Hunter MH37 - Intakes and Discharges

Underwater Gear
6.5
Figure 6.10
6.2.4 Bow Thruster
Your boat is offered with an optional bow thruster. If
installed, the bow thruster will assist maneuvering in tight
spaces or marinas and with adverse wind directions. The
bow thruster is installed below your v-berth bunk into a
tunnel that is build into the hull structure under the water
-
line (Fig. 6.10). Access to the thruster motor is through
the forward v-berth bunk drop-in. The control panel (Fig.
6.11) is located on the pedestal’s instrument console and
is uncomplicated to use (Fig. 6.12). When engaged, the
thruster forces a jet of water from one side of the bow to
the other and, consequently, pushes the bow towards the
opposite direction of the jet.
Figure 6.11
1
Sec.
1
Sec.
To activate the control
panel, press and hold for
1 second
To thrust, press the
button or move the
joystick in desired direc-
tion
To stop thrust, release
the button or return
joystick to central posi-
tion
Figure 6.12
C AU T I O N
! !
Do not press both directional buttons at the same
time.
You should familiarize yourself with the maneuvering
and operation of the bow thruster in open and still water
before attempting to maneuver in tight spaces or mari
-
nas. The bow thruster is powered by the DC system
and it is vital for the battery banks to be at full charge to
assure full functionality.
NOTE: Please refer to the bow thruster OEM manual for spe-
cific operational details and maintenance specifications.
DA N G E R
! !
DANGER OF SERIOUS INJURY:
ROTATING PROPELLER – DO NOT SWIM IN THE
VICINITY OF THE BOW THRUSTER!
6.3 Intakes and Discharges
6.3.1 Below the Waterline
On the bottom of your boat, you will find skin fittings for
the intakes and discharges for the supply and release
of your boat’s various systems (i.e. seawater for the
air conditioner, waste from the waste tank, etc.). Care
should be taken that these skin fittings are clear and open
and should be cleaned of barnacles and other growth as
specified in the maintenance section of this manual.
Refer to Figures 6.17 for skin fitting locations. Later
chapters in this manual will go into further detail about
the various systems that will incorporate these intakes
and discharges.
6.3.2 Above the Waterline
As evidenced by the category, these skin fittings are
generally above the waterline but may be below the
water when sailing or in heavy seas. These fittings are
associated with the discharge of water collections, engine
Underwater Gear
6.5