes.Replace the zinc anodes when they have deterioratedto 50% of their original size. Do not allow the zincanodes to completely deteriorate. Refer to the "Mainte-nance Schedule" portion of Section 7 for recom-mended inspection intervals.

NOTE: Damage resulting from stray current or galvaniccorrosion is NOT covered under the Carver limitedwarranty.


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Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution

No AC power asindicated by voltme-ter.

No power at thereceptacles, but thevoltmeter on the ACControl Centerindicates an ad-equate voltage level.

Shore power cord is notconnected.

There is no power at theshore power source box.

The circuit breaker installed inthe shore power source box is"OFF."

The AC Main circuit breakergroup is "OFF."

The shore power cord failed.

The generator ran out of fuel.

The safety circuit breaker onthe generator control panel is"OFF."

The generator failed.

The voltmeter failed.

A wire within the AC electricalsystem is loose or discon-nected.

The Shore circuit breakergroup (if you are using ashore power source) on theAC Control Center is "OFF."

The Generator circuit breakergroup (if you are using gen-erator power) on the ACControl Center is "OFF."

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Connect the shore power cord.

Contact marina management.

Switch the breaker "ON."

Switch the breaker "ON."

Replace the cord.

Refuel the port fuel tank.

Switch the circuit breaker "ON."

Contact a qualified electrician tomake the appropriate repairs.



Switch the circuit breaker group"ON."

Switch the breaker group "ON."

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Switch the circuit breakers"ON."

Locate the tripped GFCI andpress the Reset button.

Contact your Carver Dealer tohave the circuit breaker groupreplaced.

The Receptacles breakers onthe AC Control Center are"OFF."

A GFCI tripped.

The circuit breaker groupfailed.

The Shore or Gen-erator circuit breakergroup on the ACControl Center tripsimmediately afterbeing reset.

Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution


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AC Wiring Schematic

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NOTES

SECTION 4 INTERNAL SYSTEMS

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Internal Systems

Air Conditioning System ........................................................... 92Interior System ................................................................ 92Exterior System ............................................................... 92Producing Heat ................................................................ 92Powering the Air Conditioning ........................................ 95

Fresh Water System ................................................................. 96Filling The Water Tanks................................................... 96Pressurizing and Priming the Water System .................. 98Using the Water System .................................................. 98

Raw Water Washdowns .......................................................... 101

Shore Water ............................................................................ 102

Bilge System ........................................................................... 103Bilge Pump Operation.................................................... 104Hull Drain .......................................................................105

Sanitation System .................................................................. 106Toilets ............................................................................ 106Emptying the Waste Tanks............................................ 107

Grey Water Holding System ................................................... 111

Propane Stove ........................................................................ 114Checking the System For Leaks ................................... 116

INTERNAL SYSTEMS SECTION 4

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This section applies only to the optional interior andexterior air conditioning systems installed at the Carverfactory. An air conditioning system installed as anaftermarket accessory may not necessarily operate asdescribed in this section.

For the air conditioning systems to operate they need asource of AC power (supplied by either a shore powersource or the generator) and a supply of seawater (ei-ther salt or fresh).

The factory-installed air conditioning systems consist ofsix air conditioning units: four for the interior systemand two for the exterior system

A 12,000 BTU unit, located in the aft stateroom beneaththe starboard side of the berth, cools the aft stateroomand starboard salon.

A 16,000 BTU unit, located in the port aft corner of thesalon beneath the salon TV, cools the port salon and afthead.

A 16,000 BTU unit, located beneath the step betweenthe salon and galley, cools the galley, forward salon, andmid stateroom.

A 10,000 BTU unit, located beneath the forward state-room berth, cools the forward stateroom and forwardhead.

NOTE: Since the air conditioning condensation drainsinto the sumps, the forward and aft Auto Sump circuitbreakers on the Safety Breaker Panel must be "ON"whenever the air conditioning system is on.

A 16,000 BTU unit, located beneath the center of thehelm, cools the forward bridge.

A 16,000 BTU unit, located above the wet bar, cools theaft bridge and aft deck.

The air conditioning systems can produce heat whenthey are operated in reverse cycle mode. Reverse cycleoperation, however, is affected by the temperature ofthe seawater. As seawater temperature decreases so

Air ConditioningSystem

Producing Heat

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DUCTS

Forward State-room A/C Vent

Forward State-room ReturnVent

Forward HeadA/C Vent

To Dinette andGalley Wind-shield Vents

Mid StateroomA/C Vent

Salon A/C Vent

Aft StateroomA/C Unit

Aft StateroomReturn Vent

Forward State-room A/C Unit

Forward State-room ReturnVent

Galley A/C Unit

Galley ReturnVent

Salon A/C Vent

Salon ReturnVent

Salon A/C Unit

Aft StateroomA/C Vent

Aft HeadA/C Vent

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - WATER HOSES

Seawater fromGalley A/C Unit

Galley A/C Unit

Exterior A/CSeawater Pump

Exterior A/CSeawaterStrainer

Seawater to AftStateroom A/CUnit

Exterior A/CSeawater Pick-Up Valve


Seawater fromAft StateroomA/C Unit

Seawater fromForward State-room A/C Unit


Seawater toForward State-room A/C Unit

SeawaterManifold

Interior A/CSeawater Pump

Interior A/CSeawaterStrainer

Interior A/CSeawater Pick-Up Valve

Seawater toSalon A/C Unit

Salon A/C Unit

Seawater fromSalon A/C Unit

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does the air conditioning system’s ability to producewarm air. Carver recommends that the air conditioningsystem not be operated in reverse cycle mode when theseawater temperature is below 40 degrees F.

1. Remove and clean the air conditioning systems’seawater strainers (each system has its ownstrainer). The strainers prevent debris in theseawater from entering the air conditioning sys-tems. The strainers are located in the engine roomjust forward of the generator. Refer to the "EngineRoom" portion of Section 9 for the exact location ofthe seawater strainers.

2. Reinstall the seawater strainers. If a strainer leakswhen the air conditioning seacock is opened, closethe seacock, then check the strainer for correctinstallation.

3. A separate pump supplies each air conditioningsystem with seawater. Open the seacocks thatsupply seawater to the pumps. Each seacock islocated near its strainer.

4. Supply AC power to your boat. Refer to the "ShorePower" or "Generator Power" portion of Section3 to do this.

5. If you are using shore power, switch the Shore 2 (forinterior air conditioning) and Shore (for exterior airconditioning) circuit breaker groups on the appro-priate AC Control Centers "ON."

If you are using generator power, switch the appro-priate Generator circuit breaker groups on the ACControl Centers "ON."

Do not run an air conditioning system’s water pumpwhen the seacock that supplies seawater to thesystem is closed. Operating the pump with no sea-water can damage it.

6. On the AC Control Centers, switch the A/C WaterPump circuit breakers "ON," then switch all A/CUnit circuit breakers "ON."

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7. Verify that seawater is being pumped through theair conditioning units. As the seawater exits theunits, it flows out of the discharge thru-hull fittingsin the boat’s hull. Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fit-tings" portion of Section 9 for the location of thesethru-hull fittings.

8. Use the controls for each air conditioning unit to setthe desired temperature. The interior air condition-ing controls are located in the aft stateroom, salon,dinette, and forward stateroom. The exterior airconditioning controls are located on the aft deck andbridge. Refer to the OEM information for details onoperating the air conditioning controls.

The capacity of your boat’s fresh water system is ap-proximately 150 gallons. The water is divided betweenone 130 gallon fresh water tank and a 20 gallon waterheater. The water tank is located beneath the aft state-room berth. The water heater is located in the portforward corner of the engine room. Refer to the "Inte-rior Hatches" and "Engine Room" portions of Section9 for the exact location of the water tank and waterheater.

The fresh water tank is filled through a deck fitting witha plate labeled WATER. The plate is located beneath thestarboard side deck rail door. Refer to the "DeckPlates" portion of Section 9 for the exact location ofthis plate.

NOTE: Thoroughly flush and sanitize the water systembefore initial use and at least once each season.

Put only clean, fresh water into your water tanks. Thetanks are full when water is discharged from the watertank vents installed through your boat's hull. Refer tothe "Thru-Hull Fittings" portion of Section 9 for thelocation of the water tank vents. DO NOT overfill thewater tanks or leave the fill hose unattended while thetanks are being filled.

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FRESH WATER SYSTEM

Fresh WaterWashdown

Forward Sink

Forward Shower

Forward Toilet

Dishwasher

Galley Sink

Water Heater

Wet Bar Sinkand Icemaker

Fresh WaterTank

Fresh WaterWashdown

Shore WaterInlet

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Washer/Dryer

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Perform the following ONLY after the fresh water tankis full.

1. Turn the "house" battery master disconnect switchto the "ON" position.

2. Switch the forward and aft Auto Sump circuitbreakers on the Safety Breaker Panel "ON."

3. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker on the SafetyBreaker Panel "ON."

4. Partially open all cold water faucets, including thefaucets for the optional transom hand shower andbow and transom fresh water washdowns.

5. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the Pres-sure Water Pump circuit breaker "ON." This acti-vates the boat’s pressure water pump, which pres-surizes the water system. The pump is located inthe engine room on the boat’s centerline beneaththe aft bulkhead. Refer to the "Engine Room"portion of Section 9 for the exact location of thewater pump.

6. The fresh water system is primed when all air ispurged from the system's pipes. Monitor each sinktap and shower head. When a steady stream ofwater flows from the tap or shower head, close thecold water faucet for that tap or shower head, thenopen its hot water faucet. When a steady stream ofwater again flows from the tap or shower head,close the hot water faucet for that tap or showerhead. When you have done this for each sink tapand shower head, the water system is primed.

When water pressure within the system increases to apredetermined point, the pressure water pump auto-matically shuts off. Priming the system also fills andmaintains the water level within the water heater.

The fresh water system is designed to operate in thesame manner as the water system in your home. Afterfilling, pressurizing and priming the fresh water system,simply open a faucet to receive fresh water. As you drawwater from the system, the pressure in the systemdecreases. When the pressure decreases to a predeter-

Pressurizing andPriming the WaterSystem

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If your boat will be left unat-tended for at least a few days,switch the Pressure Water Pumpcircuit breaker on the DC ControlCenter "OFF". If this breaker isleft on, pressure in the freshwater system may fall and causethe water pressure pump toengage. If this happens fre-quently, it could discharge yourbatteries.

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mined point, the pressure water pump automaticallyturns on and increases the pressure. This ensures asteady flow of water any time you open a faucet.

Sometimes a recently filled system or one that has notbeen used for some time may need re-priming. This isnormal and is caused by an accumulation of air bubblesat the pressure water pump. To re-prime the freshwater system, repeat the steps in "Pressurizing andPriming the Water System".

Water Heater

Do not supply power to the water heater when it isempty. Doing so may damage the unit’s heating ele-ment and cause a fire. Fill, pressurize and prime thefresh water system as described in "Filling the WaterTanks" and "Pressurizing and Priming the WaterSystem" before turning on the water heater.

To operate the water heater:

1. Fill, pressurize, and prime the fresh water system.This automatically fills the water heater.

2. Switch the Shore 1 or upper Generator circuitbreaker group (depending on the boat’s AC powersource) on the AC Control Center (interior systems)"ON".

3. Switch the Water Heater circuit breaker on the ACControl Center "ON".

4. Refer to the OEM information for details on operat-ing the water heater.

Showers and Sinks

Your boat has a shower in both the aft head and forwardhead. There is a sink in each head, the galley, and thebridge wet bar.

Used water from the sink and shower in the forwardhead, the galley sink, and the optional dishwasherdrains into a forward sump. Used water from the sinkand shower in the aft head, the wet bar sink, and the


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Remember that the fresh waterwashdown system draws itswater from the boat's fresh watertanks. Prolonged use of thewashdown system quicklyreduces the amount of freshwater in the water tanks.

optional clothes washer drains into an aft sump. Be-cause the sumps are located below the boat’s waterline,a pump is needed for each sump to drain the sump anddischarge its water either overboard or into an optionalgrey water holding tank. When the forward and aft AutoSump circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker Panel are"ON," each sump pump operates automatically whenwater in the sump rises above a predetermined level.

NOTE: The sump pumps can not operate if the forwardand aft Auto Sump circuit breakers are "OFF." Makesure both circuit breakers are "ON" before using theshowers or sinks.

Transom Hand Shower

The optional transom hand shower is a convenientdevice that enables you and your guests to rinse off withwarm, fresh water after swimming without having toenter the cabin. The hand shower is especially useful ifyou operate your boat in salt water.

The hand shower is an integral part of your boat's freshwater system. Simply turn on the faucets and adjustthem for the desired water temperature. The handshower and its faucets are located outboard of thestairway leading from the boarding platform to the aftdeck.

Fresh Water Washdowns

The optional bow and transom fresh water washdownsenable you to use water from the fresh water tanks towashdown and clean your boat. Fresh water washdownis especially useful if you operate your boat in saltwater.

To use the fresh water washdowns:

1. Locate the bow- and transom-mounted hose fit-tings. The bow-mounted fitting is located inside theanchor chain locker on the fore deck. The transom-mounted fitting is located outboard of the stairwayleading from the boarding platform to the aft deck.

2. Attach one end of an appropriately sized nylonwater hose to the hose fitting you wish to use.

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To obtain the most consistentshower temperature, turn on thecold water faucet fully, thenslowly turn on the hot waterfaucet until the water flowingfrom the shower head is at thedesired temperature. Thismethod keeps the pressurewater pump running, eliminatingwidely fluctuating water tempera-tures.


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3. Attach a nozzle to the other end of the hose. Thebest type of nozzle to use is the "pistol grip" typethat can be opened and closed by squeezing yourhand.

4. Open the faucet at the base of the hose fitting tosupply water to the hose. Use the washdown as youwould a garden hose at your home.

The optional bow and transom raw water washdownsenable you to use seawater to washdown and clean yourboat.

To use the raw water washdowns:

1. Locate the bow- and transom-mounted hose fit-tings. The bow-mounted fitting is located inside theport bow rope locker. The transom-mounted fittingis located outboard of the stairway leading from theboarding platform to the aft deck.

2. Attach one end of an appropriately sized nylonwater hose to the hose fitting you wish to use.

3. Attach a nozzle to the other end of the hose. Thebest type of nozzle to use is the “pistol grip” typethat can be opened and closed by squeezing yourhand.

4. Remove and clean the raw water washdownsystem’s seawater strainer. The strainer preventsdebris in the seawater from entering the washdownpump. The strainer is located in the engine roomimmediately outboard of the aft waste tank. Referto the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for theexact location of the seawater strainer.

5. Reinstall the seawater strainer. If the strainerleaks when the raw water washdown seacock isopened, close the seacock, then check the strainerfor correct installation.

6. Open the seacock that supplies seawater to the rawwater washdown pump. The seacock is located inthe engine room just aft of the strainer. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the seawater seacock.

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8. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker on the SafetyBreaker Panel "ON".

9. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON", then switch theWashdown Pump circuit breaker "ON". This acti-vates the boat’s raw water washdown pump.

Do not operate the washdown pump when the sea-cock that supplies seawater to the washdown sys-tem is closed. Operating the pump with no seawatercan damage it.

10. The raw water washdown pump, when activated,creates pressure in the raw water washdown sys-tem. When the hose nozzle is closed, water pressurewithin the system increases to a predeterminedpoint at which the pump automatically shuts off.When the hose nozzle is open, releasing water fromthe system, the pressure in the system decreases.When the pressure decreases to a predeterminedpoint, the pump automatically turns on and in-creases the pressure. This ensures a steady flow ofwater any time you use the raw water washdown.

Your boat has an optional shore water fitting thatenables your fresh water system to draw water from aland water source while your boat is docked. When youuse shore water you are not drawing water from theonboard water tank.

NOTE: Connecting your boat to shore water bypassesthe boat's fresh water tank and pressure water pump,therefore the water tanks do not get filled. The only wayto fill the fresh water tank is through the WATER deckplate fitting.

To connect to shore water:

1. Locate the shore water fitting, labeled SHOREWATER, outboard of the stairway leading from theboarding platform to the aft deck. Refer to the

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"Deck Plates" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this fitting.

