Carver 396 Motor Yacht 2003 User manual

2003
396 Motor Yacht
Owners Guide
HIN - CDR
2003 Version 1

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

DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
Model Designation
396 Motor Yacht
Carver Boat Corporation declares that the 396 Motor Yacht complies with EC directive 94/
25/EC, and in accordance with the following harmonized standards and the recreational
craft sectoral guidelines in effect at the time of construction.
ISO Reference (Directive) Requirement (RSG) Reference
8666 12216 8469 Annex I 3.2
12217 8849 8099 Annex V-VIII, XII 3.3
8665 11812 10088 Article 8 2.1
14945 12216 12217 2.2 2.3
15083 10087 9094 3.6 2.4
15084 14945 15085 2.5 3.1
8885 11592 11591 3.4 3.5
10240 11192 7840 3.7 3.8
8846 10133 11105 3.9 4
12215 9093 13592 5.1.1 5.1.3
9097 13297 15584 5.2.1 5.2.2
8847 8848 9775 5.3 5.4.1
10592 13929 15852 5.5 COLREGS
10239 4505
Type Examination Certification Number
EC Module B+C BCAR018
Notified Body
IMCI (#0609) Robin J. Clonkey
Rond-Point Manager Manufacturing Methods
Schuman 6 Box 6 Carver Boat Corporation
B-1040 Brussels 790 Markham Drive
Belgium Pulaski, WI 54162
USA

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.
This guide explains how to safely operate and maintain
your boat and its various systems. The guide also con-
tains safety precautions and operational tips, as de-
scribed 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 first 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 experi-
ence before operating the boat. Your dealer or 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
Using Your Owners
Information Kit
Owners Guide
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 this
Owner's Guide. This information
is presented in the left margin
and is entitled "A TIP FROM
CARVER".
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each system and are not drawn to scale. Do not refer-
ence 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, specifications, or system designs at any time
without notice.
The OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) informa-
tion 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 like the
air conditioning system and navigation systems. 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 conflicts with this
Owners Guide, follow the instructions in the OEM
information.
OEM Information
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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.
Carver warrants every boat we manufacture as ex-
plained 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 first step in activating your Carver limited war-
ranty. This document must be completed and signed
by you and your Carver Dealer before you take deliv-
ery 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 specific responsi-
bilities. These responsibilities are described in Sec-
tion 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.
Pre-Delivery Service
Record
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Warranty
Registration

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