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Carver 33 SUPER SPORT Owner's Manual

33 Super Sport
Owner’s Guide
HIN: CDR
2005 Version 1
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Carver Boat Corporation
790 Markham Drive P.O. Box 1010 Pulaski, WI 54162-1010 USA Phone (920) 822-3214 Fax (920) 822-3213 www.carveryachts.com
Robert VanGrunsven
President
Congratulations and Welcome Aboard!
This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of your new boat and its systems. Your first duty as Captain of your new Carver should be to read your Owner’s Guide and all manufacturer-supplied operating and maintenance instructions found within your Owner’s Information kit.
Be sure to mail in all manufacturer registrations and warranty cards to validate your Carver and OEM warranties. These warranty cards have been assembled and are contained in the OEM information packets within your Owner’s Information kit.
If you’re new to boating, learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of your passengers. Refer to Chapman’s Piloting, Seamanship and Small Boat Handling and attend a safe boating class offered by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squad­ron, or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating courses.
Thank you for choosing Carver. We’re confident your new boat will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising.
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Preface .........................................................................................i
Using Your Owner’s Information Kit ...........................................i
Owner’s Guide .............................................................................i
OEM Information ........................................................................ ii
Pre-Delivery Service Record......................................................ii
Warranty Registration ............................................................... iii
Boating Safety .........................................................................1.0
Safe Operation ........................................................................1.1
Adverse Conditions .................................................................1.2
Weather .......................................................................1.2.1
Fog ...............................................................................1.2.2
Emergency Procedures ..........................................................1.3
Fire ...............................................................................1.3.1
Flooding .......................................................................1.3.2
Swamped or Capsized Boat ........................................1.3.3
Collision .......................................................................1.3.4
Running Aground .........................................................1.3.5
Man Overboard ............................................................1.3.6
Medical Emergency ..................................................... 1.3.7
Equipment Failure ....................................................... 1.3.8
Radio Communication .................................................1.3.9
Distress Signals.........................................................1.3.10
Safety Equipment .................................................................... 1.4
Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) .............................1.4.1
Visual Distress Signals................................................1.4.2
Sound Signaling Device ..............................................1.4.3
Running and Navigational Lights................................1.4.4
Radar Reflectors .........................................................1.4.5
Fire Extinguishers ....................................................... 1.4.6
Recommended Equipment ..........................................1.4.7
Owner’s Responsibilities.........................................................1.5
Safe Boating Courses..................................................1.5.1
Rules of the Road ........................................................1.5.2
Documentation............................................................1.5.3
Drugs and Alcohol .......................................................1.5.4
Distress Calls...............................................................1.5.5
Voluntar y Inspections................................................. 1.5.6
Boating Accidents .......................................................1.5.7
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Boating Regulations ....................................................1.5.8
Garbage ...........................................................1.5.8.1
Oil .....................................................................1.5.8.2
Septic Waste ...................................................1.5.8.3
State and Local Ordinances ...........................1.5.8.4
Pre-Depar ture Actions ................................................1.5.9
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings ............................................1.6
Preventing CO Exposure .............................................1.6.1
Identifying CO Exposure .............................................1.6.2
Treating CO Exposure .................................................1.6.3
Warning Labels ........................................................................ 1.7
DC Electrical System...............................................................2.0
Batteries ..................................................................................2.1
Engine Batteries..........................................................2.1.1
“House” Battery ..........................................................2.1.2
Generator Battery .......................................................2.1.3
Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels .............................2.1.4
Charging the Batteries ................................................2.1.5
Engine/“House” Battery Char ger ....................2.1.5.1
Generator Battery Char g er .............................2.1.5.2
Operating the 12-Volt Equipment ...........................................2. 2
Safety Breaker Panel ..................................................2.2.1
Stereo Memor y................................................2.2.1.1
High Water .......................................................2.2.1.2
SeaKey® ..........................................................2.2.1.3
Shower Sump ..................................................2.2.1.4
Accessor y Main...............................................2.2.1.5
CO Detector .....................................................2.2.1.6
Auto Bilge Pump - 1, 2 .....................................2.2.1.7
Main - One ........................................................2.2.1.8
Main - Two .......................................................2.2.1.9
