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HUNTER OWNER'S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

· Warranty Registration Form.............................................

· Hunter Warranty.............................................................

· Brief History...................................................................

· Glossary of Sailing Terms.................................................

· Explanation of Symbols and Labels....................................

GENERAL HANDLING AND OPERATION

· Safe Boating Tips...........................................................

· Pre-Departure Checklist...................................................

· Float Plan.....................................................................

· After Sailing Check List....................................................

· Docking and Anchoring....................................................

· Diesel Engine and Motoring..............................................

· Electrical System............................................................

· Cook Stove....................................................................

· Toilet............................................................................

· Opening Hull Ports..........................................................

· Pumps..........................................................................

· Water System Operation..................................................

Waste Discharge............................................................

Environmental Considerations...........................................

MAINTENANCE

· Instructions for Preparation for Bottom Painting.....................

· Engine, Transmission, and Drive train.................................

· Compasses...................................................................

· Steering Systems...........................................................

· Electrical Systems..........................................................

· Plumbing Systems..........................................................

· Fuel Systems.................................................................

· General Care.................................................................

· Fabric Care...................................................................

· Electrolysis and Galvanic Protection...................................

· Teak Care.....................................................................

· Storage/Winterization......................................................

· Certification Details.........................................................

· Lightning Warning...........................................................

