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  • Page 1 Operator's Operator's Manual Manual V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...
  • Page 2 Hunter's Customer Satisfaction program (CSS), our effort to insure the highest level of satisfaction and enjoyment with your new Hunter. Within a few weeks of delivery you will receive a letter asking you to complete an online questionnaire primarily about your experience with the dealer. Several months later you will receive a second letter asking you to evaluate the boat.
  • Page 3 Performance, dependability, safety, and comfort is more than just a catchy phrase at Hunter. It is the basis for every step of design and construction to assure you of many pleasure-filled years of boating.
  • Page 4 Hunter 18 • Operator's Manual Operator’s Manual at a Glance 1. Introduction 1. Introduction 2. Documents and Forms 2. Documents and Forms 3. Warranty 3. Warranty 4. Boating Safety 4. Boating Safety 5. Sails and Rigging 5. Sails and Rigging 6.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Hunter 18 • Operator's Manual Table of Contents 1. Introduction 5. Sails and Rigging 1.1 The Manual Packet 5.1 Main Rig Components 1.2 Your Responsibilities 5.2 The Mast 1.3 Dealers Responsibilities 5.3 The Boom 1.4 Sources of Information 5.4 The Sails 1.5 Equipment Manufacturer Manuals...
  • Page 6 Hunter 18 • Operator's Manual THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...

  • Page 8: The Manual Packet

    Hunter 18 • Introduction Understand and follow the rules of the road; 1.1 The Manual Packet • Learn how to navigate a boat in all sea, and weather This operator’s manual, along with your owner's packet, conditions; has been compiled to help you to operate your boat with safety and pleasure.

  • Page 9: Dealers Responsibilities

    An orientation in the general operation and mechanical systems of your boat; Fig. 1.1 Design Categories An explanation of the Hunter CSI Program and Hot Alert Sea and wind conditions for which a boat is process for same. assessed by the International Standard to be...

  • Page 10: Equipment Manufacturer Manuals

    Warranty registration cards are in your Operator’s Practices of the ABYC, American Boat and Safety Council. packet. We at Hunter participate extensively in the ABYC, which is all non-profit, and develops and publishes voluntary stan- Locate and read the individual warranties; put them dards and recommended practices for boat and equipment together for easy, future reference.

  • Page 11: Service Parts And Repair

    If a problem arises that has not been resolved to your satisfaction by your dealer, contact Hunter at 800-771- 5556, and the appropriate customer service department information will be provided to you.
  • Page 12 Hunter 18 • Introduction Notes:...

  • Page 13: Documents And Forms

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Documents Documents Forms Forms V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...
  • Page 14 Coast Guard Boating Safety Hotline at 1-800-368-5674. of your boat. It is the dealer’s responsibility to both you and to Hunter to give your boat a final inspection. The You must file this report with the U.S. Coast Guard within...
  • Page 15 ERED A COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL OR THE ONLY ITEMS ON YOUR BOAT IN NEED OF ROUTINE MAINTE- NANCE, INSPECTION OR ATTENTION. You will find that we address commonly found optional equipment items installed on Hunter boats, as well as most standard equipment from Hunter Marine. Owner’s need to familiarize themselves with individual equipment manuals on all such items, especially aftermarket purchases or optional equipment installed by your dealer or Hunter Marine.

  • Page 16: Out Of Water Inspection

    Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms Preliminary care and maintenance checklist A qualified Technician should be used if you are not completely confident in your ability to make repairs or inspections. Out of Water Inspection Pre-launch inspection ____ Drain plug installed...

  • Page 17: Pre-Departure Checklist

    After Sailing Checklist When leaving your Hunter at the dock for more than a short time, it is a good idea to review the following checklist to make sure everything is in order. This will help protect the various parts of your boat and add considerably to their attractiveness and usable life.

  • Page 18: Pre-Delivery Service Record

    Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms Pre-delivery Service Record Fig. 2.1 DEALER: _____________________________ ENGINE:_________________________________ MAKE:_______________________________ OWNER: ________________________________ PORT ENGINE NO: ____________________ STBD. ENGINE NO: _______________________ BOAT A A NAME:__________________________REGISTRY R R NO:_________________________ ___ OPERATION___________INITIALS________ OPERATION____________ INITIALS_________ BEFORE STARTING ENGINES BEFORE LAUNCHING 23.

