Welcome to
THE HUNTER MARIN E 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 their functions. For your sailing pleasure and safety, please take time to study this manual.
We stand behind the quality of your boat with a warranty, which you should review. To in-sure the validity of your warranty, please complete the attached card and send it to us within ten
(10) days of the purchase date. Section 15 of the U.S. Federal Boat Safety Act requires registration of a boat’s first owner. The warranty data should also be recorded in the space below for your own reference.
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains details of the craft; equipment supplied or fitted, systems, and information on operation and maintenance. Please read it carefully, and familiarize yourself with the craft before using it. If this is your first sailboat or you are changing to a type of craft you are not familiar with, please ensure that you obtain proper handling and operating experience before you assume command of the craft. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE
PLACE AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW
OWNER IF YOU SELL THE CRAFT.
You should also complete the warranty cards for your engine, stove, head, electric water pump and other accessories. These are enclosed in the manufacturers’ manuals that are packaged with your owner’s manual.
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.
YACHT NAME
OWNER NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
HOME PORT
ENGINE MODEL
DEALER
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER
STA TE/COUNTRY ZIP CODE
SERIAL NO.
PHONE
STA TE/COUNTRY
PROPELLER SIZE
ZIP CODE
P A G E 1
H U N T E R M A R I N E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
Hunter Marine warrants to the first-use purchaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period, that any part manufactured by
Hunter will be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of delivery to the first-use purchaser under normal use and service. During this period,
Hunter will repair or replace any part judged to be defective by Hunter.
LIMITED FIVE-Y E AR HULL STRUCTURE
Hunter warrants to the first-use purchaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period that the hull of each boat will be free from structural defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years from the date of delivery to the first-use purchaser under normal use and service.
This limited warranty applies only to the structural integrity of the hull and supporting pan/grid or stringer system. The obligation of
Hunter under this limited warranty is restricted to the repair or replacement of hulls that are determined to be structurally defective.
RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO WARRANTIES
These limited warranties
do not cover
the following:
(1) Problems caused by improper maintenance, storage, cradling, blocking, normal wear and tear, misuse, neglect, accident, corrosion, electrolysis or improper operation.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF
ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES AND
WARRANTIES EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED,
INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS. SOME
STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW
LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED
WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE
LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THE
PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO
OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE
TO HIM OR HER WITH RESPECT TO THE
QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE BOAT.
ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT
MAY BE INCURRED ARE EXCLUDED AND
JUDGES DEFECTIVE BY HUNTER.
SOMESTATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT
ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR COUNTRY
TO COUNTRY.
P A G E 2
H U N T E R M A R I N E L I M I T E D W A R R A N T Y
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
These limited warranties shall not be effective unless the Hunter Warranty Registration Form replacements will be made by an authorized
Hunter dealer, or at the option of Hunter, at the and Pre-Delivery Service Record, which are furnished with each new boat, are filled out completely and returned to Hunter within fifteen
(15) days of delivery. Responsibility for sending the completed Registration Form remains with the dealer.
It is critical that the Warranty Registration Form is signed by both the dealer and the owner and returned to Hunter. Warranty coverage cannot be initiated until Hunter receives the completed form. All repairs and/or
Hunter plant. If the repairs are of such a nature that the warranty work must be performed at the
Hunter plant, the owner shall pay transportation costs to and from the Hunter plant. The labor cost reimbursement will be based on a labor allowance schedule established by Hunter and where not applicable, on a reason-able number of hours as determined by Hunter. An authorized
Hunter service representative must approve any repairs and replacements in advance.
TRANSFER OF L
Limited warranties will be transferred to a subsequent purchaser of the boat if:
IMI TED WARRANTIES
(2) The notice shall include the name, address and telephone number of the subsequent purchaser, the date of purchase, the hull number, and the name of the seller of the boat.
(1) A notice of the transfer of ownership of the boat is given by the subsequent purchaser in writing to Hunter within thirty (30) days of the transfer.
Hunter will mail notice of expiration dates of the limited warranties to the subsequent owner. The transfer of the ownership of the will not extend the expiration dates of the limited warranties.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SU RVEY
During the first year of ownership, the first purchaser will receive two Customer Satisfaction Surveys: the first (CSS #1) will be received shortly after taking delivery and focuses on the customer’s experience with the dealer and commissioning of the boat, and the owner’s initial satisfaction.
The second survey (CSS #2) is given nine to ten months into ownership, and primarily gives the customer an opportunity to evaluate dealer service capability and the boat’s functional systems and characteristics. Both surveys are contingent upon receipt of the first purchaser’s
Warranty Registration form.
