Hunter 50CC, Operation Manual

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Hunter 50
CC
• Underwater Gear
6.7
6.5 Bow Thruster (Option)
Your Hunter boat is offered with a bow thruster option. 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. When operated it 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. You should
familiarize yourself with the maneuvering and operation
of the bow thruster in open and still water before attempt-
ing to maneuver in tight spaces or marinas! The bow
thruster is powered by your on board DC system and it is
vital for this to be at full charge and capacity to assure full
functionality. Please refer to the supplied vendor specific
manual for safety tips and service requirements.
DANGER
! !
DANGER OF SERIOUS INJURY:
ROTATING PROPELLER – DO NOT SWIM IN THE
VICINITY OF THE BOW THRUSTER!
Fig. 6.12 bow thruster tunnel
Fig. 6.13 The bow
thruster control
panel located on
cockpit pedestal.
See instructions on
Bow Thruster user’s
manual for bow
thruster operation.
Refer to Bow thrust-
er owner’s manual
for more details
6.6 Troubleshooting
Though we cannot cover every problem you might
encounter in boating, we hope to assist you in the
basic operation and maintenance of the com-
ponents aboard, or installed on your boat.
A As difficult as it would be to also cover every option
or component installed we hope we have covered the
basic essentials you will need in order to have many a
safe and comfortable outings in your new boat. As in all
f cases always consult your OEM manuals in all cases of
review of the documentation of the components aboard
or installed on your boat. If the manuals are not available
r in your owner’s packet, contact Hunter Marine, or your
dealer. It is the ultimate in importance that you under-
stand all you should about the equipment on your boat.
Here we give you a short guide concerning the trouble-
r shooting of the equipment that fall in the underwater
gear section of your boat. Read this guide, and use it in
trying to discover the root of any issues that might arise.
Remember: OEM manuals take precedence over any
r information you may find in the Hunter Owner’s or
Operator’s Manuals.
6.7 Emergency Tiller System
The tiller assembly is stored in transom upper locker. The
location of the tiller assembly is very visible when you
open the locker.
Emergency tiller system of your boat contains tiller base
and tiller lever. The bottom end of tiller is fitted on the rud-
der quadrant and secured by a safety pin, the upper end