Hunter MH37, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction
1.3
Boat U.S. Foundation
Outside of North America, contact your dealer,
or your government boating agency for assistance.
Marlow-Hunter is pleased to supply you with; and strongly
recommends that you read the following:
Piloting and Seamanship
(Chapman)
Motor Yacht and Sailing
P.O. Box 2319, FDR Station
New York , NY 10002
Additionally, Marlow-Hunter recommends that you pur-
chase and read the following:
Yachtsman Handbook
by Tom Bottomly
Motor Yacht and Sailing
P.O. Box 2319, FDR Station
New York, NY 10002
The Complete Book of Boat Maintenance and Repair
by Dave Kendall
Doubleday and Co.
Garden City, NY 11530
Pleasure Yachting and Seamanship
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
306 Wilson Road Oaklands
Newark, DE 19711
1.5 Original Equipment Manufacturers'
(OEM) Manuals
Marlow-Hunters feature various pieces of equipment and
components from other manufacturers installed on your
boat. Examples include engines, pumps, generators, etc.
Most OEMs provide operation and maintenance manuals
for your boat’s equipment. Keep OEM manuals together
with your Marlow-Hunter Operator's Manual in a safe and
accessible place. Be sure to transfer them to the new
owner if you sell your boat.
NOTE: If information in this Operator's Manual differs
from that found in the OEM manuals, the OEM manuals
take precedence.
1.6 Warranties
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For U.S. and non-EU compliant countries, your Marlow-
Hunter warranty info can be found in the Limited Warranty
chapter in this manual.
For international owner's, your Marlow-Hunter warranty
can be found in your CE compliant Owner's Manual.
Nearly all OEM equipment has its own limited war-
ranty. Warranty information and registration procedures
for these components are found on the manufacturer's
websites or OEM manuals digitally included with Marlow-
Hunter's digital Operator's Manual. Locate and read
these individual warranties and organize them for easy,
future reference.
1.7 Hull Identification Number (HIN)
The "Hull Identification Number", located on the starboard
aft side of your boat, is the most important identifying fac-
tor of your boat and must be included in all correspon-
dence, orders and warranty claims. Failure to include this
information creates delays.
Hull Number Format: US-MHLYYXXXDXZZ
“US” - country origin, “MHL” - Manufacturer, “YY” - model
number, "XXX" - hull number, “D” - manufacture start
month code, “X” - manufacture year code, “ZZ” - model
year
Also of importance are the engine part numbers and
serial numbers. When corresponding or ordering parts,
please include these numbers in your communications.
Refer to the engine OEM manuals for serial number loca-
tions and record them for future reference.
1.8 Manufacturer's Certifications
As a boat manufacturer, Marlow-Hunter builds our prod-
ucts to the guidelines established under the Federal
Boat Safety Act of 1971. This act was promulgat-
ed by the U.S. Coast Guard having the authority to
enforce such guidelines on boat manufacturers selling
products in the United States. Marlow-Hunter ensures
that all of it's products comply with these guidelines.
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA)
provides Marlow-Hunter with a third party certification.
The NMMA is an organization that represents the marine