Hunter Marine H33 Owner's Manual

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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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Page 1 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 · Safe Boating Tips………………………………………………….. 10-11 · Pre-Departure Checklist…………………………………………… ·...
Page 2: Hunter Owner's Manual
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……………………………………… · Accommodation Plan………………………………………………. 40A-40C · 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
HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use for a period of twelve (12) months from the purchaser and any subsequent owner during date of delivery to the first-use purchaser the warranty period, that any part under normal use and service.
Page 6 HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT OTHER OR HER WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO HIM FUNCTION BOAT. ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY MAY BE INCURRED ARE EXCLUDED AND NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY...
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 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 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: Life Jackets
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: While Underway
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 SAFE BOATING TIPS DOCKING Docking your boat should be handled One dock line should be attached to the carefully to avoid potential damage. bow cleat, another to the stern cleat Under normal wind and water opposite the side that will lie against the conditions, the following considerations dock.
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
SAFE BOATING TIPS STARTING YOUR DIESEL ENGINE 1. Visually check engine compartment to the button back to re-engage the shift. see that the throttle linkage, shifting The shift is ready for shift and throttle controls, electrical connections and fuel operation. lines are properly secured.
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: Opening Hull Ports
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
SAFE BOATING TIPS WATER SYSTEM OPERATION Fill fresh water tank at deck fill. The tank The water heater operates either on 120 filler cap will be marked “water”. When or 240 volts AC or when the engine is tank is full, water will back up through the running.
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: 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: Stuffing Box
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: Electrical Systems
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 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 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 Directive’s criteria. Hunter Marine Corporation does NOT establish these criteria, and the category indicated is only a reference to the assigned category. The safety of the captain and crew of any vessel is not measurable by such categories, and you should not interpret these categories as an indication of your safety in such condition.
Page 42 H33 DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES, ETC. HULL LENGTH 33' 01" 10.08 m LENGTH OVERALL ( INCUDES BOW ROLLER) 33' 06" 10.21m LENGTH OF WATERLINE (LWL) 29' 05" 8.97 m BEAM (MAX)(without rubrail) 11' 02" 3.40 m BEAM (MAX)(with rubrail) 11' 06" 3.51 m...
Page 44 H33 DECK HARDWARE LIST ITEM QTY. U.O.M. DESCRIPTION ANCHOR ROLLER BOW RAIL BOW RAIL/STACHION FEET FWD. DECK MOORING CLEAT ANCHORWELL LID HINGES ANCHORWELL STRIKER PLATE ANCHORWELL HANDLE ANCHOR CLEAT ANCHORWELL U-BOLT W/NUTS ANCHOR WINDLASS MID-SHIP MOORING 4-HOLE CLEAT STANCHION GATE STANCHION...
Page 64 Hunter. your boat without the struts properly fitted. If your H33 is equipped with the in-mast furling option, the mast is a larger section size and the struts are not utilized.
Page 69: Standing Rigging
HUNTER 33 CONVENTIONAL STANDING RIGGING ITEM WIRE SIZE FITTINGS OVERALL LENGTH 1/4" 6mm T-TERMINAL 308-324 12ft 4" 3760 FORK 308-313-01 1/4" 6mm eYE 308-362 11ft 5" 3480 mm EYE 308-362 5/32" 4 mm T-TERMINAL 308-322 10 ft. 11" 1/8" 3330 mm EYE 308-360 FRK/FRK TB 174-472-01 5/32"...
Page 70 HUNTER 33 FURLING STANDING RIGGING ITEM WIRE SIZE FITTINGS OVERALL LENGTH 3/16" 5 mm T-TERMINAL 308-323 9 ft. 6 3/8" 2905 mm EYE 308-361 3/16" 5 mm FORK 308-313-01 11 ft. 7 7/8" 3555 mm EYE 308-361 5/32" 4mm T-TERMINAL 308-322 11 ft.
