Hunter Marine HUNTER 25, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ing System Launching and Retrieving Procedures Getting Ready to Sail Cook Stove Toilet Pumps Water System Operation Outboard Engine and Motoring Electrical System Environmental Considerations 11 12 13...

Page 2: ...and Jibsheet Rigging Proper Cleat Knot Boom Details and Layout Reef Rigging and Instructions Rigging Specifications Standing Rigging Layout and Strut Assembly Spreader Details Spinnaker Details Rudde...

Page 3: ...egistration Marine Rigging Guide VHF Radio except where not provided Sail Maker Information Mast Information Bilge Pump Toilet Manual Stove Manual Trailer Axle Service Manual Tire Warranty Card Drum B...

Page 4: ...fitted systems and information on operation and main tenance Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it If this is your first sailboat or you are changing to a t...

Page 5: ...f Hunter under this limited warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of hulls that it determines to be structurally defective This is your sole and exclusive remedy Hunter also warrants to the...

Page 6: ...LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THE EVENT THAT IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE FOUND TO EXIST UNDER THE LAW OF A PAR TICULAR STATE NOTWITHSTANDING THE EXCLUSION CONTAINED HERIN THE DURATION OF ANY SUCH IMPL...

Page 7: ...R OF LIMITED WARRANTIES For 1995 and later hull numbers the limited warranties will be transferred to a subsequent pur chaser of the boat if 1 A notice of the transfer of ownership of the boat is give...

Page 8: ...______________ Should you require assistance at any time during ownership we encourage you to contact your Hunter dealer or to call us directly at 386 462 3077 Please confirm the information at the bo...

Page 9: ...s of boat that has been very popular owing to its seawor thiness It features a sharp bow which reduces pounding in surf or choppy seas and a hull whose forward section is rounded below the waterline t...

Page 10: ...athwartships C Caulk to make the seams between wooden planks watertight by filling with cotton oakum or a compound Cavitation the formation of a vacuum around a propeller causing a loss in efficiency...

Page 11: ...iving access to the interior Hawes pipe see Navel pipe Head topwind when the bows are pointing right into the wind Headfoil a streamlined surround to a forestay with a groove into which a headsail luf...

Page 12: ...a yacht to enable it to take part in handicap races Reach to sail with the wind approxi mately on the beam all sailing points between running and close hauled Reef to reduce the sail area by fold ing...

Page 13: ...d the edge of the deck Topping lift a line from the masthead to a spar normally the boom which is used to raise it Topsides the part of a boat s hull that is above the waterline Track 1 the course a b...

Page 14: ...reme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken Denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if pr...

Page 15: ...s many of these and enables the boat owner to better understand some of the more predictable effects However this information is limited in that it cannot cover all conceivable variables Therefore the...

Page 16: ...from CO However the health of all of the boat s occupants should be considered Physical exertion accelerates the rate at which the blood absorbs CO The early effects of CO poisoning are easy to overlo...

Page 17: ...re principally a problem when boats are rafted together or tied to a dock or seawall Against an obstruction exhaust gasses which normally dissipate may instead be directed back to your boat Beware of...

Page 18: ...l exhaust outlets near a pier dock seawall bulkhead or any other structure can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide gas with the cabin areas of your yacht Be certain hull exhaust outlets ar...

Page 19: ...venting the accumulation of carbon monoxide It is the owner s responsibility to make sure that the entire boat is inspected and maintained against CO The exhaust systems of your engine and generator a...

Page 20: ...are UL approved for marine use RV and residential models won t withstand the elements of the boating environment Most CO detectors require specific maintenance procedures to remain accurate and functi...

Page 21: ...dination judgment and reaction time decline even faster when using alcohol Alcohol can also be more dangerous to boaters because boat operators are often less experienced and less confident on the wat...

Page 22: ...o subject to U S jurisdiction there is concurrent jurisdiction That means if a boater is apprehended under Federal law in these waters the Coast Guard will unless precluded by state law request that s...

Page 23: ...tertainment plan to have a party ashore at the dock in a picnic area at a boating club or in your backyard Choose a location where you ll have time between the fun and getting back into your car or bo...

Page 24: ...to your boat This includes a proper rig tune and knowing the rigging pieces involved This overview can be best introduced by reading your Selden Mast Hints and Advice Rigging guide for the Hunter keel...

Page 25: ...you should pay close attention to wear and chafe of these materials Any particular area that seems to be more worn than the remainder of the piece being inspected should be addressed by replacement o...

Page 26: ...ware of 16 rudders which have been lost on boats within your size range most of which had been in use for more than two years We were able to review 13 of the 16 reported Our research indicates that 1...

Page 27: ...g 800 771 5556 We will be pleased to make arrangements to have the stainless steel option delivered to you for your installation We are also in the process of researching an affordably priced pre manu...