Windlass ........................................................2.2.1.10
DC Control Center........................................................2.2.2
Bilge Blower.....................................................2.2.2.1
Generator.........................................................2.2.2.2
Main .................................................................2.2.2.3
Panel Lights .....................................................2.2.2.4
Navigation / Anchor Lights..............................2.2.2.5
Spotlight ..........................................................2.2.2.6
Salon Lights .....................................................2.2.2.7
Forward Lights ................................................2.2.2.8
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Exterior Lights.................................................2.2.2.9
Bilge Blower (1 - 2) ........................................2.2.2.10
Forward TV ....................................................2.2.2.11
DVD Player Aft................................................2.2.2.12
Water Pump ...................................................2.2.2.13
Waste Pump...................................................2.2.2.14
Washdown Pump ........................................... 2.2.2.15
Fuel Transfer Pump .......................................2.2.2.16
Trim Ta bs .......................................................2.2.2.17
Bridge Accessor y ..........................................2.2.2.18
Salon Accessory ........................................... 2.2.2.19
Horn ...............................................................2.2.2.20
Wipers ............................................................2.2.2.21
Refrigerator ...................................................2.2.2.22
Stereo ............................................................2.2.2.23
Electric Head.................................................2.2.2.24
Spare .............................................................2.2.2.25
Bridge Breaker Panel ..................................................2.2.3
Bridge VHF Radio.............................................2.2.3.1
GPS/Plotter ......................................................2.2.3.2
Radar ...............................................................2.2.3.3
Depth Sounder ................................................. 2.2.3.4
Auto Pilot .........................................................2.2.3.5
Battery Maintenance .............................................................. 2.3
Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System ............................2.4
DC Schematic ..........................................................................2.5
AC Electrical System ...............................................................3.0
System Organization ...............................................................3. 1
Wiring System .............................................................3.1.1
AC Power Sources...................................................................3.2
Shore Power ................................................................ 3.2.1
Generator Power .........................................................3.2.2
Operating AC Equipment.........................................................3.3
AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups .................................3.3.1
AC Control Center........................................................3.3.2
Shore #1 and #2 Voltmeters ...........................3.3.2.1
Shore #1 and #2 Polarity Indicators...............3.3.2.2
Shore #1 and #2 Ammeters ............................3.3.2.3
Shore #1 and #2 Main .....................................3.3.2.4
Receptacles One .............................................3.3.2.5
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Receptacles Two ............................................3.3.2.6
Receptacles Galley .........................................3.3.2.7
Range...............................................................3.3.2.8
Water Heater ...................................................3.3.2.9
Microwave .....................................................3.3.2.10
Batter y Charger 1..........................................3.3.2.11
Batter y Charger 2..........................................3.3.2.12
Icemaker........................................................3.3.2.13
A/C Unit ..........................................................3.3.2.14
Spare .............................................................3.3.2.15
Ground Fault Circuit Inter r upter s ...........................................3.4
GFCI Receptacle Locations ........................................3.4.1
Testing GFCI Receptacles .......................................... 3.4.2
Electrical Loads ...................................................................... 3.5
Bonding System ...................................................................... 3.6
Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System ............................3. 7
AC Schematic ..........................................................................3.8
Internal Systems......................................................................4.0
Air Conditioning System..........................................................4.1
Producing Heat ............................................................ 4.1.1
Powering the Air Conditioning ....................................4.1.2
Fresh Water System ................................................................4 .2
Filling the Water Tank .................................................4.2.1
Pressurizing and Priming the Water System..............4.2.2
Using the Water System .............................................4.2.3
Water Heater ...................................................4.2.3.1
Shower and Sinks ...........................................4.2.3.2
Cockpit Hand Shower .....................................4.2.3.3
Fresh Water Washdown ..................................4.2.3.4
Shore Water................................................................. 4.2.4
Raw Water Washdown ............................................................4.3
Bilge System............................................................................4.4
Bilge Pump Operation .................................................4.4.1
Automatic Operation .......................................4.4.1.1
Manual Operation ............................................4.4.1.2
Hull Drain .....................................................................4.4.2
Sanitation System ................................................................... 4.5
Toilet ............................................................................4.5.1
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Emptying the Waste Tank ...........................................4.5.2
Dockside Discharge ........................................ 4.5.2.1