2. Attach one end of a water hose to the shore waterfitting.

3. Attach the other end of the hose to the docksidewater tap.

4. Close all sink and shower faucets.


6. Turn ON the dockside water tap.

Do not leave your boat unattended when it is con-nected to shore water. Should one of the water linesin your boat develop a leak, an unlimited amount ofwater could enter your boat. Disconnect the shorewater hose whenever you leave your boat unat-tended.

Your boat contains two bilges and four automatic bilgepumps. The bilge is the lowest point beneath the cabinsole where any water that finds its way into the hull willaccumulate. Each bilge pump can remove up to 1500gallons of water per hour. The bilges include the areasdescribed below.

• The forward bilge runs from the bow to beneath thestairway between the salon and galley. The forwardbilge pump is located beneath a hatch in the galleysole. Refer to the "Interior Hatches" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of the forward bilgepump.

• The aft bilge runs from the forward engine roombulkhead to the boat’s stern. It contains two amid-ships bilge pumps, one each located at the base ofthe forward and aft engine room bulkheads, and anaft bilge pump, located beneath a hatch inside alocker in the aft stateroom. If your boat was builtfor use in Europe, there is also a hand bilge pumpamidships. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of

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A certain amount of water al-ways collects in the bilge, espe-cially where the shaft log islocated. The small amount ofwater that normally accumulatesis usually not enough to activatean automatic float switch.

While underway and on plane,use the helm switches to manu-ally turn the bilge pumps on andlet them run for 30 seconds to aminute.

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Section 9 for the exact location of the amidshipsand aft bilge pumps.

Never store anything in the bilges. Storing loose itemsin the bilges could damage pumps, pipes or othercomponents that are essential for the proper operationof your boat.

If you keep your boat in a climate where temperaturescan drop below freezing, make sure that all waterwithin the bilges is drained before you store the boatfor the winter. Water that freezes in the bilge couldcause severe damage to your boat and its compo-nents. Refer to the "Bilges" portion of Section 8 formore information on winterizing the bilges.

For safety and convenience, each bilge pump, except theforward amidships pump, can be operated either auto-matically or manually. The forward amidships bilgepump operates automatically only.

The bilge pumps remove almost, but not quite, all of thewater that collects within the bilges. If you want yourbilges to be completely dry, use a sponge and bucket toremove the small amount of water that remains.

NOTE: Before operating your boat's bilge pumps, wipeup any oil that may have accumulated in the bilge area.Pumping oil overboard contributes to water pollutionand is in violation of the Federal Water Pollution Con-trol Act. Violators are subject to a substantial penalty.

Automatic Operation

Each bilge pump is wired to its own circuit breaker onthe Safety Breaker Panel and then routed to the batter-ies. Incorporated into each bilge pump is a float switch.If the pump is not already operating, the float switchautomatically turns on the appropriate bilge pumpwhen bilge water rises to a predetermined level. Thepumps operate in automatic mode as long as the fourAuto Bilge Pump circuit breakers on the Safety Breaker

bilges flows to the aft of thesebilge areas, where the bilgepumps are located. The midbilge pumps are near the lowestpoint in the hull when the boat isat rest.


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Panel are "ON". Periodically test each switch by liftingthe float, which should turn the bilge pump on.

NOTE: The Auto Bilge Pump circuit breakers should be"ON" at all times so that the pumps can operate inautomatic mode when necessary.

Manual Operation

The forward, aft amidships, and aft bilge pumps canalso be operated manually. A set of bilge pump controlswitches have been installed at the helm to manuallycontrol the pumps. To operate the pumps manually:



3. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON", then switch the For-ward, Mid, and Aft Bilge Pump circuit breakers"ON".

When operating a bilge pump in manual mode, turnthe pump "OFF" when the bilge water level is so lowthat the pump can not drain it. Allowing the pump tooperate when it is not pumping water can damage it.

4. Place the Forward, Mid, and Aft Bilge Pump con-trols at the helm in the "ON" position. This acti-vates the three bilge pumps.

Your boat is equipped with one hull drain. The drainallows water to drain from the bilges while the boat is indry storage. The boat and cradle should be positioned toallow water to flow toward the hull drain. The drain islocated in the transom in the deepest portion of thehull's “V."

Make sure the hull drain plug is securely screwed intothe hull drain before launching the boat.

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Coat the threads of the hull drainplug with waterproof greasebefore you install the plug intothe hull drain fitting. This makes iteasier to remove the plug at alater date.

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Your boat’s sanitation system includes forward and aftheads, forward and aft waste tanks, and the optionaloverboard waste discharge system. When properly used,this system conforms to all United States antipollutionlaws.

The two types of toilets available for your boat aredescribed below. The electric, seawater toilet is stan-dard. If you have guests who are unfamiliar with ma-rine sanitation systems, instruct them on how to prop-erly use the toilet. Refer to the OEM information fordetails on operating the toilets.

Electric Toilet

Electric toilets use either fresh water or seawater toflush.

If the toilets use fresh water, there must be water in thefresh water tanks or your boat must be connected toshore water before the toilets can be flushed.

If the toilets use seawater, you must open the seacocksfor the toilets before they can be flushed. The forwardtoilet’s seacock is located beneath a hatch in the midstateroom sole. The aft toilet’s seacock is located aft ofthe port engine on the outboard side.

Each electric toilet uses an electric motor to flush. Tooperate the motors:


2. Switch the Forward and Aft Electric Heads circuitbreakers on the Safety Breaker Panel "ON."

3. Press the foot pedal at the base of the toilet. Thisflushes the toilet.

Vacuum Head

The optional vacuum head uses fresh water and vacuumpressure to remove waste from the head. To operate thevacuum flush system:


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Toilets

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If your boat will be left unat-tended for at least 48 hours,flush each electric head for atleast 30 seconds. This ensuresthat waste has cleared thesanitation transfer hose and hasentered the waste tank. Wasteleft in the transfer hose tends todry and harden. This couldbecome an obstruction whichprevents the sanitation systemfrom operating properly.

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2. Switch the Forward and Aft Electric Heads circuitbreakers on the Safety Breaker Panel "ON".

3. Press the foot pedal at the base of the toilet. Thisflushes the toilet.

It is common for vacuum systems to gradually losevacuum pressure. When pressure in the system dropsbelow a predetermined level, the vacuum pump engagesautomatically to bring vacuum pressure back to theoptimum level.

NOTE: Whenever you don’t want to hear the toilet’svacuum pump operating, such as at night, you cantemporarily shut it off using the Toilet Run/Sleepswitch. This switch is located inside the outboard medi-cine cabinet in each head. Placing the switch in the"Sleep" position shuts off the toilet’s vacuum pump.

The sanitation system contains two polyethylene wastetanks. The tank for the forward head is located in thestarboard forward corner of the engine room. The tankfor the aft head is located in the port forward corner ofthe engine room. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of this tank. The twomethods of disposing of waste are described below.

Dockside Discharge

With the dockside discharge methods, waste is flushedfrom the heads to the waste tanks where it is storeduntil it can be transferred to a dockside pumpout sta-tion. To empty the tanks:

1. Locate a dockside pumpout station.

2. Remove the forward waste tank deck plate labeledWASTE using the removal tool supplied with yourboat. This plate is located beneath the starboardside deck rail door. Refer to the "Deck Plates"portion of Section 9 for the exact location of thisplate.

3. Attach the pumpout vacuum hose to the WASTEdeck fitting. Because the transfer process uses avacuum action, there must be a secure connectionbetween the transfer hose and the deck fitting.

Emptying theWaste Tanks

bowl of the head. This acts as atrap and reduces odors.

If seawater is used to flush thehead, material suspended in thewater (seaweed, aquatic organ-isms, etc.) can become trappedwithin the passages of thesystem and lead to bowl stainingand odors. Contact your marinesupply dealer to obtain an in-linedeodorant dispenser that canminimize these problems.

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The WASTE deck plate is notconnected to the fitting and doesnot float. Be careful that youdon’t drop the cap in the waterwhen you remove it.

If you do lose the plate, you canorder a replacement from yourCarver Dealer. WASTE deckplates are dropped overboardfrequently enough that wesuggest you carry an extra inyour onboard spare parts kit.


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Forward HeadToilet

Optional Over-board DischargePump

Forward WasteTank

Forward WasteTank Vent

Optional VacuumGenerator forForward Head

Forward WasteTank Deck Plate

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Aft Waste Tank

Waste TankSelector Y-Valve(present only w/optional over-board dischargesystem)

Aft WasteTank Vent

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4. Activate the pumpout vacuum. The pumpoutvacuum transfers onboard waste to the docksideholding station.

5. After all waste is removed, flush the waste tank bypouring a few gallons of fresh water through theWASTE deck fitting. Reattach the vacuum hose tothe deck fitting and activate the pumpout vacuumagain to remove the fresh water and any remainingwaste.

6. Replace the WASTE deck plate.

7. Remove the aft waste tank deck plate labeledWASTE using the removal tool supplied with yourboat. This plate is located beneath the port sidedeck rail door. Refer to the "Deck Plates" portionof Section 9 for the exact location of this plate.

8. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 for the aft waste tank.

Overboard Discharge

NOTE: It is against the law to discharge waste over-board in many areas of the United States. It is yourresponsibility to make sure that you are in compliancewith all applicable Federal, state and local laws whenusing your boat's overboard discharge system. Peoplewho discharge waste overboard in restricted areas aresubject to significant penalties.

In certain coastal areas of the world it is legal to dis-charge waste into the sea. To accommodate this proce-dure Carver offers an optional overboard dischargesystem for your boat. This system is available only onboats that are exported or used in the coastal areas ofthe United States.

With the overboard discharge system, waste is flushedfrom the toilets to the waste tanks where it is stored.Where it is legal, you can then transfer the waste di-rectly overboard. If overboard discharge is not legalwhere you are, you can either wait until you reach anarea where it is legal or use a dockside pumpout stationto empty the waste tanks.

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1. Open the overboard discharge seacock. The seacockis located in the port forward area of the engineroom. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of this seacock.

2. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve to the forwardwaste tank position. The Y-valve is located in theport forward corner of the engine room, above theaft waste tank.



5. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the ForwardWaste Pump circuit breaker "ON."

6. Turn the waste pump switch "ON." The switch islocated in the engine room above the aft waste tank,next to the Y-valve. This activates the waste pump,which pumps the waste overboard. The pump islocated midway between the aft waste tank and thegenerator. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of the pump and itsswitch.

When the waste tank is empty, turn the waste pump"OFF." Operating the waste pump when the wastetank is empty can damage the pump.

7. After all waste is pumped overboard, turn the wastepump switch "OFF".

8. Remove the forward waste tank deck plate labeledWASTE using the removal tool supplied with yourboat. This plate is located beneath the starboardside deck rail door. Refer to the "Deck Plates"portion of Section 9 for the exact location of thisplate.

9. Flush the waste tank by pouring a few gallons offresh water through the WASTE deck fitting. Reac-tivate the waste pump to remove the fresh water

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Grey Water HoldingSystem

and any remaining waste, then turn the wastepump "OFF."


11. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve to the aftwaste tank position.

12. Repeat steps 6 and 7 for the aft waste tank.

13. Remove the aft waste tank deck plate labeledWASTE using the removal tool supplied with yourboat. This plate is located beneath the port sidedeck rail door. Refer to the "Deck Plates" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of this plate.

14. Flush the waste tank by pouring a few gallons offresh water through the WASTE deck fitting. Reac-tivate the waste pump to remove the fresh waterand any remaining waste, then turn the wastepump switch "OFF."


16. Close the overboard discharge seacock.

17. Switch the Forward Waste Pump circuit breaker onthe DC Control Center "OFF."

Certain areas of the United States and Europe haveinstituted antipollution regulations that require the useof a grey water holding system on boats. With thissystem, grey water is stored in tanks rather than beingpumped directly overboard.

When the optional grey water holding system is in-stalled, drain water from the forward head and galleysinks, forward head shower, and optional dishwasher, aswell as condensation from the forward stateroom andgalley air conditioning units, is transferred from theforward sump to a forward grey water holding tank.Drain water from the aft head and bridge wet bar sinks,aft head shower, and optional clothes washer, as well ascondensation from the aft stateroom and salon airconditioning units, flows directly into an aft grey waterholding tank.


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The forward grey water tank is located beneath a hatchin the galley sole. The aft grey water tank replaces theaft sump, and is located beneath a hatch near the foot ofthe aft stateroom berth. Refer to the "InteriorHatches" portion of Section 9 for the exact location ofthe grey water tanks.

The two methods of emptying the grey water tanks aredescribed below. Use waste tank deodorizer inside thegrey water tank between pumpouts.

Dockside Discharge

With the dockside discharge method, grey water isstored in the grey water tanks until it can be trans-ferred to a dockside pumpout station. To empty thetanks:

1. Locate a dockside pumpout station.

2. Remove the forward grey water tank deck platelabeled GREY WATER using the removal toolsupplied with your boat.

3. Attach the pumpout vacuum hose to the GREYWATER deck fitting. Because the transfer processuses a vacuum action, there must be a secure con-nection between the transfer hose and the deckfitting.

4. Activate the pumpout vacuum. The pumpoutvacuum transfers onboard waste to the docksideholding station.

5. After all grey water is removed, flush the greywater tank by pouring a few gallons of fresh waterthrough the GREY WATER deck fitting. Reattachthe vacuum hose to the deck fitting and activate thepumpout vacuum again to remove the fresh waterand any remaining grey water.

6. Replace the GREY WATER deck plate.

7. Remove the aft grey water tank deck plate labeledGREY WATER using the removal tool supplied withyour boat.

8. Repeat steps 3, 4, 5, and 6 for the aft grey watertank.


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Overboard Discharge

NOTE: It is against the law to discharge grey wateroverboard in some areas of the United States. It is yourresponsibility to make sure that you are in compliancewith all applicable Federal, state, and local laws whenusing your boat's overboard discharge system. Peoplewho discharge grey water overboard in restricted areasare subject to significant penalties.

With the overboard discharge method, grey water isstored in the grey water tanks until you enter an areawhere it is legal to pump the grey water directly over-board.

To empty the tanks:

1. Open the overboard discharge seacock. The seacockis located in the port forward area of the engineroom. Refer to the "Engine Room" portion ofSection 9 for the exact location of this seacock.

2. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve and greywater tank selector Y-valve to the forward greywater tank position.



5. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the ForwardWaste Pump circuit breaker "ON."

6. Turn the waste pump switch "ON." The switch islocated in the engine room above the aft waste tank,next to the waste tank selector Y-valve. This acti-vates the waste pump, which pumps the grey wateroverboard. The pump is located midway betweenthe aft waste tank and the generator. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the pump and its switch.

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When the grey water tank is empty, turn the wastepump "OFF." Operating the waste pump when thegrey water tank is empty can damage the pump.

7. After all grey water is pumped overboard, turn thewaste pump switch "OFF."

8. Remove the forward grey water tank deck platelabeled GREY WATER using the removal toolsupplied with your boat.

9. Flush the grey water tank by pouring a few gallonsof fresh water through the GREY WATER deckfitting. Reactivate the waste pump to remove thefresh water and any remaining grey water, thenturn the waste pump switch "OFF."

10. Replace the GREY WATER deck plate.

11. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve and greywater tank selector Y-valve to the aft grey watertank position.

12. Repeat steps 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 for the aft grey watertank.


14. Switch the Forward Waste Pump circuit breaker onthe DC Control Center "OFF."

The optional propane stove system includes the stoveand a liquid propane gas (LPG) storage tank. Refer tothe OEM information for details on operating the pro-pane stove. The propane tank is installed in a fiberglassbox on the boat's boarding platform.

Once the propane stove system is properly set-up:



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3. Switch the Propane circuit breaker on the DCControl Center "ON." The stove is now ready tooperate.

The stove system is designed to use only LPG. Do notuse any other fuel.

The propane tank must be firmly secured to the boatwith the tank in a horizontal position. The AmericanBoat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has developed specificstandards on how propane tanks must be installed.Carver has installed this tank according to the ABYCstandards. Do not relocate or reposition the tank.

NOTE: The propane tank valve outlet fitting and theregulator system nut, by law, have left-hand threads.The nut is so marked with a slot.

Always close the propane supply line valves and cylin-der valve when the stove is not in use. Close valvesimmediately in an emergency. The appliance valvesmust be closed before opening the cylinder valve.

