Hunter e36 User manual

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Dear Hunter Owner,
Congratulations and welcome to the Hunter family! As a Hunter owner, you will enjoy the quality and the
attention to detail for which Hunter Boats are renowned. Hunter and your dealer are committed to your
service and total satisfaction.
This Operator’s Manual will acquaint you with the proper operation and maintenance of your new Hunter
boat, as well as boating safety, which is our primary concern, whether in ports or at sea.
The new boat warranty registration form you signed at the time of delivery will be sent to us by your dealer.
This registers the one year warranty and establishes your contact information in our system. It will also
activate Hunter's Customer Satisfaction program (CSS), our effort to insure the highest level of satisfaction
and enjoyment with your new Hunter. Within a few weeks of delivery you will receive a letter asking you
to complete an online questionnaire primarily about your experience with the dealer. Several months later
you will receive a second letter asking you to evaluate the boat. We value your opinion and hope that you
will take the time to complete both surveys.
As you already know, we work with the highest quality equipment manufacturers to supply the components
for your boat. To receive full warranty coverage on all the individual components, such as engine, elec-
tronics and appliances, be sure to complete and return to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM)
warranty cards to activate the individual warranties for these important components. You will find them in
the owner's packet that also contains the OEM manuals for this equipment. Please remember all the infor-
mation contained in the OEM manuals supersedes the information contained in this manual.
Finally, if you are new to boating, be certain to learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of
your passengers. Refer to Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling Manual for impor-
tant and useful information concerning this aspect of boating. Attend a safe boating course offered by the
United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, United States Power Squadron, or any enterprise experienced in
conducting safe boating courses.
Thank you for choosing Hunter. I am confident your new boat will provide you and your family with years
of enjoyable boating.
Thanks from Hunter Marine President,
John T. Peterson
Thank You!
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As the owner of a Hunter, you have chosen one of the finest boats money can buy.
Hunter Corporation, is one of America’s oldest privately held boating companies. We are dedicated to giving you a
quality boat that will bring you years of enjoyment whether you’re spending a day at the marina or cruising down a
waterway. Performance, dependability, safety, and comfort is more than just a catchy phrase at Hunter. It is the basis
for every step of design and construction to assure you of many pleasure-filled years of boating.
A Proud Heritage
With every Hunter, three generations of experience combine with modern engineering and production techniques pro-
vide you one of the most affordable, full featured sailing boats in the industry today.
From the stem to the stern, every piece of equipment and its placement has been engineered to provide the most
seasoned sailer with the best advantage on the water. Hunter has included everything to make ours the most complete
sailing vessel on the market today.
How to Use this Manual
Many people read their operator’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new boat. If you do this, it
will help you learn about the features and controls for your new boat. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words
work together to explain things quickly.
Table of Contents
A good place to look for what you need is in the Table of Contents in the beginning of this manual. It is a list of the
chapters and the page number where you’ll find them.
Safety Warnings and Symbols
In Boating Safety section you will find a number of cautions, warnings, and danger symbols to tell you about things
that could hurt you.
In this chapter we tell you where the hazards are. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce them. Please
read this chapter carefully, to prevent yourself or someone else from possible injury.
Any questions regarding your Hunter ® or this manual contact Customer Service at:
Hunter Corporation
Route 441, Post Office Box 1030
Alachua, FL. USA 32616
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
(8am to 5pm EST) 1-800-771-5556

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1. Introduction
2. Documents and Forms
3. Warranty
4. Boating Safety
5. Fuel System
6. Underwater Gear
7. DC Electric Systems
8. AC Electric Systems
9. Water Systems
10. Sanitation and Waste Systems
11. Engines and Transmissions
12. Sails and Rigging
13. Getting Underway
14. Maintenance
15. Glossary
Operator’s Manual at a Glance

Quick
Reference
Guide
How do I prevent Carbon Monoxide
buildup?..................... pg.4.6
How do I fuel my boat? . . . . . . . . . pg. 5.4
How do I drain water from my fuel filters?
.............................pg.5.7
How do I remove my battery? . . . . pg. 7.3
How do I connect shore power? . . pg.8.5
How do I disconnect the shore
power? ......................pg.8.5
How do I run my macerator pump? . . . . .
