Anacortes Yacht Charters Adventure User manual

“Adventure”
A 57' Carver Pilothouse Motoryacht
Operating Manual
Edition of
December 2012
Dear Charter Guest and friends,
We thank you for considering our 57’ Carver “ADVENTURE” for your bare boat charter. This
manual has been prepared to provide you with an overview of the boats many features and
operating systems. A thorough review of this material will increase your knowledge and enhance
your enjoyment during your stay.
Owners, Bonnie and Norm Nutter.

Section I
General Description of this Carver 57' Yacht -Exterior
A manufacturer’s view of a Carver 570 sistership..
ADVENTURE herself differs in appearance in that she
has a fully enclosed flybridge with additional canvas for
the aft deck during those cooler nights on the water.
The aft deck canvas is removed generally during the
summer months.
Standing on the aft deck and looking forward you will
find the steps to the aft flybridge and the 12 foot
tender. To the right of the steps is the engine room
light switch. The hatch in the center of the aftr deck
leads to the engine room.
[Looking forward along the port side deck. Note the
sturdy side rail as well as the rail above the windows.
You will be secure as you move about this substantial
boat!

The fly bridge area is a great gathering
place for crew and guests and affords
excellent view of the passing scenery. The
custom enclosure features sliding panels
that can open the area up to breezes on
warm summer days.
General Description of this Carver 57' Yacht –
Exterior (continued)
For those who enjoy a good old fashion BBQ or just want
to charbroil your steak or salmon, there is a propane grill mounted on
the starboard cabinet in the fly bridge waiting for you. ( see picture
at the right)
Above photo is Adventure’s Fly Bridge helm station.
Here you will have the vessels auto pilot, GPS, radar,
Depth sounder throttle controls and VHF within easy
reach
The custom twin helm seat ( Stidd ) offers you comfort
and roominess while affording maximum visibility while
underway or docking.

General Description of this Carver 57' Yacht - Exterior (Continued)
Waste deck fittings ( starboard midship ) Water Fill (port & starboard midship
There are fresh (starboard) and sea water (port) wash-down faucets in the side compartments to rinse
the anchor rode with the supplied hoses/nozzle for the anchor chain or boat washing. Each fitting is labeled so
make certain that you fill the proper one for the purpose intended. AS a noted earlier, the fuel fill fittings are
located on the aft transom and are not to be confused with the holding and water tank fittings.
At the top of the steps from the cockpit is the boat deck area, reserved for the yacht’s dinghy. Since
there are no rails here, this area will not be used by crew except for launching the tender. A safety gate in
the rail between the boat and flybridge protects the crew. The dinghy is launched with a deck crane the
remote control for which is stowed in the cabinet next to the icemaker on the flybridge forward.
The 12'AB Dinghy is equipped with an electric start/tilt 40 HP Yamaha outboard, with nav lights and
electric bilge pump. The electric Dinghy Davit is located aft of the upper seating area and outside the enclosed fly
bridge.
The 40 HP Yamaha powers your tender The Swim Platform is the main means of
boarding adventure. Access to the aft deck is
located to the right of the platform. Aft
deck is shown with the removable enclosures.

General Description - Interior
Adventures Main Level; Swim Platform, Aft Deck, Salon, Galley and Pilot House and Foredeck
Full Galley View Double Freezer Refrigerator
Galley Dishwasher Salon Glass Ware & Wine Locker

General Description –Interior (continued)
Salon View Looking Aft Wine Cellar and Bottle Storage to Port
Lower Pilot House Instrument Panel Pilot House Seating Area to Port
The lower panel shows the aft seating area of the pilot house, the stairs to the fly bridge
and the steps leading to the salon where the DC and AC electrical cabinets are located.

Section 1 –Guest Accomodations
Upper left is the VIP
Stateroom with an
adjoining bath and shower
to the right.
Lower left is the master
stateroom with vanity,
separate head and
bath/shower. Each area has
its own climate control
system.
The Bunk Room offers two
full length twin berths with
ample storage, lighting and
climate controls. The guest
bath for the VIP is shared
with the Room.

