Carver Yachts 38 Super Sport User manual

HIN: CVRU2099D010
2010 Version 1
38 Super Sport
Owner’s Guide
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Congratulations and WelcomeAboard!
This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and
maintenance of your new boat and its systems. Your rst 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 GuardAuxiliary, United
States Power Squadron, or any enterprise experienced in conducting safe boating
courses.
Thank you for choosing Carver. We’re condent your new boat will provide you and
your family with years of enjoyable cruising.
Marquis Yachts, L.L.C.
790 Markham Drive
P.O. Box 1010
Pulaski, WI 54162-1010
USA
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.carveryachts.com
Robert VanGrunsven
President
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Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
3827 • U2 3/10
Preface
Using Your Owner’s Information Kit . . . . . . . i
Owner’sGuide.......................i
OEM Information......................ii
Pre-Delivery Service Record.............ii
Warranty Registration ..................ii
Section 1 - Boating Safety
SafeOperation.......................1
Emergency Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Safety Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Owner’s Responsibilities................9
Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings........12
Preventing CO Exposure . . . . . . . . . . .12
Identifying CO Exposure............14
Treating CO Exposure . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Other Health and Safety Information . . . . .15
Warning Labels......................15
Section 2 -
DC Electrical System
Batteries............................1
Battery Maintenance...................4
Operating the 12-Volt Equipment . . . . . . . . .5
DC Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Bridge Breaker Panel ...............7
Safety Breaker Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System .11
DC Schematic.......................12
Section 3 -
AC Electrical System
System Organization...................1
ACPowerSources....................1
Shore Power......................1
Generator Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating AC Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups . . . . . .7
AC Control Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters . . . . . . . .11
GFCI Receptacle Locations . . . . . . . . .11
Testing GFCI Receptacles . . . . . . . . . .12
Electrical Loads......................13
BondingSystem.....................13
Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System .14
AC Schematic.......................15
Section 4 - Internal Systems
Air Conditioning System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Fresh Water System ...................3
Bilge System.........................8
Sanitation System....................11
Section 5 - Propulsion
FuelSystems........................1
Fire Suppression System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Engine Room Ventilation................4
Cooling System.......................4
ExhaustSystem......................5
Engine Gauges.......................5
Helm Controls........................7
Preparing for Cruising..................8
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Section 6 - Operating and
Maneuvering
Launching the Boat....................1
Navigation...........................1
Controlling the Boat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Anchoring...........................6
Getting Underway.....................8
Section 7 - Maintenance
Maintenance Schedule .................1
Exterior Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Interior Maintenance...................9
Mechanical Systems..................11
Section 8 - Winterization
and Storage
Winterization - Storage .................1
Winterization - Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Spring Recommissioning Checklist........8
Section 9 - Warranty
and Parts
Warranty Information...................1
Obtaining Warranty Service . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Second and Third Owner
Registration ......................2
OEMs..............................3
Specications ........................3
Component Locations..................3
DeckPlates ......................4
Thru-Hull Fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,6
Hatches .........................7
Bill of Material ........................8
Carver Limited Warranty................9
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Joystick Docking Control
Search Light Control
Radio Controls
Raymarine Display Control
Fuel Gauges
Compass
Fireboy ControlEngine Warning Lights
Shift/Throttle Controls
Ignition Switches
Switch Panels
Steering wheel removed for clarity
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PORT STBD
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Rudder Position
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DC Accessory
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Fireboy Display
Engine Sync Controls
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Raymarine Display
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Engine Display Panels
38 Super Sport Helm Controls
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Pr e f a C e
3827 • U2 3/10 i
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.
If this is your rst 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, national
sailing federation or yacht club can advise you of local sea schools or
competent instructors.
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, specications, or system designs at any
time without notice.
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ii 3827 • U2 3/10
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. The OEM information explains how to operate and
maintain the components.
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 conicts 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.
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 rst 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 specic
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.
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
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