............................pg.10.4
How do I start my engines?. . . . . pg. 13.3
What to do in case of a fire. . . . . pg. 4.12
Fixing scratches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 14.3
Periodic maintenance. . . . . . . . . pg. 14.15
Winterization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . pg. 14.8
Lifting and Storing your boat . . . pg. 14.8
How do I start my generator power?
.............................pg.8.6
How do I shut down my generator?pg. 8.6
How do I operate my air conditioning? . .
.............................pg.8.6
How do I fill my fresh water tank? pg. 9.2
How do I sanitize my water? . . . . . . . . 9.3
How do I connect dockside water?pg. 9.2
How do my bilge pumps work? . pg. 10.3
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1. Introduction 1.1
1.1 The Manual Packet 1.2
1.2 Your Responsibilities 1.2
1.3 Dealers Responsibilities 1.3
1.4 Sources of Information 1.3
1.5 Equipment Manufacturer Manuals 1.4
1.6 Warranties 1.4
1.7 Hull Identification Number 1.4
1.8 Manufacturers Certifications 1.4
1.9 Service Parts and Repair 1.5
2. Forms 2.1
Documents and Forms overview 2.2
Out of Water Inspection 2.4
In Water Inspection 2.7
Pre-Departure Checklist 2.8
After Sailing Checklist 2.9
Pre-Delivery Service record 2.10
Float Plan 2.11
Maintenance Log 2.12
3. Warranty 3.1
Warranty Information 3.3
Restrictions to Warranties 3.5
Owner Information Card 3.6
Warranty registration 3.7
Sample Form Letter 3.8
Graphic Explanation of Warranty 3.9
4. Boating Safety 4.1
4.1 Safety 4.2
4.2 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 4.4
4.3 Other Dangers 4.10
4.4 Fire 4.12
4.5 Distress Signals 4.12
Lightning Illustration 4.15
Interior Arrangement 4.16
General Boat Arrangements 4.17
Dimension & Capacities 4.18
Deck Arrangement 4.19
Deck Hardware List 4.20
5. Fuel System 5.1
Fuel Safety Checklist 5.2
5.1 Fuels Tanks 5.3
5.2 Fuel Supply Lines and Hoses 5.4
5.3 Fuel Valves 5.5
5.4 Fuel Filters 5.5
Fuel Filter Reference 5.7
5.5 LPG 5.8
5.6 Troubleshooting 5.10
Fuel System Drawing 5.12
LPG Arrangement 5.13
6. Underwater Gear 6.1
6.1 Mechanical Propulsion Components 6.2
6.2 Steering 6.3
6.3 Seawater Pick-up 6.4
6.4 Windlass and Anchoring 6.4
6.5 Troubleshooting 6.6
Through Hulls Port & Stbd 6.8
Bottom Through Hulls 6.9
7. DC Electric 7.1
7.1 The DC Electrical System 7.2
7.2 Power Supply Equipment &
Components 7.2
7.3 System Componets & Operation 7.5
Troubleshooting 7.10
Basic Power Supply System Diagram 7.11
12 Volt DC Deck Lighting 7.13
8. AC Electric 8.1
8.1 Power Systems & Components 8.2
Troubleshooting 8.8
AC/DC Electric Poer Supply Diagram 8.9
9. Water Systems 9.1
9.1 Water Tanks 9.2
9.2 Pumps 9.3
9.3 Pickups and Strainers 9.4
Troubleshooting 9.6
A/C Plumbing Layout 9.7
Fresh Water Layout 9.9
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10. Sanitary Systems 10.1
10.1 Drains and Discharges 10.2
10.2 Pumps 10.3
10.3 Other Waste Related 10.4
10.4 Head System 10.5
10.5 Operations and Maintenance 10.5
10.6 Toilets 10.6
Troubleshooting 10.8
Black Water System 10.9
Sump Pump (Grey Water) System 10.11
Bilge Water (Grey Water) Layout 10.13
11. Engines and Transmissions 11.1
11.1 Engines 11.2
11.2 Transmissions 11.4
11.3 Operations and Maintenance 11.4
Troubleshooting 11.6
Engine Exhaust System 11.9
12. Sails and Rigging 12.1
12.1 Main Rig Components 12.2
12.2 The Mast 12.2
12.3 The Boom 12.2
12.4 The Sails 12.3
12.5 Reefing Instructions 12.3
12.6 Reefing Procedure 12.3
12.7 Shaking Out a Reef 12.3
12.8 Spinnaker (Option) 12.3
12.9 The Arch 12.4
12.10 B&R Rig 12.4
12.11 Tuning the B&R Rig 12.4
12.12 Protecting your Rigging 12.6
Sailplans & Sail Specification 12.7
Standing Rigging Detail (Layout) 12.8