When the propane stove is lit, it burns propane. Theburning process uses cabin oxygen and releasescarbon monoxide (CO). You must ventilate the cabinwhen using the stove. Failure to do so could result in alack of oxygen and/or a build-up of CO, which cancause death or serious injury. Do not operate the stovefor space heating. Never obstruct the ventilation open-ings.

Never obstruct quick access to the propane stove systemcomponents and shut-off valves. Keep valves on emptypropane tanks closed and disconnected.

Keep protective covers, caps or plugs in place. Storereserve or empty tanks on open decks or in gas-tightlockers that vent overboard and are intended for storingpropane tanks. Do not use the propane tank box forstoring any other equipment.


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Never leave your boat unattended when the propanestove is in use. Do not smoke or use an open flame whilereplacing propane tanks. Hoses in the propane stovesystem must be inspected regularly, at least annually,and replaced if any deterioration is found. Inspect theflue pipes, at least annually, and replace them if anydeterioration, cracks or openings are found.

Never use flame to check your propane stove systemfor leaks.

The propane stove system is inspected and pressurechecked as part of Carver’s quality assurance process.We do, however, suggest that you test the system forleaks regularly. Use the following system inspectionprocess every time you remove and reinstall the propanetank. The following information has been taken from theSeaward Products Owner’s Manual For Gas-OperatedStoves.

1. After the propane tank has been installed, theregulator system connected, the hose run andconnected to both the stove and regulator, slowlyopen the propane tank valve until the propane isflowing. The pressure gauge on the regulationsystem should read approximately 110 psi at 70degrees F. (the pressure is higher if the air aroundyou is warmer; lower if the air is cooler).

2. Close the propane tank valve and observe thepressure gauge. It should hold a constant readingover a 15-minute period. If the gauge readingdecreases over that time, there is a leak in thesystem.

If a leak is present:

1. Make sure the propane tank valve is closed.

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2. Use a soap and water solution to check all propanefittings. The solution forms bubbles where propaneis leaking from the system.

If you cannot find the leak, contact SeaWard Prod-ucts or your Carver Dealer.

3. Have a qualified person repair the propane system.

Propane is heavier than air and if allowed to leak,could settle and accumulate. This accumulationcould then ignite and explode.


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SECTION 5 PROPULSION

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Propulsion

Introduction ............................................................................ 122

Fuel System ............................................................................ 122Fuel Tanks ..................................................................... 122Fuel Equalization Valves ............................................... 122Fuel Shut-Off Valves ...................................................... 123Fuel Tank Vents ............................................................. 123

Engine Room Ventilation ........................................................ 123

Cooling System ....................................................................... 124

Exhaust System ...................................................................... 125

Fire Suppression System ....................................................... 126

Engine Gauges ........................................................................ 128Gauge Maintenance ...................................................... 131

Helm Controls ......................................................................... 132Shift and Throttle Controls ........................................... 132Steering ......................................................................... 134

Preparing for Cruising ............................................................ 134Fueling ........................................................................... 134Operating the Engines ................................................... 136

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This section gives a general overview of your propulsionsystem and how it works. For a detailed explanation ofthe engines installed in your boat, including how tooperate and maintain them, refer to the OEM informa-tion.

Each diesel propulsion engine in your boat is plumbedto the fuel tank located on the same side of the boat asthe engine. The diesel propulsion system uses fuelsupply and return lines. The supply lines feed fuel tothe engine; the return lines transfer fuel not burned bythe engine back to the fuel tank. The generator drawsfuel from the port fuel tank only.

Your boat holds a maximum 480 gallons of fuel in two240 gallon tanks. The fuel tanks are located on thestarboard and port sides of the engine room. The fuelsystem meets or exceeds the standards set by the U.S.Coast Guard, the Boating Industry Association, and theAmerican Boat and Yacht Council that were in effectwhen your boat was constructed. Each fuel tank haspassed a rigorous test conducted by the tank manufac-turer. Additionally, the entire fuel system passedCarver’s own pressure testing and inspection.

Before your boat is delivered, your Carver Dealer alsomakes a full inspection of the fuel system. An entry onthe Carver Pre-Delivery Service Record verifies thedealer's completion of this inspection.

Because the generator draws fuel only from the portfuel tank, the fuel levels in the tanks may becomeunequal. If this occurs, open the fuel equalizationvalves, located near the center bottom on the aft of eachtank. When the fuel levels are equal, close the valves.

Always close both fuel equalization valves when youare not equalizing the fuel levels in the fuel tanks. Ifone of the valves developed a leak while open andunattended, fuel could spill into the engine roomundetected, creating a hazardous condition.

Introduction

Fuel System

Fuel Tanks

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FUEL SYSTEM

Fuel TankEqualization Line

Port Fuel Tank

Fuel Filter

Fuel Tank Vent

Fuel Return Line

Fuel TankFill Fitting

Fuel Supply Line

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Starboard FuelTank

Fuel Filter

Fuel Tank Vent

Fuel Return Line

Fuel Supply Line

Fuel TankFill Fitting

A fuel shut-off valve is installed between each fuelsupply line and the fuel tank that it is connected to. Thevalves are located on top of the fuel tanks and must beopen when operating the engines.

Each fuel tank is vented overboard. As the fuel tank isfilled during fueling, air is displaced from inside thetank and escapes through the vent. Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fittings" portion of Section 9 for the exact loca-tion of the fuel tank vents.

Your boat’s engine room is equipped with a ventilationsystem consisting of intake ducts, exhaust ducts, andbilge blowers. This system is designed to remove anyfuel vapor and excess heat from the engine room. Thebilge blowers operate whenever the engines are run-ning, as long as the four Bilge Blower circuit breakerson the DC Control Panel are "ON".

You are responsible for keeping the engine room venti-lation system in proper operating condition. Inspect theintake and exhaust ducts regularly to make sure theyare free of obstructions and have not collapsed or torn.Inspect the blowers to make sure they are operatingproperly. Replace any worn components with newcomponents of the same type.

Fuel Shut-OffValves

Fuel Tank Vents

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The cooling system removes excess heat from the en-gines and exhaust system. Closed systems use a fresh-water/antifreeze mixture to cool the engine. The coolantruns through a heat exchanger where the excess heat istransferred to seawater taken in through a seacock foreach engine. Open cooling systems use seawater to coolthe engines directly. If you are not sure which type ofcooling system is installed on your boat, contact yourCarver Dealer.

Both open and closed cooling systems require seawaterto function. Before each cruise, make sure the seawaterstrainers, located in the engine room beneath hatchesjust forward of each engine, are free of seaweed andother debris. Open the cooling system seacocks beforeyou start your engines. Each seacock is located near theaft outboard corner of its engine. If you have a closedsystem, make sure that you have a sufficient level ofcoolant in the system.

Running an engine with an inadequate supply of anti-freeze, or with obstructed or restricted seawater pick-ups or strainers can cause serious damage to theengine and its related systems.

Cooling System

Open Closed

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SEAWATER INTAKE SYSTEM(FOR CUMMINS ENGINES)

StarboardEngine SeawaterSeacock

StarboardEngine SeawaterStrainer

Port EngineSeawaterSeacock

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After starting your engines, check the engine exhaustoutlets. Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fittings" portion ofSection 9 for the location of the engine exhaust outlets.If water is not being ejected from the outlets, immedi-ately shut down the engines. Determine why seawateris not being pumped through the system. Have theproblem corrected before restarting the engines.

If the engine temperature gauges register a higher thannormal temperature reading, the cooling system mayneed to be repaired. If the needles move quickly towarda high temperature reading, immediately shut down theengines and have the cooling system inspected andrepaired.

The exhaust system for each engine consists of anexhaust manifold, a muffler, and the exhaust pipes usedto remove exhaust from the engine to the atmosphere. Ifthe exhaust system contains leaks or obstructions, orhas any other problem that prevents it from ventingexhaust properly, carbon monoxide may escape andendanger you and your passengers. Check the exhaustsystem regularly for proper operation. Any change inengine noise could indicate an exhaust system problemand should be immediately investigated.

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SEAWATER INTAKE SYSTEM(FOR VOLVO ENGINES)

StarboardEngine SeawaterStrainer

Port EngineSeawaterStrainer

Port EngineSeawaterSeacock

StarboardEngine SeawaterSeacock

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An automatic fire suppression system is installed in theengine room. This system provides an added measure ofsafety in the event of an engine room fire. Refer to theOEM information for details on operating the fire sup-pression system. If your boat was built for use in Eu-rope, the system can also be activated manually using arelease control located at the helm.

If the fire suppression system is activated, anyone inthe engine room must immediately evacuate the room.The chemical used in the fire suppression system cancause asphyxiation. Once the fire is extinguished andthe system is deactivated, ventilate the engine roomwith fresh air before reentering it.

Fire SuppressionSystem

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ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM(FOR CUMMINS ENGINES)

Port Engine

StarboardEngine

Mufflers

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The fire suppression chemical tank is installed in theengine room on the aft bulkhead. A fire suppressionsystem monitor, installed near the helm, is wired to anignition switch. The monitor’s light should be "ON"when the ignition switch is turned "ON."

The system contains an engine shut-off circuit. Whenthe system is activated, the engines automatically shutdown. An override switch, located on the system moni-tor, resets the engine shut-off circuit after the systemhas been activated, allowing you to restart the engines.

When replacing components while servicing the firesuppression system, you must use new components thathave the same designation or that are equivalent intheir technical and fire-resistance capabilities.

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ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM(FOR VOLVO ENGINES)

Port Engine

StarboardEngine

Mufflers

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Each helm is equipped with a complete set of gauges onthe instrument panel. The gauges allow you to monitorthe operation and condition of your boat's propulsionsystems. The side of the instrument panel that thegauges are on (port or starboard) determines whichengine (port or starboard) that the gauges are for.Familiarize yourself with the gauges before starting theengines for the first time.

Do not start the engines until you have read and under-stood the engine OEM information.

Tachometer

The tachometer displays the speed of the engine inrevolutions per minute (RPMs). This is not the boat'sspeed over the water or the speed of propeller rotation.

Engine Gauges

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OIL CHANGER SYSTEM(FOR CUMMINS ENGINES)

Generator

StarboardEngine OilHose

GeneratorOil Hose

Oil ChangerPump

Drain/Supply Hose

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The tachometer may not register zero RPM when itsengine’s ignition key is turned off; this is normal.

The engine manufacturer has established a maximumRPM rating for your engines, as listed in the engineOEM information. Do not exceed the maximum RPM.Doing so could damage the engines.

Temperature Gauge

The temperature gauge displays the temperature of thecoolant in the engine’s cooling system. Every engine isdesigned to operate within a specific temperature range.A sudden increase in the temperature gauge readingcould indicate that the cooling water intake system hasbecome blocked; a water intake hose has failed; or thecoolant system's water pump has malfunctioned.

D0019BB

OIL CHANGER SYSTEM(FOR VOLVO ENGINES)

Generator

StarboardEngine OilHose

GeneratorOil Hose

Oil ChangerPump

Drain/Supply Hose

Port EngineOil Hose

A TIP FROM CARVER!

A cold engine has a tendency tostall when first put into gear. Letyour engines warm up a fewminutes before departing yourdock or anchorage.


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Each engine is equipped with a temperature alarm. Thealarm sounds when the temperature of the engine’scoolant increases to a predetermined point. If the alarmsounds, immediately shut down the affected engine.

Even with high temperature alarms installed, it isimportant that you visually monitor both temperaturegauges while running the engines. If a temperaturegauge indicates excessive engine temperature, immedi-ately shut down the affected engine.

The engine manufacturer has established a maximumcoolant temperature rating for your engines, as listedin the engine OEM information. Do not exceed themaximum coolant temperature. Doing so could dam-age the engines.

Oil Pressure Gauge

The oil pressure gauge displays the pressure within theengine's lubrication system. The oil pressure readingchanges as engine speed changes. However, a noticeabledecrease (either sudden or gradual) in an engine's oilpressure while the boat is maintaining a constant speedmay indicate an oil pump failure, a leak in the lubrica-tion system or excessive engine wear.

Each engine is equipped with a pressure alarm. Thealarm sounds when the pressure in the lubricationsystem decreases to a predetermined point. The alarmalso sounds when the engine is started or when theignition switch is "ON" and the engine is not running. Inthese situations, the engine does not yet have adequateoil pressure; the alarm is silenced as soon as the oilpressure increases to within the normal operatingrange. Refer to the engine OEM information for thenormal operating range.

If the alarm sounds after the engine has been runningfor a while, or if the alarm is not silenced within 15seconds after starting the engine, check the oil pressuregauges. If either gauge indicates abnormally low oilpressure, immediately shut down the affected engine.

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gauges while running the engines. If a pressure gaugeindicates low oil pressure, immediately shut down theaffected engine.

The engine manufacturer has established a minimumoil pressure rating for your engines, as listed in theengine OEM information. To avoid damaging theengines, shut them down if the oil pressure is belowthe minimum rating.

Voltmeter

The voltmeter displays the amount of charge in theengine's battery. When the battery is fully charged, thevoltmeter indicates 12.5 volts. As a battery is used, itsindicated voltage decreases. Each engine battery has itsown voltmeter. Refer to the "Engine Batteries" portionof Section 2 for additional information on the voltme-ters.

Fuel Gauges

The fuel gauges display the approximate amount of fuelin the fuel tanks. These gauges are not calibrated andshould not be regarded as an accurate method of mea-suring the amount of fuel in the tanks. Both fuel gaugesare "OFF" until the ignition switch for the port engine isturned "ON".

The gauges on the helm instrument panel should beprotected from the sun and weather when not in use.The gauges are not waterproof. Protecting them fromthe elements prolongs their life.

NOTE: Small beads of moisture (condensation) can formbehind the glass bezel on some gauges. This does notmean the gauge is defective. The Carver Limited War-ranty does not cover the replacement of gauges that arecosmetically affected by condensation.

The gauges can be affected by static electricity that maybuild up on their glass bezels. To help reduce the staticelectricity and thus improve the gauges’ accuracy,periodically wash the bezels with warm water and amild liquid detergent.

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The helm controls allow you to engage the boat’s en-gines, control the boat’s speed and engine RPMs, andcontrol the direction in which the boat is traveling.

The shift and throttle controls on your boat are eithermechanical or electronic. Mechanical controls are stan-dard; electronic controls are installed if your boat hasVolvo engines, the lower helm, or you ordered electroniccontrols. Both type of controls are described below.

Mechanical Controls

Shift Levers - Two shift levers allow you to shift theengines from neutral to forward or reverse. The shiftlevers are located on the port side of the steering wheel.The outboard lever controls the port engine and theinboard lever controls the starboard engine. The enginescan be shifted independently to improve maneuverabil-ity in tight quarters.

Do not shift into or out of gear while the engine speed(as indicated by the tachometers) is above idle. Doingso could result in serious damage to the engine's drivetrain.

A neutral safety switch is incorporated into the linkageof each shift lever. When properly adjusted, the safetyswitch does not permit you to start an engine while it isin gear.

Throttle Levers - Two throttles allow you to increaseor decrease the speed of the engines. The throttles arelocated on the starboard side of the steering wheel. Theinboard lever controls the port engine and the outboardlever controls the starboard engine. The levers aredesigned to allow independent control of each engine’sspeed.

Before shifting an engine into or out of gear, alwaysreturn its throttle to the extreme low speed position.Failure to follow this procedure could result in seriousdamage to the engine’s drive train.

Helm Controls

Shift and ThrottleControls

A TIP FROM CARVER!

If you turn the ignition switch keyand the engine starter fails toengage, it may be because theneutral safety switch for thatengine is slightly out of adjust-ment. If this happens, wiggle theshift lever for that engine forwardand aft until the starter engages.


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Control Cables - Push-pull cables are used to connectthe shift and throttle levers to the engines. Refer to theOEM information for details on adjusting and maintain-ing the shift and throttle control systems.

Electronic Controls

Two shift/throttle levers allow you to both shift theengines from neutral to forward or reverse and controlthe engine RPMs. With the levers in the center position,the engines remain in neutral at their lowest RPMlevels. Lifting the levers above the neutral positionshifts the engines to forward and increases the RPMlevels. Lowering the levers below the neutral positionshifts the engines to reverse and increases the RPMlevels.

