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SECTION 1 ......................................................................................................................................................... 1

INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................................................... 1

USING THE OWNER’S INFORMATION KIT ................................................................................................................. 1

OWNER’S MANUAL .......................................................................................................................................... 2

OEM INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................................... 2

WARRANTY INFORMATION ..................................................................................................................................... 2

WARRANTY REGISTRATION ............................................................................................................................... 2

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE RECORD ...................................................................................................................... 3

CARVER DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................... 3

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................................. 3

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE ............................................................................................................................ 4

OWNER REGISTRATION FOR PRE-OWNED YACHTS ................................................................................................... 4

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 7

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS (U.S. AND ISO STANDARDS) ......................................................................................... 7

LOAD CAPACITY ............................................................................................................................................... 8

BUILDER’S PLATE ............................................................................................................................................. 8

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ......................................................................................................................... 8

EXPLANATION OF TERMS USED IN THIS MANUAL .................................................................................................... 9

LAYOUT – BASIC LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................................11

SECTION 2 ........................................................................................................................................................13

SAFETY DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................13

YACHTING SAFETY ...............................................................................................................................................13

SAFE OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................13

MAN-OVERBOARD PREVENTION .......................................................................................................................15

VISIBILITY FROM THE HELM .............................................................................................................................17

OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES ..................................................................................................................17

DOMESTIC SAFE YACHTING COURSES ..............................................................................................................17

DOMESTIC RULES OF THE ROAD ......................................................................................................................17

DRUGS AND ALCOHOL .....................................................................................................................................18

DISTRESS CALLS ............................................................................................................................................18

VOLUNTARY INSPECTIONS ...............................................................................................................................18

YACHTING ACCIDENTS .....................................................................................................................................18

YACHTING REGULATIONS .................................................................................................................................19

GARBAGE .......................................................................................................................................................19

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OIL .................................................................................................................................................................19

SEPTIC WASTE ................................................................................................................................................19

STATE AND LOCAL ORDINANCES ......................................................................................................................19

REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................20

LIFE JACKETS .................................................................................................................................................20

VISUAL DISTRESS SIGN ...................................................................................................................................20

SOUND-SIGNALING DEVICE ..............................................................................................................................21

RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS ..................................................................................................................21

RADAR REFLECTORS .......................................................................................................................................21

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS .......................................................................................................................................21

RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................................22

ADVERSE CONDITIONS .........................................................................................................................................22

WEATHER .......................................................................................................................................................22

WEATHER SIGNALS .........................................................................................................................................22

STORM PREPARATION .....................................................................................................................................23

FOG ...............................................................................................................................................................23

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES ...................................................................................................................................24

FIRE ...............................................................................................................................................................24

FLOODING ......................................................................................................................................................26

SWAMPED OR CAPSIZED YACHT ......................................................................................................................27

COLLISION ......................................................................................................................................................27

RUNNING AGROUND ........................................................................................................................................27

MAN OVERBOARD ...........................................................................................................................................28

EQUIPMENT FAILURE .......................................................................................................................................28

RADIO COMMUNICATION (U.S. ONLY) ................................................................................................................28

DISTRESS SIGNALS .........................................................................................................................................28

CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) .....................................................................................................................................29

PREVENTING CO EXPOSURE .............................................................................................................................30

IDENTIFYING CO EXPOSURE .............................................................................................................................31

TREATING CO EXPOSURE .................................................................................................................................32

OTHER HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................32

STABILITY AND BUOYANCY ..............................................................................................................................32

WARNING LABELS ................................................................................................................................................32

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SECTION 3 ........................................................................................................................................................33

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................33

DC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................33

DC CONTROL CENTER .....................................................................................................................................34

DC CONTROL CENTER CIRCUIT BREAKERS .......................................................................................................35

MONITORING BATTERY VOLTAGE LEVELS ..........................................................................................................40

VOLTMETER ....................................................................................................................................................40