Furling Standing Rigging Detail (Layout) 12.9
Upper Spreader Tip Detail 12.10
Lower Spreader Tip Detail 12.11
Standing Rigging Details (Specification)12.12
Conventional Standing Rigging 12.13
Furling Standing Rigging 12.14
Mainsheet Purchase 12.15
Boom to Mainsail Reefing 12.16
Standard Vang Detail 12.17
Optional Rigid Vang Detail 12.18
Running Rigging Layouts 12.19
Running Rigging Specification 12.20
Jib Furling Line Layout 12.21
Bridle Configuration 12.22
Lazyjack Installation 12.23
Optional Spinnaker Layout 12.25
13. Getting Underway 13.1
13.1 Boarding your Boat 13.2
13.2 Starting the Engine 13.3
13.3 Getting Underway 13.4
13.4 Returning to Port 13.6
13.5 Emergency Operations 13.6
14. Maintenance 14.1
14.1 Maintenance Materials 14.2
14.2 Exterior 14.2
14.3 Interior 14.5
14.4 Mechanical Systems 14.6
14.5 Periodic Maintenance 14.7
14.6 Storage and Lifting 14.8
14.7 Fitting out after Storage 14.10
Routine Maintenance 14.12
Exterior Lifting Points - Stern Drive 14.15
15. Glossary 15.1

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1.1 The Manual Packet
This operator’s manual, along with your owner's packet,
has been compiled to help you to operate your boat with
safety and pleasure. The Owner's / Operator's Manual:
Describes basic safety information;
Describes some of the features of your boat;
Describes the equipment on your boat;
Contains fundamentals of the use of that equipment;
Contains fundamentals of the use of your boat.
However, please note that the information in this
manual only summarizes more detailed informa-
tion in the equipment manuals. The summaries are
intended to be a convenient reference for daily use.
OEM manuals take precedence over the infor-
mation in the manufactures documents.
This information does not give you a course in boating
safety, or how to navigate, anchor, or dock your boat.
Operating a boat, sail or power, requires more skills,
knowledge and awareness than is necessary to operate
a car or truck.
1.2 Your Responsibilities
Please keep this manual in a dry and secure but
readily accessible place and leave it on the boat
at all times! Make sure to hand over this manual
to the new owner if you decide to sell the boat.
If this is your first boat of this type or you are chang-
ing to a new boat you are not familiar with, please
insure that you obtain handling and operating expe-
rience before assuming command. For your safe-
ty, and the safety of your passengers you must:
Take a course in Boating Safety;
Get instruction, or aid in the safe and proper handling
of your boat;
Familiarize yourself and your passengers of the loca-
tions, and use of all safety, and essential operating
equipment.
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Understand and follow the rules of the road;
Learn how to navigate a boat in all sea, and weather
conditions;
Register your boat, contact state boating authorities,
or the marine dealer for the registration requirements.
Boating Safety courses provide owners and operators
with the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience
in a variety of skills:
Navigation
Seamanship and boat handling
Rules of the Road
Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations
Weather prediction
Safety at sea
Survival in bad weather
Respect for others on the water
First aid
Radio communication
Distress signals
Rendering assistance to others
Use of lifesaving equipment
Pollution control
Knowledge of the boat and its systems
Seaworthiness
Leaving or approaching a dock mooring
Anchoring and weighing anchor
Beaching the boat and shallow water operations
Towing and being towed
Handling mooring lines and tying up
Procedures for emergencies including fire, flooding,
collision, and medical emergencies, etc.
