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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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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
Welcome to 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.
Page 5: Restrictions Applicable To Warranties
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
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 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
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: Before Getting 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 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: Starting Your Diesel Engine
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: 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
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: 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: Maintenance
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: Vinyl 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: Routine Maintenance
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. HUNTER 420 LENGTH OVERALL (LOA)………………………….. 40'8" 12.40m LENGTH OF WATERLINE (LWL)………………….. 37'10" 11.54m BEAM (MAX)………………………………………….. 13'10" 4.21m DRAFT (SHOAL KEEL)……………………………… 5'4" (SHOAL) 1.52m DRAFT (DEEP KEEL)……………………………….. 6'4" (DEEP) 1.93m DISPLACEMENT…………………………………….. 20,611 lbs. 9,369 kg BALLAST (SHOAL KEEL)…………………………..
Page 44 HUNTER P420 DECK HARDWARE LIST GEN.DESCR. LOC. & TYPE VENDOR MDL/NAME/# #REQ. H.P # DWG # 1 HATCH FWD.HEAD LEWMAR COAST S-60 1 PR4580 4 HATCH AFT S/R (AFT END) LEWMAR COAST41 4 PR4527 5 HATCH AFT S/R (AFT END)
Page 45 HUNTER P420 DECK HARDWARE LIST 67 SHORE WATER 1 PL1175 68 PADEYE SCHAEFER 78-99 70 DRAIN AFT COCKPIT FLOOR 1 PR4520 71 SWIM GRAB HANDLE STERN 2 HN2404 72 WINDLASS CONTROLS 1 HW3206-C 81 ARCH ABOVE COCKPIT 82 WIND SHIELD...
Page 66 P420 B&R RIG WITH STRUTS DESCRIPTION The B&R rig, utilized on the Hunter the lower shroud. The top RD2 runs P420, eliminates the need for a from above the lower spreader base to backstay to allow for a more efficient the end of the top spreader, and mainsail shape.
Page 75 Keep in mind that bending a furling mast may On the Hunter H420 it is necessary to go make it more difficult to furl and will not up the mast in a bosun’s chair to tighten...
Page 76 TUNING THE H420 B&R RIG than bent from side to side). If it is not rigging bending back the ends and straight not then adjust the lowers (D1) taping them to prevent snagged lines, until it is. sails and fingers. If you have the standard rig you need to Remember that rigging, like everything else, attach the struts at this time.
Page 114 P420 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS THE FOLLOWING PAGES PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION, SCHEMATICS ETC. PERTAINING TO THE P420 STANDARD ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS AS WELL AS THE OPTIONAL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS. READ THE DRAWING TITLE IN THE TITLE BLOCK TO BE SURE YOU ARE REFERRING TO THE CORRECT SYSTEM FOR YOUR MODEL.
Page 120 12 V.D.C. DISTRIBUTION PANEL BREAKER DESCRIPTION PANEL LIGHTS ILLUMINATES BOTH A.C. & D.C. SIDES OF THIS PANEL FOR NIGHT USE CABIN LIGHTS 1 SUPPLIES POWER TO CABIN LIGHTS FORWARD OF THE GALLEY AND NAVIGATION STATION CABIN LIGHTS 2 SUPPLIES POWER TO CABIN LIGHTS AFT OF THE GALLEY AND NAVIGATION STATION SUPPLIES POWER TO SWITCHED CTSY.
Page 121: Distribution Panel
110V.A.C. DISTRIBUTION PANEL (220 OVERSEAS MODELS) BREAKERS DESCRIPTION "A" SIDE OF A.C. PANEL SHORE POWER "A" PROVIDES A.C. VOLTAGE TO "A" SIDE OF MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL WHEN SHORE POWER CORD "A" IS CONNECTED TO OUTLET AT DOCKING FACILITY. GENERATOR SUPPLIES POWER FROM GENERATOR TO SHORE POWER "A" (AND SHORE POWER "B" IF DESIRED) PANEL.
Page 125 12V.D.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TO POWER PANEL: TURN ON "D.C. MAIN" BREAKER ON HOUSE BATTERY SWITCH PANEL, IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO TURN HOUSE BATTERY SWITCH SWITCH ON. IF NO POWER TO PANEL, CHECK 300 AMP IN-FUSE AT THE HOUSE BATTERIES. COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION/S...
Page 126 12V. D.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONT: COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTION/S L.P. GAS NO POWER TO SWITCH AT GALLEY SEE "TO POWER PANEL" PREV. PAGE SYSTEM TURNS ON, NO GAS PRESENT IS TANK VALVE OPEN? IS TANK EMPTY? SEE "STOVE/OVEN" MANUAL BLOWER WON'T TURN ON SEE "TO POWER PANEL"...
Page 127 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 LOCATED INSIDE STARBOARD AFT STATEROOM HEADLINER (230V. MODELS INSIDE STB. SWIMSEAT LOCKER) CHECK RESET/S ON INVERTER.
Page 128 120V.A.C. SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE CONT: (230V. OVERSEAS MODELS) COMPONENT SYMPTOM POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS SHORE POWER "B" NO POWER TO PANEL IS SHORE POWER "B" BREAKER ON? CHECK DOCKSIDE BREAKER CHECK SHORE POWER BREAKER LOCATED IN HEADLINER STBD. AFT STRM. (ON 230V.A.C. MODELS IN STBD.
Page 172 H420 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 173 H420 ELECTRICAL WIRING/CABLE DATA DESCRIPTION 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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