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From the General Manager

Dear Hunter Owner

ongratulations and welcome to the Hunter family! As a Hunter owner, you will enjoy the quality and the

ttention to detail for which Hunter Boats are renowned. Hunter and your dealer are committed to your

rvice and total sati

This Operator’s Manual will acquaint you with the proper operation and maintenance of your new Hunter

oat, 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

ctivate Hunter's Customer Satisfaction program nd enjoyment with your new Hunter. Within a few weeks of delivery you will receive a letter asking you to

omplete 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

ake 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. T o receive full warranty coverage on all the individual components, such as engine, electronics

nd appliances, be sure to complete and return to the Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) warranty

ards to activate the individual warranties for these important components. You will find them in the owner's

acket that also contains the OEM manuals for this equipment. Please remember all the information con

ained in the OEM manuals supersedes the information contained in this manual

, our effort to insure the highest level of satisfaction

Finally, if you are new to boating, be certain to learn the proper rules of seamanship to ensure the safety of

our passengers. Refer to Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling Manual for important

nd 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

afe boating courses

Thank you for choosing Hunter. I am confident your new boat will provide you and your family with years of

njoyable boating.

General Manager

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As the owner of a Hunter, you have chosen one of the finest boats money can bu

unter Corporation, is one of America’s oldest privately held boating companies. In February 1996 Hunter became an employee ownership company. We continue to be dedicated to giving you a quality boat that w of enjoyment whether you’re spending a day at the marina or cruising down a waterway. Performance, dependability,

afety, 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 Herita

With every Hunter, three generations of experience combine with modern engineering and production techniques provide 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

easoned sailer with the best advantage on the water. Hunter has included everything to make ours the most complete a

vessel on the market today.

How to Use this Manual

any 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.

ou years

able of Content

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

hapters 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

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-mail: customerservice@huntermarine.com 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

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

buildup?

How do I fuel my boat?

How do I run my macerator pump?

Lifting and Storing your boat

How do I shut down my generator?

pg. 8.6

How do I operate my air conditioning?

How do I connect dockside water?

pg. 9.2

How do my bilge pumps work?

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How do I prevent Carbon Monoxide

pg.4.

. . . . . . . . .pg. 5.

How do I drain water from my fuel filters?

pg. 5. How do I remove my battery? . . .pg. 7. How do I connect shore power

pg.8. How do I disconnect the shore power?

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 8.

How do I start my generator power

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 8.

How do I fill my fresh water tank? pg. 9. How do I sanitize my water

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 10.

How do I start my engines? . . . .pg. 13.

What to do in case of a fire

pg. 4.12

Fixing scratches . . . . . . . . . . . . .pg. 14.

Periodic maintenance . . . . . . . .pg. 14.

nterization

pg. 14.8

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction 1.

1.1 The Manual Packet 1.

1.2 Your Responsibilities 1.

1.3 Dealers Responsibilities 1.3

1.4

Information 1.

1.5 Equipment Manufacturer Manuals 1.4

1.7 H

1.8 Man

1.9

nties 1.4

ll Identification Number 1.4

rtifications 1.4

ervice Parts and Repair 1.5

2. Forms 2.

ments and Forms Overview 2.

ut of Water Inspection 2.4

In Water Inspection 2.

re-Departure Checklist 2.

After Sailing Checklist 2.

re-Delivery Service Record 2.1 Float Plan 2.1 Maintenance Log 2.12

. Warranty 3.

Warranty Information 3.3

estrictions to Warranties

Warranty Registration 3.5

wner Information Card

ample Form Letter 3.

. Boating Safety 4.

4.1 Safety 4.

4.2 Carbon Monoxide Hazard 4.4

4.3 Other Dangers 4.1

4.4 Fire 4.1

4.5 Distress Signals 4.1 Lightning Illustration 4.15 Interior Arrangement Std V-Berth 4.16

eneral Boat Arrangements 4.1

Deck Arrangement 4.21

5. Fuel System 5.

Fuel Safety Checklist 5.

.1 Fuels Tanks

.2 Fuel Supply Lines and Hoses 5.4 .3 Fuel Valves .4 Fuel Filters

Fuel Filter R

.5 LPG

Troubleshooting 5.11

Fuel System Drawing 5.13 LPG Arrangement 5.14

6. Underwater Gear 6.

.1 Mechanical Propulsion Components 6.