  • Page 19: Float Plan

    Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms Float Plan Name of Operator____________________________________________________Age____________________ Address____________________________________________________________________________________ Phone______________________________________________________________________________________ Boat Make ________________________________ Model__________________________________ Length _______________________ Hull Color_________________Deck Color___________________________ Registration No._____________________________Home Port________________________________________ Radio frequencies____________________________________________________________________________ Equipment on Board, PFDs, Flares, Anchor ______________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________ Fuel Capacity ______________________________ Water Capacity____________________________________...

  • Page 20: Maintenance Log

    Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms Maintenance Log Date Maintenance Performed Hourmeter...
  • Page 21 Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms Maintenance Log Date Maintenance Performed Hourmeter...
  • Page 22 Hunter 18 • Documents and Forms (Several copies may be required to complete each of the following categories) Chapman’s Piloting recommended operating techniques, maintenance inspections and safety points for my particular boat length and type of sailing 2.10...

  • Page 23: Limited Warranty

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Limited Limited Warranty Warranty DC 071609...
  • Page 24 Hunter • Limited Warranty This Page Intentionally Left Blank...
  • Page 25 Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use purchaser and any subsequent owner during the limited warranty period that any part manufactured by Hunter will be free of defects caused by faulty work- manship or materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the first-use pur- chaser under normal use and service.
  • Page 26 Hunter from time to time, however if the repair is performed by a non-Hunter dealer, the repair cost must be authorized by Hunter in advance and be based on a reasonable number of hours as determined by Hunter. Hunter will not pay transportation, hauling, launching, bottom paint, storage, dockage, cradling rental, rigging and derigging, or other similar costs.

  • Page 27: Restrictions To Warranties

    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 28: Owner Information Card

    Hunter • Limited 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...

  • Page 29: Warranty Registration

    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 30: Sample Form Letter

    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 dates of the limited warranties.
  • Page 31 Hunter • Limited Warranty GRAPHIC EXPLANATION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE Internal fiberglass pan All fiberglass tabbing, overlays , and fiberglass grid adhesives, epoxy and secondary system are covered by bonding are covered only by the the five-year limited one-year limited warranty. They warranty.
  • Page 32 Hunter • Limited Warranty GRAPHIC EXPLANATION OF WARRANTY COVERAGE All wooden bulkheads, modular components, floors, floor sup- ports , paneling, trim, coring materials, faceplates, counter- tops are covered only by the one-year limited warranty. They are not covered by the five-year limited warranty.

  • Page 33: Boating Safety

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Boating Boating Safety Safety V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...

  • Page 34: Safety

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety As you read your owner’s manual, please note hazard 4.1 Safety warnings which alert you to safety and precautions and unsafe conditions or operating procedures. We have Boating safety and the safety of your passengers are included these warnings because we are concerned your responsibility.
  • Page 35 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety • Always keep accurate, updated charts of the area on board your boat. Navigating a boat is much the same as driving an automo- bile. Operating either one responsibly means complying • Before you leave the port or harbor, file a float plan with a set of rules intended to prevent accidents.

  • Page 36: Carbon Monoxide Hazard

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety • Navigational charts serviceable condition. • Owner’s Manual • VHF radio 4.2 Carbon Monoxide Hazard • Tool kit (See enclosed brochure concerning Carbon Monoxide poison- 4.1.7 Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) ing and preventing) There must be one United States Coast Guard approved...
  • Page 37 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Any device that burns fuel creates Carbon Monoxide. For the affects of exposure to CO are cumulative and can example, a propane cook-top or a space heater are both be just as lethal. Certain health related problems and potential sources for CO.
  • Page 38 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety boat to maximize the dispersion of CO. Finally, because poorly running engines produce exces- sive CO, make sure engines and generators are tuned We cannot identify or describe every possible variable or up. They should run smoothly and not produce black combination of variables, you must continually observe smoke.

  • Page 39: Know The Dangers

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Know the Dangers! Know the Dangers! Swimming near or under the back deck or swim platform. Carbon monoxide from exhaust pipes of inboard engines, outboard engines and generators build up inside and outside the boat in areas near exhaust vents.
  • Page 40 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety DANGER ! Figure 4.3. Blocked hull exhaust outlets near a pier, dock, seawall, bulkhead or any other structure can cause excessive accumulation of Carbon Monoxide gas with the cabin areas of your boat. Be cer- tain hull exhaust outlets are not blocked in any way.
  • Page 41 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety WHY? Because Carbon Monoxide is an odorless, color- • DO NOT attempt to test the alarm by any other less gas that prevents the blood from carrying oxygen means than using Test/Reset button. to the vital organs. CO (Carbon Monoxide) is 200 times more likely to replace oxygen in the blood.