DC SAFETY SYSTEM ........................................................................................................................................41

AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ......................................................................................................................................41

AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................41

SYSTEM ORGANIZATION ..................................................................................................................................42

AC POWER SOURCES ......................................................................................................................................43

AC CONTROL CENTER .....................................................................................................................................49

AC CONTROL CENTER CIRCUIT BREAKERS ........................................................................................................53

OPERATING AC EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................55

GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTERS...........................................................................................................56

ELECTRICAL LOADS ........................................................................................................................................57

BONDING SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................58

TROUBLESHOOTING THE AC ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ............................................................................................59

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................59

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM LAYOUT ................................................................................................................59

PRODUCING HEAT ...........................................................................................................................................60

POWERING THE AIR CONDITIONING ..................................................................................................................61

FRESHWATER SYSTEM .........................................................................................................................................62

FILLING THE WATER TANK ................................................................................................................................63

PRESSURIZING AND PRIMING THE WATER SYSTEM ............................................................................................63

USING THE WATER SYSTEM .............................................................................................................................65

OPERATING THE WATER HEATER ......................................................................................................................65

SHOWERS AND SINKS .....................................................................................................................................65

SHORE WATER .....................................................................................................................................................67

CONNECTING TO SHORE WATER ......................................................................................................................68

BILGE WATER PUMPING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................68

FORWARD BILGE PUMP ...................................................................................................................................69

TRANSOM BILGE PUMP ...................................................................................................................................69

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BILGE PUMP OPERATION .................................................................................................................................70

SERVICING THE BILGE PUMP ............................................................................................................................70

OWNER/OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES .............................................................................................................70

HULL DRAIN....................................................................................................................................................71

GRAY WATER SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................71

GRAY WATER TANK (OPTIONAL) ........................................................................................................................71

SANITATION SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................71

EASY FIT TOILETS ...........................................................................................................................................71

EMPTYING THE WASTE TANK AND/OR OPTIONAL GRAY WATER TANK ..................................................................72

RAW WATER WASHDOWN (OPTIONAL) ..............................................................................................................75

PROPULSION SYSTEM ..........................................................................................................................................76

OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................76

DIESEL EXHAUST SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................................76

DIESEL ENGINE AND GENERATOR FUEL SYSTEM ...............................................................................................76

COOLING SYSTEM: DIESEL ENGINES .................................................................................................................79

ENGINE ROOM VENTILATION: DIESEL ENGINES ..................................................................................................80

HELM CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................................81

FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................88

SECTION 4 ........................................................................................................................................................93

LAUNCHING THE YACHT ........................................................................................................................................93

PRE-START CHECKLIST .........................................................................................................................................93

PREPARING FOR CRUISING....................................................................................................................................94

FUELING .........................................................................................................................................................94

STARTING THE ENGINES .......................................................................................................................................95

ONCE THE ENGINES HAVE STARTED .................................................................................................................96

IMPORTANT: FUEL MONITORING .......................................................................................................................96

NAVIGATION .........................................................................................................................................................96

CHARTS .........................................................................................................................................................96

HORN .............................................................................................................................................................96

SHALLOW WATER OPERATION .........................................................................................................................96

CONTROLLING THE YACHT ....................................................................................................................................97

CASTING OFF AND DOCKING ............................................................................................................................97

LEAVING A PIER OR MOORING ..........................................................................................................................98

LANDING AT A PIER .........................................................................................................................................98

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PICKING UP OR MOORING ................................................................................................................................98

MANEUVERING ................................................................................................................................................99

MANEUVERING ASTERN ...................................................................................................................................99

CLOSE-QUARTER TURNS ...............................................................................................................................100

CHECKING HEADWAY ....................................................................................................................................101

TOWING .......................................................................................................................................................102

ANCHORING .......................................................................................................................................................102

DROPPING THE ANCHOR ................................................................................................................................102

WEIGHING IN ................................................................................................................................................102