Overboard Discharge ......................................4.5.2.2
Grey Water Holding System ....................................................4.6
Dockside Discharge .................................................... 4.6.1
Overboard Discharge ..................................................4.6.2
Propulsion ................................................................................5.0
Fuel Systems ........................................................................... 5 .1
Gasoline Fuel Systems ................................................5.1.1
Diesel Fuel Systems ....................................................5.1.2
Fuel Transfer Pump .........................................5.1.2.1
Fuel Tanks ...................................................................5.1.3
Fuel Tank Vents...........................................................5.1.4
Fuel Shut-Off Valves....................................................5.1.5
Engine Room Ventilation.........................................................5.2
Cooling System ........................................................................5.3
Exhaust System ...................................................................... 5.4
Fire Suppression System ........................................................5.5
Engine Gauges ........................................................................ 5.6
Tachometer .................................................................5.6.1
Temperature Gauge .................................................... 5.6.2
Oil Pressure Gauge......................................................5.6.3
Voltmeters ...................................................................5.6.4
Fuel Gauges .................................................................5.6.5
Gauge Maintenance .................................................... 5.6.6
Helm Controls ..........................................................................5.7
Shift/Throttle Levers ...................................................5.7.1
Control Cables .................................................5.7.1.1
Steering .......................................................................5.7.2
Preparing for Cruising .............................................................5 .8
Fueling .........................................................................5.8.1
Pre-Star t Checklist......................................................5.8.2
Starting the Engines ...................................................5.8.3
After the Engines Have Started..................................5.8.4
Operating and Maneuvering ....................................................6.0
Launching the Boat.................................................................6.1
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Navigation ...............................................................................6.2
Charts ..........................................................................6.2.1
Compass ......................................................................6.2.2
Horn .............................................................................6.2.3
Depth Sounder ............................................................. 6.2.4
Shallow Water Operation ............................................6.2.5
Controlling the Boat ................................................................6.3
Loading........................................................................6.3.1
Casting Off and Docking .............................................6.3.2
Leaving a Pier or Mooring ...............................6.3.2.1
Landing at a Pier .............................................6.3.2.2
Picking Up a Mooring ......................................6.3.2.3
Maneuvering................................................................6.3.3
Maneuvering Astern ........................................ 6.3.3.1
Checking Headway .........................................6.3.3.2
Close Quar ter s Turns ......................................6.3.3.3
Towing .........................................................................6.3.4
Anchoring ................................................................................6.4
Ster n Anchors .............................................................6.4.1
Mooring Lines ..............................................................6.4.2
Getting Underway ...................................................................6.5
Shakedown Cruise ...................................................... 6.5.1
Operating at Planing Speed ........................................6.5.2
Trim Ta bs .....................................................................6.5.3
Maintenance ............................................................................7.0
Maintenance Schedule ...........................................................7.1
Type A Maintenance ...................................................7.1.1
Type B Maintenance ...................................................7.1.2
Type C Maintenance ...................................................7.1.3
Type D Maintenance ...................................................7.1.4
Maintenance Log......................................................... 7.1.5
Exterior Maintenance ............................................................. 7.2
Fiberglass Surfaces .................................................... 7.2.1
Gelcoat Repair.................................................7.2.1.1
Gelcoat Blisters...............................................7.2.1.2
Hull Bottom .................................................................. 7.2.2
Underwater Metal Components ..................................7.2.3
Caulking and Sealants ................................................7.2.4
Stainless Steel Rails and Hardware ...........................7.2.5
Decorative Striping Tape ............................................7.2.6
Hatches and Windows ................................................7.2.7
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Interior Maintenance ............................................................... 7.3
Mechanical Systems ............................................................... 7.4
Exterior Vinyl Upholstery............................................7.2.8
Exterior Carpet............................................................7.2.9
Canvas .......................................................................7.2.10
White Vinyl.....................................................7.2.10.1
Sunbrella .......................................................7.2.10.2
Deck Enclosure Windows .............................7.2.10.3
Woodwork....................................................................7.3.1
High Pressure Laminate .............................................7.3.2
Fabrics.........................................................................7.3.3
