Hunter Marine Hunter 23, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...vessels in the 1980s In addition to minor formatting spelling and grammar changes sections from the original manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been removed It is the intention of th...

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Page 3: ...NG 11 BRIEF GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS 13 II General Handling Operation 15 A Electrical System 15 B Water System 15 C Stove 15 D Pumps 15 E Docking 15 F Anchoring 16 III Sails Rigging 17 A Tuning the C...

Page 4: ...aintenance 30 A Electrical Systems 30 B Plumbing Systems 30 C Fuel System 30 D General Care 30 V Storage Winterization 33 A Sails 33 B Electrical 33 C Cushions 33 D Hatches 33 E Outboard Engine 33 VI...

Page 5: ...ten 10 days of the purchase date Section 15 of the Federal Boat Safety Act requires first owners to be registered The warranty data should also be recorded in the space below for your own reference Yo...

Page 6: ...y of Chapman s Piloting Seamanship and Small Boat Handling is provided with your Hunter Marine boat as part of the standard equipment Any questions regarding the meaning of terminology used in this ma...

Page 7: ...s or parts which have been altered or subjected to negligence or misuse 3 Commercially used boats This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other remedies and expressed warranties Any implied...

Page 8: ...ls Check battery water level Oil level tighten V belts Check for loose electrical connections in the engine room Secure tools or any loose equipment in the engine room so as not to get fouled in engin...

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Page 10: ...nd set it firmly amidships with the mainsheet purchase It is also a good idea to rig a line from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenient cleat to keep the rudder from swinging back and forth with...

Page 11: ...and inspect your engine s fuel system periodically Heed fire extinguisher regulations and keep them in good condition While refueling a Fill the portable tanks on the dock b Tie the boat securely c E...

Page 12: ...ediately Slay with the boat In cold water huddle together to prevent hypothermia FLOAT PLAN Make copies of the example on page 1 5 and use one before each trip Fill it out and leave it with a reliable...

Page 13: ...pin used to hold a clevis pin in place DOWNHAUL A device used to tighten the luff of a sail FAIRLEAD An eye used to lead line in the direction desired FOOT The lower edge of a sail GOOSENECK A metal...

Page 14: ...ope used to trim a sail SHROUD A length of wire used to support a spar same as a stay SLACK The opposite of taut i e slack away or off to pay out SPREADERS Aluminum tubes that project from a mast in a...

Page 15: ...ns regarding discharge of substances into bodies of water C Stove Follow the operating instructions supplied with the unit installed with your boat See appendix D Pumps All pumps should be checked fre...

Page 16: ...g pay particular attention to the scope of your anchor rode i e the relationship between the depth of the water and the length of the rode A good rule of thumb is to allow a scope of about 7 1 a rode...

Page 17: ...UNING THE RIGGING After raising your mast attach the headstay backstay upper shrouds and lower shrouds Set the headstay turnbuckle at half open and then tighten back stay turnbuckle to medium tension...

Page 18: ...side When mast tuning is complete install cotter pins in all turnbuckles and tape over sharp edges of the collar pins with chafe tape B Roller Furling OPERATING THE ROLLER FURLING 1 To furl the sail r...

Page 19: ...r capabilities 2 Never let them luff for extended periods of time 3 Rinse your sails in freshwater whenever possible if you sail in saltwater 4 Tub wash them every few seasons to keep them bright and...

Page 20: ...nal lubricating improves both the life and the function of the turnbuckles F Care of Running Rigging To protect your running rigging sheets halyards from damage wash with cold water and a mild deterge...

Page 21: ...he jib sheet to the forestay turnbuckle with a bowline and lead the sheet through the swivel block and aft to one of the jib sheet winches You are now ready to raise the mast We suggest that you doubl...

Page 22: ...s forward Disconnect the headstay line and attach the headstay to the chainplate STEP 6 All you need to do now is insert the forward pin through the holes at the mast step thereby securing the mast to...

Page 23: ...ordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer As a precaution to insure that you do not lose the outboard if the clamp comes loose always have a safety line attached from the motor to the...

Page 24: ...uently General Thru hull List varies from boat to boat see diagrams in section VI 1 Engine cooling system 2 Galley sink 3 Head sink 4 Head toilet water intake 5 Holding tank discharge 6 Scupper drains...

Page 25: ...able quality it should be given a coat of teak oil once a year or more in northern climates and twice a year or more in tropical climates Teak can be allowed to weather out as seen on many boats but t...

Page 26: ...ted place Many sailboat owners send their sails back to the sail manufacturer at the end of each season The sail maker will check the stitching and sailcloth for wear and store the sails until the sta...

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