Hunter 44DS, Owner'S Manual

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Welcome to
THE HUNTER MARINE FAMILY
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Congratulations on your new sailing yacht
manufactured by Hunter Marine. We have
engineered 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 various 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 insure 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 warranty 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 supplied
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 before 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 enclosed 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 STATE/COUNTRY ZIP CODE
HOME PORT
ENGINE MODEL SERIAL NO. PROPELLER SIZE
DEALER PHONE
STREET ADDRESS
CITY STATE/COUNTRY ZIP CODE