The shift/throttle levers are located on the starboardside of the steering wheel. The outboard lever controlsthe starboard engine and the inboard lever controls theport engine. The engines can be shifted/throttled inde-pendently to improve maneuverability in tight quarters.

Shift/Throttle - Engine Interface - The shift/throttlelevers from both helms are connected to the engines byan electronic control system. Refer to the OEM informa-tion for details on adjusting and maintaining the shift/throttle control systems.

Engine Synchronization

Because your boat has dual engines, it is recommendedthat you operate the engines at the same speed whilecruising. This reduces engine noise and vibration, andimproves engine efficiency. Use the engine synchronizergauge to monitor the speed of each engine. Adjust thethrottles so that the synchronizer gauge needle is cen-tered.

NOTE: Aligning the throttles with each other does notnecessarily mean the engines are synchronized. Toaccurately synchronize the engines, rely on the tachom-eters or the engine synchronizer gauge.

The optional engine synchronizer, which is availableonly with electronic controls, allows you to electronicallyand mechanically interconnect both engine shift/throttlelevers. This keeps the engines precisely synchronized.


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Refer to the OEM information for details on operatingthe engine synchronizer.

Your boat uses a hydraulic steering system. This systemis preferable over a mechanical steering system becauseit provides better response for large boats.

The boat's helm is connected to the rudders through ahydraulic pump, a network of hydraulic lines, an oilreservoir, a hydraulic cylinder, and a tiller tie rod. Whenthe helm is turned, oil pumps through the hydraulicline, which activates the hydraulic cylinder. The cylin-der is connected to the tiller tie rod. Extending andretracting the cylinder moves the rudders, enabling youto steer the boat. With hydraulic steering, the effortneeded to turn the helm remains the same regardless ofthe boat’s speed.

For the hydraulic steering system to operate properly, itmust have an adequate source of hydraulic fluid andsufficient pressure within the hydraulic pump and lines.Refer to the OEM information for details on operatingand maintaining the steering system.

Follow the steps described below to safely fuel your boatand operate its engines.

1. Make sure that your boat is securely moored.

2. Close all portlights, windows, hatches, and doors.

3. Turn "OFF" all devices that could create a spark,including fans, motors, the galley range and oven,and the generator.

4. Extinguish all open flames and smoking material,such as cigarettes, on the boat and in the areaaround the fuel dock.

5. Turn all battery master disconnect switches to the"OFF" position.

6. Have all guests and passengers leave the boat. Onlythe fuel handlers should be in the area.

7. Estimate the amount of fuel you wish to take on.

Preparing forCruising

Fueling

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8. Select the fuel tank you wish to fuel first.

9. Remove the appropriate DIESEL deck plate, locatedjust forward of the port or starboard side deck raildoor, using the cap removal tool supplied with yourboat. Refer to the "Deck Plates" portion of Section9 for the exact locations of both plates.

While fueling, keep the fuel hose nozzle in constantcontact with the metal fuel fill fitting. This is a safe-guard against static sparks that could cause a fuelexplosion.

You must use the correct fuel for your boat’s en-gines. Refer to the engine OEM information for therecommended type of fuel.

Avoid spilling fuel on the gelcoat surface of yourboat. Fuel can stain the gelcoat and damage the hullaccent stripes.

10. Your boat’s fuel tanks are designed to take on fuelat a maximum rate of 9 gallons per minute (GPM)when the tank is between 25% and 75% full. Duringthis time the pressure inside the tank must notexceed 4 psi. Be aware that many marine fuelpumps can deliver fuel at rates up to 35 GPM. Thishigh fueling rate should never be used with yourboat as it could damage your fuel system.

When fueling a tank that is either nearly empty ornearly full, decrease the fueling rate. This helpsprevent fuel surge when the tank is empty, andback up and spillage when the tank is full.

Begin pumping fuel into the fuel tank at a rate of nomore that 9 GPM. When the tank is close to full,slow the fuel rate to less than 9 GPM.

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12. Replace the DIESEL fill deck plate.

13. Repeat steps 9 - 12 for the other fuel tank.

14. Wipe up all spilled fuel.

Pre-Start Checklist

1. Read and understand this Owner's Guide and allOEM information.

2. Check both fuel gauges to verify that you havesufficient fuel for your trip.

3. Inspect the engine room:

a. Sniff for fuel vapor.b. Check the bilge water level.c. Check for oil in the bilge.d. Check the crank case oil level in each engine.e. Make an overall inspection of the engine room to

look for signs of potential problems.f. Follow all maintenance instructions as detailed

in Section 7.

4. Turn the engine battery and "house" battery masterdisconnect switches to the "ON" position.

5. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the Auto BilgePump, Electric Shift - Port and Starboard (ifpresent), Main - One, and Main - Two circuit break-ers "ON".

Also switch "ON" any other circuit breakers forequipment you may need.

6. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON", then switch the fourBilge Blower circuit breakers "ON".

Also switch "ON" any other circuit breakers forequipment you may need.

7. Verify that all safety gear is onboard and in properoperating condition. Check items such as the navi-gation lights, VHF radio, depth sounder, etc. Makesure your boat carries all safety equipment requiredby Federal, State, and local regulations.

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Open Closed

8. Verify that you have an adequate supply of freshwater.

9. Check the level of waste in the waste tanks. Emptythem if necessary. Refer to the "Emptying theWaste Tanks" portion of Section 4.

10. Disconnect and store the shore power cord(s) andshore water hose.

Starting the Engines

1. Open the cooling system seacocks for both engines.

2. Move both shift (mechanical controls) or shift/throttle (electronic controls) levers to neutral.

3. For electronic controls, a three-position switchlocated on the helm lets you choose one of threeengine idle settings. Select the desired setting.

4. Select the engine you wish to start first. NEVERstart both engines at the same time.

The ignition switch is spring activated. Release thekey as soon as the engine starts. Failure to do somay damage the starter.

If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, re-lease the key, then try starting the engine again. Donot hold the ignition key in the START position formore than 10 seconds.

5. Place one hand on the throttle (mechanical controls)or shift/throttle (electronic controls) lever of theengine you are starting. With the other hand, turnthe ignition key.

The oil pressure alarm sounds for the first fewseconds after the engine has started. This is nor-mal. The alarm is silenced as soon as the oil pres-sure increases to within the normal operatingrange.


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If the engine is cold when it starts, it may runrough. Advance its throttle lever slightly to keep itrunning.

NOTE: The electronic controls system has a shiftcancel feature that allows you to advance thethrottle without engaging the shift. Refer to theOEM information for details on this feature.

6. Start the other engine in the same manner as thefirst engine.

7. Make sure the bilge blowers are operating properlyby feeling for air being blown from the bilge vents.These vents are located amidships on either side ofthe boat, just below the side deck.

After the Engines Have Started

1. Check the engine gauges. Make sure all readingsare within the normal range.

2. Verify that water is being pumped through eachengine's exhaust port, located near the transom.Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fittings" portion of Sec-tion 9 for the exact location of the exhaust ports. Ifyou do not see water being pumped out, turn theaffected engine off. Identify and correct the cause ofthe problem before restarting the engine.

The engine room contains moving, hot machinery.Keep your hands, feet, and body out of the engineroom while one or both engines are operating.

3. Look into the engine room and visually inspect thefuel system hoses and exhaust hoses. If you see aleak or suspect that anything is out of order, shutdown the engines and investigate. Identify andcorrect the cause of any problem before restartingthe engines.

4. Let the engines warm up until the needles on thetemperature gauges begin moving up.

5. Make sure all navigation systems are operatingproperly.


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NOTES

SECTION 6 OPERATING AND MANEUVERING

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Operating and Maneuvering

Launching the Boat ................................................................ 142

Navigation............................................................................... 142

Controlling the Boat ............................................................... 143Loading ..........................................................................143Casting Off and Docking ...............................................143Maneuvering .................................................................. 147

Anchoring................................................................................ 148Stern Anchors ................................................................ 149Mooring Lines ................................................................ 149

Getting Underway................................................................... 151Shakedown Cruise ......................................................... 151

Operating at Planing Speed ................................................... 152Trim Tabs ....................................................................... 152

OPERATING AND MANEUVERING SECTION 6

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Have a professional launch your boat. Your dealer caneither provide experienced people to do this or recom-mend someone.

Understanding navigation is very important whenoperating your boat on the open seas. Instructions onhow to navigate your boat are beyond the scope of thisguide. Carver encourages you to read Chapman's Pilot-ing and Seamanship and obtain instruction regardinghow to navigate your boat.

Charts

You can obtain charts of the waters in which you intendto navigate from the National Ocean Survey, a branchof the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-tion in Washington D.C. The NOS offers a publicationlisting the charts you will need for your area; however,this listing may not include inland rivers. Charts ofinland rivers are also available from the appropriatedistrict office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Yourdealer may also have charts of the waters in which youintend to cruise.

Keeping your charts up-to-date is a very important partof navigation. The Weekly Notice to Mariners availablefrom the Defense Mapping Agency or the U.S. CoastGuard is an excellent resource for updating charts.

Compass

The compass is the most important piece of navigationequipment onboard your boat. To operate properly, thecompass must be free from interference by local mag-netic influences and electrical components. Refer to theOEM information for details on using and maintainingthe compass. When it is time to compensate your com-pass, Carver recommends having it done professionally.

Horn

If you are navigating in fog or at night, use your boat’shorn to alert other boaters of your presence. The hornmeets U.S. Coast Guard standards.

Navigation

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Depth Sounder

The optional depth sounder can help you avoid enteringwaters that are too shallow for your boat and can aid innavigation.

Speed Log

Keeping a speed log is essential when trying to deter-mine your position over time. Use the informationrecorded on the log to plot your approximate positionfrom a known position.

Shallow Water Operation

Always pay attention to the depth of the waters inwhich you are cruising. Do not venture into waterswhich are too shallow for your boat's draft. Shallowwater navigation can be very hazardous. If you do findyourself in shallow waters, reduce speed immediately.Consult nautical charts to determine your position. Tryto plot a course out of the shallows through waters deepenough for your boat's draft. If your boat runs aground,radio for help and wait until it arrives. Do not attemptto relaunch your boat. You may do serious damage toyour hull or underwater gear.

Every boat owner should know how to perform thefollowing procedures competently. Do not attempt anyof these procedures without first receiving appropriatetraining.

When you load items onto the boat, have someone onthe pier hand them to you after you have boarded theboat. Stow all items securely to prevent them fromshifting when the boat is in motion. If your boat isloaded near capacity or if seas get rough, distribute theweight evenly and keep the load low. Don't make anyabrupt changes in its distribution. Shift the load ormove about only after stopping or slowing the boat.

Docking and casting off can be hampered by wind andcurrent. It is important to use the current by approach-ing or leaving with the current instead of fightingagainst it. Also, the operator should adequately fenderhis boat against collisions with docks or other boats.

Controlling the Boat

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Leaving a Pier or Mooring

Getting underway from a pier is normally accomplishedby taking in all lines except the bow spring. With aneutral rudder, power the boat forward using only theengine farthest from the pier. The boat will pivotaround the bow spring line, moving the stern out andaway from the pier. A fender should be placed betweenthe bow and the pier to prevent scraping as the boatpivots about the bow spring. Once the stern is clear ofboats and other obstructions, take the bow spring in andback the boat away.

At marina anchorages, boats are often secured to amooring buoy. Fouling your propeller with a mooringline is the principal hazard when leaving a mooring. Ifyou use a dinghy to reach your boat, make sure thedinghy line does not foul the propeller.

After getting onboard, start the engines and send some-one forward to slacken the line. Release the line. In ariver with current, the boat will gain headway with thecurrent. After you are clear of the buoy, power the boatforward. In a calm bay, if there is neither wind norcurrent, back the boat away a few boat lengths. As youpower forward, keep the buoy in sight and give it ampleroom until you are clear. Run slowly until you clear theanchorage to avoid creating a nuisance with your wake.


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Landing at a Pier

To land at a pier, approach the pier at a right angle. Ifyou desire a starboard side landing, place the rudders toport and reverse the port engine to check headway.Leave the starboard engine in forward gear to swing theboat parallel to the pier. For landings on the port side,turn the rudders to starboard and put the starboardengine into reverse as the boat comes in. You may haveto shift into and out of gear to control the boat’s speed.

Picking Up a Mooring

As you return to the anchorage, approach your mooringat slow speed. Take note of how other boats are lying attheir buoys. They are heading into the wind or currentand your approach course should be roughly parallel totheir heading. Stay clear of other moorings to avoidfouling them. If you tow your dinghy, station a crewmember at the helm to keep the dinghy line from foul-ing the propeller.

Shift the engines into neutral when you estimate thatthe boat's forward momentum will carry you to thebuoy. Station someone at the bow with a boat hook topick up the pennant float. If you are about to overshootyour mark, check headway as the bow comes up to thebuoy. If you fall short, a few turns of the propellershould get you to the buoy. Keep the engine runninguntil the pennant eye has been secured on the bitt orbow cleat.

If your crewman can not reach the pennant or if youovershoot, get clear and calmly try again.


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The propellers on your boat rotate in opposite direc-tions. With only the port propeller rotating, your boattracks forward and to starboard in forward gear andbackward and to port in reverse gear. With only thestarboard propeller rotating, your boat tracks forwardand to port in forward gear and backward and to star-board in reverse gear.

With both propellers rotating at the same speed, therudders amidships and the engines in forward gear,your boat tracks straight forward.

When the boat is moving backward, its rudders are notas effective and the side force from the propellers isused to steer the boat.

Maneuvering Astern

Backing a boat may be necessary in a crowded marina.Your boat’s twin engines allow the boat to track straightastern or to either side. When backing, be sure to keepyour trim tabs up. To make a turn to port, shift the portengine to neutral. A starboard turn astern is made byshifting the starboard engine to neutral.

Check sternway (stop reverse motion) by shifting yourengines to forward gear and throttling forward.

Full stern turns can be executed, but watch the bow.The bow cuts a much wider arc than the stern andcollisions could occur in crowded areas.

Checking Headway

Stopping the boat’s forward motion is referred to as“checking headway”. You should learn how to confi-dently stop your boat within any required distance. Youcan check headway by shifting engines to neutral andcoming to a complete stop over a long distance, or byreversing engines and stopping within a shorter dis-tance.

Close Quarters Turns

To execute a close quarters turn, check your headway,then shift one engine into reverse while shifting theother into forward gear. As you advance the throttles,the opposing forces cause the boat to pivot about a pointcentered between the propellers. You can assist the rate

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of turn by turning the rudders in the direction of theturn.

Towing

Always offer assistance to a vessel in distress. However,towing a capsized boat or a boat with a damaged hull isnot recommended. In these situations, lend aid to theoccupants and call the proper authorities. Remember,you are obligated to lend aid to any person in distress,but not to the vessel. If you believe your vessel can nottow the vehicle in distress, do not attempt it. Onedisabled boat is better than two.

An anchor's holding power depends on its weight andthe length of the anchor line. The most effective lengthis six to seven times the depth of the water you intendto anchor in. For example, if the water is 10 feet deep,you should have 60-70 feet of anchor line.

Approach your selected anchor site from downwind.Come to a dead stop over the spot where you want todrop anchor. Have a crew member lower the anchor.When the anchor hits bottom, reverse engines andslowly move the boat backwards to pay out more anchorline as the crew member keeps a slight tension on theline. When the proper length is out, the crew membercan snub the line by winding it around the bow cleat.This should cause the anchor flukes to dig in and holdeffectively.

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Check for anchor drag. Immediately after anchoring,observe shoreline landmarks. After thirty minutes,observe the landmarks again. If the points of referencehave changed, reset your anchor.

When weighing (pulling in) your anchor, pull the line inuntil it is vertical. When the line is taut, a hard tug willpull the anchor's shank up. If the anchor is stuck, wrapsome of the line around a bow cleat and keep tension onthe line. The boat's momentum may free the anchor. Ifthere is a swell, wind the line around a bow cleat whenthe bow drops into a wave trough. As the bow lifts, itmay free the anchor. If neither of these methods works,pay out a few feet of line, secure it around the bow cleat,and maneuver around the anchor. Keep the line tightuntil you find the angle that pulls the anchor loose.

An electric windlass simplifies the above procedures.Follow the above procedures and use the windlasscontrol at the helm to drop anchor. To relieve strain onthe windlass, hooks called devil's claws engage thechain when the anchor is down.