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HUNTER OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE · Warranty Registration Form……………………………………… · Hunter Warranty………………………………………….………… · Brief History…………………………………………………………. · Glossary of Sailing Terms….……………………………………… · Explanation of Symbols and Labels……………………………… GENERAL HANDLING AND OPERATION 10-11 · Safe Boating Tips………………………………………………….. · Pre-Departure Checklist……………………………………………...
Page 2 HUNTER OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) PAGE DESCRIPTION OF MODEL · Profile with Rig and Sail Dimensions…………………………….. · Dimensions, Capacities, etc………………………………………. · Deck Plan and Hardware………………………………………….. · Deck Hardware Parts Listing……………………………………… 40A-40C · Accommodation Plan………………………………………………. · Dinette Table Operation……………………………………………...
Page 3 HUNTER OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT’D) EQUIPMENT MANUALS AND INFORMATION · Engine Manual · Knotmeter and Depthsouder · VHF Radio (except where not provided) · Compass Information · Stereo Manual · Furling System Manual · Marine Rigging Guide · Winch Maintenance Guide ·...
Page 4: Owner Information Card
THE HUNTER MARINE FAMILY Congratulations on your new sailing yacht or fitted, systems, and information on operation manufactured by Hunter Marine. We have and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and engineered and constructed your boat to be as familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. If fine a yacht as any afloat.
Page 5: Limited Warranty
During this manufactured by Hunter will be free of period, Hunter will repair or replace any part defects caused by faulty workmanship or judged to be defective by Hunter .
Page 6: Warranty Registration Form
Hunter dealer, or at the option of Hunter, at Record, which are furnished with each new the Hunter plant. If the repairs are of such a boat, are filled out completely and returned nature that the warranty work must be to Hunter within fifteen (15) days of delivery.
Page 7 Mainship Motor on family trips up the Hudson River to Yachts, and Luhrs Fishing Boats with its Lake Champlain. Alura division, as well as Hunter Marine, which exclusively manufactures The sea skiff is a class of boat that has sailboats.
Page 8: Glossary Of Sailing Terms
GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Delay: to make fast a rope around a chart datum. The datum level varies cleat, usually with a figure-of-eight according to country and area. Aback: describes a sail when the wind knot. Chine: the line where the bottom of strikes it on the lee side.
Page 9: Glossary Of Sailing Terms
GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Drift: 1, to float with the current or whisker pole to hold the sail on the through which centerboard wind; 2, US the speed of a current opposite side to the mainsail. passes. (rate UK); 3, UK: the distance a boat Ground tackle: general term used for Kicking strap: a line used to pull the is carried by a current in a given time.
Page 10 GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Member: a part of the skeleton of the gives way to a boat on a starboard Run: to run with the wind aft and with hull, such as a stringer laminated into tack. the sheets eased well out. fiberglass hull to strengthen it.
Page 11 GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Spreaders: horizontal struts attached Tender of dinghy: a small boat used Waterline: the line along the hull at to the mast, which extends to the to ferry stores and people to a yacht. which a boat floats. shrouds and help to support the mast.
Page 12 EXPLANATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual contains safety precautions that must be observed when operating or servicing your boat. Review and understand these instructions. Denotes an extreme intrinsic hazard exists which would result in high probability of death or irreparable injury if proper precautions are not taken Denotes a hazard exists which can result in injury or death if proper precautions are not taken...
Page 13: Safe Boatingtips
SAFE BOATINGTIPS BE PREPARED Take a safe boating course. In the U.S., contact your local Boating Industry for details. As the owner of the craft, Carry all safety equipment required by the obtaining and maintaining laws that apply your area. necessary safety equipment is your Requirements are generally available from responsibility.
Page 14: Safe Boating Tips