ELECTRIC WINDLASS (OPTIONAL) ...................................................................................................................102

ADDITIONAL ANCHORAGE AND ANCHORAGE PROBLEMS .................................................................................103

STERN ANCHORS ..........................................................................................................................................103

MOORING LINES ...........................................................................................................................................103

GETTING UNDERWAY ..........................................................................................................................................104

SHAKEDOWN CRUISE ....................................................................................................................................105

OPERATING AT PLANING SPEED .....................................................................................................................105

SECTION 5 ......................................................................................................................................................109

EXTERIOR MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................109

FIBERGLASS SURFACES.................................................................................................................................109

GELCOAT REPAIR ..........................................................................................................................................109

GELCOAT BLISTERS ......................................................................................................................................109

HULL BOTTOM ..............................................................................................................................................110

UNDERWATER METAL COMPONENTS .............................................................................................................110

CAULKING AND SEALANTS ............................................................................................................................110

STAINLESS STEEL RAILS AND HARDWARE ......................................................................................................110

DECORATIVE STRIPING TAPE ..........................................................................................................................111

HATCHES AND WINDOWS ..............................................................................................................................111

EXTERIOR VINYL UPHOLSTERY .......................................................................................................................111

EXTERIOR CARPET ........................................................................................................................................111

EXTERIOR ENCLOSURES ................................................................................................................................112

STORAGE .....................................................................................................................................................112

EXTERIOR WOOD TABLE ................................................................................................................................113

INTERIOR MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................113

WOODWORK .................................................................................................................................................113

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FABRICS .......................................................................................................................................................113

LEATHER ......................................................................................................................................................113

CARPET ........................................................................................................................................................113

INTERIOR FIBERGLASS ..................................................................................................................................113

PLEXIGLAS ...................................................................................................................................................114

SECTION 6 ......................................................................................................................................................115

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ..................................................................................................................................115

MAINTENANCE LOG ......................................................................................................................................115

MECHANICAL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................................118

ENGINES/GENERATOR ...................................................................................................................................118

THRU-HULL VALVES .......................................................................................................................................118

PROPELLER SHAFT SEALS .............................................................................................................................120

PROPELLERS ................................................................................................................................................120

STRUTS ........................................................................................................................................................120

BATTERIES ...................................................................................................................................................121

FRESHWATER SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................123

BILGE SYSTEM ..............................................................................................................................................124

SANITATION SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................124

SECTION 7 ......................................................................................................................................................125

WINTERIZATION .................................................................................................................................................125

ENGINES ......................................................................................................................................................125

GENERATOR .................................................................................................................................................125

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM ...........................................................................................................................125

FRESHWATER SYSTEM ..................................................................................................................................125

BOW AND TRANSOM RAW WATER WASHDOWNS (OPTIONAL) ...........................................................................126

BILGE ...........................................................................................................................................................127

SANITATION SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................................127

GRAY WATER HOLDING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) ...................................................................................................128

STORAGE ..........................................................................................................................................................128

LIFTING ........................................................................................................................................................128

DRY STORAGE ..............................................................................................................................................129

OUTSIDE STORAGE .......................................................................................................................................129

WET STORAGE ..............................................................................................................................................129

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INTERIOR CARE .............................................................................................................................................129

EXTERIOR CARE ............................................................................................................................................130

SPRING RECOMMISSIONING CHECKLIST ..............................................................................................................131

HULL ............................................................................................................................................................131

DECK AND CABIN ..........................................................................................................................................131

ENGINES ......................................................................................................................................................131

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ....................................................................................................................................131

PLUMBING ....................................................................................................................................................131

SAFETY EQUIPMENT ......................................................................................................................................131

AFTER LAUNCH .............................................................................................................................................131

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General InformatIonGeneral InformatIon

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IntroductIon

This manual has been compiled to help you to operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft,

its systems and operation. It also contains information about the equipment supplied or tted. Read this manual carefully,

and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it.

