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OPERATION MANUAL 

 

 

Carver 38 

 “Bulls Eye” 

 

 
 

 

 
 
 
 

Welcome aboard! 

 

We are happy you have chosen “Bulls Eye” for your vacation.  We are sure you will enjoy 
cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest. 

 

 
 
We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the boat.  If you have questions 
about the boat or about places to visit, please do not hesitate to ask the AYC staff. 
 

 
 

 
 

 
 

Summary of Contents for 38 Bulls Eye

Page 1: ...n Bulls Eye for your vacation We are sure you will enjoy cruising the lovely islands of the Pacific Northwest We hope this manual will help you become familiar with the boat If you have questions abou...

Page 2: ...ectrical A C Shore Systems Inverter Generator D C House Systems Batteries Sanitation Systems Marine Toilet Holding Tank Y Valve Water Systems Fresh Water Tanks Fresh Water Pump Hot Water Shower Galley...

Page 3: ...s VHF Radio Depth Sounder Radar GPS Plotter Entertainment AM FM Radio CD Player TV Stereo Anchoring Mooring Cans Barbecue Dinghy Outboard Crabbing Fishing Other Bilge Pumps Safety Thru Hull Diagram BO...

Page 4: ...ting engines activate the EVC control panel as shown on pages 5 6 and 7 Turn the key fully clockwise to engage the engine If the starter does not engage when the key is turned move the gearshift lever...

Page 5: ...y the lines and fenders and give clear instructions on how you will be docking Often times your crew will need to step off from the swim step with the stern line Another crew member will need to be at...

Page 6: ...may result in a nasty fine from law enforcement Replace each tank cap Turn on blower before starting engines Caution Clean up splatter and spillage immediately for environmental and health reasons Was...

Page 7: ...he actual inverter is located on the engine room fore bulkhead starboard side The inverter s power source is the DC house or inverter batteries located at the base of the fore buckhead The quantity of...

Page 8: ...ides power for all DC systems except the engines and automatic bilge pumps When disconnected from shore power all 12 volt devices drain the house battery Use devices as needed The DC voltmeter on the...

Page 9: ...e toilet clogs it is YOUR RESONSIBILITY Always pump the head for children so you can make sure nothing foreign is being flushed Caution Never put paper towels tampons Kleenex sanitary napkins househol...

Page 10: ...nsert the pump out nozzle into the waste opening Double check your deck fitting Turn on pump and open valve located on handle When pumping is finished close lever on handle and turn off pump Remove fr...

Page 11: ...cuit breaker on the AC electrical panel Do not use the water heater if the water tank level is very low The water heater is located outside of starboard engine aft end Shower Before taking a SHOWER ma...

Page 12: ...here are five control buttons along the bottom of the control panel Leftmost is the power button Turning the A C system on displays the current temperature To the right are the up down buttons for sel...

Page 13: ...Refer to the manual normally found in the black Carver manual case Note GPS is considered a navigation aid Do not rely on it Compasses charts and dividers are the tools to plot position course and sp...

Page 14: ...er As the anchor rises be careful not to allow it to swing against the hull Reconnect the keeper between the anchor and cleat Close the plastic covers on the FOOT PEDAL CONTROLS Turn off the WINDLASS...

Page 15: ...reasons do not store an opened propane bottle within the salon or engine compartment Chances are these will leak slightly once opened and propane gas could settle into low spaces Store these bottles i...

Page 16: ...pop up ringed lids work the best for a nice neat way to bait the ring After 15 20 minutes retrieve the crab line and ring quickly Measure the crabs using the CRAB MEASURING GAUGE normally located in...

Page 17: ...ally hear the pump operate due to condensation and water from the shaft log accumulating in the bilge The ENGINE SPARES BOX are stowed under the salon setee This includes oil filter raw water impeller...

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