If you intend to stay at anchor overnight or if you an-chor your boat close to another structure, considerdropping another anchor from the stern. This preventsyour boat from swinging around if the wind or currentshifts.

You may also need to anchors in a strong wind. If youdrop your spare anchor, make sure the two anchors arelaid out at an angle. If both anchors are set in-line andone of them drags, it may cut a trough for the otheranchor to follow.

In some anchorages, boats lie to anchors bow and stern.To get these anchors down, drop the bow anchor first,then pay out extra anchor line (15-18 times the depth).Drop the stern anchor and adjust the length of linepayed out on both anchors as necessary.

It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with mooring lineterminology and using mooring lines. If necessary,obtain training on mooring your boat. Learn how andwhen to tie the various knots used in seamanship.Boats which are not moored correctly can suffer and

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cause serious damage. The following information servesonly as a guide to mooring your boat.

The mooring illustration above demonstrates possiblemooring lines for a small vessel. These lines include the(1) bow line, (2) after bow spring, (3) after quarterspring, (4) stern lines and (5) forward quarter spring. Ofthe two dockings shown, the left one shows how to tieup when docking your boat in an alongside berth. Thedocking shown on the right is used when tying up atfour corners of the boat.

The two spring lines are crossed and running to sepa-rate deck cleats. If possible, the stern line should be runto the offshore quarter cleat. Spring lines are useful inpreventing undesired movement ahead or astern in aberth; they also keep a moored vessel in position whenthere is a significant rise or fall in tide.

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It takes training and experience to become an "expertyachtsman." Reading and understanding this Owner'sGuide gives you only part of the knowledge you’ll needto operate a boat safely and skillfully.

Carver owners have a wide range of abilities, fromseasoned yachtsmen with years of experience to abso-lute beginners with a new-found love for the water. Behonest with yourself in appraising your level of skill.

Before taking your boat on its first outing, be sure thatthe following tasks have been completed.

1. Your Carver Dealer has completed Pre-Deliverycommissioning. This inspection is documented onthe Pre-Delivery Service Document and is signed bythe dealer and the owner.

2. All warranty registration cards have been com-pleted and mailed.

3. You have read and understand this Owner's Guideand all OEM information.

4. The safety equipment onboard your boat is incompliance with federal, state and local regula-tions.

5. Your boat has been documented or registered anddisplays the appropriate identification on the hull.

6. A representative of your Carver Dealer has re-viewed the operation of the boat and its systemswith you and answered all of your questions to yoursatisfaction.

If possible, pick a calm day for your first outing. Theshakedown cruise with a new boat is not the best timeto bring friends or guests along. Entertaining guests candistract you from the real purpose of the cruise, whichis to familiarize yourself with your new boat. Bring onlythose people (spouse and children) who will make upyour regular crew. Invite the sales person who sold youthe boat or a member of your Carver Dealer's servicestaff along for the ride.

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Carry a pad and pencil with you during this first outing.Write down any questions that come to mind during thecruise so you can discuss them with your dealer.

Follow the procedures outlined at the beginning of thissection for fueling and starting the boat's engines.

This may be the first time you have been in total com-mand of your new boat. Proceed slowly. Have fun butremember that the objective of the cruise is to learnmore about how your boat operates and handles. Oper-ate at different RPM settings. Try different trim angles.Monitor the gauges. Practice backing down and turningslow speed tight corners that simulate docking maneu-vers.

Your boat has a “planing” hull. A planing hull skims“over” the water rather than “through” it. To do this,however, your boat first has to reach a certain speed,called "planing speed."

When you first accelerate from a dead stop, the trimangle of the boat increases, causing the bow to rise andthe stern to drop. If you continue to accelerate, the boateventually achieves plane, which means the bow slowlydrops to a more level attitude.

It is important to get on plane as soon as possible andavoid speeds that cause the boat to plow through thewater with the boat in a bow-high attitude. A bow-highattitude obstructs your vision and limits the boat’shandling and performance capabilities.

Once the boat is on plane, you can back the throttles offto a point where the hull is still planing but the enginesare operating at a fuel efficient speed.

Your boat is equipped with a set of electric / hydraulictrim tabs. Trim tabs help the boat get on plane byallowing you to adjust the attitude of the boat for vari-ables such as load, passengers, seas or wind. Undernormal conditions your boat does not need adjustmentsto the trim tabs to achieve plane. Use the tabs at plan-

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ing speeds to make minor adjustments in the fore andaft and beam-to-beam angle of the boat.

To use the trim tabs:



3. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the TrimTabs circuit breaker "ON."

4. The trim tabs controls are located at the helm. Thecontrols consist of two switches. The port switchcontrols the port tab; the starboard switch controlsthe starboard tab. Each switch is labeled "BOWUP" and "BOW DOWN." Before advancing thethrottles, press both switches on the "BOW UP"side for 5 seconds. This lifts the trim tabs to the full"up" position.

5. Advance the throttles to bring the boat on plane.Adjust the engine RPMs for cruising speed.

Do not overtrim your boat. When adjusting the trimtabs, press their control switches for only one-halfsecond at a time, then allow the boat to respond.Continue to adjust the trim tabs in this manner untilthe boat is at the desired trim angle. Over-trimmingcan cause the bow to veer and may lead to loss ofcontrol. Always reset the trim tabs to the BOW UPposition before advancing throttles to achieve plane.Accelerating the boat to planing speed while the trimtabs are lowered can cause a loss of control.

6. Use the trim tabs individually to make beam-to-beam adjustments. If the majority of your passen-gers are sitting on the port side, you may find thatthe starboard side of your boat is riding higher thanthe port side. Use the "BOW DOWN" side of thestarboard trim tab switch to adjust the trim.


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If your passengers decide to shift to the other side ofthe boat, level the boat by pressing the "BOW UP"side of the starboard trim tab switch for a fewseconds. This undoes your previous adjustment.Then, use the "BOW DOWN" side of the port trimtab switch to adjust the trim.

7. The trim tab switches can be used together to bringthe bow of the boat to a lower attitude. This adjust-ment is often used when running into choppy seas.Bringing the bow down uses the sharper part of theboats "V" hull to break through waves. Use the"BOW DOWN" side of both trim tab switchessimultaneously to adjust the trim. Be careful whenmaking bow down adjustments. Excessive bowdown trim can cause considerable bow spray whichhampers visibility and reduces control of your boat.


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SECTION 7 MAINTENANCE

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Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule ........................................................... 158Maintenance Log ........................................................... 158

Exterior Maintenance ............................................................. 162Fiberglass Surfaces....................................................... 162Anti-Fouling Bottom Paint ............................................. 163Caulking and Sealants................................................... 164Stainless Steel Rails and Hardware ............................. 164Decorative Striping Tape............................................... 165Hatches and Windows ................................................... 165Exterior Vinyl Upholstery .............................................. 166Exterior Carpet ..............................................................166Canvas ........................................................................... 166

Interior Maintenance .............................................................. 169Woodwork ...................................................................... 169High Pressure Laminate ................................................ 169Woven Fabrics................................................................ 169Carpet ............................................................................ 171Interior Fiberglass ......................................................... 171Plexiglass ...................................................................... 171

Mechanical Systems .............................................................. 172Engines / Generator ....................................................... 172Thru-Hull Valves ............................................................ 172Propeller Shaft Seals ..................................................... 172Props .............................................................................. 173Struts ............................................................................. 173DC Electrical System..................................................... 173Fresh Water System ...................................................... 175Bilge System .................................................................. 176Sanitation System ......................................................... 176

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The maintenance activities and their intervals listed onthe following pages are provided as guidelines only. Theideal maintenance activities and maintenance scheduledepend on the components installed in your boat andthe manner and environment in which you use yourboat. The more frequently you use your boat, the moreoften maintenance needs to be performed. If you useyour boat in salt water, it requires more maintenance,especially on its exterior.

For instructions on when and how to maintain many ofyour boat’s components, refer to the OEM information.

Maintenance activities are divided into four types:

Type A Maintenance

Perform Type A maintenance 48 hours after the firstlaunching of your boat, and 48 hours after launchingyour boat following a period of onshore storage.

Type B Maintenance

Perform Type B maintenance after the engines haveoperated for 25 hours following launching, whether yourboat is new or coming out of onshore storage.

Type C Maintenance

Perform Type C maintenance semiannually or after theengines have operated for 100 hours, whichever comesfirst.

Type D Maintenance

Perform Type D maintenance annually or after theengines have operated for 200 hours, whichever comesfirst.

Use a maintenance log to keep a record of the mainte-nance activities you perform on your boat. The logshould list both the activities described in the followingcharts and the maintenance activities for the OEMequipment as recommended in the OEM information.Make copies of the log and keep the copy in a safe place.

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Engines and Drive System

Perform maintenance as outlinedin the engine OEM information.

Inspect water intake hoses andconnections.

Inspect exhaust system hoses andconnections.

Inspect exhaust guard cover.

Check prop for balance and nicks.

Check strut bearings.

Check rudder alignment.

Check all thru-hull fittings.

Inspect shaft log packing nut.

Check engine and shaft alignment.

Spray ignition switch with contactcleaner.

Tighten engine mounts.

Weigh fire suppression chemicaltank.

Control System

Make any necessary throttle andshift adjustments.

Test neutral safety switch.

Lubricate cables and controls.

Steering System

Inspect linkage and connections.

Inspect hydraulic fluid level.

Inspect rudder packing nut.

Inspect tiller tie bar linkage.

Inspect trim tab reservoir.

Type A

Refer to OEMinformation.

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Electrical System

Inspect and clean batteries.

Check battery fluid levels.

Check operation of all 12-voltequipment.

Check operation of all AC equip-ment.

Inspect shore power cord(s).

Inspect generator water intake anddischarge.

Inspect zincs anodes.

Perform generator maintenance.

Fuel System

Clean engine fuel filters.

Inspect for fuel leaks.

Inspect fuel lines for signs of chafe.

Fresh Water System

Flush water tank(s) and system.

Clean in-line water filter.

Fiberglass / Woodwork

Clean fiberglass.

Wax hull and all non-tread areas.

Repair chipped fiberglass.

Clean interior woodwork.

Type A

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Type B

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Type C

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* Inspect the zinc anodes at least once every two weeks. Check with your marina or consult other local boatowners to determine the average life expectancy of your boat’s zinc anodes. If you notice a rapid deteriorationof the zinc anodes, have a professional yacht corrosion specialist check your boat, local seawater and dock.


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Interior

Perform maintenance on theheads.

Inspect thru-hull fittings.

Clean refrigerator.

Clean stove.

Lubricate door hinges and locks.

Clean vinyl fabrics and wallcoverings.

Spot clean woven fabrics.

Spot clean carpet.

Exterior

Check compass for magneticdeviation.

Check trim tab system for leaks.

Check tightness and caulking ofdeck hardware.

Clean vinyl upholstery.

Clean plexiglass surfaces.

Lubricate hinges, latches, andlocks.

Wash weather covers.

Bilge System

Check garboard drain plug.

Check and test bilge pumps.

Inspect sump pump(s).

Check and test bilge blowers.

Type A


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Each timebefore startingengines.

Type B


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Type C


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The following paragraphs explain how to maintain thevarious materials present outside your boat’s cabin tohelp keep the boat looking new.

The exterior fiberglass surfaces of your boat are coatedwith a protective layer of gelcoat. Gelcoat forms a hard,smooth and durable surface. It does, however, containvery small pores that, over time, collect dirt and discolorif the gelcoat is not kept clean.

Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing your boat.Abrasive cleaners scratch and dull the gelcoat.

Wash the boat with fresh water after each outing tohelp keep the gelcoat clean. If you operate your boat insalt water, wash it at least once every week, even if ithasn’t been used since the last washing. Periodicallywash the boat with a solution of fresh water and mildsoap. Use a sponge to wash smooth surfaces and a stiffnylon or natural bristle brush to wash nonskid surfaces.

Do not wax the nonskid surfaces. Waxing them makesthem slippery and dangerous to walk on.

Wax all non-tread areas at least once a season. Use ahigh quality, non-yellowing, marine wax. Waxing yourboat provides a shiny surface and seals the pores in thegelcoat, making it easier to keep clean.

The continued and frequent use of abrasive polishingcompounds eventually erodes the gelcoat.

Gelcoat eventually dulls with age, much like the painton your car. When it does this, you can restore thegelcoat’s luster using an electric buffer and a very finegrade polishing compound. Ask your Carver Dealerwhat brand and grade of polish to use.

Stress cracks are common on all fiberglass boats. In themajority of instances these cracks are cosmetic and

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limited to the gelcoat surface only. Gelcoat stress cracksare rarely an indication of structural problems. If youdiscover stress cracks in your boat contact your CarverDealer.

NOTE: The repair of cosmetic (non-structural) gelcoatstress cracks is not included under the terms of theCarver Limited Warranty.

Gelcoat Repair

Cosmetic repair of minor gelcoat nicks and scratches isnot difficult nor does it require the use of special orunique tools. Any boat owner with a little practice canmake visually satisfying repairs. Repairs to fiberglasslaminates or structural fiberglass components are bestleft to the experienced technicians at your CarverDealer.

A gelcoat repair kit is available from your CarverDealer (Carver part number 82036-03). This kit in-cludes color matched gel, gel hardener and detailedinstructions on making gelcoat repairs.

Gelcoat Blisters

While fiberglass is a durable and economical material, itis not indestructible as is often assumed by many boat-ers. The most commonly known problem associated withfiberglass is blistering. These blisters generally form inthe gelcoat or in the outer most layer of laminate. Theycan range in size from microscopic to two inches orlarger in diameter.

The appearance of fiberglass blisters does not indicatestructural problems or faulty hull lamination. Gelcoatblisters form through a natural process and are quitecommon. If you discover blisters on the underwaterportion of your boat's hull, contact your Carver Dealer.

The underwater surfaces of your boat are coated with ahigh-quality, factory-applied coat of antifouling bottompaint, applied after the hull has been carefully preparedand primed.

The paint has a high copper content and antifoulingelements that retard the growth of marine life on thebottom of your boat's hull. The antifouling elements in

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this paint have a limited life span, usually about 12months. Because of this, Carver suggests you repaintthe hull with a fresh coat of bottom paint on an annualbasis. Be sure to use a paint that is compatible with thefactory-applied paint. Failure to do so can void yourbottom paint warranty. Also make sure the paint is bestfor the type of water you operate the boat in. See yourCarver Dealer for assistance in selecting an appropriatebottom paint.

To prepare the hull bottom for painting, lightly sand theexisting paint with 80 grit or 100 grit sandpaper. Re-move all dirt and sanding residue from the hull. Applythe new paint using a brush, roller or sprayer. If youwish to apply a second coat, allow the first coat to drybefore proceeding.

Deck fittings, rail bases, window and all underwaterfittings have been sealed with the finest quality seal-ants. These sealants, however, do not last indefinitely.The working action of the boat and the expansion andcontraction caused by variations in outside temperatureeventually break down the sealant.

Fittings that have begun to leak must be resealed.Remove the fitting and clean the old sealant from bothmating surfaces. Reseal the fitting using the sealantrecommended by your Carver Dealer.

Stainless steel is not rust-resistant nor is it stain-resistant. When left in contact with the marine environ-ment it does rust and corrode. Proper care helps keepthe stainless fittings on your boat looking bright andshiny.

Clean the stainless steel rails and fittings after eachouting with either soap and water or glass cleaner. Ifyou operate your boat in salt water, clean the rails andfittings at least once every week, even if the boat hasn’tbeen used since the last cleaning.

If you discover any rust, remove it immediately. Failureto do so leads to irreversible pitting. Use brass, silver orchrome polish to remove rust on stainless steel. Wax thestainless fittings and rails to help protect them from theelements and keep them looking their best. Use thesame wax you use on the fiberglass surfaces of the boat.

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Never use abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool toclean stainless steel fittings or rails. Never use mineralacids or bleach to clean stainless steel. Never letstainless steel come into prolonged contact with iron,steel or other metals which cause contaminationleading to rust or corrosion.

A variety of decorative stripes are used on the exteriorof your boat. Striping tapes are custom-made toCarver’s color and size specifications. Replacementstriping tape is only available through Carver Dealers.To remove a damaged section of tape, heat the areawith a hair dryer. This softens the adhesive and makesthe tape easier to remove. To remove any adhesiveresidue, use acetone.

