Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn Manual

Setup Procedures for the 44 Sojourn
Clean mounting areas with
acetone.
Install sealant around
studs and openings
Replace plastic gromments in top of
arch stubs with new ones supplied.
Preparation
IMPORTANT: Install drain plug in Transom of boat rst.
Refer to instructions for Prop Installation.
Install Arch Stubs on studs and hold in place until hardware is installed.
Use tape for alignment reference.
NOTE: On inside of both arch stubs is a bracket for windshield support. Carefully work around bracket
so you do not damage windshield.
Aft Tape
Side tape on outside
Install at plate, at washer,
lock washer and SS nut.
Arch Stub
Support Bracket
Windshield
Tighten in place when aligned with tape.

Carefully line up top with sides. It might be
necessary to start a couple of bolts on one
side rst and then line up other side.
Clean mating surfaces on arch stub and hardtop.
When lined up and in place, apply sealant on
all bolts and tighten in place.
Apply sealant to all seams inside and outside.
Hook up wiring.
Pull wiring up from under seat
access.
Pull wiring free from hardtop and
feed down through arch stub.
Connect wiring sockets in
aft part of hardtop.
Install braces from arches to hardtop.
Remove screws from holes. Clean area with acetone and apply
sealant around mounting holes.
Chek for port/stbd brace and
install. Tighten screws.

Panels.
Clean all side panels and install with plastic screws. Do not use power driver as this may strip screw
threads and deform screw heads. If necessary holes may need to be reatpped if screws do not go in
easily. use 10-24 tap.
Install upper covers over bolts using 2” machine screws. Do not use power driver as this may over
torque screws and cause indentation in metal cover.
NOTE: Do not use sealant.
Upper panel openingBolt cover area Upper panel opening - panel in place.
Side panel in place.
Install aft Sunpad rail with 1/4” bolts and isolation pads.

Slide into place the six pieces of sail track for the canvas top. Three in front
and three in back . Pieces are marked. (top shown assembled).
Front Sun Pad
There are two screws for the front sun
pad.
Apply sealant around holes.
Install front sun pad screws (2 places).
Backrests for port and starboard seats to be installed (no sealant on holes). Hardware installed from
underside.
Sail Track