Even when your boat is categorized for them, the sea
and wind conditions corresponding to the design cat-
egories A, B, or C (see the design category example at
the end of this section.) can range from strong gale to
severe conditions where only a competent, fit and trained
crew handling a well maintained boat can safely operate.
We would like to hear your comments or suggestions
concerning our manuals. Did you find the information
helpful? Was the information delivered in a clear precise
manner? Was the information thorough enough to help
you with your new boat? Please call us at (904) 827-
2055 to speak to our Manual Department, if you have
questions, or comments, concerning the manual. Please
note, this department does not have design or warranty
information you will need to contact those departments
for such information.
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Fig. 1.1 Design Categories
Sea and wind conditions for which a boat is
assessed by the International Standard to be
suitable, provided the craft is correctly handled
in the sense of good seamanship and operated
at a speed appropriate to the prevailing sea
state.
Design Category A (“ocean”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights above 4 m
and wind speeds in excess of Beaufort Force 8,
but excluding abnormal conditions, e.g. hurri-
canes.
Design Category B (“coastal”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights up to 4 m
and winds of Beaufort Force 8 or less
Design Category C (“inshore”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in seas with significant wave heights up to 2 m
and a typical steady wind force of Beaufort Force
6 or less.
Design Category D (“sheltered waters”)
Category of boats considered suitable to operate
in waters with significant wave heights up to and
including 0,30 m with occasional waves of 0,5 m
height, for example from passing vessels, and a
typical steady wind force of Beaufort 4 or less.
REF: EN ISO 12217
1.3 Dealer's Responsibilities
In addition to a pre-delivery check and service of your
boat, your dealer should give to you:
A description and demonstration of the safety systems,
features, instruments, and controls of your boat;
An orientation in the general operation and mechanical
systems of your boat;
An explanation of the Hunter CSI Program and Hot Alert
process for same.
A copy of the Product Delivery Service Record form”
completed by you and the dealer during your inspection
of the boat;
A review of all warranty information and how to obtain
warranty service;
The complete Owner’s Packet.
If you do not receive these materials, forms, or informa-
tion, or you have any questions contact your dealer, or
call 1-800-771-5556
1.4 Sources of Information
In North America, contact one of the following for
Boating courses:
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
U.S. Power Squadron
Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons
Red Cross
State Boating Offices
Yacht Clubs
Contact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-
800-336-2628
Outside of North America, contact your boat dealer,
or your government boating agency for assistance.
Hunter supplies you with; and recommends that you read
the following:
Piloting, Seamanship and Small Yacht Handling
(Chapman)
Motor Yacht and Sailing
P.O. Box 2319, FDR Station
New York , NY 10002
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Hunter recommends that you purchase and read the
following:
Yachtsman Handbook
by Tom Bottomly
Motor Yacht and Sailing
P.O. Box 2319, FDR Station
New York, NY 10002
The Complete Book of Maintenance and Repair
by Dave Kendall
Doubleday and Co.
Garden City, NY 11530
Pleasure Yachting and Seamanship
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
306 Wilson Road Oaklands
Newark, DE 19711
1.5 Equipment Manufacturer Manuals
Hunter purchased various equipment and components
from other manufacturers and installed them on your
boat while it was being built. Examples include the
engines, pumps, and the generator. Most OEMs (Original
Equipment Manufacturers) have provided operation and
maintenance manuals for your boat’s equipment. Keep
OEM manuals with your Hunter Operator's Manual in a
safe and accessible place. Be sure to pass them along
to the new owner if you sell your boat.
NOTE: The OEM manuals take precedence over the
Hunter Operator's Manual. If information in the Hunter
Operator's Manual differs from that in the OEM manuals,
follow the information in the OEM manuals.
1.6 Warranties
Nearly all OEM equipment has its own limited warran-
ties. Warranty registration cards are in your Operator’s
packet.
Locate and read the individual warranties; put them
together for easy, future reference.
For international owner's; your warranty can be found in
your CE compliant Owner's Manual.
For U.S. and non-EU compliant countries, your warranty
info can be found in the Warranty section, chapter 3 of
the Operator's Manual.