Section 2: Specifications, Capacities,
& Important Numbers
Important Data For This Boat
Hull Identification Number USCG Registration #
Vessel Name: Adventure
Vessel Official Number: 1111918
Vessel Registration Number: N/A
Hull ID Number CDRNA049B101
Capacities:
Sleeps six: Two in each stateroom (recommended)
Sleeps eight: Two in each Stateroom plus Two on the Settees
Fuel: 800 Gallons in two 400 gallon tanks
Fresh water: 200 Gallons in two 100 gallon tanks
HoldingTank: 100 Gallons in two 50 gallon tanks
Dimensions:
Length: 59 Feet 2 Inches including swim platform
Beam: 15 Feet 4 Inches
Draft: 4 Feet 9 Inches
Displacement: 52,500 Pounds with full fuel & water
Fluids:
Motor Fuel: #2 Diesel
Motor Oil, mains: 15W-40 Chevron Delo Multigrade
Transmission Oil: 30W Chevron Delo Single Grade
EngineCoolant: 50-50 mix, ethylene glycol and water; corrosion inhibitor
added
Operating Parameters: 1600 RPM typical speed 10.8 knots, 12.0 gph
1725 RPM typical speed 11.4 knots, 14.0 gph T
1750 RPM typical speed 11.6 knots, 16.0 gph T
(1 700-1800 RPM is a “sweet spot” for this boat)
2000 RPM typical speed 12.5 knots, 24.0 gph

Engine Room Tour
Engine Room view forward Port Engine view looking aft
Custom shore power cord retriever Air Conditioner compressors
Aqua Whisper Water Maker (optional terms)
Port Engine
view looking
forward to the
15Kw generator
At left is a stern
view of
Adventure with
the dinghy and
enclosed
flybridge.

Section 3: Checklists & Maneuvering
Suggestions
Operating Checklists - ADVENTURE
First Thing Each Day:
1. Check engine oil, coolant.
2. Check under-engine oil pads. Okay?
3. Check fuel tank levels.
4. Check holding tank. Need pumping?
5. Turn off anchor light if illuminated.
Starting Engines:
6. All lines clear of propellers and on deck.
7. Items running on AC evaluated vis-a-vis the Inverter and generator.
8. Start Engines:
A. Turn one engine key “on” (but do not start)
B. Press Engine Control “Key” button until both red lights by “key” illuminate
C. Push “N” button until green blinks, advancing throttle about 3/4" past detent
D. Turn engine key past “On” to activate starter. (3-4 revs before injectors open!)
E. If engine does not start, turn to “off” and repeat that engine’s procedure.
F. When engine starts, reduce throttle gradually to idle, levers in “neutral”
G. Repeat steps 3 & 4 for other engine
H. Lights will be steady red by “key”, and green by “N” buttons. (See Section 4.3)
9. If engines do not turn over, see “What to Do If”.
Leaving Dock: (Only 3-4 minute engine warmup required!]
Shore power breaker “off”, cord removed, and stowed on board.
Lines removed as appropriate.
Fenders hauled aboard and stowed.
Lines and other deck gear secure/stowed.
Doors and hatches closed and secured as appropriate.
Underway:
Helms person on watch at all times.
oRPM under 1400 until engines warm to 140°; RPM never to exceed 2400 RPM.
oWake effects always in mind.
Approaching Dock:
Fenders out on appropriate side.
Trim Tabs “Up” (Bow Up)
Bow line OUTSIDE stanchions and bloused around to midships.
Engines dead slow, wheel centered for engine-only maneuvering.
Mate ready to secure stern first (in most circumstances).

At Dock in Marina:
Lines secure, including spring lines.
Trim Tabs “Up” (Bow Up)
Step stool out, if needed.
Water heater breaker off until Inverter current settles (see “Inverters” below).
Shore power cord connected.
Shore power switch “On” to appropriate shore power location.
Shore power confirmed on meters.
Inverter “On”.
Electric use monitored for current capacity of shore facilities.
Mooring at Buoy:
Skipper puts starboard side gate next to buoy with mate standing by it.
Mate loops 20' or so line, such as bow line, through buoy ring.
Mate holds two ends together, walks up side of boat to bow of boat.
With buoy held close to bow, line secured to each bow cleat through hawsepipe.
Inverter “Off” unless in use or Generator is running.
Mooring at Anchor:
Anchor is lowered from pulpit while boat is backed up slowly away from anchor.
When desired chain length out (4:1 or 5:1 scope), windlass is stopped.
Engines reversed “for count of five” until chain pulls up virtually straight. Note: the boat
is not held in reverse against a taught anchor chain!
Inverter “Off” unless in use or generator is running.
Overnight Checklist in Marina:
Shore power “On”.
Trim Tabs “Up” (Bow Up)
Inverter “On”.
Overnight at Anchor or Buoy:
Inverter “Off” to conserve batteries.
Trim Tabs “Up” (Bow Up)
Anchor light “On”.
DC electrical items all “Off” including radios, extra lights, etc.
Upon Arising:
If at anchor or buoy, Inverter “On” only if necessary.
If necessary, run generator to charge batteries if at anchor or buoy.
Inverter “On” if shore power available or generator is running.
Turn on heat if necessary.
Go to top of this ADVENTURE checklist.

