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Hunter 23
Owner's Manual
Text, photos, and drawings taken from original manual provided with new Hunter/Legend vessels in the
1980s. In addition to minor formatting, spelling, and grammar changes, sections from the original
manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been removed. It is the intention of the author to
expand this document to include additional information pertaining specifically to the Hunter 23.
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- Page 1 Hunter 23 Owner’s Manual Text, photos, and drawings taken from original manual provided with new Hunter/Legend vessels in the 1980s. In addition to minor formatting, spelling, and grammar changes, sections from the original manual pertaining to systems on larger vessels have been removed. It is the intention of the author to expand this document to include additional information pertaining specifically to the Hunter 23. ...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. - Page 4 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 HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 4 ...
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Page 5: Owner Information Card
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. - Page 6 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.
- Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Pre-Departure Checklist
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 HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 8 ... -
Page 9: Float Plan
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: ______________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________ HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 9 ... -
Page 10: Closing Up Your
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. -
Page 11: For Safe Boating
Obey state and federal laws. Know your local laws and "rules of the road." Respect bad weather: Try to get to shore if the weather turns bad. Get and carry a radio with a NOAA "weather band" on FM 162.40-162.55 MHZ. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 11 ... - Page 12 Make copies of the example on page 1-5 and use one before each trip. Fill it out and leave it with a reliable person who will notify the Coast Guard or other rescue organization if you fail to return on time. Do not forget to cancel the float plan upon your return. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 12 ...
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Page 13: Brief Glossary Of Sailing Terms
JIFFY REEFING: (see "reefing”) A quick method of reefing the mainsail, sometimes with one line. LEECH: The aft edge of a sail. LUFF: The forward edge of a sail. MAINSHEET: The line used to trim a mainsail. MASTHEAD FITTING: The fitting at the top of a mast. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 13 ... - Page 14 Its purpose is to hold the end of the boom up when the mainsail is lowered. TRIM: To trim sails. To put them in correct relation to the wind by means of sheets. TURNBUCKLE: A device used to maintain correct tension on rigging. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 14 ...
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Page 15: General Handling & Operation
B. Water System Your Hunter 23 is equipped with a 5 gallon non-pressurized water tank, located in the lazarette. The water is pulled from the tank by the hand operated pump/faucet mounted on the sliding sink/stove unit. Water from the sink is directly discharged into the environment. -
Page 16: Anchoring
Chapman's or other approved boating guide. F. Anchoring Your Hunter comes with an on-deck anchor well and a burying-type anchor as standard equipment. The anchor is selected to suit the size and weight of your boat under normal anchoring conditions, and provides its best holding characteristic in muddy or sandy bottoms. -
Page 17: Sails & Rigging
III. Sails & Rigging A. Tuning the Conventional Fractional Rig (Hunter 23, Hunter 26.5, Hunter 333, Legend 35, Legend 37) TUNING THE RIGGING: After raising your mast, attach the headstay, backstay, upper shrouds and lower shrouds. Set the headstay turnbuckle at half open and then tighten back-stay turnbuckle to medium tension. -
Page 18: Roller Furling
(Consult a sail maker if in doubt.) C. Reefing the Mainsail Your Hunter or Legend is equipped with an easy-to-use jiffy reefing system. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 18 ... -
Page 19: Sail Care And Storage
6. To unreef, reverse the procedure. D. Sail Care and Storage Your Hunter or Legend comes with Dacron mainsail and 110% genoa jib. To extend the life of your sails and maintain their best performance: 1. Never use them in wind ranges that exceed their capabilities. -
Page 20: Care Of Standing Rigging
E. Care of Standing Rigging The stays and shrouds on your Hunter or Legend are highly durable stainless steel to insure years of reliable service. To protect your standing rigging, keep it clean and, whenever possible, rinse thoroughly with freshwater. - Page 21 After making sure that the headstay line is fully supporting the mast and is now sec-urely cleated, the crew members change pos-itions; the crew member at the winch takes the place of the crew member at the mast and vice versa. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 21 ...
- Page 22 Now all you have left to do is tighten and tune the rigging, attach the sails and give your Hunter 23 the "once over" before backing the trailer into the water and setting out to sea. Make sure all your gear is properly stowed, your car is locked and you have the keys, and then you're ready for any adventure waiting you and your crew.
- Page 23 HUNTER 23 MOTOR: The Hunter 23 outboard motor should be operated in accordance with the instructions provided by the manufacturer. As a precaution to insure that you do not lose the outboard if the clamp comes loose, always have a safety line attached from the motor to the boat.
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Page 24: A. Electrical Systems
It is also a good idea to wax the fiberglass once or twice a year to maintain a deep, glossy appearance. Your local marine supply should be able to provide an appropriate wax. FIBERGLASS REPAIRS: Your Hunter or Legend dealer can supply you with the proper gel coat used to repair any hairline cracks or chips. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 24 ... -
Page 25: Teak Care
Inspect chocks, cleats and fairleads for roughness and smooth with fine grained emery paper if necessary. Also, replace any missing or damaged cotter pins in turnbuckles and shackles, and either tape them or use protective covers manufactured for that purpose. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 25 ... -
Page 26: V. Storage/Winterization
However, it is prudent to loosely cover any open hatches with a tarp or plastic sheeting. E. Outboard Engine 1. Take it home and store it in a safe place. Be very careful storing the gas tank as the gasoline is very flammable. HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 26 ... -
Page 27: Vi. Specifications & Technical Information
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