Hunter Marine Hunter 23 User Manual

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Hunter 23
Owner’s Manual
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Hunter Marine Hunter 23 Specifications

General

Brand	Hunter Marine
Model	Hunter 23
Category	Boat
Language	English

Summary

HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST

FLOAT PLAN

FOR SAFE BOATING

II. General Handling & Operation

A. Electrical System

Details the 12-volt DC electrical system, battery maintenance, and charging.

B. Water System

Describes the 5-gallon non-pressurized water tank, pump, faucet, and sink discharge.

D. Pumps

Emphasizes checking pumps for operation, inspecting hoses, and electrical connections.

E. Docking

Provides considerations for docking safely, including approach, lines, and fenders.

F. Anchoring.

Explains anchoring procedures, scope, rode, and weighing anchor.

III. Sails & Rigging.

A. Tuning the Conventional Fractional Rig

Instructions for tuning the conventional fractional rig, including mast centering and tensioning.

B. Roller Furling.

C. Reefing the Mainsail

G. Stepping the Mast on the Hunter 23

IV. Maintenance

A. Electrical Systems

B. Plumbing Systems

Emphasizes checking pumps, hoses, and thru-hull valves for proper operation and leaks.

C. Fuel System

D. General Care

Fiberglass Repairs

V. Storage/Winterization

VI. Specifications & Technical Information

SPECIFICATIONS

Lists key dimensions like LOA, LWL, Beam, Draft, Displacement, Ballast, Headroom, Mast Height, Sail Area.