Page 28: ...hat the cotter pin fits into aiming down This is so that if the cotter pin falls out the clevis pin still has a chance of not dropping out In the case of a tiller boat inspect the bracket that connect...

Page 29: ...h on the stern from the starboard side the boat will turn toward the starboard side figure 2 These forces can be duplicated using the sails With only the mainsail rigged and the wind blowing across th...

Page 30: ...e trim of the sails can influence the trajectory of the boat In fact this should be practiced Go sailing and lock off the rudder Try making the boat go in the direction you want by applying the sail t...

Page 31: ...unt of drag i e adding or removing buckets an optimum combination can be reached Also most sailboats when under power will automatically tend either to the port or starboard when the engine is engaged...

Page 32: ...lated By checking the air pressure on a routine basis monthly you are one step closer to a safe and worry free trip to the local boat ramp or the long awaited vacation resort a few hundred miles away...

Page 33: ...of transporting a boat is normally caused by improper tongue weight In most cases the type of swaying just described takes place when the boat or its cargo has been set to far aft on the trailer there...

Page 34: ...locker is full Whenever you alter your anchor rode adding a longer tail scope of chain or ALL chain rode you must be sure the extra length or size change will be adequate for the windlass that is inst...

Page 35: ...gypsy Yes even chain will develop twists and will periodically have to be laid out to manually remove the twist It s the best method although not well liked and it is the safest way We do not know why...

Page 36: ...F radio Navigational charts for your cruising area Fog bell boats over 39 4 feet Fire Safety Fire safety is something that everyone who owns or operates a boat should practice Each year boating fires...

Page 37: ...first drill will probably help you identify weak links Discuss them and practice again right away until you ve improved your response time After everyone is comfortable in his or her role change roles...

Page 38: ...d technician immediately Do not use your boat if there is a problem present If a visual inspection is not easily done call Hunter Marine Customer Service at 800 771 5556 or 386 462 3077 for instructio...

Page 39: ...fore you use your boat at the beginning of each season run an ample amount of water through your sink drains to ensure that the water traps are full of water This should also be done periodically thro...

Page 40: ...Guard Auxiliary Courtesy Examination for the current year Have you taken any safe boating or first aid courses Before departing do you leave a Float Plan so someone knows where you are boating and whe...

Page 41: ...I O J K C E D O T L L U H 0 7 2 0 6 2 2 0 1 1 E T A D P U E S U F E N I L N I 3 0 3 X I F E T A L P N I A H C 0 1 4 3 0 4 E T A D P U L A C I R T C E L E G N I R I W 0 2 4 3 0 5 N O I T C E T O R P E...

Page 42: ...USA 32615 Phone 386 462 3077 FAX 386 462 4077 http www huntermarine com e mail customerservice huntermarine com 4 05 If you no longer own your boat please give this memorandum to the purchaser and ad...

Page 43: ...and block Blanket Oar s The legally required on board safety equipment may vary by region or body of water Please check with local au thorities prior to departure for a safety examination LIFE JACKETS...

Page 44: ...Operating any boat while is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is both dan gerous and illegal Impaired vision or judgment on the water can lead to acci dents and personal injury BEFORE GETTIN...

Page 45: ...should insure that you are following the manufacturer s recommendations for proper maintenance and up keep We strongly recommend that all owners complete a Power Squadron course followed with a comple...

Page 46: ...elow water line inspected for corrosion labeled and closed until after launch ____ Bottom paint in satisfactory condition ____ Hull freshly cleaned and waxed free of gelcoat damage ____ Mooring safety...

Page 47: ...and Ground Tackle ____ Anchor windlass inspected per manufacturers recommendation ____ Anchor secured in bow roller assembly ____ Spare anchor onboard and accessible See Chapman s Manual for recommen...

Page 48: ...lower operational ____ Auto fire suppression system operational engine compartment ____ Shore power cord and adapter plug operational See manufacturer s manual for complete details ____ 110 or 220 VAC...

Page 49: ...pection ____ Swim seats ladders gates operational ____ Swim seat latch operating correctly ____ Cockpit hatches operate properly adjustments should be made with boat in water ____ Canvas properly clea...

Page 50: ...cleaned installed and secured ____ All doors open shut latch properly ____ Insure all wires and connection on distribution panels are tight should be professionally inspected ____ Television VCR oper...

Page 51: ...d rpm per engine manual ____ Correct Idle rpm per engine manual ____ Water discharged with exhaust ____ Hour meter operational ____ Fuel level indicators operational ____ Throttle cable tension set pr...

Page 52: ...and operates smoothly ____ Main sail flaking system properly adjusted ____ All reefing points attained properly ____ Topping lift and outhaul operational ____ Sheets Blocks Winches operate correctly a...

