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Carver 54 Voyager Owner's manual

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HIN: CDR _________________
2012 Version 1
54 V oy ager
owner ’s gui de
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 rst 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 condent your new yacht will provide you and your family
with years of enjoyable cruising.
Robert VanGrunsven
President
Ta b l e o f Co n T e n T s
5027•K205/11
Preface

                     
                                  
                                   

                               
Section 1 - Boating Safety
                                  

                                  



                         



Section 2 - Dc electrical SyStem
                                    


                                
                       


               

Section 3 - ac electrical SyStem

                                  
                                  






                        

                                   
                

Section 4 - internal SyStemS
                              
                                
                              
Section 4 - internal SyStemS cont.
                                  
                                 

                                 

                                
                              
Section 5 - ProPulSion


                                 

                           
                                

                             
Section 6 - oPerating anD maneuvering
                               
                                 


                               
Section 7 - maintenance
                            

                             
                              
Section 8 - Winterization anD Storage
                            



Section 9 - Warranty anD PartS


                 



                               
                             
                                 
                                 
                             


Pr e f a C e
5027 • K2 05/11 i
Lo w e r He L m Co m p o n e n t s
Br i d g e He L m Co m p o n e n t s
Pr e f a C e
ii 5027 • K2 05/11
Us i n g t H e ow n e r 's in f o r m a t i o n Ki t
THE OWNER’S INFORMATION KIT CONTAINS:
Qty. Item 
 
 

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NOTE: 
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OWNER’S GUIDE


PrEcauTiON DEscriPTiON
DaNgEr
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WarNiNg
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cauTiON
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NEvEr
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NOTE: 
A T Fr Cvr! 



NOTE: 


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A T Fr Cvr!
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.”

.
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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CARVER BOAT CORPORATION
PO BOX 1010
PULASKI WI 54162-1010
CARVER BOAT CORPORATION
PO BOX 1010
PULASKI WI 54162-1010
SECOND OWNER REGISTRATION
THIRD OWNER REGISTRATION
Owner's Name: _____________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ______________
Telephone: ( ____ ) ___________________ Date of Purchase: _______________
Purchased From:_____________________________________________________
Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR _________________________________
ird Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.
Owner's Name: _____________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________
City: _________________________ State: _________ Zip Code: ______________
Telephone: ( ____ ) ___________________ Date of Purchase: _______________
Purchased From:_____________________________________________________
Boat Hull Identification Number: CDR _________________________________
Second Owner Registration does not extend, alter, or transfer the Carver Limited
Warranty. Refer to the Carver Limited Warranty for details.
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SAFE OPERATION
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 
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 DO NOT
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 DO NOT
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 Understand and obey the “Rules of the Road.”
 DO NOTLoad Capacity, 
 DO NOT
 DO NOT
 DO NOT
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 

 

FOG


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 

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 
 
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
5027 • K2 05/11 3
bo a T i n g sa f e T y se C T i o n 1
em e r g e n C y pr o C e d U r e s
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FIRE


NEvEr
NEVER FIT FREE-HANGING CURTAINS OR OTHER FABRICS NEAR, OR ABOVE THE STOVE TOP, OR OTHER HIGH-•
HEAT DEVICES.
NEVER STORE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT OF ANY KIND IN THE ENGINE ROOM.•
DaNgEr
ANY FIRE ONBOARD THE BOAT IS SERIOUS. EXPLOSION IS POSSIBLE. DEVELOP A FIRE RESPONSE PLAN. RESPOND
IMMEDIATELY.
EVERY BOATER SHOULD DEVELOP A FIRE RESPONSE PLAN. THE PLAN SHOULD DETERMINE:
T• HE TYPE OF FIRE (FUEL, ELECTRICAL, ETC.)
WHERE THE TYPE OF FIRE, LISTED ABOVE, • MIGHT BREAK OUT
THE BEST WAY TO REACT. •
HAVE A PLAN. ASSIGN RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHERS TO ALLOW QUICK DECISIONS AND REACTIONS.
NEvEr
 NEVER OBSTRUCT PASSAGE WAYS TO EXITS AND HATCHES.
• NEVER OBSTRUCT SAFETY CONTROLS, SUCH AS FUEL VALVES AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SWITCHES.
• NEVER OBSTRUCT PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN LOCKERS.
• NEVER LEAVE THE BOAT UNATTENDED WHEN COOKING, OR WHEN HEATING APPLIANCES ARE IN USE.
• NEVER USE GAS LIGHTS IN THE BOAT.
• NEVER MODIFY ANY OF THE BOAT’S SYSTEMS, ESPECIALLY ELECTRICAL OR FUEL.
• NEVER FILL THE FUEL TANKS: WHEN MACHINERY IS RUNNING, WHEN COOKING, OR HEATING APPLIANCES ARE
IN USE.
• NEVER SMOKE WHILE HANDLING FUEL.
NOTE:
IN CASE OF FIRE
 
 
DO NOT• 
 
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 USE THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER
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FLOODING
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SWAMPED OR CAPSIZED BOAT
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
COLLISION
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 
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 
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Safety EquipmentOwner’s Responsibilities
Pre-departure Actions

WATER SURVIVAL CHART
Water Temp. (°F)







Exhaustion Unconsciousness







Expected Time of Survival







6 5027 • K2 05/11
bo a T i n g sa f e T y se C T i o n 1


PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES (PFD’S)



 

PFD TYPE I, WEARABLE:


PFD TYPE II, WEARABLE:



PFD TYPE III, WEARABLE:
 WILL NOT
 
PFD TYPE IV, THROWABLE:





VISUAL DISTRESS SIGN




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SOUND SIGNALING DEVICE
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RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS
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RADAR REFLECTORS
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Boats longer than 40’ and shorter than 65’: 
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



DISTRESS CALLS

MAYDAY

NEvEr
NEVER SEND A “MAYDAY” MESSAGE UNLESS THERE IS A SERIOUS EMERGENCY AND IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IS
REQUIRED.
VOLUNTARY INSPECTIONS



BOATING ACCIDENTS




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