MARLOW-HUNTER MH31, Operator'S Manual

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Documents and Forms
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his chapter introduces and includes the following docu-
ments and forms that will be important in the ownership
and operation of your vessel:
Pre-Delivery Service Record
Vessel Information Form
Preliminary Care and Maintenance Checklist
Float Plan
USCG Recreational Boating Accident Report
Vessel Inventory Forms
Miscellaneous Forms
Many of these forms contain lists of items and recom-
mendations that we believe should be incorporated into
your own ongoing list of preventative maintenance items
and safety check points. THIS LIST SHOULD NOT BE
CONSIDERED A COMPLETE SERVICE MANUAL OR
THE ONLY ITEMS ON YOUR BOAT IN NEED OF ROU-
TINE MAINTENANCE, INSPECTION OR ATTENTION.
You will find that we address commonly found optional
equipment items installed on Hunter boats, as well as
most standard equipment from Marlow-Hunter. Owner’s
need to familiarize themselves with individual equipment
manuals on all such items, especially aftermarket pur-
chases or optional equipment installed by your dealer or
Marlow-Hunter. This should insure that you are following
the manufacturer’s recommendations for proper mainte-
nance and up-keep.
Again, to reemphasize, we strongly recommend that all
owners complete a Power Squadron course followed
with a complementary boat inspection before leaving the
dock. To locate a Power Squadron in your area please
visit www.usps.org.
In addition, reviewing and familiarizing your-
self with the Chapman’s Piloting Manual is also
highly recommended for every boat owner. This
manual contains demonstrations for safety drills
which should be practiced routinely, dealing with
adverse conditions, general boat handling and
recommended safety equipment. Our opinion is
that no boat owner should operate a boat without
first reviewing this manual and without having
ready access to it while boating.
2.1 Pre-Delivery Service Record
Your Marlow-Hunter dealer will complete a Pre-Delivery
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Service Record form (Fig. 2.1) before you take delivery
of your boat. It is the dealer's responsibility to both you
and Marlow-Hunter to give your boat a final inspection
prior to delivery. The purpose of this inspection is to
assure proper adjustment and operation of the entire
vessel. Your dealer should provide you and Marlow-
Hunter a copy of the Pre-Delivery Inspection Report at
the time of delivery. Store this document in a safe place.
Do not keep it aboard your boat.
If this form is not fully completed, Marlow-Hunter will
not pay warranty costs (see the Warranty chapter in this
operator's manual for further information) for items that
should have been covered in the pre-delivery service
inspection and recorded on the Pre-Delivery Inspection
Report.
2.2 Vessel Information Form
This form (Fig. 2.2) is convenient for helping to identify
specific information regarding your boat. We recom-
mend you place a copy on the boat and another ashore
allowing quick reference.
2.3 Preliminary Care and Maintenance
Checklist
Use these checklists (Fig. 2.3) to help you cover the vari-
ous facets of operating your boat. These checklists will
help you standardize and familiarize your review of your
boat's equipment and components and provide the basis
for an enjoyable and safe boating experience.
2.4 Float Plan
This form (Fig. 2.4) is useful by providing a record of your
destination, departure and return times, boat description,
passenger list, and other information about the trip you
have planned. At the bottom of the form is space for
listing emergency phone numbers in case your return
is delayed past the expected time. It also has space for
indicating information about the person filling the report.
Leave the completed form ashore with a responsible
person. We recommend you make several copies of this
form each boating season to make sure you have a good
supply.