Hunter Marine Hunter 23 Owner's Manual
Hunter 23
Owner’s Manual
Text,photos,anddrawingstakenfromoriginalmanualprovidedwithnewHunter/Legendvesselsinthe
1980s.In addition to minor formatting, spelling, and grammar changes, sections from the original
manualpertainingtosystems onlargervesselshavebeenremoved.Itistheintention oftheauthorto
expandthis
documenttoincludeadditionalinformationpertainingspecificallytotheHunter23.
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HUNTER/LEGEND
Owner’s Manual
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
Welcome To The Hunter Marine Family .......................................................................................... 5
OWNER INFORMATION CARD .................................................................................................. 5
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................... 8
FLOAT PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 9
CLOSING UP YOUR .................................................................................................................... 10
BOAT AFTER SAILING ............................................................................................................... 10
FOR SAFE BOATING ................................................................................................................... 11
BRIEF GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS ................................................................................... 13
II. General Handling & Operation .................................................................................................. 15
A. Electrical System ..................................................................................................................... 15
B. Water System ........................................................................................................................... 15
C. Stove ......................................................................................................................................... 15
D. Pumps ...................................................................................................................................... 15
E. Docking .................................................................................................................................... 15
F. Anchoring ................................................................................................................................. 16
III. Sails & Rigging ............................................................................................................................ 17
A. Tuning the Conventional Fractional Rig (Hunter 23, Hunter 26.5, Hunter 333, Legend 35,
Legend 37) ..................................................................................................................................... 17
B. Roller Furling ........................................................................................................................... 18
C. Reefing the Mainsail ................................................................................................................ 18
D. Sail Care and Storage .............................................................................................................. 19
E. Care of Standing Rigging ......................................................................................................... 20
F. Care of Running Rigging ......................................................................................................... 20
G. Stepping the Mast on the Hunter 23 ...................................................................................... 20
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IV. Maintenance ............................................................................................................................... 30
A. Electrical Systems .................................................................................................................... 30
B. Plumbing Systems ................................................................................................................... 30
C. Fuel System .............................................................................................................................. 30
D. General Care ............................................................................................................................ 30
V. Storage/Winterization ................................................................................................................ 33
A. Sails .......................................................................................................................................... 33
B. Electrical .................................................................................................................................. 33
C. Cushions ................................................................................................................................... 33
D. Hatches .................................................................................................................................... 33
E. Outboard Engine ..................................................................................................................... 33
VI. Specifications & Technical Information .................................................................................... 27
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Welcome To
THE HUNTER MARINE FAMILY
Congratulations on your new sailing yacht manufactured by Hunter Marine. We have engineered and
constructed your boat to be as fine a yacht as any afloat. In order to get the best performance and most
enjoyment from your boat you should be familiar with its various elements and functions. Please take the
time to study this manual and its recommendations for trouble-free sailing pleasure.
We stand behind the quality of your boat with a warranty which you should also review. To ensure your
warranty is valid, please fill out the attached card and send it to us within ten (10) days 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 your owner's pouch.
OWNER INFORMATION CARD
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSOM-STARBOARD SIDE,
HULL NUMBER DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER
YACHT NAME
OWNER NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
HOME PORT
MODEL SIZE HULL#/SAIL#
ENGINE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PROPELLER SIZE
DEALER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
DEALER SIGNATURE
OWNER SIGNATURE
UPPER CORNER, THIS NUMBER MUST BE GIVEN IN ALL NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS.
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A copy of Chapman's Piloting, Seamanship, and Small Boat Handling is provided with your
Hunter Marine boat as part of the standard equipment. Any questions regarding the meaning of
terminology used in this manual may be referenced in your Chapman's.
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HUNTER MARINE
LIMITED WARRANTY
Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use purchaser for a period of twelve
(12) Months from the date of sale any part manufactured by Hunter to be free of defects caused by faulty
workmanship or materials under normal use and service.
During this period Hunter Marine will replace any part judged to be defective by Hunter Marine free of
charge at its plant or at the option of Hunter, by an authorized Hunter Marine dealer. Transportation
costs are the responsibility of the first-use purchaser. The labor cost reimbursement will be based on a
labor allowance schedule established by Hunter Marine and, where not applicable, on a reasonable
number of hours as determined by Hunter Marine. All repairs and replacements must be approved in
advance by an authorized Hunter Marine representative.