This owner’s manual is not a course on boating safety or seamanship. If this is your rst craft or if you are unfamiliar with your

type of craft, for your own comfort and safety, obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming command” of the

craft. Your dealer, national sailing federation, or yacht club will advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.

Ensure that the anticipated wind and sea conditions will correspond to your craft’s design category, and that you and your

crew can handle the craft in these conditions.

Even when your boat is categorized for certain sea and wind conditions, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to

the design categories A, B and C range from severe storm conditions to category A, to strong conditions for the top of

categoryC, which is open to the hazards of a freak wave or gust. These are dangerous conditions, and only a competent,

t and trained crew using a well-maintained craft can satisfactorily operate the craft. See Design Specications on page

7 for category.

This owner’s manual is not a detailed maintenance or troubleshooting guide. In case of difculty, refer to the boat builder

or the boatbuilder’s authorized representative.

Always use trained and competent people for maintenance, repairs or modications. Modications that may affect the

safety characteristics of the craft shall be assessed, executed and documented by competent people. The boat builder

cannot be held responsible for modications that he/she has not approved.

Some countries require a driving license or authorization. Some countries enforce specic regulations.

Always maintain your craft properly and make allowances for the deterioration that will occur over time and as a result of

heavy use or misuse of the craft.

Any craft, no matter how strong it may be, can become severely damaged if not used properly. Practice safe boating.

Always adjust the speed and direction of the craft to sea conditions.

All people should wear a suitable buoyancy aid (life jacket) when on deck. Some countries require all people to wear a

buoyancy aid that complies with their national regulations at all times.

KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE AND HAND IT TO THE NEW OWNER IF YOU SELL THE CRAFT.

usIng the owner’s InformatIon KIt

Read, understand and follow the instructions provided in the Owner’s Manual and all other guides and manuals supplied

with the yacht, including all OEM information.

Contact your Carver dealer if any questions arise regarding warranty responsibilities.

The Owner’s Information Kit contains:

QTY. ITEM

1 Owner’s Manual

(varies) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information

Read the Owner’s Manual and OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) information carefully. Become familiar with the

yacht, its components and its systems before attempting to operate.

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NOTE: The Owner’s Information Kit must be onboard when the yacht is in operation. When selling the yacht, hand

the new owner the Owner’s Information Kit.

OWNER’S MANUAL

The purpose of the Owner’s Manual is to explain how to safely operate and maintain the yacht and its various systems. The

Owner’s Information Kit also contains safety precautions and operation tips.

Obtain handling and operation experience before operating your new yacht. Gaining experience is important if this is your

rst yacht or if you are unfamiliar with your type of yacht. Gaining experience is for your own comfort and safety. Your

dealer, national sailing federation, or yacht club will 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 the yacht. The drawings and illustrations are used for graphic purposes

only. The drawings do not include all the details of each system, and the drawings are not to scale. Never

reference the drawings to order parts or to service the yacht. Contact an authorized Carver dealer for parts

or service.

oem InformatIon

Carver Yachts has purchased components from companies and installed them in your yacht. The companies supply the

Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information to Carver. These components include, but are not limited to, standard

items such as:

• Engines

• Sanitation system

• Pumps

• Batteries

• Other items

• Generators

• Electronics

• Battery Chargers

• Air Conditioners

The OEM information explains how to operate and maintain the components.

Contact your Carver dealer rst when information is needed about a system or component on the yacht. If your dealer

is unable to provide the information, contact the manufacturer (Original Equipment Manufacturer/OEM) of the system or

component. Refer to the OEM information for telephone numbers and addresses.

Be ready to provide the component’s serial number when contacting an OEM for information. A Serial Number Record

Sheet is provided separately in the manual. Use the provided sheet as a convenient location to record the serial numbers

of the yacht’s OEM components.

If you install an aftermarket accessory on your yacht, add the OEM information that accompanies the accessory to the

Owner’s Information Kit.

