Carver Yachts 54 Voyager 2011 Owners Manual

HIN: CDR _________________ 2012 Version 1 54 VOYAGER OWNER’S GUIDE

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 Congratulations and Welcome Aboard! This Owner’s Guide was designed to acquaint you with the safe, proper operation and maintenance of your new yacht and its systems. Your ﬁrst duty as Captain of your new Carver yacht 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 Yachts' and OEM warranties. These warranty cards have been assembled and are contained in the OEM information packets within your Owner’s Information kit. Carver Yachts is proud to be supported by an exclusive network of experienced and knowledgeable dealers. If you have any questions regarding your new yacht including warranty please contact your selling dealer. Please read all of your warranties carefully and remember that your selling dealer is your point of contact for all questions and warranty issues. 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 Yachts. We’re conﬁdent your new yacht will provide you and your family with years of enjoyable cruising. Robert VanGrunsven President

TABLE OF CONTENTS 5027 • K2 05/11 PREFACE Helm Illustrations                                    i Using Your Owner’s Information Kit                     ii Owner’s Guide ii OEM Information                                   ii Pre-Delivery Service Record                           iii Warranty Registration                                iii SECTION 1 - BOATING SAFETY Safe Operation 1 Emergency Procedures                               3 Safety Equipment                                   5 Owner’s Responsibilities                              7 Carbon Monoxide (CO) Warnings                       10 Preventing CO Exposure                          11 Identifying CO Exposure                          12 Treating CO Exposure                            12 Other Health and Safety Information                     12 Warning Labels 12 SECTION 2 - DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Batteries 14 Monitoring Battery Voltage Levels                       15 Inverter 18 Battery Maintenance                                 19 Operating the 12-Volt Equipment                       20 DC Control Center                               26 Safety Breaker Panel                            26 Troubleshooting the DC Electrical System                29 DC Schematic 31 SECTION 3 - AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM System Organization                                 25 AC Power Sources                                  26 Shore Power                                   26 Generator Power                                28 Operating AC Equipment                             30 AC Main Circuit Breaker Groups                    31 AC Control Center                               31 Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters                        38 GFCI Receptacle Locations                       38 Testing GFCI Receptacles                        38 Electrical Loads 39 Bonding System 40 Troubleshooting the AC Electrical System                40 AC Schematic 41 SECTION 4 - INTERNAL SYSTEMS Air Conditioning System                              35 Fresh Water System                                 38 Raw Water Washdown                               41 SECTION 4 - INTERNAL SYSTEMS CONT. Sea Water 43 Shore Water 45 Water Maker 45 Bilge System 46 Grey Water Tank 49 Sanitation System                                 52 Overboard Discharge                              52 SECTION 5 - PROPULSION Fuel Systems 79 Engine Room Ventilation                            80 Cooling System 80 Exhaust System 82 Fire Suppression System                           82 Engine Gauges 85 Helm Controls 87 Preparing for Cruising                              88 SECTION 6 - OPERATING AND MANEUVERING Launching the Boat                                93 Navigation 93 Controlling the Boat                                94 Anchoring 98 Getting Underway                                 100 SECTION 7 - MAINTENANCE Maintenance Schedule                             103 Exterior Maintenance                              107 Interior Maintenance                               114 Mechanical Systems                               115 SECTION 8 - WINTERIZATION AND STORAGE Winterization - Storage                             119 Winterization - Systems                             120 Storage                                         127 Spring Recommissioning Checklist                    129 SECTION 9 - WARRANTY AND PARTS Warranty Information                               129 Obtaining Warranty Service                         130 Second and Third Owner Registration                 130 Hull Identification Number                           131 OEMs                                          131 Specifications                                  133 Load Capacity Plate                               133 Component Locations                              133 Hatches                                  134 Deck Plates                                  135 Thru-Hull Fittings                              136 Engine Room                                 138 Bill of Material                                  141

PREFACE 5027 • K2 05/11 i LOWER HELM COMPONENTS BRIDGE HELM COMPONENTS

PREFACE ii 5027 • K2 05/11 USING THE OWNER'S INFORMATION KIT THE OWNER’S INFORMATION KIT CONTAINS: Qty. Item 1 Owner’s Guide (Varies) OEM information Please read the Owner’s Guide and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information carefully Become familiar with the yacht, its components, and systems before attempting to operate NOTE: The Owner’s Information kit must be onboard when the yacht is in operation If the yacht gets sold, the new owner must receive the Captains Kit OWNER’S GUIDE The Owner's Guide purpose is to explain how to safely operate and maintain the yacht and it's various systems The Owner's Information Kit also contains safety precautions and operation tips, as described below: PRECAUTION DESCRIPTION DANGER Describes a hazard that can cause death or severe injury if the instructions are ignored WARNING Describes a hazard that can cause serious injury and/or property damage if the instructions are ignored CAUTION Describes a hazard that can cause damage to the yacht or its components if the instructions are ignored NEVER Describes a user based hazard that should NEVER be performed NOTE: Provides important information that can help avoid problems A Tip From Carve r! Provides various tips to keep the yacht in top condition Please obtain handling and operation experience before operating your new yacht Gaining experience is important if this is your first yacht, or if changing to a type of yacht that is unfamiliar Gaining experience is for your own comfort and safety Your dealer, national sailing federation, or yacht club can advise 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 the yacht The drawings and illustrations are used for graphic purposes only The drawings do not include all of the details of each system, and the drawings are not to scale Do not reference the drawings to order parts or to service the yacht Contact an authorized Carver Dealer for parts or service required A Tip From Carve r! Many people within the Carver organization are avid boaters. Some of the experience gained during our years of boating are presented in this Owner's Guide. The information is presented under the heading, “A TIP FROM CARVER.” The information contained within the Owner’s Guide is complete and accurate at the time the guide was printed Carver Yachts reserves the right to change materials, part numbers, specifications, or system designs at any time without notice.

PREFACE 5027 • K2 05/11 iii PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE RECORD The Pre-Delivery Service Record, on the following page, must be completed and signed by your Carver Dealer before the yacht can be delivered Your Carver Dealer will prepare the yacht for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed within this document Make sure the Pre-Delivery Service Record and all OEM warranty cards have been completed and mailed to the companies listed Make sure to retain a copy of the Pre-Delivery Service Record for your own reference WARRANTY REGISTRATION Carver Yachts warrants every yacht the company manufactures, as explained in the Carver Limited Warranty The owner's copy of the warranty is located in Section 9 Please review the warranty carefully The Warranty Registration on the following page is the first step in activating your Carver Yachts limited warranty This document must be completed and signed by you and your Carver Dealer before taking delivery of the yacht Failure to complete and register the Warranty Registration could void the Carver Yachts limited warranty Your Carver Dealer will review the terms of the Carver Yachts warranty, and make sure the warranty is registered with Carver Yachts To ensure the warranty remains in effect during its lifetime, Carver Yachts, your Carver Dealer, and you (the owner) must each uphold specific responsibilities The following responsibilities are described in Section 9 At time of delivery, make a complete inspection of the yacht and its systems Document any work that needs to be completed by the Dealer to meet the terms of your agreement Two cards are located at the end of the Preface The cards are Second and Third Owner Registration Cards Carver strongly recommends that the purchaser of a previously-owned Carver, register ownership with Carver Yachts

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