The warranty does not cover:
(1) Paint, window glass, gel coat, upholstery damage, plastic finishes, engines, engine parts, propellers,
shafts, controls, instruments and equipment not manufactured by Hunter Marine.
(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 implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and
fitness are limited to the duration of this limited warranty.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitation
may not apply to you.
Any consequential damages which may be incurred are excluded and the liability of
Hunter Marine and the purchaser’s remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of any
part or party defective by Hunter Marine.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitation exclusion may apply to you.
The purchaser acknowledges that no other representations were made to him with respect to the
quality and function of the boat.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to
state.
This warranty shall not be effective unless the Hunter Marine warranty card and pre-delivery service
record are completed and returned to Hunter Marine within ten (10) days after the date of sale to the
first-use purchaser.
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PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST
Check bilge for excess water
Check weather conditions and tides
Check food supply
Foul weather gear
Linen, sleeping bags
Fuel
Water
Sunscreen and sunglasses
Tools
Docking and anchor gear
Check radio operations
Navigation charts and instruments
Float plans to a friend of coast guard (See next page)
Fuel for stove
Cooking and eating utensils
Check battery water level
Oil level, tighten V-belts
Check for loose electrical connections in the engine room
Secure tools or any loose equipment in the engine room so as not to get fouled in engine
AC systems off; electrical cord stowed
Doors and drawers secured
Check steering lock to lock
Check mast for rigging irregularities or tightness
Halyards and sheets are clear and ready to run
No lines or other obstructions near the propeller or bow
Anchor ready to run
Check lifelines for tightness
Turn on fuel and water lines
Stow all loose gear
Open engine cooling water intake thru-hull valve
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FLOAT PLAN
1. Name of person reporting and telephone number:
______________________________________________________________________
2. Description of boat
__________________________________________ ___________________________
NAME TYPE
_________________________ ________________ ___________________________
MAKE LENGTH REGISTRATION #
_________________________ ______________________ ______________________
HULL COLOR STRIPE COLOR DECK COLOR
______________________________________________________________________
OTHER DISTINGUISHING MARKS
3. Persons aboard: _________
____________________________________ __________ ______________________
NAME AGE PHONE #
______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________ __________ ______________________
NAME AGE PHONE #
NUMBER
______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
____________________________________ __________ ______________________
NAME AGE PHONE #
______________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS
4. Engine: ______________________ ________________ ______________________
TYPE HORSE POWER FUEL CAPACITY
5. Safety equipment: PFDs Flares Mirror Flashlight
Food Water EPIRB Raft/Dinghy
6. Radio: ______________________ _______________________________________
TYPE FREQUENCIES
7. Trip expectations:
_________________________ _________________ ___________________________
DEPARTING AT (APPROX. TIME) ON (DATE) FROM (LOCATION)
_________________________ _________________ ___________________________
GOING TO (LOCATION) RETURNING (DATE) IN NO EVENT LATER THAN (DATE & TIME)
8. Automobile: __________________________ _________________________________
LICENSE # STATE
______________ ________________ _______________________________________
MAKE COLOR PARKED AT
9. If not returned by ________________________________________, call the Coast Guard or:
______________________________________________________________________
at: ___________________________________________________________________
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CLOSING UP YOUR
BOAT AFTER SAILING
When leaving your Hunter Legend at the dock for more than a short time, it is a good
idea to review the following check list to make sure everything is in order. This will help
protect the various parts of your boat and add considerably to their attractiveness and
useable life.
Fold and bag headsails and stow below
Furl mainsail and cover, or remove and also bag
Remove and stow all portable deck hardware such as snatch blocks, winch handles, et c.
Secure the boom to the topping lift and set it firmly amidships with the mainsheet purchase.
(It is also a good idea to rig a line 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.)
Attach the shackle ends of all halyards to convenient fittings and take up slack
Cleat and coil halyard tails and permanent sheets, hanging them off the deck to promote
drying
Coil and stow all other lines
Cover the winches and steering pedestal when leaving for several days or more
Close all fuel lines and gate valves
Turn off the electrical system
Pump the bilge
Check air vents, secure ports and hatches, swab the deck, particularly if you have operated in
saltwater
Make a final check of mooring lines, chafing gear, fenders, etc.
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