NOTE: If the OEM information conicts with this owner’s manual, follow the instructions in the OEM information.

warranty InformatIon

WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Carver Yachts warrants every yacht the company manufactures, as explained in the Carver Limited Warranty. Locate the

owner’s copy of the warranty supplied separately. Review the warranty carefully.

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The warranty registration is the rst step in activating your Carver Yachts Limited Warranty. Complete this document, sign

it, and have your Carver dealer sign it before you take delivery of the yacht. Failure to complete and submit the warranty

registration could void the Carver Yachts Limited Warranty.

To ensure the warranty remains in effect, Carver Yachts, your Carver dealer, and you (the owner) must each uphold specic

responsibilities. Following are some of those responsibilities.

• At the time of delivery, perform a complete inspection of the yacht and its systems. Document any work that the dealer

needs to complete to meet the terms of your agreement.

• Locate two cards in Owner Registration for Pre-owned Yachts on

page 5

. The cards are the Second and Third Owner

Registration Cards. Carver strongly recommends that the purchaser of a previously owned Carver register ownership with

Carver Yachts.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE RECORD

Your Carver dealer must complete and sign the pre-delivery service record before the yacht gets delivered. Your Carver

dealer will prepare the yacht for delivery in accordance with the procedures in this document.

Make sure the pre-delivery service record and all OEM warranty cards have been completed and mailed to the companies

listed. Retain a copy of the pre-delivery service record for your own reference.

CARVER DEALER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Your Carver dealer will review the terms of the warranty and make certain the warranty is registered with Carver. Your

dealer and will provide instructions on how to obtain warranty service. Your Carver dealer will review and assist in

completion of the warranty registration document prior to delivery. Upon completion the dealer will submit the warranty

registration to Carver Yachts and provide a copy to the owner.

PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE PROCEDURE

Your Carver dealer will prepare the yacht for delivery in accordance with the procedures detailed on the pre-delivery

service record. Your dealer will sign the pre-delivery service record and provide you with a copy.

The Federal Boat Safety Act of 1971 requires registration for the yacht and its engines. Your Carver dealer will complete

and mail the engine warranty cards as part of the pre-delivery service procedure.

YACHT AND SYSTEMS REVIEW

A representative from your Carver dealer will review the operation of the yacht and its systems.

OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

WARRANTY INFORMATION

The warranty registration is the rst step in activating your Carver Yacht’s limited warranty. Review the Warranty

Registration with the Dealer, sign it and have your Carver dealer sign it before you take delivery of the yacht. You should

maintain a copy of this document for your records. Failure to submit the completed Carver Warranty Registration could void

the Carver Yachts limited warranty.

NOTE: Complete and forward all warranty cards to the appropriate company within 5 days of the yacht’s delivery.

DELIVERY

Make a complete inspection of the yacht and its systems at the time of delivery. Document work that the dealer needs to

complete in order to meet the terms of agreement.

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obtaInIng warranty servIce

The following requirements must be met before warranty work can be performed on the yacht.

1. Registration of the yacht with Carver Yachts is required.

2. Your Carver dealer must complete the pre-delivery service and submit the pre-delivery service record to Carver

Yachts.

NOTE: Your Carver dealer is the only entity authorized to approve warranty work. Contact your Carver dealer rst for

warranty service. There are no exceptions to this policy.

Your Carver dealer has knowledgeable professionals who are familiar with Carver yachts, and they are capable of providing

the highest level of service. The Carver dealer’s service personnel will communicate with Carver Yachts to ensure fast and

satisfactory solutions to problems.

owner regIstratIon for Pre-owned yachts

Second and Third Owner Registration Cards are provided. The purchaser of a previously owned Carver yacht should

complete the appropriate card and mail it once taking title of the yacht.