.2 Steering Components 6.3

r Intake

.4 .4 Windlass and Anchoring 6.4 .5 Troubleshooting 6.6

Through Hulls Port & Stbd 6.7

Troubleshooting 6.8

Bottom Through Hulls 6.9

7. DC Electric 7.

7.1 DC Power Systems & Components 7.

7.2 Power Supply Equipment Components 7.

7.3 System Componets & Operation 7.

Troubleshooting 7.9

12 Volt DC Wiring Diagram 7.11 Optional Inverter System Layout 7.12 12 Volt DC Lighting 7.13 12 Volt DC Deck Lighting 7.14

. AC Electric 8.

.1 Power Systems & Components 8.

Troubleshooting 8.7

AC Electric Wire Run Diagram 8.9

. Water Systems 9.

.1 Water Tanks .2 Pumps 9.3 .3 Pickups and Strainers 9.4

Troubleshooting 9.6

Fresh Water Layout 9.7

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10. Sanitary Systems 10.

10.1 Drains and Discharges 10.

10.2 Pumps 10.3

10.3 Other Waste Related 10.4

10.4 Head System 10.

10.5 Operations and Maintenance 10.

10.6 Toilets 10.

Troubleshooting 10.8

Black Water System 10.9 Waste System (Bilge Water) 10.10 Waste System (Optional Sump Water) 10.11

11. En

ines and Transmissions 11.

11.1 Engines 11.

11.2 Transmissions 11.4

11.3

perations and Maintenance 11.4

Troubleshooting 11.6

Exhaust System 11.9

12. Sails and Ri

12.

12.1 Main Rig Components 12.

12.2 The Mast 12.

12.3 The Boom 12.

12.4 The Sails 12.

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.

The Arch 12.4

12.10 Protectin

Your Rigging 12.

Standing Rigging 12.7 Boom & Mainsheet Purchase Layout 12.8 Running Rigging 12.9 Jib Furling Line Layout 12.10 Optional Mainsheet Purchase Traveler 12.11 Arch Installation 12.12 Lazyjack Installation 12.13 Optional Spinnaker Layout 12.14

13.5 Emer

ency Operations 13.6

14. Maintenance 14.

14.1 Maintenance Materials 14.

14.2 Exterior 14.

14.3 Interior 14.

14.4 Mechanical Systems 14.

14.5 Periodic Maintenance 14.

14.6 Storage and Lifting 14.

14.7 Fitting out after Storage 14.1 tine Maintenance 14.1

Lifting Points 14.13

15. Glossar

15.

13. Gettin

Underway 13.

13.1 Boarding Your Boat 13.

13.2 Starting the Engine 13.3

13.3 Gettin

13.4 Returnin

Underway 13.4

to Port 13.6

Introduction

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1.1 The Manual Packe

This operator’s manual, along with your owner's packet, has been compiled to help you to operate your boat with

afety and pleasure. The Owner's / Operator's Manual

escribes basic safety information escribes some of the features of your boat; escribes the equipment on your boat ontains fundamentals of the use of that equipment; ontains fundamentals of the use of your boat

owever, please note that the information in this manual onl tion in the equipment manuals. The summaries are intended to be a convenient reference for daily use

EM manuals take precedence over the information in the man

This information does not give you a course in boating

afety, or how to navigate, anchor, or dock your boat.

perating a boat, sail or power, requires more skills,

nowledge and awareness than is necessary to operate

car or truck.

summarizes more detailed informa-

1.2 Your Responsibilities

lease keep this manual in a dry and secure but

rea

access

t 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-

to a new boat you are not familiar with, please

nsure that you obtain han

rience before assuming command. For your safe-

, and the safety of your passengers you must

e place and leave it on the boat

and operating expe-

nderstand and follow the rules of the road

Learn how to navigate a boat in all sea, and weather

onditions

egister 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

avigatio eamanship and boat handlin

les of the R

Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations

eather predictio afety at sea urvival in bad weather espect for others on the water

rst

io communicati istress signals endering assistance to others se of lifesaving equipmen

llution control

Knowled

eaworthiness

eaving or approaching a dock moorin

Beaching the boat and shallow water operations Towing and being towe

andling mooring lines and tying u rocedures for emergencies including fire, flooding,

ollision, and medical emergencies, etc

Even when your boat is categorized for them, the sea and wind conditions corresponding to the design cat-

ories A, B, or C (see the design category example at

the end of this section.) can range from strong gale to

evere conditions where only a competent, fit and trained rew handling a well maintained boat can safely operate

e of the boat and its systems

and we

anchor

Take a course in Boating Safet Get instruction, or aid in the safe and proper handlin

of your boat;

Familiarize yourself and your passengers of the loca-

tions, and use of all safety, and essential operatin

quipment

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An orientation in the general operation and mechanical

stems of your boat;

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. hurricanes.