  • Page 42: Other Dangers

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety • Not within 12 inches of window openings, exterior Make regular visual inspections of the engine and gen- doors, heating or return air vents, or any other drafty erator exhaust systems. Cracked exhaust systems can areas.
  • Page 43 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety • Unless your boat is well equipped with charts, head If your boat runs aground, check everyone for injury for shore at the first sign of fog and wait until conditions and inspect damage to the boat or propellers. If lightly improve.

  • Page 44: Fire

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Water Exhaustion orUncon- Expected Time of Deciding whether to stay with the boat or abandon ship Temperature sciousness Survival will be difficult. If the decision is to abandon ship, all per- sons on board should jump overboard and swim a safe 32.5...
  • Page 45 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety to open. away from the boat or row away, if you are at anchor or at a mooring, and see how visible the lights are as you Other helpful publications available from the U. S. Coast move further away.
  • Page 46 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety 4.14...

  • Page 47: Deck Arrangement

    Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Deck Arrangement Fwd stowage Gunwhale Centerboard Cockpit Transom 4.15...
  • Page 48 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety...
  • Page 49 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety H18 Dimensions, Capacities, Etc. DESCRIPTION: Length overall (LOA)........18’ 5” (5,61m) Beam (MAX)..........7’ 2” (2.18m) Draft centerboard up........6” (114 mm) centerboard down 4’ 6” (1371mm) Displacement..........836lbs (380 kg) Sail Area (total)..........170sq. ft (15.8 sq.m) Mast height (waterline)........
  • Page 50 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety 4.18...
  • Page 51 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Notes: 4.19...
  • Page 52 Hunter 18 • Boating Safety Notes: 4.20...

  • Page 53: Sails And Rigging

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Sails Sails Rigging V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...

  • Page 54: Main Rig Components

    5.1 Main Rig Components Most sailors believe that sailing is hard work: all those lines • Anodized B&R Rig Mast to tend, halyards to yank and sails to lug. Hunter Marine • Boom has dispelled that myth once and for all! Innovations by •...

  • Page 55: Shaking Out A Reef

    Ease the reef line and readjust the halyard if necessary. The B&R rig, utilized on the Hunter 18, eliminates the need for a backstay to allow for a more efficient mainsail shape. Fixed backstays are commonly being designed out of today’s performance-oriented boats to allow the...

  • Page 56: Protecting Your Rigging

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging with fine-grained emery paper if necessary. Also, replace 5.7 Protecting Your Rigging any missing or damaged cotter pins in turnbuckles and shackles, and either tape them or use them or use pro- Without careful inspection and proper maintenance, the tective covers manufactured for that purpose.
  • Page 57 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging...

  • Page 58: Standing Rigging Detail

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Standing Rigging Details...

  • Page 59: Standing Rigging Details(Furling)

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Standing Rigging Details(Furling)

  • Page 60: Mast Detail

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Mast Details...
  • Page 61 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging...

  • Page 62: Spreader Detail

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Mast Upper Spreader Details SPREADER TIPS SHOULD BE APPROX. 52” TIP TO TIP 5.10...
  • Page 63 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Mainsheet Purchase Layout 5.11...
  • Page 64 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Typical Boom Reefi ng Layout 5.12...

  • Page 65: Vang Detail

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Standard Vang Details 5.13...

  • Page 66: Optional Spinnaker

    Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Optional Spinnaker Layout 5.14...
  • Page 67 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging 5.15...
  • Page 68 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging 5.16...
  • Page 69 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging 5.17...
  • Page 70 Hunter 18 • Sails and Rigging Notes: 5.18...

  • Page 71: Getting Underway

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Getting Getting Underway Underway V1.010610 • P/N 1036242...

  • Page 72: Boarding Your Boat

    Hunter 18 • Getting Underway Before you go on the first cruise, you should be able to answer “yes” to the following questions: 6.1.2 Upon Boarding • Has your dealer completed the pre-delivery service If you detect fuel fumes, follow the procedures listed here inspection? Have you and your dealer signed the Pre- and in the Fuel Chapter of this manual.

