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Hunter 18 • Getting Underway

6.2

Before you go on the first cruise, you should be able to
answer “yes” to the following questions:

Has your dealer completed the pre-delivery service

inspection? Have you and your dealer signed the Pre-
Delivery Inspection Report?

Have you filled out and mailed all warranty registra-

tion cards?

Have you read and do you understand this owner’s

manual and the OEM manuals?

Has your boat been registered with the proper author-

ities? Does your hull display the proper identification?

Has your dealer reviewed with you the operation of

the boat and its systems? Has your dealer answered all
your questions?

If you have taken care of these preliminary steps, you
are ready to take your first cruise. Before you start, give
some thought to the cruise itself. Choose a calm day if
you can.

6.1 Boarding your Boat

Make it a routine to visually inspect the exterior of your
boat every time you approach it to board. Look for signs
of damage that could be caused by the dock or other
boats.

6.1.1 Preparing to Board

As you board your boat, you should make sure you have
all gear safety gear aboard and a plan for exiting the boat
ramp. If  your boat is equipped with an engine, please
remember that CO fumes can be deadly. Since your
boat may  be equipped  with an outboard engine that  is
exterior mounted and there is no enclosed cabin, there is
no CO alarm installed which would indicate the presence
of deadly Carbon Monoxide gas. The dangers of Carbon
Monoxide are detailed at length in the Boating  Safety
Chapter of this manual, and in the insert that is placed in
the Boating Safety Chapter.
Accumulation of  CO can be deadly. Be sure to operate
your engine in a well ventilated area and be mindful of
the smell of exhaust fumes as these are a sign of the
presence of CO gas.

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6.1.2 Upon Boarding

If you detect fuel fumes, follow the procedures listed here
and in the Fuel Chapter of this manual.

6.1.3 Strong Fuel Fumes

Fuel fumes are heavier than air and can collect in the
bilge area. These fumes are extremely hazardous. If you
detect strong fumes, proceed as follows:

WARNING

Leaking fuel is a fire and explosion hazard. Personal

injury or death could occur.

DANGER

Explosive fuel vapors can become trapped in the

lower portions of the boat. Close all hatch covers,

windows, doors, and compartments while fueling

your boat.

1. Evacuate all occupied enclosures immediately.

2. Shut down engine.

3. Turn off all electrical circuits.

4. Inform the dockmaster if possible. Have a qualified
technician check the boat immediately to determine the
source of the odor.

5. Open the boat for natural ventilation.

6. When you can no longer smell fumes, locate the
source. Dispose of fuel in a safe, approved manner.

6.2 Launching

1. Remove all tie down straps securing the boat to the
trailer as well as any lines securing the rudder in the
upright position or on centerline. The only attachment of
the boat to the trailer should be the strap from the bow
eye to the trailer winch.