When fueling your boat, avoid spilling fuel on any ofthe decorative striping tape. Fuel damages the stripingtape.

The hatch frames on your boat are fabricated fromaluminum. Some of these frames are painted withenamel. To clean both the painted and unpaintedframes, use a sponge dipped in a solution of fresh waterand mild soap. Do not use a brush or abrasive cleaneras these can scratch the painted frame surfaces, damag-ing their appearance.

The cabin windows are made from tempered glass.Clean the windows using a soft rag and glass cleaner.The bridge wind screen is made from formed plexiglass.Do not use glass cleaner to clean plexiglass; instead, usea solution of fresh water and mild soap.

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If you have used Dr. Vinyl to repair damaged uphol-stery, do not use the following cleaners on the re-paired area as they will damage it.

• Denatured alcohol• 3M Citrus Cleaner• Ammonia and hydrogen peroxide

To care for the exterior vinyl on your boat, refer to thecleaning recommendations in the following "VinylCleaning and Care" insert. The insert also containsspecific information on removing certain types of stains.The treatment for additional types of stains is describedbelow.

Grease and Pencil Marks: Use a medium-soft brushto apply either a solution of fresh water and Ivory Soapor Fantastik Spray Cleaner.

Tough Stains, Adhesive, Teak Oil and Rust: Use3M Citrus Cleaner; rinse with soap and water.

Avoid saturating the exterior cushions with water. Toenhance the appearance of the exterior cushions andupholstery, occasionally treat them with an approvedvinyl protectant.

Rinse the bridge and deck carpet with fresh water whencleaning the other portions of the boat's exterior. Whenthe exterior carpet becomes soiled, remove the carpetfrom the boat and wash it with hot water and any brandof carpet detergent suitable for hot water extraction. Toremove stains from the carpet, refer to the carpet OEMinformation.

White Vinyl

White exterior enclosures are made from vinyl coatedmaterials. Clean the enclosures using a sponge dippedin a solution of fresh water and mild soap. To removeheavy dirt, use a vinyl cleaner. Treat the vinyl with avinyl protectant twice each season.

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Sunbrella

Colored canvas enclosures are made from Sunbrellafabric. This fabric should be cleaned regularly beforedirt accumulates and becomes embedded in it. Thefabric can be cleaned without removing it from thestainless steel bow supports. Brush all loose dirt off theSunbrella, then hose down the fabric with a solution ofnatural soap and lukewarm fresh water (no more than100 degrees F.). Rinse with fresh water until the soap isremoved. Do not use detergents.

Do not soak the Sunbrella in Clorox for an excessiveamount of time as this can damage the stitching.Cleaning the Sunbrella using bleach may reduce thefabric’s water repellency. To restore its water repel-lency, apply an air-curing fluorocarbon water repellenttreatment.

For stubborn stains: Remove the fabric from the bowsupports. Soak the fabric for 20 minutes in a solution ofno more than 1/2 cup (4 oz.) Clorox and 1/4 cup (2 oz.)natural soap per gallon of lukewarm fresh water (nomore than 100 degrees F.). Rinse with fresh water untilthe soap is removed, then allow the fabric to air dry.

Do not subject canvas fabric to excessive heat. Beforestoring the fabric, thoroughly air dry it. Store it in adry, ventilated area.

Enclosure Curtains

The enclosure curtains’ clear vinyl windows are easilyscratched if cleaned incorrectly. Because of this, useonly nonabrasive cleaners and a soft cloth to clean thevinyl windows. To remove water spots, use glass cleanerand a clean, soft cloth. To remove dirt and dust, use aclean, soft cloth dipped in a solution of fresh water andvery mild soap. Do not use paper towel to clean theclear vinyl windows as it will scratch them.

There are several cleaners made specifically for vinylwindows. If you decide to use one of these cleaners, firsttry the product on a small, inconspicuous area to makesure that it does not damage or scratch the vinyl sur-face.


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One of the best things you can do to maintain theinterior of your boat is to ventilate the cabin as oftenas possible. Do not allow moisture to accumulate inthe boat's interior. Moisture leads to a damp, mustyenvironment, which encourages the growth of mildew.

Solid hardwood and hardwood veneer are usedthroughout the interior of your boat. Treat this wood-work like you treat your finest furniture. Dust it on aregular basis using 3M Clean and Shine and a soft rag.Do not use wax-based furniture polish or cleanercontaining abrasives.

Do not lay wet or damp towels or clothing on oragainst the finished hardwood surfaces.

The interior woodwork was finished at the factorywith a special industrial/commercial grade finish. Ifyou need to refinish any woodwork, contact yourCarver Dealer to order the appropriate product.Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the productpackage when applying the finish.

High Pressure Laminate (HPL) is used on many of thecabinet faces and counter tops inside your boat. HPLis extremely durable and easy to clean. Clean thelaminated surfaces with a cleaner made for use onhousehold counter tops. Avoid using the counter topsas cutting surfaces. Cutting or slicing on the HPLsurfaces can permanently scratch them.

The woven fabrics used in your boat’s interior includedrapes, pillow shams, bed spreads, woven (fuzzy) head-liners and sofa and barrel chair coverings. These fabricshave been treated with a popular stain retardant prod-uct. Even so, the fabrics still need periodic cleaning. Tocare for the fabrics, refer to the cleaning recommenda-tions in the following "Fabric Cleaning and Care"insert. The insert also contains specific information onremoving certain types of stains. The treatments foradditional types of stains are described below.

Pencil Marks: Use a clean, white cloth and Westley’sClear Magic.

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Tough Stains and Set Water Stains: Always try thetechnique outlined in the insert first. If that doesn’tremove the stain, spray Westley’s Clear Magic on thearea, going two inches around the stain or, if possible,bring the wetness to a break point, such as a bulkhead.Spray water on the area as directed on the productbottle. Let set about 5 minutes. Rub the area with aclean towel, rotating the towel as the stain is removed.As you rub, go a little beyond the wetness with thetowel, flaring the edges.

Allow the area to dry or blow the entire cleaned areawith compressed air. Repeat if necessary or use Lendowglass cleaner. After the stain is removed, use the clothesshaver to remove “fuzzies”.

The carpet used on the interior of the boat has beentreated with a popular stain retardant product. Even so,the carpet still needs periodic cleaning. Care for thecarpet as you would care for the carpet in your home.Vacuum it often and shampoo it as needed.

When your boat is new, the carpet sheds and needs tobe vacuumed frequently. This is normal. The sheddingstops after a few weeks.

Some of your boat’s interior components, such as theshower stalls and stateroom berth platforms, are madeof gelcoated fiberglass. Interior fiberglass can becleaned with any household cleaner that has been madefor cleaning fiberglass. Many of these types of cleanersare marketed as “tub and tile” cleaners. Do not useabrasive cleaners on the interior fiberglass surfaces.Abrasive cleaners scratch and dull the shiny gelcoatsurface.

Do not use glass cleaner, abrasive cleaners or aro-matic solvents on plexiglass. Doing so etches theplexiglass.

The shower door, mirrored face of the head medicinecabinets, and other areas of your boat are made ofplexiglass. Clean plexiglass with a solution of fresh

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water and mild liquid detergent. Remove any finescratches with a fine automotive acrylic rubbing andpolishing compound.

The following paragraphs explain how to maintain yourboat’s propulsion, electrical, fresh water, bilge andsanitation systems.

Refer to the engine and generator OEM information forinstructions on maintaining your boat’s engines andgenerator. There is an in-line seawater strainer in-stalled in the water intake lines for each engine and thegenerator. At least once every 30 days, close the seawa-ter seacocks, then open and clean the strainers. Thestrainers are located in the engine room. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the strainers. If you are operating the boat indirty waters or areas with a high degree of aquaticvegetation, inspect the strainers more frequently. Aclogged strainer restricts the intake of seawater whichcan cause the affected engine or the generator to over-heat.

Inspect the thru-hull valves on a monthly basis. Makesure the connections between the hose and the valve aretight. Look for water leaks around the area where thevalve and hull meet. Every 30 days open and close eachvalve two or three times. This guards against the valveseizing in the open or closed position. While doing thismake sure the valve handle is securely fastened.Tighten any loose handles. Refer to the "Thru-HullFittings" portion of Section 9 for the location of thethru-hull valves.

Make sure the engines are OFF before inspecting thepropeller shaft seals. The engine room contains mov-ing, hot machinery. Keep your hands, feet and bodyout of the engine room while one or both engines areoperating.

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The propeller shaft extends through a watertightfitting called a shaft seal. Check the shaft seal everymonth; if the seal is leaking, contact your CarverDealer.

Wear gloves when handling a propeller. Its blades aresharp.

Inspect your props often. Carry a swim mask in yourboat so you can inspect the props while swimming.Props that are out-of-balance or damaged can diminishthe boat’s performance by reducing the boat’s speed,causing steering problems, and creating vibrations.Vibrations can lead to drive train damage.

Have the propellers balanced by an established propel-ler repair shop at least once a year. Repair or replacedamaged props.

Propeller shaft struts require very little maintenance.Within each strut is a strut or cutlass bearing thatprovides a smooth surface for the shaft to rotate. Thesebearings occasionally need to be replaced. They needreplacement more often if you use your boat in waterthat has a lot of sand or other abrasive material sus-pended in it. Have your marine technician inspect thestrut bearings whenever the boat is pulled. Replace thebearings when the technician recommends it.

The majority of difficulties that occur with the 12-voltDC electrical system are caused by poor battery mainte-nance. The factory-installed batteries on your boatshould function normally for several years if properlymaintained. These heavy-duty batteries can be dis-charged and recharged repeatedly without damagingthem; however, completely discharging and overcharg-ing a battery can shorten its life span.

To maximize the useful life of the batteries:

1. Do not store batteries that are only partiallycharged. Recharge the batteries to a voltage read-ing between 12.3 and 12.6 volts before storing.

Props

A TIP FROM CARVER!

Consider purchasing and carry-ing a spare set of props onboardyour boat. Many marine dealersdo not carry a full inventory ofreplacement propellers. A spareset allows your vacation or cruiseto continue in the event that yourboat's primary set of props isdamaged.

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Monitor the voltage reading every 30 days whilethe batteries are in storage and recharge them ifthe voltage drops below 12.3 volts.

2. Do not overcharge the batteries. Stop charging thebatteries when the voltage is between 12.3 and 12.6volts. Do not continuously (trickle) charge thebatteries. Trickle charging a fully charged batteryreduces its useful life.

While using the boat, use the voltmeters to frequentlymonitor the charge level of each battery bank. Monitorthe charge level with the engines turned off (staticcondition). Use the onboard battery chargers (the con-trols are on the Safety Breaker Panel) or the enginealternators (which work automatically while the en-gines are running) to recharge the batteries when theyare not fully charged. When the battery bank is fullycharged the voltmeter reads between 12.3 and 12.6volts.

Do not charge the batteries if they are already fullycharged. The engine alternators can not overcharge thebatteries. The onboard battery charger can overchargethe batteries because, when it determines the batteriesare fully charged, it does not shut off but switches totrickle charge mode.

Disconnect the batteries when performing mainte-nance tasks on the DC electrical system. Failure to doso can lead to electrical shock.

Inspect the batteries once every month. Clean anycorrosion that has developed on the battery terminals.Spray a terminal protector on the terminals and batterycable eye connectors. Make sure the battery cables aresecurely fastened to the terminals. Tighten the nutsonly slightly beyond finger tight with a wrench.

Check the level of fluid in each battery cell. Fill any lowcells with distilled water only. The fill level is markedon the side of the battery case.

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Flush and sanitize the fresh water system at leastonce every season. Flushing involves draining allwater from the system. Sanitizing involves using acommercially-made fresh water tank sanitizing liquidthat is available at many marine supply stores.

NOTE: The fresh water system, including the waterheater, must be drained as part of the winterizationprocess. Failure to winterize the water system could leadto damaged pipes, valves, faucets, tanks, or a rupturedwater heater. Refer to the "Fresh Water System" por-tion of Section 8.

Shower

If the water flow from the shower becomes restricted, itmay be due to the accumulation of sediment in theshower head. If this happens, remove the head andrinse it with clean water. If necessary, clean the dis-charge holes with a narrow wire.

Water Taps

Periodically remove and clean the filter screens from thesinks’ water taps. Rinse the screens with clean water. Ifnecessary, clean the screens with a narrow wire. Abuildup of debris in the filter screens can block thewater flow enough to cause the pressure water pump torepeatedly cycle on and off.

Sumps

Clean the sumps frequently. Hair, dirt, and soap scumcollect in the sumps and, if not removed, eventually clogthe sump pumps or sump hoses.

Pressure Water Pump

There is an in-line filter installed near the pressurewater pump. Clean the filter once a month. The pump islocated in the engine room. Refer to the "EngineRoom" portion of Section 9 for the exact location of thepump and strainer.

Water Tank Vent Screen

A vent for the fresh water tank is installed through theboat’s hull. Each vent has a screen over its opening toprevent dirt and insects from entering the fresh watertank. Clean the vent screens once every six months or

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twice a season. Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fittings"portion of Section 9 for the exact location of the vents.

Keeping the bilges clean is important. A dirty bilgeleads to clogged bilge pumps and unpleasant odors inthe cabin. Keeping the bilges dry helps reduce moisturein the cabin.

1. Periodically inspect and clean each bilge pump’sstrainer. The strainers prevent dirt and debris fromclogging the bilge pump intakes. The bilge pumpsare located in the engine room, beneath a hatch inthe aft stateroom, and beneath a hatch next to thegalley . Refer to the "Engine Room" and "InteriorHatches" portions of Section 9 for the exact loca-tion of the bilge pumps.

2. Frequently check the operation of each bilge pumpfloat switch to ensure that it is operating properly.Clean the float switch so that it can move freely.

3. Clean the bilge pumps twice a season by wiping anydirt or oil from their exterior surfaces.

4. Remove any oil, dirt or debris from the bilges. Treatthe bilges with a commercial bilge cleaner twice aseason. Bilge cleaners are available from yourCarver Dealer.

Unlike the other systems in your boat, the sanitationsystem requires ongoing maintenance to avoid prob-lems.

Always use sanitation system deodorizer. Use the brandrecommended by your Carver Dealer. Your boat's sani-tation system is not like the toilet and sewer in a home.Do not flush any items down the toilet that the toiletwas not designed to accommodate. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on maintaining the toilets.

Empty the waste tanks often and when you know theboat will not be used for an extended period. Each timeyou empty the waste tanks, flush them with freshwater. This helps remove any remaining waste from thetanks.

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Winterization and Storage

Introduction .............................................................180

Lifting .......................................................................180

Blocking ...................................................................180

Winterization............................................................181Engines ..........................................................................181Generator.......................................................................181Air Conditioning System................................................181Fresh Water System ......................................................181Raw Water Washdowns.................................................184Bilge ...............................................................................185Sanitation System .........................................................185Grey Water Holding System ..........................................189Exterior ..........................................................................192Interior ...........................................................................192

Storage.....................................................................192Dry Storage....................................................................192Wet Storage ...................................................................193

Spring Recommissioning Checklist .......................196

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Before you store your boat for an extended period oftime during which temperatures could fall below freez-ing (such as during winter), you must properly winter-ize it. Winterizing your boat removes all water from itsvarious systems. If this water froze, it could causeextensive damage to the boat and its systems.

Carver recommends that you hire a professional towinterize your boat and its systems. Carver also recom-mends that you place your boat in dry, as opposed towet, storage. Some of the winterizing procedures canonly be completed when the boat is out of the water. Drystorage also gives you the opportunity to thoroughlyinspect your boat’s hull and underwater components forany maintenance needs.

To lift your boat from the water, hire a professionalexperienced and trained in lifting yachts. The boat’shull must be properly supported during the liftingoperation to avoid serious and permanent hull deforma-tion.

Do not place a lifting strap around the boat’s shaft orany other underwater component.

Use approved lifting straps. “SLING” tags are locatedon the side deck of the boat. These are the only placeswhere lifting straps should be positioned for lifting.

Never go under the boat when it is suspended in a lift.

When your boat is placed in dry storage its hull must beproperly blocked to avoid damaging it. You can eitheruse a cradle designed specifically by Carver to supportyour model of boat or build your own blocking supports.