1.7 Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The "Hull Identification Number" located on the starboard
aft side, is the most important identifying factor, and must
be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure
to include it creates delays. Also of vital importance are
the engine serial numbers and part numbers when writ-
ing about or ordering parts for your engine. Refer to the
engine manufacturers manuals for locations of engine
serial numbers, and record them for future reference.
US-HUNPCXXXDXXX
Hull Number format:
“US” - country origin, “HUN” - Manufacturer, “C” - length
code, “XXX” - hull number, “D” - month code, “X” - year
code, “XX” - model year
1.8 Manufacturers Certifications
As a boat manufacturer Hunter builds their products to
guidelines established under the Federal Boat Safety Act
of 1971. The act is promulgated by the U.S. Coast Guard
who has authority to enforce these laws on boat manu-
facturers that sell products in the United States. Hunter
ensures that all of it's products comply with these laws.
The NMMA, National Marine Manufacturers Association,
provides Hunter with a third party certification. The
NMMA is an organization that represents the marine
industry and assists manufacturers, boat dealers, mari-
nas, repair yards and component suppliers in areas of
legislation, environmental concerns, marine business
growth, and state and federal government agency inter-
action. The third party certification that Hunter partici-
pates in, uses well known Standards and Recommended
Practices of the ABYC, American Boat and Safety Council.
We at Hunter participate extensively in the ABYC, which is
all non-profit, and develops and publishes voluntary stan-
dards and recommended practices for boat and equipment
design, construction, service and repair. We utilize all appli-
cable ABYC standards in the construction of Hunter boats.
Finally Hunter sells their products worldwide, and as
such must conform to the various rules and regulations
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standards in Europe which require the application of the
CE (Common European) mark. This mark, much like
the NMMA certification here in the U.S., gives you the
boat owner specific information concerning your boat.
1.9 Service, Parts, and Repair for your Boat
When your boat needs serviced, parts, or
repair, take it to an authorized Hunter deal-
er. To find a dealer in your area call 800-771-5556,
or internationally you can call 01-305-824600
To find repair and parts facilities for the equipment installed
on your boat, refer to the manual for that component.
If a problem is not handled to your satisfaction:
Discuss any warranty related problems directly
with the service manager of the dealership or your
sales person. Give the dealer an opportunity to help
the service department resolve the matter for you.
If a problem arises that has not been resolved to your
satisfaction by your dealer, contact Hunter at 800-771-
5556, and the appropriate customer service department
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Your Hunter dealer completes the Pre-Delivery
Inspection Report (Fig. 2.1) before you take delivery
of your boat. It is the dealer’s responsibility to both you
and to Hunter to give your boat a final inspection. The
purpose of this inspection is to assure proper adjustment
and operation of the entire vessel. Your dealer should
provide you with the Pre-Delivery Inspection Report at
the time of delivery.
Hunter will not pay warranty costs for items that should
have been covered in the pre-delivery service inspection
and recorded on the Pre-Delivery Inspection Report.
Owners must coordinate with the dealer to insure
Hunter warranty registration is completed and returned
to Hunter.
Inserted at the end of this section are several records
you will find helpful.
Use the BOAT RECORD (Fig. 2.2) to record all impor-
tant information about your boat and its equipment. After
your dealer has recorded all the information, remove the
record from your Owner’s Manual and store in a safe
place. Do not keep this form aboard your boat.
The FLOAT PLAN (Fig 2.4) provides a record of your
destination, departure and return times, boat descrip-
tion, passenger list, and other information about the trip
you have planned. At the bottom of the form is space for
listing emergency phone numbers in case your return
is delayed past the expected time. It also has space for
indicating information about the person filling the report.
Leave the completed form ashore with a responsible
person. We recommend you make several copies of this
form each boating season to make sure you have a good
supply.
The MAINTENANCE LOG (Fig 2.5) helps to keep main-
tenance records in one place. Using this log will allow
you to track maintenance work that has been completed
and to determine when maintenance is required. Your
dealer will also find this information helpful. If you decide
to sell your boat, the maintenance record will make your
boat seeable because it tells prospective buyers that you
have taken good care of your boat.