SAFE BOATINGTIPS FLARES Most boats operating on coastal waters required carry approved visual distress signals, FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD; therefore check with your local Pyrotechnic signaling devices authorities as to which types are cause injury and property damage if not handled properly. Follow manufacturer’s required.
Page 15: Pre-Departure Checklist
PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST  Check bilge for extra water  Check weather conditions and tides  Check food supply  Foul weather gear  Linen, sleeping bags  Fuel  Water  Sunscreens and sunglasses  Tools  Docking and anchor gear ...
Page 16: Float Plan
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. Number of Persons aboard NAME PHONE # ADDRESS NAME PHONE # ADDRESS NAME PHONE #...
Page 17: After Sailing Checklist
AFTER SAILING CHECKLIST When leaving your Hunter at the dock will help protect the various parts of your for more than a short time, it is a good boat and add considerably to their idea to review the following checklist to attractiveness and usable life.
Page 18 ANCHORING Your Hunter comes with an on deck mean low tide depths and other local anchor well and a Danforth type anchor conditions when anchoring, as well as as standard equipment.
Page 19: Diesel Engine
SAFE BOATING TIPS DIESEL ENGINE An engine owner's manual is supplied with your boat and should be read thoroughly. contains technical EXTREME HAZARD: carbon monoxide specifications, running instructions and gas (CO) is colorless, odorless and a maintenance schedule on lubricants extremely dangerous.
Page 20: Electrical System
This way, it is possible to maneuver if the engine should not start. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Your Hunter is fitted with an electrical system designed for both AC and DC. While in port, you can operate any tool, ELECTROCUTION HAZARD: If polarity...
Page 21 SAFE BOATING TIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (continued) To minimize shock hazard, connect and disconnect cable as follows: When leaving port, disconnect the dockside power cord and turn the main 1. Turn off the boat’s shore power DC breaker on. This allows you to use connection before connecting...
Page 22 SAFE BOATING TIPS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM (continued) Hunter Marine recommends that on all the boat if it is unattended). Completely boats with either/both a house and start depleting a batteries internal charge can battery, the cables be disconnected drastically shorten its life span. This during winter storage or any time the includes gel cell and glass mat batteries.
Page 23: Toilet
SAFE BOATING TIPS TOILET  There is a possibility of being fined for IMPORTANT: When not in use, lever must be left in the “dry” position to prevent having an operable direct overboard flooding. discharge of waste in some waters. Removing seacock handle, in closed Before using, place the lever in the “wet”...
Page 24: Water System Operation
Run pump only as long as necessary to remove water. Dry running can damage the pump motor WASTE DISCHARGE The Hunter is equipped with a head yourself with the locations of the deck waste holding tank, hose lines, and thur- pump out, overboard discharge thur-...
Page 25: Environmental Considerations
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS FUEL AND OIL SPILLAGE The spilling of fuel or oil into our waterways contaminates environment dangerous EXPLOSION/FIRE/POLLUTION wildlife. Never discharge or dispose of HAZARD: fuel or oil into the water. It is dangerous Fill fuel tank to less than rated capacity. Overfill forces fuel out the tank vents, and unlawful.
Page 26: Instructions For Preparation For Bottom Painting
2000, West System or VCTar). This will not void the Five-Year Blister Warranty. Cleaning agents and paint ingredients Hunter Marine refers to epoxy barrier may be flammable and/or explosive, or coatings as mentioned above, not dangerous to inhale. Be sure to use epoxy primer paints.
Page 27: Engine, Transmission, And Drive Train
ENGINE, TRANSMISSION & DRIVETRAIN ENGINE Follow the fuel and lubrication requirements 2. Establish the shaft in the center of the in the Engine Manual. Check the engine oil shaft log by raising the shaft until it touches the top of the log – note position – lower the level before and after operation and use a shaft until it touches the bottom of the log –...
Page 29: Compasses
