Seawater Intake; Windlass And Anchoring - Hunter H31 Operator's Manual

6.2.2 Rudders
Your Hunter rudder is constructed with a foam filled
composite blade by hand lay-up connected to an internal
stainless steel grid and rudder stock structure. The rud-
der bearings are self lubricating type bearings. Ensure
Fig. 6.5
Because the backup system can also be lost an
operator must be able to sail without a rudder or
otherwise be prepared to assemble a makeshift rud-
der.
Important: Look to the Getting Underway Chapter (chapter 12)
for information about using your emergency tiller system. The
connections and use are detailed in that section.

6.3 Seawater Intake

6.3.1 Skin Fittings and Intakes
On the bottom of your boat, you will find skin fittings and
intakes for the supply and discharge to your boat's vari-
ous systems.
Hunter 31 • Underwater Gear
Care should be taken that these intakes and skin fittings
are cleaned of barnacles and other growth as specified
in the maintenance section of this manual to maintain a
clear, open passageway.
to inspect the free
and smooth opera-
tion of the rudder
stock and bearings
at regular intervals.
Fig. 6.5 shows
you a view at the
rudder under your
boat.
Your steering
system is a very
important part of
your boat and very
important to your
boating safety.
However, all boat
The optional electronics package you have ordered on
operator's should
your boat will largely determine the underwater gear that
be prepared for
is related to the monitoring equipment. Be sure and refer
rudder failure or
to your documentation in your owner's packet to find out
loss.
the details about this equipment.
6.4 Windlass and Anchoring (Option)
6.4.1 Windlass
The windlass facilitates the anchoring of your boat by
automatically raising and lowering the anchor. To oper-
ate the windlass, the windlass power switch at the Nav
station must be switched on.
Note: It is important that the windlass clutch is tight for proper
operation and safety. Periodically check the clutch and tighten
if necessary.
To tighten the clutch:
•
windlass clutch by inserting the emergency handle in
the clutch nut. (See fig 6.7) and turn clockwise.
To Operate Manually:
Make sure that the safety hook is removed from the
6.5
With the anchor in the stowed position, tighten the