The DC Electrical Panel
The nerve center of the DC electrical system is the
DC circuit breaker panel by the steps to the pilothouse from
the salon. On this panel are the switches that control
power to the boat’s various systems.
Just as in your home, most of these switches are
true “circuit breakers”: They feed power to somewhere in
the boat where there is another switch which, in turn, turns
the item on and off. An example of this would be the circuit
breakers for the spotlight or cabin lights: If the breaker is
turned on, the light still won’t work unless you turn its
switch!
Some of the breakers also serve as the switch for
the item. An example of this would be the engine room
lights. (“B” means used as circuit breaker, “S” means used
as switch AND breaker.)
BREAKER USE BREAKER USE
DC Main B DC Main Switch Pilothouse DC Main B Pilothouse Main Switch
Cablemaster B (Unused) Defogger Center B To defogger switch
Salon Lights B To light switches Salon Galley Fan B To switch in galley
Galley Lights B To light switchesGalley Head Fans (2) B To switches in heads
Pilothouse Lights B To light switches Pilothouse Pressure Water Pump S Turns on fresh water system
Master S/R Lights B To light switches Master S/R Waste Pump S To switch at Y-valve.
Guest S/R Lights B To light switches Guest S/R Washdown Pump S Turns on washdown system
Master Head Lights B To light switches Master Head Trim Tabs B To Trim Tab Rocker Switches
Guest Head Lights B To light switches Guest Head Power Seat B To Power Seat Pilothouse
Exterior Lights S Turns on exterior lights Pilothouse Accessories B To Misc. Pilothouse Equipment
Engine Room Lights S Turns on E/R lights DC Outlet Pilothouse B To Pilothouse DC Outlets
Companionway Lights B To light switches Bilge Blowers (4 switches) S Turns on each Bilge Blower
Spotlight B To spotlight controls Helm Accessories B To Misc F/B Equipment
Water Monitor B Turns on water meter above in DC Outlet Bridge B To F/B DC Outlets

Generator System
The ship’s Onan Generator provides 15,500 watts of AC power to the vessel and is
mainly used for battery charging, refrigeration, cooking on the range and microwave, heating
hot water, and air conditioning. Generally 1 to 3 hours of operation daily will recharge the
boat’s batteries.
Given that distances are short in the Pacific NW –one of its appeals –you may only run
the main engines a couple of hours on a run day. This may not be enough to recharge the
batteries fully since the engine alternators are not as effective a charging source as the
generator combined with the inverter. Take this into account in your power budgeting.
The generator is in the engine room at the forward center, and its oil and coolant levels
are checked before each charter by the AYC staff. More important when traveling is checking
the sea strainer (see previous section) to be sure is has not accumulated substantial debris
while the generator was run for extended periods, particularly at anchor.
The generator stop/start controls are at the top of the DC power panel (that this is in the
DC power panel is an anomaly!
Starting the Generator:
1) Hold down the switch in the top left of the power panel in the “Stop/Preheat”
position for 15 seconds (this energizes “glow plugs” to warm the engine’s
cylinders).
2) Then press and hold the “start” switch until the engine starts. If the engine does
not start in 15 seconds, repeat step one and try again. Do not repeat more
than twice lest the exhaust system becomes water-locked, possibly
damaging the genset!
3) Check the generator exhaust (aft of the port engine exhaust pipe at the port side
stern of the boat), or listen for it to confirm that cooling water is being pumped
from it.
4) After a brief warmup of a minute or so, switch the circuit breakers in the AC
power panel from “Shore” to “Generator”. You should see the “AC Present” pilot
light go on!
Stopping the Generator
1) Switch the “Generator” circuit breaker in the AC panel off. This removes the load
for the generator and allows it to cool down.
2) After at least a minute to allow the generator to cool down, press and hold the
generator stop switch in the DC panel until the generator completely stops.