Carver 38 SS Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Carver 38 SS

Welcome aboard!

We are happy you have chosen “Elegant Rendezvous” for your vacation. We are sure you will
enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest.

We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the vessel. If you have questions
about her or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff.

Engine Inspection
Start
Shutdown
Getting Underway
Cruising
Dockin
Fueling

Boat Electrical

A.C. (Shore)
House Battery……………………………………… …….……. Page 6
Generator

“Elegant Rendezvous”

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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-Up…………………………………………… ……… …P age 3-4
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Boat Operation

g & Bow Thruster……….…………………………….Page 4-5

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Systems………… ……… … ………… …………. .Page 5

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D.C. (House ) Systems…………… ……… ………… ……… …Page 6
Batteries

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Sanitation System

Marine Toilet
Holding Tank
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Water Systems

Fresh Water Tank……………………… ………………………Page 8
Fresh Water Pump
Hot Water
Shower

Gal

Stove/
Refrigeration

Heating Syst ems

Air Conditioning & Heating……………………………………..Page 9

Electronics

VHF Radio, Depth Sounder, Radar
GPS/Plotter

Entertainment

AM/FM Radio

-Valve……………………… ……… …………… ……… …... Page 8

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ley

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Microwave Oven…………………………………………Page 9

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CD Player…………………………… …………………………….Page 11
TV/Stereo

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Anchoring/Mooring Cans
Barbecue
Dinghy/Outboard
Crabbing/Fishing
Other: Bilge Pumps/Safety
Thru

Engine Inspection

Remember your

Check the level of COOLANT by removing the cap on top of each engine and testing for coolant with
finger or other means. Check the level of OIL in each engine by checking your dipsticks located
centrally. Look at the etch marks on each dipstick that indica

OVERFILL OIL! Only fill if oil levels are below the ½ way mark. Please use a paper towel or oil rag.

Check the general condition of the BELTS, HOSES, and FUEL LINES.

Ensure the valve on each RAW WATER THRU
valve).
seacock,
Check your generator fluids as

Start

B
station.
of the “neutral
position. Insert both keys into the IGNITION SWITCHES.

Turn the key fully clockwise to engage the engine. If the starter does not engage when the key is turned
move the gearshift lever slightly until you find neutral and try again while turning key. If the engine

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-Hull Diagram

“WOBBS” every morning: Water (Coolant), Oil, Bilges Belts and Sea Strainer.

BOAT OPERATION

te the proper oil lev e l. DO NOT

Observe the glass of each RAW WATER STRAINER for debris. If necessary, close the

open the strainer cover, clean the strainer, and reassemble. Remember to reopen the seacock.

well.

-Up

efore starting the engines, do your inspection. The engines are usually started from the lower helm

Ensure GEARSHI FTS are in ‘neutral.’ The engines cannot be started if out of neutral because

lockout”. THROTTLES should be run up and down and then brought back to the idle

-HULL is in the ‘open’ position (lever in-line with

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cranks slowly or fails to turn over, check the condition of the battery on the electrical panel.

Warm the engine for about 5 minutes before engaging transmission. Observe the readings of the

gauges. The oil pressure will register between 40 and 60 psi. The engine temperature should rise
slowly.

Note

If oil pressure is low, shut down engine, and inspect engine compartment and look for apossible
cause (for example, loss of oil.) Caution
expelled in the engine exhaust, stop the engine immediately. Recheck the raw water cooling system to
ensure the seacock is ‘open’ (handle in
Remove the strainer, clean, re
engine and re
PUMP may need to be serviced. Seek help

Shut

Before shutting down, allow the engines ‘idle’ for about 5 minutes to cool them gradually. The time
engaged in preparing to dock the boat is usually sufficient. Ensure each GEARSHIFT and THROTTLE
is in the ‘neutral’ Turn off engines by turning key counter
shuts down.

Getting Underway

DISCONNECT the shore power cord (see 110
and the FORWARD HATCH. Turn on your VHF and electronics. ASSIGN crew members their
various posi

Cruising

Cruising speed is a maximum of about 3200 RPM. Your speed will vary depending upon the
and load and weather conditions. TRIM TABS can be put in the “bo

Note
higher fuel consumption.

Docking

Have your crew make ready the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be
docking. Often
crew member will need to be at the bow or mid

Rock trim tab switches to the ‘bow up’ position (8 to 10 seconds) to make slow
turning easier. While moving slowly to the dock or mooring location, center the WHEEL (e.g. rudders
straight) and use only the GEARSHIFT/THROTTLE to maneuver the boat.

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-- If an engine is overheating or there is lack of raw water

-Down

-check water flow from the exhaust. If water is not flowing properly, the RAW WATER

tions. Once outside the marina, idle the engines while crew brings in fenders and lines.

-assemble, and reopen the raw water intake valve (seacock). Restart the

-line with valve). Next, check the raw water strainer for debris.

by calling Anacortes Yacht Charters.

clockwise and hold it there until the engine

-Volt next page). Close the PORTHOLES, WINDOWS

-- Avoid higher engine speeds as it causes higher engine temperature, possible damage, and

w down” position.

weight

times your crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line. Another

-ships to hand over the next lines.

-speed backing and

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