Registration of a previously owned Carver yacht does not transfer, extend or in any way modify the yacht’s original limited

warranty. However, purchasers of a previously owned Carver yacht should register the yacht. If necessary, Carver can

contact the current owner.

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CARVER YACHTS

PO BOX 1010

PULASKI WI 54162-1010

CARVER YACHTS

PO BOX 1010

PULASKI WI 54162-1010

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SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION

Owner's Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Date of Purchase:

Purchased From:

Yacht Hull Identiﬁcation Number: CVR

Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited

Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.

THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION

Country:

Telephone: ( )

Email:

Owner's Name:

Street Address:

City: State: Zip Code:

Date of Purchase:

Purchased From:

Yacht Hull Identiﬁcation Number: CVR

Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited

Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.

Country:

Telephone: ( )

Email:

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desIgn sPecIfIcatIons

The specications listed below are based on a standard model with no options installed. Some options may change the

listed specications.

LOA (with platform and gunnel molding) 42 ft (12.8 m)

Beam (with gunnel molding) 13.8 ft (4.2 m)

Draft (with wind water) 47 in. (1.19 m)

Bridge clearance (top of mast with full fuel and water) 11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Bridge clearance (top of cabin with full fuel and water) 10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Fuel system 342 gal (1,294 L)

Holding tank 70 gal (164 L)

Water system 131 gal (496 L)

Weight (dry) 25,575 lb (56,383 kg)

Sleeps 6 people

DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS (U.S. AND ISO STANDARDS)

ISO STANDARDS: DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS

DESIGN CATEGORY B

This craft is designed to operate in winds up to Beaufort force 8 and the associated wave heights (signicant wave height

up to 13.1 ft [4 m]; see note below). Such conditions may be encountered on offshore voyages of sufcient length, or on

coastal waters when unsheltered from the wind and waves for several dozens of nautical miles. These conditions may also

be experienced on inland seas of sufcient size in order to generate wave height. Simply because this vessel is designed

for the above described conditions does not mean that all persons are so qualied to operate the vessel under these

conditions. The vessel must be well maintained and under the control of a highly experienced captain.

Length of hull 37.19 ft (11.33 m)

Main dimensions: L maximum 42 ft (12.8 m)

Main dimensions: b maximum 13.8 ft (4.2 m)

Maximum height (airdraft) (to top of mast at full load) 11.5 ft (3.5 m)

Maximum height (cabin top at full load) 10.4 ft (3.17 m)

Maximum drafts in the fully loaded condition 3.96 ft (1.2 m)

Mass (light craft condition) 25,575 lb (56,383 kg)

Mass of craft fully loaded 31,833 lb (70,180 kg)

Total weight of liquids, when all permanently installed tanks are full 4.164 lb (9,180 kg)

Maximum number of people 10 people

Maximum recommended load 2094 lb (950 kg)

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NOTE: The maximum recommended load includes the weight of all people onboard, all provisions and personal

effects, any equipment not included in the light craft mass, cargo (if any), and all consumable liquids (water,

fuel, and other liquids).

LOAD CAPACITY

WARNING

NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF PERSONS. REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER OF PERSONS

ON BOARD, THE TOTAL WEIGHT OF PERSONS AND EQUIPMENT MUST NEVER EXCEED THE MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED

LOAD.

• REDUCE THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ONBOARD IN POOR WEATHER OR DURING ROUGH WATER CONDITIONS.

• ALWAYS LOAD THE CRAFT CAREFULLY AND DISTRIBUTE LOADS APPROPRIATELY TO MAINTAIN DESIGN TRIM

(APPROXIMATELY LEVEL).

• AVOID PLACING HEAVY WEIGHTS HIGH UP.

INTERNATIONAL MODEL

The certication plate is located near the helm on an International model. The certication plate indicates the maximum

weight and capacity of the yacht under calm sea conditions.

DOMESTIC MODEL

The captain holds responsibility for maintaining a safe capacity on domestic models.