Carp e t ..........................................................................7.3.4
Interior Fiberglass .......................................................7.3.5
Plexiglass ....................................................................7.3.6
Engines / Generator.....................................................7.4.1
Thru-Hull Valves ..........................................................7.4.2
Propeller Shaft Seals ..................................................7.4.3
Props............................................................................7.4.4
Struts ...........................................................................7.4.5
DC Electrical System...................................................7.4.6
Fresh Water System ....................................................7.4.7
Shower.............................................................7.4.7.1
Water Taps ......................................................7.4.7.2
Sump................................................................7.4.7.3
Pressure Water Pump .....................................7.4.7.4
Water Tank Vent Screen .................................7.4.7.5
Bilge System................................................................7.4.8
Sanitation System .......................................................7.4.9
Winterization and Storage .......................................................8.0
Lifting.......................................................................................8.1
Blocking...................................................................................8.2
Winterization ...........................................................................8.3
Engines........................................................................8.3.1
Generator.....................................................................8.3.2
Air Conditioning System..............................................8.3.3
Fresh Water System ....................................................8.3.4
Raw Water Washdown ................................................8.3.5
Bilge ............................................................................. 8.3.6
Draining the System ........................................8.3.4.1
Winterizing the System ...................................8.3.4.2
Preparing the System for Use Again ..............8.3.4.3
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Sanitation System .......................................................8.3.7
Standard Sanitation System ...........................8.3.7.1
Overboard Discharge System .........................8.3.7.2
Grey Water Holding System ........................................8.3.8
Standard Gr ey Water Tank System ................8.3.8.1
Overboard Discharge System .........................8.3.8.2
Exterior ........................................................................8.3.9
Interior .......................................................................8.3.10
Storage ....................................................................................8.4
Dr y Stor ag e..................................................................8.4.1
Wet Storage.................................................................8.4.2
Spring Recommissioning Checklist ........................................8.5
Hull ...............................................................................8.5.1
Deck and Cabin ...........................................................8.5.2
Engines........................................................................8.5.3
Electrical System ........................................................8.5.4
Plumbing......................................................................8.5.5
Safety Equipment ........................................................ 8.5.6
After Launch ................................................................8.5.7
Warranty and Parts .................................................................. 9.0
Warranty Infor mation..............................................................9.1
Car ver Dealer’s Responsibilities.................................9.1.1
Warranty Infor mation......................................9.1.1.1
Pre-Delivery Ser vice Procedure .....................9.1.1.2
Boat and Systems Review ..............................9.1.1.3
Owner’s Responsibilities.............................................9.1.2
Pre-Delivery Service Record...........................9.1.2.1
OEM Components ............................................9.1.2.2
Delivery............................................................9.1.2.3
Owner’s Information Kit ..................................9.1.2.4
Obtaining Warranty Ser vice ................................................... 9 .2
Second and Third Owner Registration ...................................9.3
Hull Identification Number ...................................................... 9.4
OEMs ........................................................................................9.5
Specifications .........................................................................9.6
Component Locations ............................................................. 9.7
Hatches .......................................................................9.7.1
Deck Plates .................................................................9.7.2
Thru-Hull Fittings.........................................................9.7.3
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Bill of Material .........................................................................9.8
Carver Limited Warranty.........................................................9.9
Engine Room ...............................................................9.7.4
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PREFACE
Using Your Owner’s Information Kit
Your Owner’s Information kit contains this Owner’s Guide and a set of manuals referred to as “OEM information.” Please read the Owner’s Guide and OEM information carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat before operating the boat or any of its components or systems.
IMPORTANT: The Owner’s Information kit must be onboard whenever your boat is operated. If you sell your boat, make sure the new owner receives the entire kit.
Owner’s Guide
This guide explains how to safely operate and maintain your boat and its various systems. The guide also contains safety precautions and opera­tional tips, as described below.
Describes a hazard that can cause death or severe injury 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 your boat or its compo­nents if the instructions are ignored.
NOTE: Provides important information that can help you avoid problems.
A TIP FROM CARVER!
There are many people within the Carver organization who are avid boaters. Some of the experience gained during our years of boating are presented in this Owner's Guide. This information is presented in the left margin and is entitled “A TIP FROM CARVER.”
