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ONCE THE ENGINES HAVE STARTED
1. Check the engine gauges. Verify that all readings on the helm are within the normal range.
WARNING
DO NOT ENTER THE ENGINE ROOM WHILE ONE OR BOTH ENGINES ARE OPERATING. THE ENGINE ROOM CONTAINS
MOVING, HOT MACHINERY.
2. Look into the engine room. Visually inspect the fuel system hoses and exhaust hoses. Shut off the engines, and
investigate if a leak is suspected or if anything else is out of order. Identify and correct the cause of the problem
before restarting the engines.
3. Allow the engines to warm up until the temperature gauges begin moving up before engaging drives.
4. Make sure all navigation systems are operating properly.
5. Periodically perform a visual inspection of the engine room while underway.
IMPORTANT: FUEL MONITORING
Carver recommends monitoring and logging the amount of fuel added to each tank at ll-up during the initial usage of the
yacht. Compare the fuel usage to the fuel gauge indication at the time of ll-up. Make the comparison at least three times:
• 1/4 to full
• 1/2 to full
• 3/4 to full
Perform a fourth check if a safe condition is available that will allow the engines to run to near empty.
The readings will provide a better indication of the amount of fuel in the tanks in comparison to the fuel gauges. The
readings provide security and keep the fuel tanks from being depleted. Carver recommends starting all cruises with full
tanks, especially cruises that take up at least half of the total tank capacity before coming to the next fuel station.
navIgatIon
Understanding navigation is very important when out on the open seas. Instructions on navigation are beyond the scope of
this guide. Carver encourages reading Chapman’s Piloting & Seamanship to obtain instruction regarding navigation.
CHARTS
Water charts are available from the National Ocean Survey (NOS), a branch of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration in Washington, D.C. The NOS offers publications listing the charts needed for local areas. However, inland
rivers may not be included on the listing. Inland river charts are available from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district
ofce. Your dealer may also have local water charts.
Keeping charts up to date is an important part of navigation. The Weekly Notice to Mariners is available from the Defense
Mapping Agency or the U.S. Coast Guard is an excellent resource for updating charts.
HORN
Use the horn to alert other yachters of your presence when operating at night or in fog. The horn meets U.S. Coast Guard
standards. Refer to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Navigation Rule Book for various horn signals.
SHALLOW WATER OPERATION
Always pay attention to water depth while cruising. Shallow water navigation can be very hazardous. Avoid waters that are
too shallow for the yacht’s draft.
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