P A G E 3
HUNTER MARINE’S OWNER AND FOUNDER
W A R R E N R . L U H R S _ _
BRIEF BACKGROUND
Warren Luhrs was born in East Orange, New
Jersey in 1944 into a family with an established tradition in the maritime and transportation industries. His great-grandfather, Henry, was a railroad and clipper-shipping pioneer in
America, while his great-uncle John helped build the famous St. Petersburg to Moscow railroad for Czar Alexander II.
Inspired by Henry Ford, Henry Luhrs’ aimed to give the average man the opportunity to enjoy the luxury of boating by building an affordable and reliable boat. He was both designer and engineer, and his progressive new models exhibited his talent for innovation. He successfully changed the line of the bow from straight to curved at a time when the industry trend was a straight square effect, and he is believed to be the first designer-builder to popularize a small boat with a fly bridge.
Henry Luhrs owned shares in twenty-two different ocean-going vessels – barks, brigs, and schooners - and was the principal owner of the bark
Sophia R. Luhrs,
named for his wife. He was also a partner with Albert Sprout, who managed the shipyard where the
Sophia
R. Luhrs
was built in Melbridge, Maine.
Warren Luhrs’ father Henry worked at a small boat manufacturer in Morgan, New Jersey, and later started his own company, continuing the Luhrs’ family sea tradition during the great depression. During World War II he repaired boats and installed ice sheathing on their bows for the Coast Guard.
In 1960, Luhrs acquired the Ulrichsen Boat
Company of Marlboro, New Jersey. It was here that Luhrs’ Alura fiberglass division was located. In 1965, Henry sold his company to
Bangor Arrostook Railroad, which was to become the recreational conglomerate Bangor-
Punta. It was also during this period that Silverton of Tom’s River, New Jersey was purchased by John and Warren Luhrs.
Today, Warren R. Luhrs and his brother John own the Luhrs Group of marine manufacturers, which consists of Silverton Marine, Mainship
Motor Yachts, and Luhrs Fishing Boats with its
Alura division, as well as Hunter Marine, which exclusively manufactures sailboats.
After the War, Henry built 27-foot fishing boats and in 1948 began to construct custom-built pleasure craft. He then turned to skiffs and in
1952 incorporated as Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs, where he constructed lapstrake sea skiffs using assembly-line techniques. Henry personally “shook down” his prototypes on family trips up the Hudson River to Lake
Champlain.
In January of 1996, the Luhrs family transferred a portion of the Luhrs Group to its employees through an ESOP program.
The sea skiff is a class of boat that has been very popular, owing to its seaworthiness. It features a sharp bow, which reduces pounding in surf or choppy seas, and a hull whose forward section is rounded below the waterline to increase stability in rough water or a following sea. Such skiffs can either be smooth sided or of a lapstrake construction.
P A G E 4
LAUNCHING & RETRIEVING PROCEDURES
LAUNCHING
1. Remove any and all tie down straps and ropes securing the boat to the trailer, as well as any lines securing the rudder in the upright position or on centerline. The only attachment of the boat to the trailer should be the strap from the bow eye to the trailer winch.
6. Load all loose gear and provisions aboard by lowering the swim ladder in the transom.
7. Back the boat and trailer down the ramp until the back wheels of the vehicle are just clear of the water, Retrieve the bow and stern lines as necessary. Loosen the trailer winch and bow strap. 2. The spar can be raised before or after launch, depending on the time available before and the docking facilities available after launch. Beware
of nearby power lines before raising spar.
8. Once the boat is floating free, push the boat clear of the trailer guides to the available dock, maintaining control with the mooring lines.
3. Attach the necessary bow and stern mooring lines and fenders if necessary. Do not lower the fenders over the side until the boat is clear of the trailer.
9. Slowly pull the empty trailer out of the water, being careful that boat and people stay clear.
10. Park the trailer and vehicle and return to the boat.
4. Initially slacken the trailer winch and familiarize yourself with its gear switch action and return the winch to the locked position.
1. Raise centerboard and rudder.
RETRIEVING
6. Slowly pull boat from water until the weight of the boat is on the trailer.
2. Back trailer into water, remembering boat will be floating lower with ballast tank full than when it was launched.
7. Confirm alignment on trailer. Put trailer back in water if necessary to realign boat.
3. Maneuver boat between trailer guides and up to the winch.
4. Connect bow strap and with winch in correct gear, winch boat up and snug against bow stop.
5. Center boat between upright aft trailer guides.
8. Make sure that rudder is pinned or tied in upright position so that the tip doesn’t drag on ground.
9.De-rig and unstep mast if not already done.
Beware of nearby power lines when lowering mast.
10. Tie boat to trailer, and secure mast.
P A G E 5
G E N E R A L C A R E
NOTICE
Your new Hunter is built using the ACP process.
This is not a Fiberglass® boat!
The outer skin is a weatherable ABS plastic known as Loran® S and is built by BASF. The outer plastic skin is approximately .170” thick.