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

An explanation of the Hunter CSI Program and Hot Alert process for same.

A cop

the Product Delivery Service Record form”

ompleted by you and the dealer during your inspection

of the boat A review of all warranty information and how to obtain

warranty service;

he complete Owner’s Packet

If you do not receive these materials, forms, or information, or

ou have any questions contact your dealer, or

all 1-800-771-5556

1.4 Sources of Information

In North America, contact one of the following for Boating courses

.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar .S. Power Squadron anadian Power and Sail Squadrons ed Cross

tate Boating Offices

Yacht Clubs

ontact your dealer or the Boat/U.S. Foundation at 1-

00-336-2628

1.3 Dealer's Responsibilitie

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,

eatures, instruments, and controls of your boat

utside of North America, contact your boat dealer,

or your government boating agency for assistance

unter supplies you with; and recommends that you read

the followin

iloting, Seamanship and Small Yacht Handlin

Chapman

otor Yacht and Sailin

.O. Box 2319, FDR Statio

ew York , NY 1000

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unter recommends that you purchase and read the

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Yachtsman Han by Tom Bottoml

otor Yacht and Sailin

.O. Box 2319, FDR Statio

New York, NY 1000 The Complete Book of Maintenance and Repai

by Dave Kendall

oubleday and Co. arden City, NY 1153

leasure Yachting and Seamanshi

.S. Coast Guard Auxiliar

Wilson Road Oaklands

Newark, DE 1971

1.5 Equipment Manufacturer Manuals

unter purchased various equipment and components from other manufacturers and installed them on your boat while it was being built. Examples include the

ngines, pumps, and the generator. Most OEMs (Original

quipment Manufacturers) have provided operation and

maintenance manuals for your boat’s equipment. Keep

EM 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.

info can be found in the Warranty section, chapter 3 of

perator's Manual.

the

1.7 Hull Identification Number (HIN)

The "Hull Identification Number" l aft side, is the most important identifying factor, and must be included in all correspondence and orders. Failure to include it creates dela the engine serial numbers and part numbers when writing about or ordering parts for your engine. Refer to the

ngine manufacturers manuals for locations of engine

serial numbers, and record them for future reference

s. Also of vital importance are

n the star

-HUNPCXXXDXX

Hull Number format

US” - country origin, “HUN” - Manufacturer, “C” - length

ode, “XXX” - hull number, “D” - month code, “X” - year ode, “XX” - model year

1.8 Manufacturers Certifications

As a boat manufacturer Hunter builds their products to

uidelines established under the Federal Boat Safety Act

f 1971. The act is promulgated by the U.S. Coast Guard who has authority to enforce these laws on boat manufacturers that sell products in the United States. Hunter

nsures that all of it's products comply with these laws.

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 warranties. Warranty registration cards are in your Operator’s

acket.

Locate and read the individual warranties; put them together for easy, future reference.

For international owner's; your warranty can be found in

our CE compliant Owner's Manual.

For U.S. and non-EU compliant countries, your warrant

The NMMA, National Marine Manufacturers Association, provides Hunter with a third part NMMA is an organization that represents the marine industry and assists manufacturers, boat dealers, marinas, repair yards and component suppliers in areas of

islation, environmental concerns, marine business

rowth, and state and federal government agency interaction. The third party certification that Hunter participates in, uses well known Standards and Recommended

ractices 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 standards and recommended practices for boat and equipment design, construction, service and repair. W e utilize all appli-

le ABYC standards in the construction of Hunter

Finally Hunter sells their products worldwide, and as such must conform to the various rules and regulations required by other countries. Most notably are the ISO

certification. The

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standards in Europe which require the application of the

E (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 Boa

When your boat needs serviced, parts, or repair, take it to an authorized Hunter deal-

r. To find a dealer in your area call 800-771-5556, r internationally you can call 01-305-82460

T o find repair and parts facilities for the equipment installed

n your boat, refer to the manual for that component.

