Hunter Marine 170 User Manual

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Welcome to
THE HUNTER MARINE FAMILY
Congratulations on your new sailing yacht
manufactured by Hunter Marine. We have en-
gineered 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 vari-
ous 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 war-
ranty 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 sup-
plied 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 be-
fore 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 en-
closed 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.
DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER
YACHT NAME
OWNER NAME
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STA TE/COUNTRY
ZIP CODE
HOME PORT
ENGINE MODEL
SERIAL NO.
PROPELLER SIZE
DEALER
PHONE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY
STA TE/COUNTRY
ZIP CODE

Hunter Marine 170 Specifications

General

Brand	Hunter Marine
Model	170
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

Welcome and Owner Information

Owner Information Card

Collects essential owner and boat details for correspondence and warranty.

Hunter Marine Limited Warranty

Limited One-Year Warranty

Covers defects in Hunter-manufactured parts for 12 months.

Limited Five-Year Hull Structure Warranty

Covers structural integrity of the hull for 5 years from delivery.

Warranty Restrictions

Lists exclusions and limitations for warranties, including consequential damages.

Warranty Registration

Details requirements for warranty effectiveness, including registration form submission.

Transfer of Limited Warranties

Outlines conditions for transferring warranties to a subsequent owner.

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Describes surveys sent to first purchasers to gather feedback.

Founder and Company History

Brief Background of Warren R. Luhrs

Biographical overview of the founder and his family's maritime legacy.

Launching and Retrieving Procedures

Launching Boat

Step-by-step guide for safely launching the boat from a trailer.

Retrieving Boat

Step-by-step guide for safely retrieving the boat onto a trailer.

Advanced Composite Process (ACP)

ACP Boatbuilding Process Explained

Explains the plastic-based process using foam core and fiberglass skin.

Benefits of ACP Construction

Highlights advantages like strength, uniformity, cost, and environmental friendliness.

General Care and Repair

Cleaning Boat Surfaces

Guidelines for cleaning Luran® S and acrylic surfaces, with cautions.

Repairing Minor Damage

Methods for fixing shallow scratches and minor damage to the hull.

Repairing Major Damage

Procedures for repairing significant hull damage like holes or cracks.

Boat Specifications and Capacities

Maximum Capacities Plate

Displays person/weight limits and safety compliance.

Sailplan Dimensions

Diagram showing sail dimensions (I, J, P, E) and areas.

Hull Dimensions and Loading

Lists physical dimensions, displacement, sail area, and loading limits.

Rigging and Component Details

Optional Spinnaker Layout

Diagram illustrating the setup for an optional spinnaker.

Spinnaker Kit Installation

Instructions and parts list for installing an optional spinnaker kit.

Mainsheet and Boom Assembly

Diagrams showing the assembly and details of the mainsail and boom.

Mainsheet Purchase Rigging

Illustrates the rigging of the mainsail purchase system.

Boom Vang Rigging

Diagram and instructions for rigging the boom vang system.

Rudder and Tiller System

Detailed diagram of the rudder, tiller, and associated hardware.

Standing Rigging Details

Explains shroud attachments and chainplate adjustments.

Forestay and Jib Furling

Details forestay attachment and jib furling line routing.

Centerboard System

Centerboard Operation

Instructions for operating the centerboard up and down.

Centerboard Installation

Instructions for assembling and installing the centerboard.