If you are using the Carver-designed cradle, theforward end of the cradle should be slightly elevatedto position the boat in a bow-high attitude. This allowsany water in the bilges to flow to the back of the aftbilge compartment and drain through the hull drain.

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If you wish to build your own blocking supports,contact Carver for instructions on the material to useand the design to follow.

Your boat must be properly winterized before storage.Failure to winterize the boat could result in damagedpipes, valves, faucets, tanks, water heater and othercomponents.

The following paragraphs explain how to winterize thesystems that require it.

Refer to the OEM information for details on winteriz-ing the engines.

Refer to the OEM information for details on winteriz-ing the generator.

Refer to the OEM information for details on winteriz-ing the optional air conditioning system. Carverrecommends that you have a qualified marina winter-ize your air conditioning system for you.

When winterizing your boat’s fresh water system,drain the entire system including the water heater.

Refer to the "Fresh Water System" portion of Section4 for a description of your boat’s fresh water system,including optional equipment.

Draining the System

1. Switch the Water Heater circuit breaker on the ACControl Center "OFF." Carver recommends tapingthe breaker in the "OFF" position until the watersystem is filled and primed after spring recom-missioning.

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Do not supply power to the water heater when it isempty. Doing so may damage the unit’s heatingelement and cause a fire.

2. Turn the "house" battery master disconnectswitch to the "ON" position.

3. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the forwardand aft Auto Sump circuit breakers "ON," thenswitch the Main - One circuit breaker "ON."

4. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the Pres-sure Water Pump circuit breaker "ON."

6. Open all sink and shower faucets on the boat,including the faucets for the optional transom handshower and bow and transom fresh waterwashdowns.

7. When there is no more water coming from any ofthe sink taps, shower heads, or fresh waterwashdowns, switch the Pressure Water Pumpcircuit breaker "OFF."

8. Drain the water heater. It is located in the portforward corner of the engine room. Refer to the"Engine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the water heater. Refer to the OEMinformation for details on draining the waterheater.

Winterizing the System

You must use an approved, nontoxic antifreeze inyour boat’s fresh water system. Refer to the SeaLandTechnical Bulletin at the end of this section forinformation on the proper type of antifreeze to use.Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage thefresh water system. The repair of such damage is notincluded under the terms of either the Carver LimitedWarranty or the fresh water system OEM’s warranty.


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1. Pour 15 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicleantifreeze into your boat's fresh water tank. Thefresh water tank is filled through a deck fittingwith a plate labeled WATER. The plate is locatedbeneath the starboard side deck rail door. Referto the "Deck Plates" portion of Section 9 for theexact location of this plate.

NOTE: If the fresh water system loses pressureduring this procedure, you will have to add moreantifreeze into the water tank.

2. Close all faucets.

3. Switch the Pressure Water Pump circuit breaker onthe DC Control Center "ON."

4. Open the galley sink cold water faucet. When asteady stream of antifreeze flows from the tap, closethe faucet. Repeat this step for the galley hot waterfaucet, then for each cold and hot water faucet onthe boat, except for the optional transom handshower and bow and transom fresh waterwashdowns.

For the transom shower, place the shower head in abucket before turning on the shower faucet. Thiscatches the antifreeze, which can be reused. Pro-ceed as described earlier in this step.

For the bow and transom fresh water washdowns:

a. Remove the hose(s) from the fresh waterwashdown fittings.

b. Place a bucket under the washdown fittings tocatch the antifreeze, which can be reused.

c. Open the washdown faucets. When a steadystream of antifreeze flows from the fittings, closethe faucets.

5. If the toilets use fresh water to flush, flush eachtoilet until antifreeze has filled the bowl.

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7. Pour a quart of the antifreeze into each sinkdrain.

Preparing the System for Use Again

When you remove your boat from storage and prepareto use it again, flush the entire fresh water systemwith fresh water. Nontoxic antifreeze is colored, sothe water system is adequately flushed when uncol-ored water flows from all of the faucets and showerheads.

Before performing this procedure on the optional bowand transom raw water washdowns, your boat shouldbe pulled from the water.

1. Close the seacock that supplies the raw waterwashdown pump with seawater. The seacock islocated in the port forward corner of the engineroom next to the water heater. Refer to the "En-gine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of the seawater seacock.

2. Disconnect the end of the hose that is attached tothe washdown side of the seacock.

You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat’sraw water washdown system. Refer to the SeaLandTechnical Bulletin at the end of this section forinformation on the proper type of antifreeze to use.Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage theraw water washdown system. The repair of suchdamage is not included under the terms of either theCarver Limited Warranty or the raw water washdownsystem OEM’s warranty.

3. Place the disconnected hose end into a bucket thatcontains about a gallon of nontoxic recreationalvehicle antifreeze.

4. Remove the hose(s) from the bow and transom rawwater washdown fittings.

5. Place a bucket under the washdown fittings tocatch the antifreeze, which can be reused.

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6. Turn the "house" battery master disconnectswitch to the "ON" position.

7. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker on theSafety Breaker Panel "ON."

8. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch theWashdown Pump circuit breaker "ON."

9. When a steady stream of antifreeze flows from thewashdown fittings, switch the Washdown Pumpcircuit breaker "OFF."

10. Reconnect the hose to the washdown fitting.

11. Reconnect the hose that was disconnected in Step 2.

1. Open the hull drain. Leave the drain open whileyour boat is in storage.

2. Remove all water from the bilge.

3. Clean the bilge as described in the "Bilge" portionof Section 7.

Before performing this procedure on the sanitationsystem, your boat should be pulled from the water.Refer to the OEM information for more information onwinterizing the sanitation system.

NOTE: If the toilets use fresh water to flush, you mustwinterize the fresh water system, as described earlierin this section, before you winterize the sanitationsystem.

Refer to the "Sanitation System" portion of Section4 for a description of your boat’s sanitation system.

There are two types of sanitation systems: the stan-dard system and the overboard discharge system.

Standard Sanitation System

1. Empty the waste tanks as described in the "Emp-tying the Waste Tanks" portion of Section 4.

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Remove as much of the fresh water used in flush-ing the tanks as possible.

2. If the toilets use seawater to flush, follow steps a -d below; otherwise, proceed to step 3.

a. Close the seawater pickup seacock for eachtoilet. Refer to the "Interior Hatches" and"Engine Room" portions of Section 9 for theexact location of these seacocks.

b. For each seacock, disconnect the end of theseawater pickup hose that is attached to thetoilet side of the seacock.

c. Flush the toilets until all water is drained fromthe seawater pickup hoses.

d. Reconnect the seawater pickup hoses to theseacocks. Leave the seacocks closed.

You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat’ssanitation system. Refer to the SeaLand TechnicalBulletin at the end of this section for information onthe proper type of antifreeze to use. Using thewrong type of antifreeze can damage the sanitationsystem. The repair of such damage is not includedunder the terms of either the Carver Limited War-ranty or the sanitation system OEM’s warranty.

3. Flush 4 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicleantifreeze through each toilet and allow it to re-main in the waste tanks while the boat is in stor-age.

4. When you remove your boat from storage andprepare to use it again:

a. Pour 5 gallons of fresh water through each toilet.

b. Empty the waste tanks as described in the"Emptying the Waste Tanks" portion of Sec-tion 4.

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c. If the toilets use seawater to flush, open theseacock for each toilet. Flush the toilets a fewtimes to prime the sanitation system.

d. Charge the waste tanks by adding deodorizer.Use the brand of deodorizer recommended byyour Carver Dealer.

Overboard Discharge System

1. Empty the waste tanks as described in the "Emp-tying the Waste Tanks" portion of Section 4.Remove as much of the fresh water used in flushingthe tanks as possible.

2. If the toilets use seawater to flush, follow steps a -d below; otherwise, proceed to step 3.

a. Close the seawater pickup seacock for eachtoilet. Refer to the "Interior Hatches" and"Engine Room" portions of Section 9 for theexact location of these seacocks.

b. For each seacock, disconnect the end of theseawater pickup hose that is attached to thetoilet side of the seacock.

c. Flush the toilets until all water is drained fromthe seawater pickup hoses.

d. Reconnect the seawater pickup hoses to theseacocks. Leave the seacocks closed.

3. Under the boat, place a large bucket beneath theoverboard discharge fitting to collect antifreezepumped out later in this procedure. Refer to the"Thru-Hull Fittings" portion of Section 9 for thelocation of the forward and aft overboard dis-charge fittings.

You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat’ssanitation system. Refer to the SeaLand TechnicalBulletin at the end of this section for information onthe proper type of antifreeze to use. Using the wrongtype of antifreeze can damage the sanitation system.The repair of such damage is not included under the

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terms of either the Carver Limited Warranty or thesanitation system OEM’s warranty.

4. Flush 10 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicleantifreeze through each toilet.

5. Open the overboard discharge seacock. Theseacock is located in the port forward area of theengine room. Refer to the "Engine Room" portionof Section 9 for the exact location of this seacock.

6. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve to the for-ward waste tank position. The Y-valve is locatedin the port forward corner of the engine room,above the aft waste tank.

7. Switch the Main - One circuit breaker on theSafety Breaker Panel "ON."

8. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the For-ward Waste Pump circuit breaker "ON."

9. Turn the waste pump switch "ON." The switch islocated in the engine room above the aft wastetank, next to the Y-valve.

10. When a steady stream of antifreeze flows from theoverboard discharge fitting, turn the waste pumpswitch "OFF."

11. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve to the aftwaste tank position.

12. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for the aft waste tank.


14. Switch the Forward Waste Pump circuit breakeron the DC Control Center "OFF."

15. When you remove your boat from storage andprepare to use it again, flush and pump out thewaste tanks to remove the antifreeze.

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Before performing this procedure on the optional greywater holding system, your boat should be pulled fromthe water. Winterize the grey water holding systemonly after you have winterized the fresh water andsanitation systems.

Refer to the "Grey Water Holding System" portionof Section 4 for a description of your boat’s greywater holding system.

There are two types of grey water holding systems:the standard system and the overboard dischargesystem.

Standard System

1. Empty the grey water tanks as described in the"Grey Water Holding System" portion of Sec-tion 4. Remove as much of the fresh water used influshing the tanks as possible.

2. Turn the "house" battery bank master disconnectswitch to the "ON" position.


You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat’sgrey water holding system. Refer to the SeaLandTechnical Bulletin at the end of this section forinformation on the proper type of antifreeze to use.Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage thegrey water holding system. The repair of such dam-age is not included under the terms of either theCarver Limited Warranty or the grey water holdingsystem OEM’s warranty.

4. Pour 5 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicleantifreeze through the forward and aft showerdrains.


a. Pour 5 gallons of fresh water through eachshower drain.

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b. Empty the grey water tanks as described in the"Grey Water Holding System" portion ofSection 4.

c. Charge the grey water tanks by adding deodor-izer. Use the brand of deodorizer recommendedby your Carver Dealer.

Overboard Discharge System

1. Empty the grey water tanks as described in the"Grey Water Holding System" portion of Sec-tion 4. Remove as much of the fresh water used influshing the tanks as possible.

2. Under the boat, place a large bucket beneath thewaste tank overboard discharge fitting to collectantifreeze pumped out later in this procedure.Refer to the "Thru-Hull Fittings" portion ofSection 9 for the location of the overboard dis-charge fitting.

3. Turn the "house" battery bank master disconnectswitch to the "ON" position.

4. On the Safety Breaker Panel, switch the forwardand aft Auto Sump circuit breakers "ON," thenswitch the Main - One circuit breaker "ON."

You must use an approved antifreeze in your boat’sgrey water holding system. Refer to the SeaLandTechnical Bulletin at the end of this section forinformation on the proper type of antifreeze to use.Using the wrong type of antifreeze can damage thegrey water holding system. The repair of such dam-age is not included under the terms of either theCarver Limited Warranty or the grey water holdingsystem OEM’s warranty.

5. Pour 5 gallons of nontoxic recreational vehicleantifreeze through the forward and aft showerdrains.

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gine Room" portion of Section 9 for the exactlocation of this seacock.

7. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve and greywater tank selector Y-valve to the forward greywater tank position.

8. On the DC Control Center, switch the System DCMain circuit breaker "ON," then switch the For-ward Waste Pump circuit breaker "ON."

9. Turn the waste pump switch "ON." The switch islocated in the engine room above the aft wastetank, next to the waste tank selector Y-valve.Refer to the "Engine Room" portion of Section 9for the exact location of the switch.

10. When a steady stream of antifreeze flows from theoverboard discharge fitting, turn the waste pumpswitch "OFF."

11. Turn the waste tank selector Y-valve and greywater tank selector Y-valve to the aft grey watertank position.

12. Repeat steps 9 and 10 for the aft grey water tank.

13. Close the waste tank overboard dischargeseacock.

14. Switch the Forward Waste Pump circuit breakeron the DC Control Center "OFF."


a. Pour 5 gallons of fresh water through eachshower drain.

b. Empty the grey water tanks as described in the"Grey Water Holding System" portion ofSection 4.

c. Charge the grey water tanks by adding deodor-izer. Use the brand of deodorizer recommendedby your Carver Dealer.


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Interior

Storage

Dry Storage

Wash the exterior of the boat, particularly the under-water portions. Remove as much aquatic growth aspossible while it is still wet. Once the growth hasdried it is more difficult to remove.

Check the zinc sacrificial anodes for deterioration. Ifthe zincs shows signs of deterioration have themreplaced before spring launch. Check stainless steelrails and fittings for signs of rust. Remove rust priorto winter lay-up. Inspect the underwater portions ofthe hull. Review anything that looks out of the ordi-nary with your Carver Dealer.

Air out the cushions and make sure they are dry.Storing damp cushions leads to mildew. Position thecushions so air can circulate around them. Purchaseand position moisture accumulators throughout theboat. These help reduce the amount of moisture thataccumulates during storage. Remove everything fromthe boat that could spoil or freeze while the boat isstored. Also remove all dried food. Food attracts miceand insects.

To give your boat the maximum protection while it isin storage, Carver recommends that you place yourboat in dry, as opposed to wet, storage.

Protecting the boat from the elements during winterstorage is advised. Have your marina shrink wrap theboat or have a winter storage cover made. Occasion-ally check on the boat while it is in storage to makesure that it is in good condition.

If your boat will be in outside storage, properly sup-port a storage cover and secure it over the boat. Donot secure the cover to the boat too tightly. Allowadequate ventilation to protect against dry rot. Do notstore the boat in a damp storage enclosure. Purchaseand position moisture accumulator packets betweenthe shrink-wrap and your boat's enclosures to helpprevent moisture from accumulating. Excessive damp-ness can lead to mildew, electrical problems, corrosionand dry rot.

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is not designed for long-term storage purposes. The lifeof the enclosure canvas may be significantly shortenedif it is exposed to harsh weather for prolonged periods.

Wet storage procedures vary from region to region.Consult your Carver Dealer before preparing to leaveyour boat in the water over the winter.


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SpringRecommissioningChecklist

Before launching your boat, complete thefollowing.

Hull

Remove old anti-fouling bottom paint

Fill nicks and gouges

Inspect props, struts, rudders

Inspect thru-hull fittings

Apply new anti-fouling bottom paint

Buff out minor hull scratches

Remove dirt, stains

Apply wax

Deck and Cabin

Inspect hatches and windows for leaks

Wax non-walking surfaces

Engines

Follow manufacturer's recommissioningguidelines

Check crankcase, transmission oil levels

Inspect belts, hoses

Tune-up engines

Replace fuel filters

Electrical System

Check battery water level

Charge batteries

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Plumbing

Purge antifreeze

Replace taste/odor filters

Inspect, lubricate seacocks

Inspect, repair heads

Chemically charge waste and grey water tanks

Fill fresh water tanks

Safety Equipment

Inspect PFDs

Replace old distress signals

Inspect fire extinguishers

Inspect, test bilge pumps

Inspect mooring lines, fenders

After launching your boat, complete the following.

