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Welcome to 

THE HUNTER MARIN E 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 

 

Summary of Contents for Hunter 170

Page 1: ...r 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 t...

Page 2: ...r 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...

Page 3: ...osts 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...

Page 4: ...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 wa...

Page 5: ...clear of the water Retrieve the bow and stern lines as necessary Loosen the trailer winch and bow strap 8 Once the boat is floating free push the boat clear of the trailer guides to the available doc...

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Page 7: ...trailering make sure the boat is well supported so as not to dent the hull CAUTI ON Never leave a rag with mineral spirits sitting on the boat as this will attack the plastic and void the warranty Ne...

Page 8: ...ce 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 well ventilated are...

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Page 11: ...PACITIES ETC DESCRIPTION H170 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...

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Page 13: ...LE SO THAT THE SET SCREWS IN THE SOCKETS DO NOT BOTTOM OUT ON THE PROFILE THE BOW STRAP IS FLEXIBLE AND INWARD PRESSURE SHOULD BE APPLIED WHEN LINING UP THE SPRIT TO ASSURE THE BEST FIT TO THE CONTOUR...

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