Carver 38 super sport User manual

38 Super Sport
Owner’s Guide
HIN: CDR
2005 Version 1

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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 Squad-
ron, 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.
Carver Boat Corporation
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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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
Voluntary 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-Departure 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
Engine Batteries .............................................. 2.1.4.1
“House” Battery .............................................. 2.1.4.2
Charging the Batteries ................................................ 2.1.5
Engine/“House” Battery Charger .................... 2.1.5.1
Generator Battery Charger ............................. 2.1.5.2
Operating the 12-Volt Equipment ........................................... 2.2
Safety Breaker Panel .................................................. 2.2.1
Auto Bilge Pump - 1, 2, 3 ................................. 2.2.1.1
Auto Sump ....................................................... 2.2.1.2
CO Detectors ................................................... 2.2.1.3
Stereo Memory ................................................ 2.2.1.4
High Water ....................................................... 2.2.1.5
SeaKey® .......................................................... 2.2.1.6
Windlass .......................................................... 2.2.1.7
Electric Head ................................................... 2.2.1.8
Oil Changer ...................................................... 2.2.1.9
Electric Shift - Port and Starboard ............... 2.2.1.10
DC Control Center ........................................................ 2.2.2
Voltmeter ......................................................... 2.2.2.1
Water Level Gauge .......................................... 2.2.2.2
Grey Water Level Gauge ................................. 2.2.2.3
DC Main ............................................................ 2.2.2.4
Pressure Water Pump ..................................... 2.2.2.5
Washdown Pump ............................................. 2.2.2.6
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Forward Waste Pump ...................................... 2.2.2.7
Lower Helm Accessories ................................ 2.2.2.8
Wiper Center .................................................... 2.2.2.9
DC Outlet Lower Helm ................................... 2.2.2.10
Forward Stateroom Head Fan ....................... 2.2.2.11
Forward Stateroom Lights ............................ 2.2.2.12
Salon Lights ................................................... 2.2.2.13
Exterior Lights ............................................... 2.2.2.14
Engine Room Lights ...................................... 2.2.2.15
Aerator Pump................................................. 2.2.2.16
Stereo ............................................................ 2.2.2.17
Refrigerator ................................................... 2.2.2.18
Waste Monitor Forward Stateroom ............... 2.2.2.19
Water Monitor ................................................ 2.2.2.20
Grey Water Monitor Forward ......................... 2.2.2.21
DVD Player Salon ........................................... 2.2.2.22
DVD Player Forward ....................................... 2.2.2.23
Spares............................................................ 2.2.2.24
Blower ............................................................ 2.2.2.25
Generator....................................................... 2.2.2.26
Bridge Breaker Panel .................................................. 2.2.3
Main ................................................................. 2.2.3.1
Spotlight .......................................................... 2.2.3.2
Exterior Lights ................................................. 2.2.3.3
Panel Lights ..................................................... 2.2.3.4
Navigation Lights ............................................ 2.2.3.5
Fuel Transfer Pump ......................................... 2.2.3.6
Bilge Blower (1 - 4) .......................................... 2.2.3.7
Trim Tabs ......................................................... 2.2.3.8
DC Outlet Bridge .............................................. 2.2.3.9
Bridge Accessories ....................................... 2.2.3.10
Horn ............................................................... 2.2.3.11
Radar ............................................................. 2.2.3.12
VHF Radio ...................................................... 2.2.3.13
GPS/LORAN .................................................... 2.2.3.14
Plotter ............................................................ 2.2.3.15
Depth Sounder ............................................... 2.2.3.16
Auto Pilot ....................................................... 2.2.3.17
Battery Maintenance .............................................................. 2.3
Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System ............................ 2.4
DC Wiring Schematic............................................................... 2.5
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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
Receptacles Two ............................................ 3.3.2.6
Range ............................................................... 3.3.2.7
Microwave ....................................................... 3.3.2.8
Water Heater ................................................... 3.3.2.9
Coffee Maker ................................................. 3.3.2.10
Battery Charger 1 .......................................... 3.3.2.11
Battery Charger 2 .......................................... 3.3.2.12
Icemaker ........................................................ 3.3.2.13
Central Vacuum ............................................. 3.3.2.14
A/C System Water Pump ................................ 3.3.2.15
A/C Unit Forward Stateroom ......................... 3.3.2.16
A/C Unit Salon ................................................ 3.3.2.17
Spare ............................................................. 3.3.2.18
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ........................................... 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
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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
Transom Hand Shower .................................... 4.2.3.3
Fresh Water Washdowns................................. 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
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
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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-Start 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
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 Quarters Turns ...................................... 6.3.3.3
Towing ......................................................................... 6.3.4
Anchoring ................................................................................ 6.4
Stern 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 Tabs ..................................................................... 6.5.3
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