Carver Yachts 44 Sojourn Owners Guide

HIN: CDR _________________ 2009 Version 1 44 Sojourn Owner’s Guide

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 Squadron, 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. Robert VanGrunsven President Carver Boat Corporation 790 Markham Drive P.O. Box 1010 Pulaski, WI 54162-1010 USA Phone (920) 822-3214 Fax (920) 822-3213 www.carveryachts.com Robert VanGrunsven President

. . . . . E F E F 44 Sojourn Helm Controls* A B C D E F G H I J K L Joystick Docking Control Search Light Control Sirius Radio Raymarine Display Fuel Gauges Compass Fireboy Control Engine Display Panels Shift/Throttle Controls Ignition Switches Volvo EVC Controls Switch Panels *Actual helm controls depend on options selected A B C D E F G H I J K L Trim Tabs Horn Lights Windlass/Anchor Fuel Transfer Bilge Pumps/Blower Steering wheel removed for clarity

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4297 • Y8 6/08 Preface Using Your Owner’s Information Kit ....... i Owner’s Guide ....................... i OEM Information ...................... ii Pre-Delivery Service Record............. ii Warranty Registration .................. ii Section 1 - Boating Safety Safe Operation ....................... 1 Emergency Procedures ................ 3 Safety Equipment ..................... 6 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 ................... 3 Operating the 12-Volt Equipment ......... 4 DC Control Center ................. 5 Bridge Breaker Panel .............. 10 DC Electrical Panel ................... 11 DC Schematic ....................... 12 Section 3 - AC Electrical System System Organization................... 1 Shore Power ......................... 2 Generator Power...................... 4 Operating AC Equipment AC Control Center ................. 7 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters ........ 10 Electrical Loads...................... 11 Bonding System ..................... 12 AC Schematic ....................... 13 Section 4 - Internal Systems Air Conditioning System ................ 1 Fresh Water System ................... 2 Shore Water ......................... 7 Bilge System ......................... 8 Sanitation System .................... 10 Section 5 - Propulsion Fuel Systems ........................ 1 Engine Room Ventilation................ 2 Diesel System ........................ 3 Gas System ......................... 5 Fire Suppression System ............... 6 Engine Gauges ....................... 7 Helm Controls ........................ 8 Preparing for Cruising .................. 9

TABLE OF CONTENTS 4297 • Y8 6/08 Section 6 - Operating and Maneuvering Launching the Boat .................... 1 Navigation ........................... 2 Controlling the Boat ................... 2 Anchoring ........................... 3 Getting Underway ..................... 6 Section 7 - Maintenance Maintenance Schedule ................. 1 Exterior Maintenance .................. 5 Interior Maintenance .................. 17 Mechanical Systems .................. 12 Section 8 - Winterization and Storage Winterization - Storage ................. 1 Winterization - Systems ................ 2 Spring Recommissioning Checklist ........ 7 Section 9 - Warranty and Parts Warranty Information................... 1 Obtaining Warranty Service ............. 2 Second and Third Owner Registration ...................... 2 Hull Identiﬁcation Number ............... 2 OEMs .............................. 3 Speciﬁcations ........................ 3 Bill of Material ........................ 4 Carver Limited Warranty ................ 5

PREFACE 4297 • Y8 6/08 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 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 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, speciﬁcations, or system designs at any time without notice.

PREFACE ii 4297 • Y8 6/08 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 conflicts 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 first 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 specific 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 this Owner's Guide. This information is presented in box like this.

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