The ACCIDENT REPORT, No one likes to think about
having a boating accident, but boating accidents do
happen. You must file an accident report after a boating
accident just as you must file an accident report after an
automobile accident. A copy of the U.S. Coast Guard
Accident Report is included at the end of this section.
You can get more copies of the report by calling the U.S.
Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5674.
You must file this report with the U.S. Coast Guard within
48 hours after an accident resulting in one of the
following:
A person disappears from a vessel under circumstances
that indicate death or injury
Personal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first
aid
Damage to the vessel or property damage
Complete loss of the vessel
State statutes determine whether you must file an
accident report in this case. An accident report must be
filed if the damage exceeds a threshold dollar value as
established by the states, the threshold is $100-$200.
Call the Boating Safety Hotline [phone]) to verify
the threshold for a particular state.
Note: State and local agencies may also have accident
reporting requirements. Check with local enforcement
agencies or with your local Hunter dealer regarding local
requirements.
All Hunter boats are built in compliance with applicable
United States Coast Guard regulations and recommen-
dations at the time of construction.
Hunter boats comply with the standards developed by
the National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA)
for its Boat Certification Program.
The locator drawings will help you find the location of
devices and equipment.
NOTE: Efforts have been made to make the drawings in
this manual consistent with production. However, in the
effort to improve this vessel, modifications have been
made in the design that may date some of the drawings
in this manual.
On the next few pages you will find sample forms
for some of the issues dealing with your new boat.
Familiarize yourself with these forms, use them, they can
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Dear Hunter Owner,
Attached you will find a list of items and recommendations that we believe should be incorporated into your own
ongoing list of preventative maintenance items and safety check points. THIS LIST SHOULD NOT BE CONSID-
ERED A COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL OR THE ONLY ITEMS ON YOUR BOAT IN NEED OF ROUTINE MAINTE-
NANCE, INSPECTION OR ATTENTION.
You will find that we address commonly found optional equipment items installed on Hunter boats, as well as most
standard equipment from Hunter Marine. Owner’s need to familiarize themselves with individual equipment manuals
on all such items, especially aftermarket purchases or optional equipment installed by your dealer or Hunter Marine.
This 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 complementary boat
inspection before leaving the dock. To locate a Power Squadron in your area please visit < www.usps.org >.
Reviewing and familiarizing yourself with the Chapman’s Piloting Manual is also highly recommended
for every boat owner. This manual contains demonstrations for safety drills which should be practiced
routinely, dealing with adverse conditions, general boat handling and recommended safety equipment.
Our opinion is that no boat owner should operate a boat without first reviewing this manual and with-
out having ready access to it while sailing.
We hope that this list will be beneficial to you in your ongoing maintenance and upkeep. Safe boat-
ing!
Thank You
Hunter Marine
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Preliminary care and maintenance checklist
A qualified Technician should be used if you are not completely confident in your ability to
make repairs or inspections.
Out of Water Inspection
Pre-launch inspection
____ Sacricial zinc anodes installed
____ Propeller installed with keyway, nuts and cotter pin
____ Propeller shaft turns freely and without excess wobble
____ Struts and shaft log free of corrosion
____ Rudder swings easily & correct with wheel direction
____ Rudder and post inspected for cracks and/or concealed damage (may require removing rudder)
____ Auxiliary tiller handle properly aligned, ts securely and operational
____ All thru-hulls and valves below 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 lines and fenders onboard and in good condition
____ House & engine start batteries installed and lled with correct electrolyte levels
____ House & engine start battery boxes secured
____ All battery terminals clean and wires secured
____ Engine block & transmission drains closed
____Speed / Depth transducers in place. Speed paddle wheel rotates smoothly
____ Hose clamps on all systems below water line tight
____ Keel bolts tight and clean
____ Exhaust hose attached and secured
____ Boat is free of internal and external water leaks above water line
(Failure to stop water intrusion could result in permanent damage or deterioration of structural coring materials, internal wiring and cause mildew and molding)
