Hunter 23 Owners Manual

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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HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 3 HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Table of Contents I. Introduction Welcome To The Hunter Marine Family .......................................................................................... 5 OWNER INFORMATION CARD .................................................................................................. 5 PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST ................................................................................................... 8 FLOAT PLAN ................................................................................................................................. 9 CLOSING UP YOUR .................................................................................................................... 10 BOAT AFTER SAILING ............................................................................................................... 10 FOR SAFE BOATING ................................................................................................................... 11 BRIEF GLOSSARY OF SAILING TERMS ................................................................................... 13 II. General Handling & Operation .................................................................................................. 15 A. Electrical System ..................................................................................................................... 15 B. Water System ........................................................................................................................... 15 C. Stove ......................................................................................................................................... 15 D. Pumps ...................................................................................................................................... 15 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. Sail Care and Storage .............................................................................................................. 19 E. Care of Standing Rigging ......................................................................................................... 20 F. Care of Running Rigging ......................................................................................................... 20 G. Stepping the Mast on the Hunter 23 ...................................................................................... 20

HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 4 IV. Maintenance............................................................................................................................... 30 A. Electrical Systems .................................................................................................................... 30 B. Plumbing Systems ................................................................................................................... 30 C. Fuel System .............................................................................................................................. 30 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 5 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. Please take the time to study this manual and its recommendations for trouble-free sailing pleasure. We stand behind the quality of your boat with a warranty which you should also review. To ensure your warranty is valid, please fill out the attached card and send it to us within ten (10) days of the purchase date. Section 15 of the Federal Boat Safety Act requires first owners to be registered. The warranty data should also be recorded in the space below for your own reference. You also need to fill out and mail the warranty cards on your diesel auxiliary, battery, stove, head, electric water pump, and other accessories. These are enclosed in the manufacturers' manuals which are included in your owner's pouch. OWNER INFORMATION CARD HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER IS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE TRANSOM-STARBOARD SIDE, UPPER CORNER, THIS NUMBER MUST BE GIVEN IN ALL NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS. HULL NUMBER DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER YACHT NAME OWNER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE HOME PORT MODEL SIZE HULL#/SAIL# ENGINE MODEL SERIAL NUMBER PROPELLER SIZE DEALER STREET ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE DEALER SIGNATURE OWNER SIGNATURE

HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual 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.

HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 7 HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY 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. During this period Hunter Marine will replace any part judged to be defective by Hunter Marine free of charge at its plant or at the option of Hunter, by an authorized Hunter Marine dealer. Transportation costs are the responsibility of the first-use purchaser. The labor cost reimbursement will be based on a labor allowance schedule established by Hunter Marine and, where not applicable, on a reasonable number of hours as determined by Hunter Marine. All repairs and replacements must be approved in advance by an authorized Hunter Marine representative. The warranty does not cover: (1) Paint, window glass, gel coat, upholstery damage, plastic finishes, engines, engine parts, propellers, shafts, controls, instruments and equipment not manufactured by Hunter Marine. (2) Boats or parts which have been altered or subjected to negligence or misuse. (3) Commercially used boats. This warranty is expressly in lieu of any and all other remedies and expressed warranties. Any implied warranties, including the warranties of merchantability and fitness are limited to the duration of this limited warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so that the above limitation may not apply to you. Any consequential damages which may be incurred are excluded and the liability of Hunter Marine and the purchaser’s remedy shall be limited to repair or replacement of any part or party defective by Hunter Marine. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation exclusion may apply to you. The purchaser acknowledges that no other representations were made to him with respect to the quality and function of the boat. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. This warranty shall not be effective unless the Hunter Marine warranty card and pre-delivery service record are completed and returned to Hunter Marine within ten (10) days after the date of sale to the first-use purchaser.

HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 8 PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST Check bilge for excess water Check weather conditions and tides Check food supply Foul weather gear Linen, sleeping bags Fuel Water Sunscreen and sunglasses Tools Docking and anchor gear Check radio operations Navigation charts and instruments Float plans to a friend of coast guard (See next page) Fuel for stove Cooking and eating utensils Check battery water level Oil level, tighten V-belts Check for loose electrical connections in the engine room Secure tools or any loose equipment in the engine room so as not to get fouled in engine AC systems off; electrical cord stowed Doors and drawers secured Check steering lock to lock Check mast for rigging irregularities or tightness 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 9 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. Persons aboard: _________ NUMBER ____________________________________ __________ ______________________ NAME AGE PHONE # ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________ __________ ______________________ NAME AGE PHONE # ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS ____________________________________ __________ ______________________ NAME AGE PHONE # ______________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS 4. Engine: ______________________ ________________ ______________________ TYPE HORSE POWER FUEL CAPACITY 5. Safety equipment: PFDs Flares Mirror Flashlight Food Water EPIRB Raft/Dinghy 6. Radio: ______________________ _______________________________________ TYPE FREQUENCIES 7. Trip expectations: _________________________ _________________ ___________________________ DEPARTING AT (APPROX. TIME) ON (DATE) FROM (LOCATION) _________________________ _________________ ___________________________ GOING TO (LOCATION) 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: ______________________________________________________________________ at: ___________________________________________________________________

HUNTER/LEGEND Owner’s Manual Page 10 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. Fold and bag headsails and stow below Furl mainsail and cover, or remove and also bag Remove and stow all portable deck hardware such as snatch blocks, winch handles, etc. Secure the boom to the topping lift and set it firmly amidships with the mainsheet purchase. (It is also a good idea to rig a line from the steering wheel or tiller to a convenient cleat to keep the rudder from swinging back and forth with the motion of the water.) Attach the shackle ends of all halyards to convenient fittings and take up slack Cleat and coil halyard tails and permanent sheets, hanging them off the deck to promote drying Coil and stow all other lines Cover the winches and steering pedestal when leaving for several days or more Close all fuel lines and gate valves Turn off the electrical system Pump the bilge Check air vents, secure ports and hatches, swab the deck, particularly if you have operated in saltwater Make a final check of mooring lines, chafing gear, fenders, etc.

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