Page 53: ...may be required to complete each of the following categories Chapman s Piloting recommended operating techniques maintenance inspections and safety points for my particular boat length and type of sai...

Page 54: ...Recommendations made by manufacturers of original equipment for proper maintenance and up keep PAGE 13A 10...

Page 55: ...Power Squadron recommendations for maintenance and safe boating PAGE 13A 11...

Page 56: ...Local sailing club or marina s recommendations for maintenance and up keep PAGE 13A 12...

Page 57: ...List of onboard safety equipment and location A copy should be posted onboard at all times PAGE 13A 13...

Page 58: ...Spare parts list PAGE 13A 14...

Page 59: ...Dates of practice drills and onboard safety inspections PAGE 13A 15...

Page 60: ...MY PERSONAL PREFERENCES FOR MAINTENANCE ITEMS SAFETY GEAR PAGE 13A 16...

Page 61: ...level Oil level tight Vp belts Check for loose electrical connections in engine compartment Secure tools or any loose equipment in engine compartment so as not to get fouled in engine AC systems off e...

Page 62: ...ing CE CRAFT DESIGN CATEGORIES Category A Ocean Craft designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 Beaufort Scale and include significant wave heights of 4m for vessels that...

Page 63: ...ons aboard NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS NAME AGE PHONE ADDRESS 4 Engine TYPE H P FUEL CAPACITY 5 Safety equipment PFDs Flares Mirror Flashlight Food Water EPIRB Raft Dinghy 6 Radio TY...

Page 64: ...e from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenient cleat to keep the rudder from swinging back and forth with the motion of the water or employ the wheel brake if so equipped Attach the shackle ends...

Page 65: ...periods For other types of moorings or for abnormal wind or water conditions consult an approved boating guide ANCHORING Your Hunter comes with an on deck anchor well and a Danforth type an chor as st...

Page 66: ...sing tube to the pin in front of the spar 8 Holding the pole in a vertical position connect the jib halyard shackle to the aft loop at the top end of the pole Tension the halyard by pulling it from th...

Page 67: ...ecure to bow moor ing cleat 7 Loosen forestay turnbuckle and remove forestay from stemhead fitting 8 Check for overhead electrical cables make sure that no one is standing in the cockpit or under the...

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Page 69: ...attachment of the boat to the trailer should be the strap from the bow eye to the trailer winch 3 The spar can be raised before or after launch depending on the time available before and the docking...

Page 70: ...ainst bow stop 5 Center boat between upright aft trailer guides 6 Slowly pull boat from water until the weight of the boat is on the trailer 7 Confirm alignment on trailer Put trailer back in water if...

Page 71: ...tion so that the halyard shackle just contacts a known point on the toe rail adjacent to the spar on the port side Transfer the halyard to the starboard side and applying the same amount of tension se...

Page 72: ...ib as illustrated in the owner s manual page 42A and lead the sheets inside the shrouds to the lead blocks on the cabin top and aft to the jams or winches on the house top Tie figure eight knots in th...

Page 73: ...leeward rigging three half turns and then after tacking tension the new leeward rigging the same amount Continue this proce dure as necessary until the leeward upper shrouds no longer appear slack an...

Page 74: ...eodorant to the top fresh water tank Avoid adding holding tank deodorant through bowl Use tank on rear of bottom tank Slide valve must be opened fully before adding deodor ant through bowl and avoid s...

Page 75: ...are tight Check that the bilge pump impeller area is clean and free of obstructions Inspect electrical wiring for corro sion Ensure that the float switch functions prop erly WATER SYSTEM OPERATION You...

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Page 77: ...California Proposition 65 Diesel engine exhaust and some of its constituents are known to cause cancer birth defects and reproductive harm in the State of California WARNING...

Page 78: ...Proposition 65 Battery posts terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm Wash hands after handli...

Page 79: ...le you are parallel to the dock and see if the stern swings toward or away from the dock If cooling water is not discharged and opera tion continues the engine will be overheated causing mechanical tr...

Page 80: ...ut by an approved pump out facility normally found at marinas EXHAUST EMISSIONS Hydrocarbon exhaust emissions pollute our water and air Keep your engine properly tuned to reduce emissions and improve...

Page 81: ...the surface EPOXY BARRIER COAT Sanding of the gel coat bottom surface will be permitted should a customer wish to have an epoxy barrier coat applied to the hull example Interlux Interprotect 1000 200...

Page 82: ...RD Fuel system connections that are too loose or too tight can leak re sulting in fuel loss environmental pollution and explosion or fire haz ards ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS The electrical system is a 12 volt...

Page 83: ...free de tergent Nonabrasive cleansers are best for hard white vinyl coated cables Inspect rigging for stains Rust stains may indicate stress cracks or corrosion Remove stains with synthetic or brass p...