Check for engine cooling water flow

Check propeller shaft alignment

Check propeller shaft seals

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SECTION 9 WARRANTY AND PARTS

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Warranty and Parts

Warranty Information ............................................................. 202Carver Dealer’s Responsibilities ...................................202Owner's Responsibilities ...............................................202

Obtaining Warranty Service ................................................... 203

Second and Third Owner Registration................................... 204

Hull Identification Number ..................................................... 204

OEMs ....................................................................................... 205Serial Number Record Sheet ........................................206

Specifications ........................................................................207

Component Locations ............................................................207Interior Hatches ............................................................208Deck Plates ...................................................................210Thru-Hull Fittings...........................................................211Engine Room .................................................................213

Bill of Material ........................................................................218

Carver Limited Warranty ........................................................220

WARRANTY AND PARTS SECTION 9

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Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as ex-plained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Your copy ofthe warranty is located at the end of this section. Pleasereview the warranty carefully.

To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during itslifetime, Carver Boat Corporation, your Carver Dealer,and you must each uphold specific responsibilities.Carver’s responsibilities are described in the CarverLimited Warranty.

Warranty Information

Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the war-ranty and make certain the warranty is registered withCarver. Your Dealer will also instruct you on how toobtain warranty service.

Pre-Delivery Service Procedure

Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for deliveryin accordance with the procedures detailed on the Pre-Delivery Service Record. Your dealer will sign the Pre-Delivery Service Record and provide you with a copy.

Registration of your boat and its engines is required bythe Federal Safe Boating Act of 1971. Your CarverDealer will complete and mail your engine warrantycards as part of the Pre-Delivery Service procedure.

Boat and Systems Review

A representative from your Carver Dealership willreview the operation of your boat and its systems withyou.

Pre-Delivery Service Record

Verify that the boat's pre-delivery service record hasbeen completed and mailed to Carver. The pre-deliveryservice record is located in the Preface of this guide.Review the Pre-Delivery Service procedure with yourdealer. Read the Pre-Delivery Service Record. Be cer-tain you sign a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Recordand retain a copy for your records.

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OEM Components

Many of the OEM components installed in your boat arewarranted by their respective manufacturers. To acti-vate these warranties, complete and mail all OEMwarranty cards. The warranty card for each componentthat is warranted is located with its respective OEMinformation. Many of these OEMs also have programsdesigned to resolve any problems you may experiencewith their products. Your Carver Dealer can assist youwhen necessary in gaining access to these programs.

NOTE: All warranty cards must be completed andforwarded to the appropriate company within 5 days oftaking delivery of your boat.

Delivery

At the time of delivery, make a complete inspection ofthe boat and its systems. Document any work thatneeds to be completed by the dealer in order to meet theterms of your agreement.

Owner’s Information Kit

Read, understand, and follow the instructions in thisOwner’s Guide and any other guides and manualssupplied with your boat, including all OEM information.

Contact your Carver Dealer if you have any questionsregarding warranty responsibilities.

The following requirements must be met before war-ranty work can be performed on your boat.

1. Your boat must be registered with the Carver BoatCorporation. Registration is accomplished by com-pleting, then submitting the Pre-Delivery ServiceRecord to the Carver Boat Corporation, P.O. Box1010, Pulaski, WI 54162-1010.

2. Pre-Delivery Service must be completed by yourCarver Dealer. Information concerning Pre-Deliv-ery Service can be found in the preface of thismanual. The Pre-Delivery Service Record must besigned by both the dealer and the owner.

NOTE: Your Carver Dealer is the ONLY personauthorized to approve warranty work. If warranty

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The specifications listed here are based on a standardmodel with no options installed. Certain options maychange some of these specifications.

Length Overall (LOA)with boarding platform ............................... 46’11" (14,30 m)

Beam ......................................................... 14'11" (4,55 m)

Bridge Clearance(waterline to arch) ..................................... 19'5" (5,92 m)

Draft .......................................................... 42.5" (1,08 m)

Weight (estimated,with fuel and water) ................................... 37,000 lbs

(16783,20 kg)

Fresh Water Capacity ............................... 130 U.S. gal.(492,1 liters)

Hot Water Capacity ................................... 20 U.S. gal.(75,71 liters)

Waste Capacity ......................................... 80 U.S. gals(302,83 liters)

Fuel Capacity ............................................ 480 U.S. gal.(1816,99 liters)

Cabin Headroom ....................................... 6'4" (1,93 m)

Sleeps ....................................................... 6 (8 optional)

The illustrations on the following pages show the loca-tions of various components, deck plates, and thru-hullfittings discussed throughout this guide.

Specifications

ComponentLocations


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Interior Hatches

D0057BA


Greywater Sump

Forward BilgePump

Storage orOptional ForwardGrey Water Tank

Engine Room

Aft Head Sea-water Pick-UpValve

Port Engine

Port EngineProp Shaft

Drain

Fresh WaterTank

Grey WaterSump or Op-tional Aft GreyWater Tank

Rudder

Aft Bilge Pump

Bow Thruster

Galley A/C Unit

StarboardEngine Exhaust

Depth Sounder


Rudder

Steering


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D0057BB

Storage

Forward HeadSeawater Pick-Up Valve

MID STATEROOM


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Deck Plates

D0074D

Raw waterWashdown

Fresh WaterWashdown

Forward ShorePowerReceptacle

Port Fuel FillPlate (DIESEL)

Port Waste TankPumpout Plate(WASTE)

Shore PowerCircuit Breakers

Shore PowerReceptacles

TV/TelephoneConnectors

Cablemaster

Grey Water TankPumpout Plate(WASTE)

Starboard FuelFill Plate(DIESEL)

Starboard WasteTank PumpoutPlate (WASTE)

Fresh WaterTanks Fill Plate(WATER)

Raw WaterWashdown

Fresh WaterWashdown

Shore WaterFitting

TransomHand Shower


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Thru-Hull Fittings

StarboardPropulsionEngineExhaust

FootwellDrain

Starboard Mainand Aux. FuelTank Vent Rope

LockerVent

AftSump

Fresh WaterTank Vent

ForwardWasteTank Vent

ForwardBilge Pump

Galley A/C UnitSeawater Discharge

ForwardSump

Aft AmidshipsBilge Pump

Exterior A/CUnits SeawaterDischarge

Aft StateroomA/C Unit Sea-water Discharge

D0017DA

RopeLockerVent Aft Waste

Tank Vent

ForwardAmidshipsBilge Pump

Port PropulsionEngine ExhaustGenerator

Exhaust

Forward StateroomA/C Unit SeawaterDischarge

Aft BilgePump

Starboard Mainand Aux. FuelTank Vent

Salon A/C Unit Sea-water Discharge

D0017DB


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Exterior A/CUnits SeawaterPick-Up

Port PropulsionEngine SeawaterPick-Up

Depth SounderTransducer

Interior A/C UnitsSeawater Pick-Up

GeneratorSeawaterPick-Up Generator

Water/ExhaustDischarge

StarboardPropulsion EngineSeawater Pick-Up

Aft HeadSeawaterPick-Up

Waste TanksOverboardDischarge

Raw WaterWashdown SeawaterPick-Up

Forward HeadSeawater Pick-Up

D0017DC


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Engine Room

Engine/GeneratorBattery Charger

Starboard EngineBattery MasterDisconnect Switch

Port EngineBattery MasterDisconnect Switch

MIDDLE AFT BULKHEAD

PressureWater Pump

PIC00001Aft AmidshipsBilge Pump

AFT OF STARBOARD ENGINE

PIC00002

Starboard EngineCooling SystemSeacock


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AFT ON CENTERLINE

PIC00004

Starboard EngineBattery

Port EngineBattery

"House" Battery

Port EngineCooling SystemSeacock

AFT OF PORT ENGINE

PIC00003


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FORWARD ON CENTERLINE

PIC00005

Generator

Generator CoolingSystem Seacockand SeawaterStrainer (beneathgenerator)

GeneratorBattery MasterDisconnect Switch

Generator Battery

"House" Battery

STARBOARD FORWARD CORNER

PIC00006

Generator

"House" BatteryCharger

Starboard FuelTank

Forward WasteTank

Optional ForwardHead VacuumFlush System


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FORWARD OF PORT ENGINE - INBOARD

PIC00007

Port EngineCooling SystemSeawater Strainer

Port Engine

FORWARD OF PORT ENGINE - OUTBOARD

PIC00008

Optional RawWater WashdownSystem Seacock

Optional EngineOil ChangeSystem

Optional BowThruster BatteryBank MasterDisconnect Switch

Generator CoolingSystem SeawaterOutlet Seacock


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PORT FORWARD CORNER

PIC000009Optional BowThruster Battery Bank

Optional BowThruster BatteryCharger

Water Heater

Optional AftHead VacuumFlush System

Optional RawWater WashdownSystem Filter

Optional RawWater WashdownSystem Pump Aft Waste Tank

FORWARD OF GENERATOR

PIC00010

Fire SuppressionSystem Tank

Optional ExteriorA/C SeawaterPump

Optional InteriorA/C SeawaterManifold

OptionalInterior A/CSeawater Pump

Optional Interior A/CSeawater Seacock

Optional Interior A/CSeawater Strainer

Optional Exterior A/CSeawater Strainer

Optional Exterior A/CSeawater Seacock


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Bill of Material Any component that begin with a letter or have a cat-egory number lower than 50 is a manufactured compo-nent and therefore may not have all of its subcompo-nents listed.

CategoryNumber Part Description

50 Engines and V-Drives51 Inboard Engine Equipment52 Propellers53 Steering Cables54 Steering Helms and Kits55 Control Cables56 Controls and Kits57 Instruments and Instrument Accessories58 Fresh Water Cooling59 Engine Equipment; Batteries60 Fuel System and Tanks61, 62 Galley, Head and Shower Equipment, and

Tanks63 Pressure Water System64 Navigation and Interior Lighting65 Bilge Pumps, Blowers, and Ventilators66 Deck Hardware; Arch67 Rails, Taffrail Kits, and Ladders68 Wire Harnesses, Dockside Kits, and

Panels69 Electrical Equipment, Generator,

Windlass70 Windows, Doors, Windshield Sets,

Hatches, and Screens71 Hardware, Logo72 Pilot Seat Hardware, Table Legs and

Footrests73 Accessories; Hatch, Horn, Screens, Stereo,

TV, Vacuum74 Fittings, Pipe and Tube75 Clamps, Hoses, and Tubing77 Wood Screws and Sheet Metal Screws78 Lag and Machine Screws, Bolts, Nuts,

and Washers79 Nails, Staples, and Rivets80 Blinds, Canvas, Carpet, Curtains, and

Upholstery Material81 Finishing Material and Adhesives; Logos,

Paint, Plaques, Stripe82 Fiberglass Materials, Gel and Putty83 Extrusions


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CategoryNumber Part Description

84 Lumber, Plywood, Hardboard, and Balsa85 Plastics, Plastic Laminates, Doors, Lids,

and Covers89 Electrical90 Air Conditioning and Accessories91 Foam94 Woodset


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INDEX

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A

Abandon ship 7AC power available indicator

67Exterior air conditioning 77

AC power selector 67Exterior air conditioning 76

AC reverse polarity 68, 78AC wiring schematic 87Accessory OEMs 209Air conditioning

Aft deck 79Aft stateroom 74Bridge 79Forward stateroom 73Manifold 223OEMs 207Reverse cycle mode 92Salon 74Seawater seacock 95, 223Seawater strainer 223Water pump 73, 78, 95, 223

Ammeter (AC) 65Exterior air conditioning 76

Auto bilge pump 43Auto pilot 42Auto sump 43

B

Batteries 23Bow thruster 223Cables 48Correct voltage 48Electrolyte 47Engine 220"House" 220Inspection 47Maintaining 47, 174

Battery chargerEngine/generator 29, 47,

218Bow thruster 30, 70, 223"House" 221OEMs 208

Battery master disconnectswitchBow thruster 27, 222Engines 26, 218Generator 27, 221"House" 27

Bilge blowers 38Bilge pumps 8, 36, 43

Aft 103, 214

Aft amidships 218Amidships 104Automatic operation 104Forward 103, 214Manual operation 105

BilgesAft 103Forward 103

Boarding ladder 3Boarding platform 3Boat and systems review 202Boat delivery 203Bridge accessories 39Bridge DC main 35Bridge power hatch 42Buss bars 56, 83

C

Capsized boat 8Central vacuum 70Certificate of number 15Charts 3, 142Checking headway 147Circuit breakers 63Close quarters turns 147CO detector 44Coffee maker 69Compass 142

D

Depth sounder 143Direct overboard waste dis-

charge 111Dishwasher 72Distress signals - visual 12Dockside waste discharge 107Drive system OEMs 206

E

Electric heads 45Electric shift 46Engines

Antifreeze 124Batteries 28Battery charger 47Battery master disconnect

switch 26, 218Cooling system seacock

219, 220Cooling system seawater

strainer 222OEMs 205Oil change system 222

Pre-start checklist 136Synchronizer gauge 133Temperature alarm 130Temperature gauge

125, 129Engine/fuel log 16Entertainment center

Master stateroom 69Salon 72

Entertainment equipmentOEMs 208

F

Fire extinguishers 2use 7

Fire response plan 6Float plan 3, 18Freezer - galley 72Fresh water system

Draining 181Preparing for use after

winter 184Shore water fitting 216Showers 99Tank monitor 35Transom hand shower

100, 216Winterizing 182

Fresh water washdown100, 216

Fuel filter OEMs 206Fuel gauges 131Fuel system - gas 123Fueling 2

G

Gelcoat 162Blisters 163Repair 163Stress cracks 163

GeneratorBattery master disconnect

switch 27, 221Cooling system 222Cooling system seacock 221Cooling system seawater

outlet 219, 222Cooling system seawater

pick-up 219Cooling system seawater

strainer 221Layout 61OEMs 206

INDEX

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Generator running indicator 68Exterior air conditioning 78

GFCI receptacles 79Locations 80Testing 80

GPS/Loran log 16Grey water system

Dockside discharge 112Overboard discharge 113

H

Heads 45Electric 106Vacuum 106OEMs 207

Horn 142"House" battery 31

Master disconnect switch26

Hypothermia 10

I

Icemaker OEMs 209

L

Landing at a pier 145Leaving a mooring 144Leaving a pier 144Lifesaving equipment 2Local ordinances 18Logs 15

M

MaintenanceType A 158Type B 158Type C 158Type D 158Log 15

Manual sump 46MAYDAY message 16Microwave 69

OEMs 209Mooring 150

N

Navigation lights 13, 34Navigation log 15Neutral safety switch 132

O

OEM components 203Oil change system

45, 124, 125, 128Oil pressure alarm 130Oil pressure gauge 130Overboard waste discharge 109Owner’s information kit 203

P

Panel lights 34Personal flotation devices 5Picking up a mooring 145Planing hull 152Plotter/GPS 41Pre-delivery service procedure

202Pre-delivery service record 202Pressure water pump

37, 98, 218Propane 35

Safety 115

R

Radar 41Reflectors 6

Radio log 15Range - galley 71

OEMs 209Raw water washdown 216Ray data repeater 41Receptacles

Exterior 69Galley 68GFCI receptacles 79Guest stateroom 68Master stateroom 71Salon 71

Refrigerator 40Bridge 73Galley 72OEMs 209

Running lights 13

S

Sanitation systemAft waste tank 223Forward waste tank 221Head seawater pick-up 219Overboard discharge 219Guest stateroom waste

monitor 35, 37

Sea anchor 6, 8Select load switch 67Select voltage switch 65Shallow water operation 143Shift/throttle 46Shore power 22

Circuit breakers 216Receptacle selector switch

64Shore water fitting 216Showers 99SLING tags 180Speed log 143Spot light 35State ordinances 18Station wagon effect 21Steering system OEMs 207Stereo memory 45Storage cradle 180Sump pump 43Swamped boat 8

T

Tachometer 128Telephone connectors 216Tow line 9Towing 148Tracking

Astern 146Forward 146

Transom hand shower 100, 216Trash compactor 69, 71Trim tabs 37

OEMs 208TV connector 216

V

VHF radio 41Visibility 3Voltmeter 28

AC 65Engine 131Exterior air conditioning 75Fresh water washdown

100, 216

W

Warranty information 202Washdowns

Raw water filter 223Raw water pick-up 219Raw water pump 223Raw water seacock 222

INDEX

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Washer 70Waste system - see Sanitation

systemWater heater 23, 71, 223

OEMs 207Water survival chart 10Water system - see Fresh water

systemWeather 2Weather signals 4White vinyl - cleaning 166Windlass 46Windshield wipers 37, 38

Z

Zinc anodes 83

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