If a problem is not handled to

iscuss 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-

556, and the appropriate customer service department

information will be provided to you.

our satisfaction

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ACCIDENT REPORT

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our Hunter dealer completes the

(Fig. 2.1) before you take delivery

our 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.

unter will not pay warranty costs for items that should

ave been covered in the pre-delivery service inspection

and recorded on the Pre-Delivery Inspection Report.

wners must coordinate with the dealer to insure

unter warranty registration is completed and returned to Hunter Inserted at the end of this

ou will find helpful.

se theBOAT RECORD (Fig. 2.2) to record all important information about your boat and its equipment. After

our dealer has recorded all the information, remove the record from your Owner’s Manual and store in a safe place. Do not keep this

LOAT PLAN (Fig 2.4) provides a record of your destination, departure and return times, boat description, passenger list, and other information about the trip

ou 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

upply.

orm aboard your boat

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You can

oast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5674.

You must 48 hours after an accident resulting in one of the followin

A person disappears from a vessel under circumstances that indicate death or injur

ersonal injury requiring medical treatment beyond first

amage to the vessel or property dama omplete loss of the vesse tate statutes determine whether you must file an

accident report in this case. An accident report must be

iled if the damage exceeds a threshold dollar value as

stablished by the states, the threshold is $100-$200.

all the Boating Safety Hotline (800-368-5647) 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

nited States Coast Guard regulations and recommen-

tions at the time of construction.

unter boats comply with the standards developed by

the National Marine Manufactures Association (NMMA)

or its Boat Certification Program.

et more copies of the report by calling the U.S.

ile this report with the U.S. Coast Guard within

AINTENANCE LOG (Fig 2.5) helps to keep main-

tenance records in one place. Using this log will allow

ou 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

oat seeable because it tells prospective buyers that you

have taken good care of your boat

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.

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.

n the next few pages you will find sample forms

or some of the issues dealing with your new boat.

Familiarize yourself with these forms, use them, they can

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Attached you will find a list of items and recommendations that we believe should be incorporated into your own

ngoing list of preventative maintenance items and safety check points. THIS LIST SHOULD NOT BE CONSID-

RED A COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL OR THE ONLY ITEMS ON YOUR BOAT IN NEED OF ROUTINE MAINTE-

NANCE, INSPECTI 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

n all such items, especially aftermarket purchases or optional equipment installed by your dealer or Hunter Marine.

This should insure that

R A TTENTION.

ou are following the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper maintenance and up-keep.

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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 >.

eviewing 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, dealin Our opinion is that no boat owner should operate a boat without first reviewing this manual and with-

ut having ready access to it while sailing.

e hope that this list will be beneficial to you in your ongoing maintenance and upkeep. Safe boat-

ing!

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reliminary care and maintenance chec

A qualified Technician should be used if you are not completely confident in your ability to

ake repairs or inspections

Out of Water Inspection

Pre-launch inspection

Sacriﬁ cial zinc anodes installed ___ Propeller installed with keyway, nuts and cotter pi ___ Propeller shaft turns freely and without excess wobble

Struts and shaft log free of corrosio ___ Rudder swings easily & correct with wheel directio ___ Rudder and post inspected for cracks and/or concealed damage (may require removing rudder

Auxiliary tiller handle properly aligned, ﬁ 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 ﬁ lled with correct electrolyte level

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 smoothl ___ Hose clamps on all systems below water line tight ___ Keel bolts tight and clea

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)

ast 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 crackin ___ External wiring secured for anchor, steaming and deck light ___ 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 recommendatio

Running rigging inspected for wear and tea ___ Mast step stand-up blocks secured and operational ___ Main Sail, jib sail and ﬂ aking system inspected for wear and tear (non-furling mast).