If this is your first boat, or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own comfort and safety, please obtain han­dling and operation experience before operating the boat. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club can advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.
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NOTE: Drawings and illustrations contained within this guide are in­cluded as graphic aids to assist in the general operation and maintenance of your boat. These drawings and graphics do not include all details of each system and are not drawn to scale. Do not reference these drawings to order parts or to service your boat. Contact your authorized Carver Dealer for any parts or service required for your boat.
The information contained in this Owner’s Guide was complete and accurate at the time the guide was printed. Carver reserves the right to change materials, part numbers, specifications, or system designs at any time without notice.
OEM Information
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information is supplied by companies from whom Carver has purchased components to install in your boat. These components include, but are not limited to, standard items like the engines, sanitation system, various pumps, and 12-volt batteries, as well as optional items like the air conditioning system and navigation systems. The OEM information explains how to operate and maintain the components.
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If you install an aftermarket accessory on your boat, add the OEM infor­mation that accompanies the accessory to the Owner's Information kit.
NOTE: If the OEM information conflicts with this Owner’s Guide, follow the instructions in the OEM information.
Pre-Delivery Service Record
The Pre-Delivery Service Record that follows this page must be com­pleted and signed by your Carver Dealer before you take delivery of your new Carver yacht. Your Carver Dealer will prepare your boat for deliv­ery in accordance with the procedures detailed within this document.
Be certain that the boat’s Pre-Delivery Service Record and all OEM warranty cards have been completed and mailed to their respective companies. Be sure you retain a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Record for your own reference.
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Warranty Registration
Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as explained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Your copy of the warranty is located in Section 9. Please review the warranty carefully.
The Warranty Registration that follows this page is the first step in activating your Carver limited warranty. This document must be com­pleted and signed by you and your Carver Dealer before you take deliv­ery of your new Carver yacht. Failure to complete and register this Warranty Registration could void your Carver limited warranty.
Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the Carver warranty and make certain the warranty is registered with Carver.
To ensure that the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime, Carver Boat Corporation, your Carver Dealer, and you must each uphold specific responsibilities. These responsibilities are described in Section 9.
At time of delivery, make a complete inspection of the boat and its sys­tems. Document any work that needs to be completed by the Dealer in order to meet the terms of your agreement.
There are two cards located at the end of this Preface. These are Second and Third Owner Registration Cards. We strongly recommend that the purchaser of a previously-owned Carver register ownership with Carver.
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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.
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 War­ranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.
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1.0 Boating Safety
Boating safety is your responsibility. You must fully understand the operat­ing procedures and safety precautions in the Owner’s Information kit and this owner’s guide before you operate your new boat. Safe boating is no
accident.
1.1 Safe Operation
Safe operation includes, but is not limited to, the following.
• Keep your boat and equipment in safe operating condition. Inspect the hull, engines, safety equipment, and all boating gear regularly.
NOTE: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety equip­ment on your boat. Consult U.S. Coast Guard, state, and local regula­tions to ensure your boat has all required safety equipment onboard. Additional equipment may be recommended for your safety and that of your passengers. Make yourself aware of its availability and use.
BOATING SAFETYSECTION 1
• Be very careful when fueling your boat. Be sure you know the capacity of your boat’s fuel tank and the amount of fuel used when operating at frequently used engine speeds (RPMs). Refer to 9.6 Specifications for the fuel tank capacity. Refer to 5.8.1 Fueling for information on fuel­ing your boat.
• Make sure you have enough fuel onboard for anticipated cruising requirements. In general, use 1/3 of your supply to reach your destina­tion and use 1/3 to return. Keep 1/3 in reserve for changes in your plans due to weather or other circumstances.
• Be sure fire extinguishing and lifesaving equipment is onboard. This equipment must meet regulatory standards, and it should be notice­able, accessible and in proper operating condition. Your passengers should know where this equipment is and how to use it.
• Keep an eye on the weather. Be aware of possible changing conditions by checking local weather reports before your departure. Monitor strong winds and electrical storms.
• Always keep accurate, updated charts of the area you are cruising. Back up charts if you use a chart plotter.
• Before you leave the port or harbor, file a Float Plan with a family member, relative, friend, or other responsible person ashore.
• Always operate your boat with care, courtesy and common sense.