Page 84: ...alvanized Most of these parts have been sprayed with a high gloss black rust resistant paint plus a clear coating After launching especially in salt water locations rinse your trailer including the pa...

Page 85: ...hen not in use An ultraviolet guard fit ted down the leech of a roller headsail will protect the exposed part from the weathering effect of the sun and from dirt and grit Mildew can be prevented by st...

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Page 87: ...ead Do not clean with ammonia based chemicals such as 409 Windex solvents paint thinner use soapy water only What should I do if the paint chips off 1 Lightly sand affected area to a feathered edge 2...

Page 88: ...uff out with a fine polish such as 3M finesse it II or Mequiars 17 clear plastic polish and a high speed bonnet buffer Although Spartech Marine uses the finest cast acrylics which are more scratch and...

Page 89: ...such as paint thinner or solvent cleaners What should I do if the paint chips off the windscreen 1 Lightly sand affected area to a feathered edge 2 Mask off area to prevent over spray 3 Spray with an...

Page 90: ...er 3 Buff out using 3M super duty rubbing compound and a high speed bonnet buffer 4 Buff out with a fine polish such as 3M finesse it II or Mequiars 17 clear plastic polish and a high speed bonnet buf...

Page 91: ...it is necessary to finish up with a thorough rinse using fresh water on a clean sponge or rag A soft bristled nylon or natural fi ber brush can be used to remove built up dirt and staining agents Fin...

Page 92: ...ronze or steel propeller shafts for example It is not enough to know that your boat does not suffer from electrolysis a newcomer in the adjacent marina berth may start a too friendly association with...

Page 93: ...loose dirt dust or other contaminants Dampen a cloth with the Seafin Teal Oil and wipe on Let stand for 5 15 minutes then polish dry If your dinette table has an epoxy finish clean with furniture poli...

Page 94: ...ing non toxic anti freeze in a 50 50 mixture with water pump through toilet and into holding tank OUTBOARD ENGINE Take it home and store it in a safe place Be very careful storing the gas tank as the...

Page 95: ...om exposed metal parts and surfaces Scrub all metal surfaces with de tergent and rinse thoroughly Paint any bare metal 8 Place a dust cover over engine Do not leave en gine exposed to rain and sea bre...

Page 96: ...he valve to drain hose and valve Remove the drain plug on the side of the valve to drain water from the valve body Open and close valve until liquids have been drained from valve body Replace and tigh...

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Page 100: ...2 59m P 23 5 7 39m E 9 6 2 896m MAST HEIGHT FROM WATERLINE 31 8 9 65m WATER CAPACITY 10 U S gal 37 9 liters HOLDING TANK CAPACITY PORTA POTTY 2 8 U S gal 10 5 liters HOLDING TANK CAPACITY OPT MARINE H...

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Page 102: ...1 1 XA 1 SHEET STOPPER EASY LOCK SINGLE 22A 1 SLIDER RETAINER STBD SIDE 22B 1 SLIDER RETAINER PORT SIDE 23 1 BOW LIGHT BI COLOR 62246B 24 2 HALYARD WINCHES LEWMAR 6A 25 1 STERN LIGHT 62243B 26A 1 WHIT...

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Page 111: ...7 TIGHTEN THE REEF LINE AT THE FORWARD END OF THE BOOM BY PULLING THE LINE DOWN THROUGH THE SHEAVE AND JAM UNTIL THE AFT REEFING CRINGLE IS AGAINST THE BOOM AND THE LINE CANNOT BE TENSIONED ANY FURTH...

Page 112: ...11 3 m 37 ft BARE 5 STD JIB SHEET 2 3 8 9 5mm LS RED FLECK BARE 9 75 m 32 ft BARE 6 OPT SPINN SHEET 2 3 8 9 5mm LS BLACK FLECK BARE 14 6 m 48 ft BARE 7 OPT SPINNAKER HALYARD 1 3 8 9 5mm XLS BLACK BARE...

Page 113: ...2 4mm 1x19 T BALL 8 46m 27 9 TURNBUCKLEw JAW TOGGLE 2 STD D1 2 5 32 4mm 1x19 T BALL 4 617m 15 1 1 2 TURNBUCKLEw JAW TOGGLE 3 STD V1 2 5 32 4mm 1x19 TOGGLE FORK 4 7m 15 5 TURNBUCKLEw JAW TOGGLE 4 STD D...

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Page 117: ...OGGLE COTTER PIN FOR SPREADER TIP PIN SPREADER TIP PIN FIXES V 1 AND D 2 COTTER PIN FOR SPREADER TIP PIN SPREADER TIP PIN FIXES RD 1 RD 1 MARINE EYE PAGE 48B SPREADER TIP DETAILS VIEW IS OF PORT SIDE...

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