Hunter 28.5, Manual

Page 1: ...ays 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 You also need to fill out and mail the warranty cards on your diesel auxiliary battery stove head electric water pump and other accessories These are enclosed in the manufacturers manuals which are included in ...

Page 2: ... Piloting Seamanship and 4110 Small Boat Handling is provided with your Hunter as part of the standard equipment Any questions regarding the meanings of terminology used in this manual may be referenced in your Chapman s ...

Page 3: ...purchaser 2 Boats 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 IM PLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MER CHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS ARE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied wa...

Page 4: ...own to the mast at the center of the mast It is Important to make sure the mast is straight athwartships at this time You are now ready to step the mast Step the mast with all shrouds loosely attached Adjust the forestay and backstay to obtain the desired mast rake The mast should be vertical or raked aft The more rake the greater the weather helm The forestay and backstay should have a reasonable...

Page 5: ...ate Runs from Tang below Upper Spreaders to Lower Spreader Tips d2 Upper Diamond Runs from Upper Spreader Tip to Tang above Lower Spreader Lower Spreaders V2 Lower Upper Cont VI Lower Intermediate Runs from Lower Spreader Tip to Chainplate on Deck dl Lower Diamond Runs from Lower Spreader Tip to Tang above Bottom End of Mast Extrusion DI Lower Runs from Tang below Lower Spreader to Chainplate on D...

Page 6: ...til you have approximately 1 of prebend fore and aft in the mast This is achieved because the swept spreaders will push the middle part of the mast forward as you in crease tension of the uppers Now tighten the lower shrouds evenly making sure the mast re mains straight athwartship Sight up the luff groove to assure this straightness Lowers should end up almost as tight as the uppers Tighten backs...

Page 7: ...eadstay Runs from Mast Head to Stemhead on Deck Spreader Upper Runs from Tang or T ball on Top of Mast thru Spreader Tip to Chainplate on Deck Hunter RIGGING DIAGRAM Uppers continued Lowers runs from Tang or T ball below Spreader to Chainplate on Deck Turnbuckles ...

Page 8: ...ly and replace any missing cotter pins Occa sional lubricating improves both the life and the function to turnbuckles ENGINE ALIGNMENT The engine should be aligned by ex perienced marine service personnel Final alignment should be done after laun ching with all normal gear aboard A description of the procedure follows The coupling flanges must come together evenly at all points a feeler gauge is u...

Page 9: ...forward to approximately the half speed position 6 Insert the starter key and turn to the ON position 7 Press the starter button and hold until engine starts then release The buzzer and or light should then go off 8 Back the throttle off to an idle position 700 800 rpm allow cold engine to warm up a minimum of 5 minutes 9 Check to see that the lube oil pressure warning light and the charge lamp go...

Page 10: ...r long periods without use it is often a good idea to remove the battery ies and attach them to a trickle charger to keep them fully charged and ready for use REEFING THE MAINSAIL Your Hunter is equipped with an easy to use jiffy reefing system To reef the main 1 Ease the main sheet boom yang if in stalled make sure topping lift is secured In position 2 Lower main halyard so that tack reef cringle...

Page 11: ...mild detergent and a soft brush Rinse with clean fresh water It is also a good idea to wax the fiberglass once or twice a year to maintain a deep glossy appearance Your local marine supply should be able to supply an appropriate wax FIBERGLASS REPAIRS Your Hunter dealer can supply you with the proper gel coat to be used in repairing any hairline cracks or chips 1 Using a mild detergent solution cl...

Page 12: ...insing thoroughly After rinsing your sails spread them and allow to dry thoroughly before bag ging This is a good time to Inspect them for minor damage First spread sail on flat surface then fold In a smooth accordian pleat from the foot to the head Next roll the folded sail from the clew to the tack and slide carefully into bag At the end of each season it is good practice to have your local sail...

Page 13: ... and sailcloth for wear and store the sails until the start of the next season CUSHIONS Cushions should be removed and stored at home if possible If not prop them vertically to promote airflow around each cushion HATCHES Hatches and floorboards should be left open a crack to provide ventilation for the whole boat However it is pru dent to loosely cover any open hatches with a tarp or plastic sheet...

Page 14: ...top dead center of compression stroke so that the intake ex haust valves are completely closed 6 Apply a thin anti corrosion treat ment to the plating and exposed painted surfaces 7 The engine should be in a well ventilated area and protected from any kind of dampness 8 Put a dust cover over the engine 9 Check your operation manual for engine diagram and for MANUFAC TURERS RECOMMENDED WINTERIZING ...

Page 15: ...Shoal 4 0 1 21m L O A L W L Beam Ballast Deep Shoal Mast height From Waterline Headroom Sail area E Mainsail foot J Foretriangle base P Mainsail huff I Foretriangle ht 3000 lbs 3100 lbs 41 3 6 2 1360 7 kg 1406 1 kg 12 57m 1 87m 398 sq ft 36 97m 10 10 3 30m 12 1 3 68m 31 9 9 68m 37 4 11 38m Hunter 28 5 SPECIFICATIONS ...

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Page 20: ...Hunter 28 5 CONSTRUCTION DETAIL Keel Bolt WO Stainless Steel Washer ...