MAINTENANCE COMPASSES A boat compass rarely exists in an If you must depend solely on your environment that is completely free from compass for navigation, make a quick magnetic materials or influences. check for any objects near the compass that may cause additional, unmeasured The compass on your boat should be deviation.
Page 30: Plumbing Systems
MAINTENANCE PLUMBING SYSTEMS All pumps should be checked frequently systems by walking through the boat to insure proper operation. This is an with the diagrams provided in this especially important regular manual. It is especially important that maintenance item since proper the owner knows all the thru-hull valve functioning of a pump could save your...
Page 31: Sail Care
MAINTENANCE CLEANING FIBERGLASS SURFACES Fiberglass surfaces should be cleaned It is a good idea to wax the fiberglass regularly. Normal accumulations once or twice a year to maintain a deep, surface dirt can be removed simply by glossy appearance. Your local marine occasional rinsings with water.
Page 32: Fabric Care
VINYL CARE These patterns, like all upholstery fabrics those recommended result and vinyl, require a regularly scheduled irreparable damage to the product. cleaning program. A thorough cleaning In order for the above listed cleaning should be administered on a daily, weekly or solutions to work effectively on stubborn monthly basis depending on use and stains, please allow time for the cleaning...
Page 33: Electrolysis And Galvanic Protection
ELECTROLYSIS AND GALVANIC PROTECTION Salt water allows electric current to flow from friendly association with metal components anodic to cathodic material. For any two on it. An easy place to fit an anode is on the metals from two components, their relative propeller shaft, or covering the propeller nut.
Page 34: Teak Care
INTERIOR FURNITURE & BULKHEAD SPRAY FINISH TEAK CARE manufactured by “Chemcraft International Teak wood is a high quality, extremely durable wood with a high oil content. In order Inc”. This material will seal and protect the to help you protect the original beauty of your wood from moisture and weathering.
Page 35: Storage/Winterization
STORAGE/WINTERIZATION IMPORTANT Winter storage is recommended to be done in one of the following three ways, either: 1) by blocking the boat via a cradle 2) with chained stands on level ground; or 3) by storing the boat in the water with a bubbler system to prevent icing.
Page 36: Storage/Winterization
STORAGE/WINTERIZATION antifreeze solution. Start engine and charge battery near any open run until antifreeze solution comes flame or a confined area. out exhaust stack or until bucket is CAUTION: Wear safety goggles empty. Attach the raw water pickup and rubber gloves to protect your hose to the raw water pump.
Page 37 STORAGE/WINTERIZATION engine oil into the intake pipe or Primary choices for this list are items manifold while engine is turning. relating to the safety and security of DO NOT USE the starter to turn the unattended craft: turning off fuel engine or serious engine damage valves, properly setting electrical may result.
Page 38 CE CERTIFIED Your Hunter has been manufactured in the United States and has been certified by the IMCI to be in compliance with the relevant parts of the Recreational Craft Directive 94/25/EC from the European Parliament. The CE mark means your craft means your craft meets or exceeds all current International Organization for Standardization (ISO) standards and directives in effect at time of manufacture.
Page 42: Dimensions, Capacities, Etc
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES, ETC. HUNTER 386 LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)………………………….. 38' 3" 11.66m LENGTH OF WATERLINE (LWL)………………….. 32' 0 9.75m BEAM (MAX)………………………………………….. 12' 7" 3.84m DRAFT (SHOAL/DEEP)……………………………… 5' 0 (SHOAL) 6' 6" (DEEP) 1.52m 1.98m DISPLACEMENT…………………………………….. 16,000 lbs. 7264 kg BALLAST (SHOAL KEEL)…………………………..
Page 44 386 STANDARD DECK HARDWARE HARDWARE MFG# HUN# QTY. BOW RAIL HW2408 STEM HEAD 307555 FWD STANCHIONS P&S 304332 AFT STANCHIONS P&S 305140 FWD GATE STANCHIONS P&S 304975 AFT GATE STANCHIONS P&S 304975 STERN RAIL P&S 306785 AFT HOUSE TOP HAND RAIL 48"...
Page 45 386 DECK HARDWARE CONT' HARDWARE MFG# HUN# QTY. 65 HULL SIDE FIXED PORTS PX0297 66 PLEXI COMPANIONWAY HATCH QF920001 67 PIN BOARDS QF850001 1 SET 68 FRP STEERING CONSOLE QA270100 QA270150 69 FRP ANCHOR LOCKER LID QA270010 70 FRP EUROSEAT...