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BOATING SAFETY
SECTION 1
• Instruct at least one passenger onboard in the basic operation of your boat. This person can take over if you unexpectedly become unable to do so.
• Do not allow passengers to ride on parts of your boat other than desig­nated seating areas.
• Ask all passengers to remain seated while the boat is in motion.
• Do not use the boarding platform or boarding ladder while either or both of the engines are running.
• Understand and obey the “Rules of the Road.” Always maintain com­plete control of your boat.
• Do not overload or improperly load your boat.
• Do not travel faster than conditions warrant or beyond your abilities.
• Do not operate your boat in weather or sea conditions beyond your skill and experience.
• Do not operate your boat while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol.
• Do not operate your boat if your visibility is impaired.
1.2 Adverse Conditions
1.2.1 Weather
At all times, the boat operator should be aware of present weather condi­tions and the weather forecast. Check the forecast before you begin a day of boating. Be aware, however, that weather conditions can change rapidly. If you have a marine radio, listen to the weather reports issued by the U.S. Coast Guard and others. If you have a portable radio, keep it tuned to a station broadcasting frequent weather reports. Many boating clubs fly weather signals; learn to recognize these signals.
Storms rarely appear without advance notice. If storms are a possibility, keep a watch on the horizon, especially to the West, for their approach. Watch for changes in wind direction or cloud formations. There is no substi­tute for a good understanding of weather conditions and what to do when the weather takes a turn for the worse.
If a storm is approaching, the best course of action is to return to port. If you are unable to do so, then prepare to weather the storm:
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BOATING SAFETYSECTION 1
Small Craft Adv Winds to 38 mph
Day Flags
Night Lights
Storm Warning Winds to 72 mph
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Gale Warning Winds to 54 mph
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Hurricane Winds to 54 mph
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• Close portlights, exterior doors and hatches and secure them. Stow all loose gear below deck and tie down any gear on deck.
• Reduce speed as the seas build. Make sure all persons onboard have put on their personal flotation devices.
• Drop a sea anchor over the stern to maintain the bow into the seas. If you do not have a sea anchor onboard, use a canvas bucket, tackle box, or other object that will work like an anchor.
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1.2.2 Fog
SECTION 1
Fog is a result of either warm-surface or cold-surface conditions. You can judge the likelihood of fog formation by periodically measuring the air temperature and dew point temperature. If the difference between these two temperatures is small, fog is likely to develop.
Remember the following guidelines:
• Unless your boat is well equipped with charts and navigational equip­ment, head for shore at the first sign of fog and wait until conditions improve. If you have charts on board, take bearings as fog sets in, mark your position, and continue to log your course and speed.
• Make sure all persons onboard put on their personal flotation devices.
• If your boat has sounding equipment, take soundings regularly and match them with depths shown on your charts.
• Station a person forward in the boat as a lookout.
• Reduce your speed. From time to time, stop engines and listen for other fog signals.
• Sound the horn or fog bell intermittently to warn others.
• If there is any doubt in continuing your excursion, anchor. Listen for other fog signals while continuing to sound your fog horn or bell.
1.3 Emergency Procedures
The following is not an exhaustive list of situations which may be encoun­tered while boating. You should obtain training to handle any emergencies which may arise.
1.3.1 Fire
Any fire onboard your boat is serious. Explosion is possible. Develop a fire response plan. Respond immediately.
To help prevent a fire onboard your boat, keep your bilges clean and check for fuel vapors at regular intervals. Also, DO NOT fit free-hanging curtains or other fabrics in the vicinity of or above the stove top or other high-heat devices. Do not store any materials or equipment of any kind in the engine room.
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Every boater should develop a fire response plan to determine what kind of fire (fuel, electrical, etc.) might break out, where it might break out, and the best way to react. Have a plan and, if possible, assign responsibilities to others to allow quicker decisions and reactions.
Never:
• Obstruct passage ways to exits and hatches.
• Obstruct safety controls, such as fuel valves and electrical system switches.
• Obstruct portable fire extinguishers in lockers.
• Leave the boat unattended when cooking or heating appliances are in use.
• Use gas lights in the boat.
• Modify any of the boat's systems (especially electrical or fuel).
• Fill the fuel tanks when machinery is running or when cooking or heating appliances are in use.