Carver Yachts, LLC is a continuous improvement manufacturer. Carver may change product specications, features,

options and prices at any time, including changes during the model year, without prior notication or obligation to other

Carver yachts. Carver makes no warranty or representation to performance or fuel range of an individual yacht due to the

many factors that may affect the performance.

BUILDER’S PLATE

Locate part of the information on the builder’s plate afxed on the craft. The relevant sections of this manual offer a full

explanation of this information.

HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

The U.S. Coast Guard has established an identication system that assigns a unique hull identication number (HIN) to

each yacht. The HIN consists of 12 alphanumeric characters that provide coded information about the yacht.

Provide your Carver dealer with the yacht’s HIN when contacting them for parts or service.

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exPlanatIon of terms used In thIs manual

TERM EXPLANATION

AC CONTROL CENTER Alternating circuit breaker panel that controls the alternating current components onboard

AFT The stern or rear of the boat

AMIDSHIPS An area midway between the bow (front) and stern (back)

BERTH Sleeping quarters of the yacht

BILGE The lowest interior area of a hull

BILGE PUMP A pump intended for removal of water that has collected in the hull

BOW The front end of the boat

BULKHEADS The interior walls of a boat

CABIN The enclosed area of the yacht’s main level

CABLEMASTER Powered retractor for shore power cord

CIRCUIT BREAKER A device used to interrupt an electrical circuit when the current ow exceeds a

predetermined level

COCKPIT The exposed AFT deck area

COMPANIONWAY A passageway within the vessel

COMPARTMENTS Isolated space within the vessel, normally prefaced with its intended use

DC CONTROL CENTER Direct current circuit breaker panel that controls the direct current components onboard

DINETTE The dining area on the yacht

MAIN DECK The main level of the yacht

ENGINE ROOM Lower control room of the yacht; housing the engines, control panels, seacocks, and other

parts

ENGINE ROOM HATCH Hatch or cover of the engine room, located in the cockpit

FOREPEAK The front extreme of the yacht

FORWARD Toward the bow or front of the boat

GALLEY The kitchen area of a boat

HATCHES Cover on hatchways or access holes

HATCHWAYS Access ways through decks

HEAD A toilet

HELM Control area to operate and steer the boat

HULL The main lower body of a boat

HULL BREACH A hole or puncture in the hull of the boat that can allow water to leak in

LAZARETTE Storage compartment at the stern of the vessel

LOCKER A storage place, or closet

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TERM EXPLANATION

MASTER DISCONNECT

SWITCHES

Switches located in the engine room that turn ON or cut OFF the ow of electricity to

various locations on the yacht

MOORING An arrangement for securing a boat to an anchored buoy or pier

NAVIGATION LIGHTS A set of red, green and white lights which all vessels must illuminate between dusk and

dawn

PORT Standing in AFT, facing forward, PORT is the left side of a boat

PORTHOLE Circular window used on the hull to admit light and air

RULES OF THE ROAD The nautical trafc rules for preventing collisions on the water

SALON The main social cabin on a vessel, usually the largest area

SEACOCK A shut-off valve on a plumbing or drain pipe between the vessel’s interior and the sea

SHORE POWER Alternating electrical current power that is generated from shore

SOLE Floor within the living area of the vessel

STARBOARD Standing in AFT, facing forward, the right side of the vessel

STATEROOM The sleeping quarters onboard

STERN The back of a boat

TRANSOM Vertical hull structure at the extreme AFT of the vessel

TRIM FORE and AFT Angle of the vessel as it relates to the level with the world

UNDERWAY Movement; usually referring to a vessel proceeding forward

WATERLINE The line of the water on the hull when the vessel is aoat

WINDLASS A device used to raise and lower the anchor

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layout – basIc locatIons

Salon

Sunpad

(optional)

Bow

Galley

Tr

ansom

Cockpit

Helm

Master Stateroom VIP

Head

Companionway

Master

Head

VIP

Stateroom

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