In- mast system checked for smooth operation and overall condition of sail ___ Speciﬁ 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 Tackl

____ Anchor windlass inspected per manufacturers recommendation

Anchor secured in bow roller assembl ____ Spare anchor onboard and accessible. ____ See Chapman’s Manual for recommendations on anchors, anchor lines and drogue

Anchor line pays out and retrieves into anchor locker without difﬁ cult ____ 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 fre ____ Anchor locker hatch secures properly with anchor and line in plac ____ Anchor locker free of debris insid

Anchor locker drains ope

Fuel Syste

Tank fuel level indicator functioning properl ____ Fuel clean and treated with engine manufacturers recommended additives ____ Primary and secondary ﬁ lters cleaned or replaced

Fuel tank supply valves ope ____ Fuel tank vent clear from tank to atmosphere (hose has anti-siphoned loop in place at hull or deck side)

Steering Syste

____ Inspect and service steering system according to manufacturer’s recommendation ____ Clean and grease autopilot drive chain

Ensure compass light is operational

rimary Pumps Functional

Manual bilge pumps ____ Electric bilge pumps and ﬂ oat switches (discharge hose has anti-siphon loop in place to prevent back ﬂ ow under sail) ____ Macerator pump

Fresh water pumps ____Toilet ﬂ ush pumps ____ Shower sump pump

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 light

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CO detectors operational (one per cabin recommended) ____ Engine & generator room blower operational ____ Auto ﬁ 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 functionin ____ 110 or 220 VAC inverter/battery charging systems functioning properl

Cockpit control systems operational

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Fresh Water Systems

Hot water heater drains shut ____ All spigots and hose bibs shut ____ All tanks ﬂ ushed clean and free of debris and antifreez

Water heater tank and lines ﬂ ushed of antifreez ____ All water lines and components purged of air and checked for leaks ____ Sinks and drains checked for leaks and adequate ﬂ ow

Cockpit shower operational ____ Fresh water ﬁ lters clea ____ Tank water level indicator systems operating- labeling and tank valve selection correspond

ead and Holding Tank Systems

____ Vent clear from tank to atmosphere

Filled with fresh water and test pumped with macerato ____ T oilets ﬂ ush to holding tanks properly ____ Waste level indicating system properly functionin

No leaks at any hose ﬁ tting within the syste

Galley Systems

Gas bottle ﬁ 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 packa ____ Icebox drains to sump or bilge properl ____ Icebox drain plugs installed

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____ Swim seats / ladders / gates operational

Swim seat latch operating correctl ____ Cockpit hatches operate properly (adjustments should be made with boat in water ____ Canvas properly cleaned and installed

Cockpit cushions cleaned and installed ____ Lifeline ﬁ ttings tight and secure

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Rubrail sealed secured to hull ___ Sliding hatches drains free of debris ___ Companionway drop-ins ﬁ t properly in companionway and stowage rack

Load bearing hardware securely fastened. This includes but is not limited to chainplates, winches and handrail ___ Traveler arch securely fastened. Stainless Steel models should be properly grounded

See owners manual for details

Plexiglas hatches, ports, windscreens and windows adjusted and cleaned

Cleaners and polishers speciﬁ cally for Plexiglas can be purchased from most marine supply stores

___ External teak cleaned and oiled (Teak decking cleaned with mild soap and water

External railings cleaned with soap and water then hand polished using automotive wax ___ All deck ﬁ ll caps seal properly and have retainer chains intact (except Waste Pump-out) ___ Dorade vents or sealing caps installed

Topside surface clean and free of gelcoat dama

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Interior Inspection

Drop-in hatches for bunks and ﬂ oors in place and ﬁ t securel ___ Interior steps and grab rails secured ___ Bilges clean and free of debris

Opening port and hatch screens in plac ___ Blinds / privacy curtains, shades and interior cushions cleaned, installed and secured ___ All doors open / shut / latch properl

Insure all wires and connection on distribution panels are tight (should be

professionally inspected)

___ Television / VCR operational

Stereo / Tape / CD operational ___ Chapman’s Manual onboard and readily availabl ___ Safety gear onboard readily available and up to date.

See Chapman’s Manual and US Coast Guard website at < www.uscg.mil >for details.