Mast Assembly
____ Review manufacturers manual for maintenance and up-keep
____ Spreaders securely fastened
____ Mast and spreaders free of corrosion and stress cracks
____ Standing rigging and pins inspected for wear, tear, corrosion and cracking
____ External wiring secured for anchor, steaming and deck lights
____ Electronic wind indicator installed per manufacturers recommendation
____ Manual wind indicator installed on masthead
____ VHF antenna installed and connected
____ Headsail furling system installed inspected per manufacturers recommendation
____ Running rigging inspected for wear and tear
____ Mast step stand-up blocks secured and operational
____ Main Sail, jib sail and aking system inspected for wear and tear (non-furling mast).
____ In- mast system checked for smooth operation and overall condition of sails
____ Specied pre-bend and diagonal tensions attained in mast. See owners manual
____ Mast to deck wiring properly sealed with drip loop

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Anchor System 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 recommendations on anchors, anchor lines and drogues
____ Anchor line pays out and retrieves into anchor locker without difculty
____ Bitter end of anchor line secured
____ Anchor rode inspected and free of abrasions
____ Anchor chain shackle lock-wired at pin after secured to anchor and corrosion free
____ Anchor locker hatch secures properly with anchor and line in place
____ Anchor locker free of debris inside
____ Anchor locker drains open
Fuel System
____ Tank fuel level indicator functioning properly
____ Fuel clean and treated with engine manufacturers recommended additives
____ Primary and secondary lters cleaned or replaced
____ Fuel tank supply valves open
____ Fuel tank vent clear from tank to atmosphere (hose has anti-siphoned loop in place at hull or deck side)
Steering System
____ Inspect and service steering system according to manufacturer’s recommendation
____ Clean and grease autopilot drive chains
____ Ensure compass light is operational
Primary Pumps Functional
____ Manual bilge pumps
____ Electric bilge pumps and oat switches (discharge hose has anti-siphon loop in place to prevent back ow under sail)
____ Macerator pumps
____ Fresh water pumps
____Toilet ush pumps
____ Shower sump pumps
____ High water bilge alarm pump
Illumination and small electrical components check
____ Bow light
____ Cabin lights
____ Stern light
____ Deck light
____ Instrument lamps
____ Masthead light
____ Chart light
____ Anchor light
____ Courtesy lights
____ Reading lights
____ Distribution panel lights
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2.6
____ Smoke detectors operational
____ CO detectors operational (one per cabin recommended)
____ Engine & generator room blower operational
____ Auto re suppression system operational (engine compartment)
____ Shore power cord and adapter plug operational. See manufacturer’s manual for complete details
____ 110 or 220 VAC outlets operational - Ground fault circuits functioning
____ 110 or 220 VAC inverter/battery charging systems functioning properly
____ Cockpit control systems operational
Fresh Water Systems
____ Hot water heater drains shut
____ All spigots and hose bibs shut
____ All tanks ushed clean and free of debris and antifreeze
____ Water heater tank and lines ushed of antifreeze
____ All water lines and components purged of air and checked for leaks
____ Sinks and drains checked for leaks and adequate ow
____ Cockpit shower operational
____ Fresh water lters clean
____ Tank water level indicator systems operating- labeling and tank valve selection correspond
Head and Holding Tank Systems
____ Vent clear from tank to atmosphere
____ Filled with fresh water and test pumped with macerator
____ Toilets ush to holding tanks properly
____ Waste level indicating system properly functioning
____ No leaks at any hose tting within the system
Galley Systems
____ Gas bottle lled installed and connected to regulator. Inspect Gas system for leaks after 3 minutes.
Should a leak be detected immediately close the main valve exit boat and seek professional assistance for a
thorough inspection.
____ Stove and oven operational. Refer to manufacturer’s manual for proper operation and trouble shooting.
____ Gimbal latch secure and operational
____ LPG stowage locker drain open and tank storage area free of derbies.
____ Microwave operational
____ Refrigerator operational and proper temperature attained
____ Freezer operational and proper temperature attained
____ USCG waste disposal-warning poster onboard or in owner’s package
____ Icebox drains to sump or bilge properly
____ Icebox drain plugs installed
Topside Inspection
____ Swim seats / ladders / gates operational
____ Swim seat latch operating correctly
____ Cockpit hatches operate properly (adjustments should be made with boat in water)
____ Canvas properly cleaned and installed
____ Cockpit cushions cleaned and installed
____ Lifeline ttings tight and secure