HUNTER 27 theEDGE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 
I 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS 
 
INTRODUCTION 
Section Topic Page 
1) Warranty Registration Form.......................................... 1 
2) Hunter Warranty............................................................ 2 
3) Certification................................................................... 10 
4) Brief History................................................................... 11 
5) Glossary of Sailing Terms............................................. 12 
6) Explanation of Symbols and Labels .............................. 17 
 
GENERAL HANDLING AND OPERATION 
Section Topic Page 
7) Safe Boating Tips........................................................... 18 
8)  Preliminary Care and Maintenance Checklist ................ 21 
9) Pre-Departure Checklist................................................. 27 
10) Float Plan....................................................................... 28 
11) After Sailing Check List.................................................. 29 
12) Trailer Launching and Retrieving ................................... 30 
13) Docking and Anchoring.................................................. 33 
14)  Mast Raising and Lowering System............................... 34 
15)  Getting Ready to Sail / Sail Mode .................................. 36 
16)  Getting Ready to Power / Power Mode.......................... 39 
17) Stove and Toilet ............................................................. 42 
18)  Pumps and Water System ............................................. 43 
19) Electrical System............................................................ 44 
20) Environmental Considerations ....................................... 45 
 
MAINTENANCE 
Section Topic Page 
21) Outboard Engine Maintenance...................................... 47 
22) Protecting Your Rigging ................................................ 48 
23) Trailer Maintenance ...................................................... 49 
24) General Care................................................................. 51 
25)  Storage and Winterization............................................. 53 
26)  Electrolysis and Galvanic Protection............................. 55