Hunter H45DS, Operator'S Manual

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Hunter 45DS • Maintenance
14.2
Maintenance
(The information below is Hunter Marine’s opinion and
should not be considered complete or exact list of recom-
mendations.)
You have made the investment to purchase your boat.
Now is the time to take care of it. Here we will supply you
with the knowledge to do just that.
We will separate this chapter into sections that deal with
each part of your boat. The exterior, the interior, and the
mechanical components. At the end of the chapter, we
will offer you some maintenance tips and also give you
a schedule of maintenance to be performed. Remember
that any manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
schedules supersedes ours and their specific schedules
or tasks should be performed.
14.1 Maintenance Materials
Following is a list of tools we recommend that you carry
on board your yacht. Note that this list is the minimum
required:
Flashlight
Vise grips (small and medium)
Needle nose pliers
Screw and nut driver set with ratchet handle
Multi-bladed knife
Set of screwdrivers (Phillips and flat blade, including
“shorty” in both
Offset screwdriver
Set of combination wrenches (box at one end, open end
at the other)
Extra batteries for flashlight
Set of tubing wrenches
Wire crimping and stripping tool
Hacksaw
14.1.2 Recommended Maintenance Materials
We recommend that you carry the following on board
your yacht:
Plastic marine tape
Instant glue
Silicone rubber
Electrical tape
Two-part epoxy adhesive
Engine oil
Spray lubricant
14.1.3 Recommended Spare Parts
We recommend that you carry the following spare parts
on board your yacht:
Engine oil (1 case) (Refer to engine manual).
Antifreeze (5 gallons) (Refer to engine manual).
Transmission fluid (4 quarts) (Refer to transmission
manual)
Oil filters (2)
Coolant pump impeller and cover plate gaskets (2)
Spare engine hoses and clamps (2)
Electric fuses
Fuel filters (4)
Water hose or pipe for freshwater unions
Pipe or hose unions
Engine accessory belts (2 complete sets)
Propeller and shaft (for extended cruises)
To keep the exterior of your boat in good condition, you
should follow a periodic preventive maintenance program
and practice good storage habits. In this section, are
important suggestions that will help keep your boat in the
best possible condition.
14.2 Exterior
14.2.1 Care and Maintenance During Summer
Months
Before storing your boat, remove loose items such as
cushions, towels, and similar items. Water trapped under
these items can cause gelcoat discoloration and mildew.
After each use, rinse the entire boat with fresh water. If
the boat has been used in brackish or salt water, use a
mild soap during the washdown.
Covering your boat between uses will protect the finish
from direct sunlight. Do not cover it with anything that
will not allow moisture to evaporate, for example, sheet
plastic.
14.2.2 Finish Protection
Waxing two or four times a year is recommended. If you
are in a climate where you use your boat year round, wax
your boat every three months. If you have a summer
boating season, wax at the beginning of the season and
before winter storage.