  • Page 73: Getting Underway

    Hunter 18 • Getting Underway engines immediately. DA NGER Important: Always be careful when starting the engines. Use Be aware of nearby power lines. Contact with power- common sense and good judgment. Shut down the engine lines and the spar may result in electric shock caus- immediately if you observe any unsafe operating conditions.

  • Page 74: Returning To Port

    Hunter 18 • Getting Underway 3. Connect the main sheet purchase to the boom and 6.4 Returning to Port install the vang as the sails and rigging section shows. 4. Run the jib furling line through the leads and finally After completing the day’s cruise and mooring your boat,...

  • Page 75: Emergency Operations

    Hunter 18 • Getting Underway 10. Tie boat to trailer and secure the mast and rigging. 6.5 Emergency Operations You should always understand and be prepared to engage in Emergency Operations aboard your boat. The sea is unforgiving in this area, and you can find yourself in very bad trouble in a very short time, even if you are prepared.
  • Page 76 Hunter 18 • Getting Underway Notes:...

  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Maintenance V1.010610 • P/N 106242...

  • Page 78: Maintenance Materials

    Hunter 18 • Maintenance 7.1.2 Recommended Spare Parts Maintenance We recommend that you carry the following spare parts (The information below is Hunter Marine’s opinion and on board your boat: should not be considered complete or exact list of recom- mendations.)
  • Page 79 Hunter 18 • Maintenance compound and a low speed buffer may be necessary. area. After the stain is removed, wash the area with soap An automotive, fine grit rubbing compound will work well and water and apply a good coat of wax.

  • Page 80: Mechanical Systems

    Hunter 18 • Maintenance small particles of steel can become embedded in the sur- 7.2.9 Caulking face and will rust and will give the appearance that the stainless itself is rusting. All deck fitting, bow rails, windows, hatches, etc, have...

  • Page 81: Storage And Lifting

    Hunter 18 • Maintenance * Tighten all engine mounts. long enough to keep pressure off the gunwale. Do not use cable slings. Pressure by the slings on the gunwale * Complete engine maintenance as recommended by can cause severe gelcoat crazing or more serious hull engine manufacturer.

  • Page 82: Fitting Out After Storage

    Hunter 18 • Maintenance * Stand or prop up cushions remaining on board to allow * Check all lines and gear and replace, if necessary. good air circulation around them. Hang life preserver and other equipment to prevent mildew. * Make sure all drain plugs are installed. Check all cen- terboard and rudder hardware for damage and tightness.

  • Page 83: Routine Maintenance

    Hunter 18 • Maintenance Routine Maintenance Item Daily (after use) 75hr 250hr Yearly Check and tighten all deck fittings Wash Change engine gear oil Inspect rigging...
  • Page 84 Hunter 18 • Maintenance Notes:...

  • Page 85: Glossary

    Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Glossary Glossary V1.040107 • P/N 1031378...
  • Page 86 Hunter 18 • Glossary Broach: when a boat running downwind slews broad- side to the wind and heels dangerously. It is caused by Aback: describes a sail when the wind strikes it on the heavy following seas or helmsman’s error.
  • Page 87 Hunter 18 • Glossary Dead run: running with the wind blowing exactly aft, in Go about: to turn the boat through the eye of the wind line with the center-line. to change tack. Deviation: the difference between the direction indicat- Gooseneck: the fitting attaching the boom to the mast, ed by the compass needle and the magnetic meridian;...
  • Page 88 Hunter 18 • Glossary Leech: 1, the after edge of a triangle sail; 2, both side On the wind: close-hauled. edges of a square sail. Out haul: a rope used to pull out the foot of a sail. Leehelm: the tendency of a boat to bear away from the Overall length (OAL): the boat’s extreme length, mea-...
  • Page 89 Hunter 18 • Glossary under 50 ft. (15m.)is at anchor. It must be visible for 2 a knot; the part of a rope that is made fast, or around mls. (3 km.). which the knot is tied. Rigging screw: a deck fitting with which the tensions of Standing rigging: the shrouds and stays that are per- standing rigging, e.g.
  • Page 90 Hunter 18 • Glossary line; two transit give position fix. Traveller: 1, a ring or hoop that can be hauled along a spar; 2, a fitting that slides in a track and is used to alter the angle of the sheets.

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