___ Boat owner’s manual onboard

In Water Inspection

ockside inspection of Engine, Pre-start sequence and operating syste

___ Review engine manual for maintenance requirements and proper starting procedur ___ Propeller shaft properly aligned (per engine manual

Shaft to engine coupling bolted and properly torque (per engine manual) ___ All engine mounting bolts in place and properly torque (per engine manual ___ Crankcase oil at full mark (per engine manual)

Transmission ﬂ uid / oil at full mark (per engine manual) ___ Coolant mix ratio proper - heat exchanger and expansion tanks full (per engine manual) ___ Seawater intake valve open and no leak

Air bled from fuel lines and syste ___ No fuel leaks at any ﬁ ttings ___ Throttle linkages smooth and operational

Shutdown system operational ___ USCG Oil Discharge warning poster in plac ___ Exhaust elbows and hoses tight

Starting sequence and alarms correct ___ Oil pressure acceptable (per engine manual) ___ Coolant temperature acceptable (per engine manual)

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Alternator DC output at rated 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 properl

Shifter operation correct ____ Neutral safety start switch operational ____ No inboard exhaust gas leaks

No fuel / oil / water leaks on engin ____ Shaft packing / Drip free Seal adjusted and locknuts tight.

One to three drips per minute with shaft turning on traditional packing assembly

Engine box installed and secured

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ockside inspection of Generator, Pre-start sequence and operating system

Review and follow manufacturer’s manual for maintenance and up-keep ____ Seawater strainer water-tight and clea ____ No leaks in fuel system - Fuel ﬁ lters clea

Lube oil at full mark ____ Coolant level full - proper mix ratio with water (per generator manual ____ Seawater discharge overboard with exhaust gas

No inboard water or exhaust gas leak ____ Proper voltage output to distribution panel (per generator manual ____ Ship / Shore power transfer panel function properl

Starter battery box secured ____ Starter battery cable connections clean and tight ____ Starting battery electrolyte level prope

Climate Control System

____ Review and follow manufacturers manual for maintenance and up-keep

Seawater strainer water tight and clea ____ Seawater pump air purged and operational ____ Seawater ﬂ ow adequate fwd and aft

Fwd system functions properly in all modes of operatio ____ Aft system functions properly in all modes of operatio ____ No seawater leaks in system components and lines

No condensation leaks to deck or liner ____ Air return/intake ﬁ lters clean and clear ____ 110 or 220 VAC shore power wired correctly at doc

Remote control units and display features operate correctl ____ Condensation drains open

re-departure Checklis

Check bilge for extra wate ____ Check weather conditions and tide ____ Check food Suppl

Foul weather gea ____ Linen, sleeping bags ____ Fuel

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Docking and anchoring gea ___ Check radio operatio ___ Navigation charts and instruments

Float plan to a friend or Coast Guard ___ Fuel for Stov ___ Cooking and eating utensil

check battery water level ___ oil level, tight V-belt ___ Check for loose electrical connections in the engine compartment

Secure loose tools or equipment in the engine compartment so as to not get fouled in the engine. ___ AC systems off, electrical cord stowed ___ Doors and drawers secur

Check steering lock to lock ___ Check mast for rigging irregularities and tightnes ___ Halyards and sheets are ready to ru

no lines or obstructions near propeller or bow ___ Anchor ready to ru ___ Check lifelines for tightnes

Turn on waterline ___ Stow all loose gea ___ Open engine cooling water thru intake valv

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hen leaving your Hunter at the dock for more than a short time, it is a good idea to review the following checklist to make sure

everything is in order. This will help protect the various parts of your boat and add considerably to their attractiveness and usable

___ Flake or furl mainsail and cover, or remove and bag. ___ Remove and stow all portable deck hardware such as snatch blocks, winch handles, etc

Secure the boom to the topping lifts and set it ﬁ rmly amidships with the main sheet purchase.

(It is also a good idea to rig a line from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenience 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 of all halyards to convenient ﬁ ttings and take up slack. Find a location leading away from the mast

to keep the halyard from slapping the mast

___ Coil and stow all lines in line lockers

Cover the winches and steering pedestal when leaving the boat for several days or mor ___ Close all fuel lines and seacock ___ Switch off the electrical syste

Pump out the bil ___ Check air vents, secure ports and hatches, swab the deck, and clean deck stainless, particularly if you have operated in salt

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Address____________________________________________________________________________________

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Boat Make ________________________________ Model__________________________________

Length _______________________ Hull Color_________________Deck Color___________________________

Registration No._____________________________Home Port________________________________________

Radio frequencies____________________________________________________________________________

Equipment on Board, PFDs, Flares, Anchor ______________________________________________________

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Fuel Capacity ______________________________ Water Capacity____________________________________

Distinguishing Features________________________________________________________________________

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Date____________________________________________ Time________________________________________

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Stops_______________________________________________________________________________________

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Power Squadron recommendations for maintenance and safe boating

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