• Smoke while handling fuel.
NOTE: Everyone onboard should know where fire extinguishers 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 bilge blowers immedi- ately. Do not open the hatch to the engine room. The fire will flare up if the fresh air 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 personal flotation devices.
• If you can get at the fire, aim the fire extinguisher at the base of the flames and use a sweeping motion to put out the fire.
• If the fire gets out of control, make a distress signal and call for help on the radio.
Deciding whether to stay with the boat or abandon ship will be difficult. If the decision is to abandon ship, all persons onboard should jump overboard and swim a safe distance away from the burning boat.
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1.3.2 Flooding
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Smoking, poor maintenance or carelessness when refueling can cause hazardous conditions. Always follow proper refueling procedures for your boat.
If your boat is taking on water from a leak in the hull, turn on your bilge pumps. Assign someone to bail out the bilge and investigate the cause of the flooding. When the source of the leak is found, attempt to repair it.
Almost anything can be stuffed into a hole to stop the leaking temporarily. Material used to stop a leak will work better if it is applied from the outside where water pressure can help hold it in. If necessary, station a crew mem­ber to hold the plug in place if the plug is applied from the inside. In all cases, station a crew member or passenger to watch the plugged area and alert others if it fails.
1.3.3 Swamped or Capsized Boat
If your boat becomes swamped or capsizes, put on a personal flotation device immediately and set off a distress signal. Chances are good a cap­sized boat will stay afloat. For this reason, stay with the boat. Do not leave the boat or try to swim to shore except under extreme conditions. A capsized boat is easier to see than a swimmer, and the shore may be further away than it appears.
If water is coming over the bow, reduce headway and turn the boat slightly so that the bow is slightly off from meeting the waves head on. Drop a sea anchor over the stern of the boat and adjust the length of the line to hold the bow at the most favorable angle.
1.3.4 Collision
If a serious collision occurs, check everyone onboard for injuries, then inspect the boat to determine the extent of the damage.
• Prepare to help the other craft unless your boat or its passengers are in danger.
• If the bow of the other craft penetrated your boat’s hull, prepare to plug the fracture once the boats are separated.
• Shore up the hole inside your boat with a spare life jacket or bunk cushion.
• While plugging the hole, trim weight to get the hole above the water level during repairs, if possible.
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• If your boat is in danger of sinking, have everyone onboard put on their personal flotation devices.
• If your boat has a radio, contact the U.S. Coast Guard or other rescue authorities immediately on VHF channel 16 or CB radio channel 22. (You may also be able to use VHF channels 9 or 13 or your cellular phone in some states).
1.3.5 Running Aground
Excessive weight in the fore or aft sections of the boat will cause a trim change and may yield greater draft than expected. Equip your boat with a good quality depth-measuring instrument and allow ample water below the hull while operating.
If your boat runs aground, check everyone onboard for injuries, then inspect the boat for damage. If lightly grounded, shift the weight of the passengers or gear to heel the boat while reversing engines. If towing becomes neces­sary, use a commercial towing service.
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Never attach a tow line to a deck cleat or anchor windlass. The cleats and windlass are not designed to take the full load of the boat and may pull free from the deck, causing serious injury or property damage.
1.3.6 Man Overboard
You should know what to do in case someone falls overboard. Emergency procedures are published in Chapman’s and instruction is offered by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Water
Temp. (°F)
32.5
32.5-40 40-50 50-60 60-70 70-80 Over 80
ATER SURVIVAL CHART
W
Exhaustion/
Unconsciousness
Under 15 min. 15-30 min. 30-60 min. 1-2 hr. 2-7 hr. 3-12 hr. Indefinite
Expected Time
of Survival
Under 45 min. 30-90 min. 1-3 hr. 1-6 hr. 2-40 hr. 3 hr.- Indefinite Indefinite
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If a person falls overboard, hypothermia may be an immediate concern. Hypothermia occurs when a person’s body loses heat faster than the body can replace it. If not rescued, the person will become exhausted or likely drown. In general, the colder the water, the faster body heat is lost. Per­sonal flotation devices increase survival time because they provide insula­tion.
