Hunter 140 Owner's Manual

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Route 441, Post Office Box 1030 Alachua, FL 32616; Tel: (386) 462-3077; Fax: (386) 462-4077; info@huntermarine.com
HUNTER MARINE CORPORATION
ROUTE 441, POST OFFICE BOX 1030
ALACHUA, FLORIDA 32616
Tel: (386) 462-3077
Fax: (386) 462-4077
E-MAIL: info@huntermarine.com

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  • Page 1 Route 441, Post Office Box 1030 Alachua, FL 32616; Tel: (386) 462-3077; Fax: (386) 462-4077; info@huntermarine.com HUNTER MARINE CORPORATION ROUTE 441, POST OFFICE BOX 1030 ALACHUA, FLORIDA 32616 Tel: (386) 462-3077 Fax: (386) 462-4077 E-MAIL: info@huntermarine.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    HUNTER OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE PAGE • Table of Contents .....................i • Welcome to The Hunter Marine Family............1 • Hunter Warranty……………………………………………………………………..2-8 • Brief History......................9 • Glossary of Sailing Terms….………………………………...…………………….10-13 • Float Plan......................14 • Explanation of Safety Precautions..............15 •...
  • Page 3: Welcome To The Hunter Marine Family

    Hunter Marine. We have supplied or fitted, systems, and information on engineered and constructed your boat to be as operation and maintenance. Please read it fine a yacht as any afloat. In order to get the...
  • Page 4: Hunter Warranty

    Hulls, pan/grid or stringers modified in any way or powered with engines other than the type and size installed or specified by Hunter are not covered by this limited warranty. As the sole and exclusive remedy, Hunter's obligation under the warranty is limited to repair or replacement of any...
  • Page 5 During this period, Hunter will supply or reimburse an authorized Hunter dealer for all of the parts and labor required to repair a blis- tered underwater surface of the hull. The labor cost reimbursement will be based on the Labor...
  • Page 6 The following circumstances will void the bottom blister limited warranty: (1) If the gel-coat has been sanded, sandblasted, or subjected to abrasion or impact. (2) If the instructions provided in the Hunter Owner’s Manual are not followed according to Hunter’s required bottom preparation procedures.
  • Page 7 Hunter • Warranty OWNER INFORMATION CARD HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS ON THE STARBOARD AFT SIDE OF THE HULL OR TRANSOM. THIS NUMBER MUST BE GIVEN IN ALL NECESSARY CORRESPONDENCE. HULL NO. DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER YACHT NAME OWNER NAME STREET ADDRESS...
  • Page 8 All repairs and/or replacements will be made by an authorized Hunter dealer, or at the option of Hunter, at the Hunter plant. If the repairs are of such a nature that the warranty work must be performed at the HUNTER plant, transportation costs to and from the HUNTER plant shall be paid by the owner.
  • Page 9 Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for providing written notice of transfer of ownership. We are pleased you have selected a Hunter sailboat and we will make every effort to assure Hunter ownership will be a satisfying experience for you. Based on the information you have provided, we are pleased to notify you of the expiration...
  • Page 10 Hunter • Warranty Notes:...
  • Page 11 HUNTER MARINE’S OWNER AND FOUNDER WARREN R. LUHRS BRIEF BACKGROUND Warren Luhrs was born in East Orange, which reduces pounding in surf or choppy New Jersey in 1944 into a family with an seas, and a hull whose forward section is...
  • Page 12: Glossary Of Sailing Terms

    GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Bend: 1, to secure a sail to a spar Chine: the line where the bottom of before hoisting; 2, to moor a boat; 3, the hull meets the side at an angle. Aback: describes a sail when the wind a sleeping place on board.
  • Page 13 GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS (rate UK); 3, UK: the distance a boat Guard rail: a metal rail fitted around Kicking strap: a line used to pull the is carried by a current in a given time. the boat to prevent the crew falling boom down, to keep it horizontal, par- Drogue: a sea anchor put over the overboard.
  • Page 14 GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Member: a part of the skeleton of the Position line/ Line of position: a line used in the setting and trimming of hull, such as a stringer laminated into drawn on a chart, as a result of taking sails.
  • Page 15 GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS Stall: a sail stalls when the airflow Terminal fitting: fitting at the end of a Waterline length (WL): the length of over it breaks up, causing the boat to wire rope by which a shroud or stay a boat from stem to stern at the water- lose way.
  • 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: Explanation Of Safety Precautions

    EXPLANATION OF SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This manual contains safety precautions that must be observed when operat- ing 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 18: Safe Boating Tips

    SAFE BOATING TIPS BE PREPARED Take a safe boating course. In the U.S., contact your local Boating Industry for de- tails. As the owner of the craft, obtain- Carry all safety equipment required by the ing and maintaining necessary laws that apply to your area. Require- safety equipment is your responsi- ments are generally available from the bility.
  • Page 19: While Underway

    SAFE BOATING TIPS FLARES Most boats operating on coastal wa- ters are required to carry approved visual distress signals, therefore check FIRE/EXPLOSION HAZARD; Pyrotech- with your local authorities as to which nic signaling devices can cause injury and types are required. property damage if not handled properly.
  • Page 20 LAUNCHING & RETRIEVING PROCEDURES LAUNCHING 1. Remove any and all tie down straps and 5. Load all loose gear and provisions aboard ropes securing the boat to the trailer, as well as by lowering the swim ladder in the transom. any lines securing the rudder in the upright position or on centerline.
  • Page 21: General Care

    G E N E R A L C A R E NO TI CE Your new Hunter is built using the ACP The outer skin is a weatherable ABS plastic process. This is not a Fiberglass® boat! known as Lu ran® S and is built by BASF. The outer plastic skin is approximately .170”...
  • Page 22 G E N E R A L C A R E SHALLOW SURFACE SCRATCHES Remove the scratches by lightly hand wet sanding gloss, sand the area with 1000 grit, then 1500 grit the surface with 600 grit sandpaper. Sand only sandpaper.
  • Page 24: Advanced Composite Process

    Repairs can be made quickly, cleanly and easily using our two part patch kit. Should you have any questions, a Hunter service consultant can walk you through almost any repair over the phone. • Send in the reinforcements This plastic skin is then reinforced with a foam core by placing the plastic hull in a matched mold with a 1”...
  • Page 26 H140 Standing & Running Rigging Specifications H-140 Line Chart (St. Headstay Only) Standard Line Bag Mainsheet Jib Sheet Main Halyard Outhaul Vang Roller Furling Jib Halyard 3/8" @ 23' 1/4" @ 20' 1/4" @ 40' 3/16" @ 10' 1/4"LS @ 12' 5/32"...

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