Page 72 TUNING THE H33 B&R RIG The easiest method for tuning the B&R rig is verticals until the marks line up. Once to perform step one as follows before the the masthead is centered, begin mast is stepped, with it lying aft side down tightening the verticals until the on two sawhorses.
Page 73 TUNING THE H33 B&R RIG from side to side). If not then adjust the mind it is also possible to have lowers (D1) until it is. something too tight such as a diagonal shroud. If you have the standard rig you need to attach the struts at this time.
Page 96 NOTE TO CONSUMER THE FOLLOWING PAGES PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION, SCHEMATICS ETC. PERTAINING TO THE H33 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 100 H33 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. PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATES BOTH A.C. & D.C. SIDES OF THIS PANEL FOR NIGHT USE CABIN LIGHTS SUPPLIES POWER TO ALL INTERIOR LIGHTS AND COCKPIT LIGHT...
Page 101 110V.A.C. DISTRIBUTION PANEL (220 OVERSEAS MODELS) BREAKERS DESCRIPTION "A" SIDE OF A.C. PANEL A.C. MAIN PROVIDES A.C. VOLTAGE TO THIS SIDE OF PANEL WHEN SHORE POWER CORD "A" IS CONNECTED TO OUTLET AT DOCKSIDE POWER SUPPLY. OUTLETS PROVIDES A.C. POWER TO THE BOAT'S OUTLETS. MICROWAVE SUPPLIES POWER TO OUTLET BEHIND MICRO.
Page 103 12V.D.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE STD. BATTERY CHARGER MODEL TURN (HOUSE) BATTERY SWITCH TO TO POWER D.C. PANEL: STD. BATTERY CHARGER MODEL TURN ON HOUSE BATTERY SELECTOR SWITCH TO THIS IS TO POWER PANEL THE "ON" POSITION, THEN TURN ON "D.C. MAIN" BREAKER ON MAIN DIST. PANEL. FOR CHARGING, SEE IF NO POWER TO PANEL: CHECK "RESET"...
Page 104 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 105 110V.A.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (220V. 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 106 110V.A.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE (220V. 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 IS BREAKER ON? SEE "POWER SYSTEMS OPERATION"...
Page 134 H41 MASTER ELECTRICAL AMPERAGE DATA 12V.D.C. SYSTEM CIRCUIT/BREAKER AMPERAGE D.C. MAIN 50amp PANEL LIGHTS 5amp CABIN LIGHTS 20amp TANK INDICATOR 5amp WATER PRESSURE 10amp SHOWER SUMP 10amp MACERATOR 20amp STEREO 10amp REFRIGERATION 15amp L.P. GAS 5amp WINDLASS (SWITCH) 5amp INSTRUMENTS 5amp G.P.S.
Page 135 MASTER ELECTRICAL WIRING/CABLE DATA DESCRIPTION WIRE SIZE WIRE COLOR LPG SW ITCH/POW ER 16 gauge ORANGE/RED TANK DISPLAY 16 gauge RED/ORANGE FUEL SENDER 16 gauge PINK,ORANGE/WHITE NEGATIVE 16 gauge YELLOW FW D W ATER SENDER 16 gauge ORANGE/BLUE, PINK/BLACK NEGATIVE 16 gauge YELLOW WATER PUMP...
Page 141 INDEX AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 63B-1 THRU 63 B-4 ANCHORING ARCH INSTALLATION AUTOPILOT (LAYOUT) BILGE PUMP (SCHEMATIC FOR ELECTRIC PUMP) BILGE PUMPS (LAYOUT) BOOM DECK HARDWARE 38,39,42A-1,42A-2,54 DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES, ETC DINETTE TABLE OPERATION ELECTRICAL PANELS (NAV STATION DESCRIPTIONS) 63A-7 ELECTRICAL PANELS (SCHEMATICS) 63A-12A,63A-12B,64A-1,64A-2 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 63A-1 THRU 65A-2...

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