CLEANING LURAN® S SURFACES
Luran® S (acrylonitrile/styrene/acrylate) should be cleaned regularly. Normal accumulations of For more extensive repairs, contact the factory. dirt can be removed simply by occasional rinsings with water. If your boat is operated in salt water, more frequent rinsing will be required. To remove dirt, grease or oil, use soap and water or isopropyl alcohol. For stubborn stains, you can use mineral spirits but never leave a rag with mineral spirits on it lying on your boat.
When storing, please open the drain plugs so the boat can breathe. When trailering make sure the boat is well supported so as not to dent the hull. !
C A U T I O N
You can wax the surface if you would like, but be aware this will make the boat slippery. For light scratches you can use a wax with a light rubbing compound or a mirror glaze which is available at any hardware store.
Never leave a rag with mineral spirits sitting on the boat as this will attack the plastic and void the warranty. Never use acetone or other solvents. They will damage the finish on your boat.
CLEANING ACRYLIC
Use only mild soap and water to clean acrylics.
Do not use products containing solvents such as ammonia, which is found in many window cleaners.
!
C A U T I O N
Use care when cleaning acrylic.
Dry cloth and many glass cleaners will scratch. Solvents will attack the surface.
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W A R N I N G
Cleaning agents and paint ingredients may be flammable and/or explosive, or dangerous to inhale. Be sure to use adequate ventilation, and appropriate safety clothing (gloves, safety glasses, respirator, etc.).
P A G E
7
G E N E R A L C A R E
SHALLOW SURFACE SCRATCHES
Remove the scratches by lightly hand wet sanding the surface with 600 grit sandpaper. Sand in one direction only and only until the scratches are removed (to retain as much thickness as possible). This will create a dull surface. To improve the surface gloss, sand the area with 1000 grit, then 1500 grit sandpaper. The surface should be starting to recover some of the gloss. To further increase the gloss level, polish the area with ultra fine polish (automotive polishes suitable for clearcoat).
MINOR DAMAGE
Minor damage is defined as a problem that does not affect the overall structure of the part or area.
They are usually appearance concerns, such as scratches, surface mars, and minor dents. It is very important to ascertain the full extent of the damaged area. If any jagged edges or cracks are present, see the major damage section.
Mask off the damaged area, lightly hand sand
(220 grit) the damaged area to remove any surface ridges and to promote adhesion. Sand in one direction only. In a well-ventilated area, apply a thin layer of Plexus adhesive in a 1:1 ratio to the damaged area. After the Plexus has dried, smooth the area with a fine (220 grit) sandpaper. Now, apply a thin layer of automotive body filler (Bondo) to fill in any imperfections, and allow to dry. Lightly sand with a 220 grit sandpaper, followed by a 400 grit sandpaper, then a 600 grit sandpaper. Finally, apply an automotive paint to match the color.
MAJOR DAMAGE
This type of damage can be holes, cracks, or large dents. Cracks, even those found around holes, must be prevented from growing. To do this, the ends must be found and blunted (by drilling small holes). Once this is done, the crack can be ground or routed into a V groove. This allows it to be filled easily and promotes a good bond. We suggest using a Dremel tool, being sure to work in a wellventilated area.
Mask off the damaged area and lay down a bead of Plexus adhesive in a 1:1 ratio into the damaged area, slightly under filling the V groove. The
Plexus will expand as it hardens. Skim the excess
Plexus (if any) from the repair area keeping it level with the surrounding area. Allow to dry for 1 hour.
Sand the damaged area until the surface is flush with the surrounding area. Apply a thin layer of automotive body filler to fill any voids. Allow the filler to dry, then wet sand with 220, 400, then 600 grit sandpaper.
After sanding the repaired area flush to the surrounding area, paint can then be applied. Recommended paints are spray enamels and oil based enamel brush-ons (Rustoleum).
Safety C
Use of solvents requires adequate ventilation,
onsiderations:
keeping in mind that they are usually highly flammable. Use proper procedures to avoid injury. In some instances, the use of these materials is controlled. Check all regulations prior to using.
Keep in mind that a repair can only attempt to match the performance predicted in the original part. The repair may not be quite as strong or stiff as the original part. The overall part/system behavior has probably changed.
Always follow all warnings and instructions given by the manufacturers of the products used for repairs.
This information is provided for your guidance only. We urge you to make all tests you deem appropriate prior to use. No warranties, either expressed or implied, including warranties or merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, are made regarding products described or information set forth, or that such products or information may be used without infringing patents of others.
P A G E 8
DIMENSIONS, CAPACITIES, ETC.
DESCRIPTION: H140
Use a light colored material (white, tan, light grey) to cover your boat in order to minimize heat buildup and potential sun damage. Do not use a dark cover or dark shrinkwrap for storage.