Page 67 The large main, small jib, sail plan on The latest advancement to the B&R the 386 also eliminates the need for rig is the addition of mast struts. large overlapping headsails These struts stabilize the lower...
Page 73: Standing Rigging
HUNTER 386 CONVENTIONAL STANDING RIGGING ITEM WIRE SIZE FITTINGS OVERALL LENGTH 9/32" 7 mm T-TERMINAL 308-325 12 ft. 10 7/8" 3930 mm FORK 308-315-01 9/32" 7 mm EYE 308-363 13 ft. 1 1/2" 4000 mm EYE 308-363 1/4" 6 mm T-TERMINAL 308-324 12 ft.
Page 74 HUNTER 386 FURL STANDING RIGGING ITEM WIRE SIZE FITTINGS OVERALL LENGTH 9/32" 7 mm T-TERMINAL 308-325 14 ft. 9 1/8" 4500 mm FORK 308-315-01 9/32" 7 mm EYE 308-363 15 ft. 5" 4700 mm EYE 308-363 3/16" 5 mm T-TERMINAL 308-323 14 ft.
Page 76 T U N I N G T H E H 3 8 6 B& R RI G T he e a sie st m e t hod for t uning t he B& R rig is ve rt ic a ls unt il t he m a rk s line up. Onc e t he m a st he a d is c e nt e re d, be gin t o pe rform st e p one a s follow s be fore t he m a st is st e ppe d, w it h it lying a ft side dow n...
Page 77 T U N I N G T H E H 3 8 6 B& R RI G from side t o side ). I f not t he n a djust t he t a ping t he m t o pre ve nt sna gge d line s, low e rs (D1 ) unt il it is.
Page 107 NOTE TO CONSUMER THE FOLLOWING PAGES PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION, SCHEMATICS ETC. PERTAINING TO THE H386 STANDARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AS WELL AS THE OPTIONAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. BE SURE TO READ THE DRAWING TITLE IN THE TITLE BLOCK TO BE SURE YOU ARE REFERRING TO THE CORRECT SYSTEM FOR YOUR MODEL.
Page 113 H386 12 V.D.C. DISTRIBUTION PANEL BREAKER DESCRIPTION 12 V. D.C. MAIN SUPPLIES 12 V.D.C. POWER TO ALL BREAKERS ON D.C. SIDE OF PANEL. NOTE:DC MAIN LOCATED ON BAT. SW. PANEL. PANEL LIGHTS SW/RESET ILLUMINATES BOTH A.C. & D.C. SIDES OF THIS PANEL FOR NIGHT USE CABIN LIGHTS SUPPLIES POWER TO ALL OVERHEAD LIGHTS , INCLUDING THE MAP LIGHT SUPPLIES POWER TO COCKPIT AND ENGINE BOX COURTESY LIGHTS...
Page 114 120V.A.C. DISTRIBUTION PANEL (230 OVERSEAS MODELS) BREAKERS DESCRIPTION "A" SIDE OF A.C. PANEL BUS "A" BREAKER PROVIDES A.C. VOLTAGE TO THIS SIDE OF PANEL WHEN SHORE POWER CORD "A" IS CONNECTED TO OUTLET AT DOCKSIDE POWER SUPPLY. SUPPLIES POWER FROM GENERATOR TO BOTH SHORE POWER "A" AND SHORE POWER "B" (AIR COND.) SIDES OF GENERATOR PANEL.
Page 115 12V.D.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TO POWER D.C. PANEL: TURN ON "D.C. MAIN" BREAKER ON ON BATTERY SWITCH PANEL THIS IS TO POWER PANEL IF NO POWER TO PANEL: CHECK THE 300 a. IN LINE FUSES AT THE HOUSE BATT OR BATT. FOR CHARGING, SEE CONNECTIONS IF NECESSARY.
Page 116 12V. D.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONT: COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION/S WINDLASS UP/DOWN CONTROLS DON'T OPERATE SEE "TO POWER PANEL" PREV. PAGE WINDLASS WINDLASS SWITCH AT WINDLASS RESET PANEL ON? IS RESET TRIPPED? INSTRUMENTS REPEATERS DON'T OPERATE SEE "TO POWER PANEL" PREV. PAGE DO TRANSDUCERS NEED CLEANING? SEE INSTRUMENTS MANUAL VHF RADIO...
Page 117 120V.A.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (230V. OVERSEAS MODELS) COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION/S SHORE POWER "A" NO POWER TO PANEL SEE "POWER SYSTEM OPERATIONS" PAGE 63A-2 CHECK DOCKSIDE BREAKER AND/OR BREAKER #1 LOCATED INSIDE PT. COCKPIT LOCKER. CHECK "RESETS" ON (OPT.)INVERTER (SEE "INVERTER MAN.") OUTLETS #1 &...
Page 118 120V.A.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (230V. OVERSEAS MODELS) CONT: COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SHORE POWER "B" NO POWER TO PANEL SEE "POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION PAGE 63A-2" CHECK DOCKSIDE BREAKER AND/OR BREAKER #2 INSIDE PT. GULLWING LOCKER. AIR COND. WON'T TURN ON ARE APPROPRIATE BREAKER ON? SEE "POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION"...
Page 158 H386 ELECTRICAL AMPERAGE DATA 12V.D.C. SYSTEM CIRCUIT/BREAKER AMPERAGE D.C. MAIN 50amp PANEL LIGHTS 5amp CABIN LIGHTS 1 20amp CABIN LIGHTS 2 20amp COURTESY 1 10amp COURTESY 2 10amp TANK INDICATOR 5amp WATER PRESSURE 10amp FWD.SHOWER SUMP 10amp AFTSHOWER SUMP 10amp MACERATOR 1 20amp MACERATOR 2...
Page 159 H386 ELECTRICAL WIRING/CABLE DATA DISCRIPTION PRT. NUMBER WIRE SIZE WIRE COLOR LPG SWITCH/POWER 659802 16 gauge ORANGE/RED SENDER GUAGES 658600 16 gauge FUEL SENDER 658100 16 gauge PINK GROUND 659800 16 gauge YELLOW WATER SENDER 659806 16 gauge ORANGE/BLUE GROUND 659800 16 gauge YELLOW...

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