1.3.7 Medical Emergency
No one should act as a doctor if they are not properly trained and educated. Someone onboard your boat should know first aid. First aid
training is available through your local Red Cross. Keep a fully stocked first aid kit onboard your boat at all times.
1.3.8 Equipment Failure
Steering, propulsion or control failure can be prevented by having your boat maintained correctly and checked periodically. If systems onboard your boat do fail, radio for help or signal with flags and wait until help arrives.
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1.3.9 Radio Communication
You are responsible for obtaining a radio operator’s permit and knowing and following proper rules and procedures. Private boats are not required to have their radio on at all times; however, if your radio is on, it should be tuned to channel 16 unless it is being actively used. Channel 16 is the frequency for emergency calls or initial calls between boats. After establish­ing contact on channel 16, change your frequency to channel 22.
More information on radio communications can be found in Chapman’s Piloting.
1.3.10 Distress Signals
The operator is required to lend assistance to a craft in distress as long as your life or boat is not put in harm’s way in the process. Good Samaritan laws protect you from any liability incurred while giving aid.
1.4 Safety Equipment
NOTE: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety equipment onboard your boat. Consult U.S. Coast Guard, state and local regulations to ensure your boat has all required safety equipment onboard. You must learn about any additional recommended equipment before operating the boat.
1.4.1 Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)
There must be one U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable personal flotation device of Type I, II, or III for each person onboard your boat. The PFDs must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition. They must also be
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of a suitable size for each person onboard. Three PFDs (two wearable and one throwable) are required regardless of the number of persons onboard.
PFD Type I, Wearable: This offshore life jacket is most effective for all waters when rescue may be delayed. In the water, its design turns most unconscious people from a facedown position to a vertical or face-up posi­tion.
PFD Type II, Wearable: This near-shore buoyant vest is intended for calm inland waters where there is a chance of quick rescue. It turns its wearer to a face-up position, but the turning action is not as pronounced as the Type I, and it will not turn as many people under the same conditions as a Type I.
PFD 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 onboard at least one throwable PFD Type IV device. The design 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 the user until rescued. The most common Type IV PFDs are buoyant cush­ions or ring buoys. This PFD must be in serviceable condition and immedi­ately available for use.
1.4.2 Visual Distress Signals
The U.S. Coast Guard requires that all boats operating on U.S. coastal waters have visual distress signal equipment. Boats owned in the United States and operating on the high seas must also carry this equipment.
Visual distress equipment must be readily accessible and in serviceable condition. Both pyrotechnic and non-pyrotechnic equipment must be U.S. Coast Guard approved. This equipment can become ineffective with age. If your equipment’s usage date has expired, replace the 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.
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No one signaling device is ideal under all conditions. Consider carrying various types of equipment. Careful selection and proper stowage of visual distress equipment are very important. Select devices with packaging that children, but not adults, will find difficult to open, especially if young chil­dren are onboard.
1.4.3 Sound Signaling Device
Your boat must have an operable device that can produce a sound signal if conditions require. A horn is standard equipment on all Carver models.
Boats longer than 39 feet, 4 inches, must have a bell and a whistle. These devices must meet the requirements of the Inland Navigational Rules Act of
1980. Refer to the U.S. Coast Guard’s publication “Navigational Rules, International-Inland” for details on the appropriate signals.
1.4.4 Running and Navigation Lights
Your boat must have running and navigation lights for safe operation after dark. Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing. Do not run at high speeds during night operation. Always use common sense and good judgment when operating your boat at night.
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1.4.5 Radar Reflectors
Radar reflectors (if installed on your boat) should be 18 inches, measured diagonally. They should be placed 12 feet above the waterline, otherwise, a boat with radar may have trouble “seeing” your boat.
1.4.6 Fire Extinguishers
Fire extinguishers must be approved by the U.S. Coast Guard. The U.S. Coast Guard classifies fire extinguishers by the type of fire they can extin­guish. These classifications include foam, carbon dioxide, chemical, and Halon-type fire extinguishers. Below are the requirements for fire extin­guishers at the time this guide was prepared.
Boats longer than 40' and shorter than 65': Because your boat has a fixed fire extinguishing 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 readily accessible location away from the engine room. Everyone onboard should know where the fire extinguishers are 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 fire extinguisher to determine the accuracy of the gauge.
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