Hunter 140 Owners Manual
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1. 14 0 4 H 2 o Beam MAX 5 10 1 5 Draft Centerboard up 6 152 i Centerboard down 3 0 91 Displacement 22505 Sal Area TOTAL 10253 Mast height 21 6 t Engine not supplied size recom 2 H P h Maximum loading Persons Luggage 4 Perso 0 Y CAUTION Y Use a light colored material white tan light grey to cover your boat in order to minimize heat buildup and potential sun damage Do not use a dark cover or dark shrinkwrap for storage DAME Q THIS D SHACKLE ATTACHES TO BALE ON BOOM e 5 c 1 UPPER SHEAVE a x do ES cT E ES E B id wl 4 88 Pw To NC E H IRO t 2 855 LN PAA LX X9 Poda 55 how Pet 1 hos xS Ses x2. Q GNY LAV INIT TOHINO2 TTAd OL JHL ISNIVOY SLSJY LIIN INIT SH L GNV 511 lt JHL SH3HA LINIO JHL TILNOA INIT FHL TTAd JAIS Q LH Od JHL NO GMVOHWUJXLINSO JHL NI AX IOH Wadd JHL AMHIl INIT TA YHAA GMVOUHUMJSINSO JHL 77 TAVHN AOG IAIN N Ar ILE 440 STIL 6 2313 15 NRL M g3AVSHS lt INIT TONLNOD JO GNI 332NH T VHNAMOG 440 SAIL 332408 332Nng J370H 0 0 SJAJ dWVM LS INIT 3 0 0 IN MIOTE TIVAS 5 LVITD AVS HIMIVHS Aa NMOG 2NINOOT 4 GU V OT 1 RUDDER 2 RUDDER HEAD D DOWNHAUL LINE 4 UPHAUL LINE SI RUDDER KEEPER PIN 6 TILLER ARM 7 TILLER ARM KEEPER PIN 2 JAM CLEAT FORWARD S LINE BUSHINGS 10 PIN LOCK PUSH FWD PULL PIN UP soeu 1 NN 13 13 11 17 IUD 301 5100110 3321 1 50 31 111 amp DOWN LINES LEAD THRU MOLES IN RUDDER AND TIE KNOT IN END AARAA DARE 1R
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4. 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 war ranty 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 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 DATE DELIVERED TO OWNER ZIP CODE PROPELLER SIZE PHONE ZIP CODE PAGE 1 HULL NO YACHT NAME OWNER NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY STA TE COUNTRY HOME PORT ENGINE MODEL SERIAL NO DEALER STREET ADDRESS CITY STA TE COUNTRY HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY for a period of twelve 12 months from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser under normal use and service During this period Hunter will repair or replace any part judged to be defective by Hunter Hunter Marine warrants to the first use pur chaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period that any part manufactured by Hunter will be free of defects caused by faulty workmanship or materials LIMITED FIVE Y E AR HULL STRUCTURE This limited warranty applies only to the struc tural integrity of the hull and supporting pan grid or stringer system The obligation of Hunter under this limited warranty is restricted to the r
5. 8 Once the boat is floating free push the boat clear of the trailer guides to the available dock maintaining control with the mooring lines 9 Slowly pull the empty trailer out of the water being careful that boat and people stay clear 10 Park the trailer and vehicle and return to 1 Remove any and all tie down straps and ropes securing the boat to the trailer as well as any lines securing the rudder in the upright position or on centerline The only attachment of the boat to the trailer should be the strap from the bow eye to the trailer winch 2 The spar can be raised before or after launch depending on the time available before and the docking facilities available after launch Beware of nearby power lines before raising spar 3 Attach the necessary bow and stern mooring lines and fenders if necessary Do not lower the fenders over the side until the boat is clear of the trailer 4 Initially slacken the trailer winch and the boat familiarize yourself with its gear switch action and return the winch to the locked position RETRIEVING 6 Slowly pull boat from water until the weight of the boat is on the trailer 7 Confirm alignment on trailer Put trailer back in water if necessary to realign boat 8 Make sure that rudder is pinned or tied in upright position so that the tip doesn t drag on ground 9 De rig and unstep mast if not already done Beware of nearby power lines when lower ing mast 10 Tie
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7. boat to trailer and secure mast PAGE 5 1 Raise centerboard and rudder 2 Back trailer into water remembering boat will be floating lower with ballast tank full than when it was launched 3 Maneuver boat between trailer guides and up to the winch 4 Connect bow strap and with winch in correct gear winch boat up and snug against bow stop 5 Center boat between upright aft trailer guides ADVANCED COMPOSITE PROCESS by JY Sailboats the future of sailing 5 Colton Ri g East Lyme CT 06333 860 739 3033 Send in the reinforcements it 2 loam 9 Lc ked old with a the mald I 44252 gt cred iniu cnc void uncer mat tids 2534 72 51133 tie aec judele le ssie COMI itt Yt fourni m 8 ratec into the huil as the foar expand gt Ioe from Fie P ta e then reinforced le hw placing the IE hnil ipe a r ewcan the plastic and 1200 55 tien ce anls and SASL ec ees B Dos shine SOSOS CAD na be vunsists of 2 53 5 clock mched to die molt durin ACP the most innovative boatbuilding process today ACP is ris Uc bused JIOCTS 3 wich USCA 23 144 kwn a cunua foam core and an inner glass and LY rc Tie plastic components are forut C w o we u 1 own as merzmaformza2 which uses 3 near
8. imperfections and allow to dry Lightly sand with a 220 grit sandpaper followed by a 400 grit sandpaper then a 600 grit sandpaper Finally apply an automotive paint to match the color Minor damage is defined as a problem that does not affect the overall structure of the part or area They are usually appearance concerns such as scratches surface mars and minor dents It is very important to ascertain the full extent of the damaged area If any jagged edges or cracks are present see the major damage section Mask off the damaged area lightly hand sand 220 grit the damaged area to remove any sur face ridges and to promote adhesion Sand in MAJOR DAMAGE Plexus will expand as it hardens Skim the excess Plexus if any from the repair area keeping it level with the surrounding area Allow to dry for 1 hour Sand the damaged area until the surface is flush with the surrounding area Apply a thin layer of automotive body filler to fill any voids Allow the filler to dry then wet sand with 220 400 then 600 grit sandpaper After sanding the repaired area flush to the sur rounding area paint can then be applied Recom mended paints are spray enamels and oil based enamel brush ons Rustoleum This type of damage can be holes cracks or large dents Cracks even those found around holes must be prevented from growing To do this the ends must be found and blunted by drilling small holes Once this is done the crack can
9. or a mirror glaze which is damage the finish on your boat available at any hardware store CLEANING ACRYLIC Use only mild soap and water to clean acrylics Do not use products containing solvents such as CA UTI O N ammonia which is found in many window cleaners Use care when cleaning acrylic Dry cloth and many glass cleaners will scratch Solvents will attack the surface WARNING Cleaning agents and paint ingredients may be flammable and or explosive or dangerous to inhale Be sure to use adequate ventila tion and appropriate safety clothing gloves safety glasses respi rator etc PAGE 7 GENERAL CARE SHALLOW SURFACE SCRATCHES then 1500 grit sandpaper The surface should be starting to recover some of the gloss To further increase the gloss level polish the area with ultra fine polish automotive polishes suitable for clear coat Remove the scratches by lightly hand wet sanding the surface with 600 grit sandpaper Sand in one direction only and only until the scratches are removed to retain as much thickness as possi ble This will create a dull surface To improve the surface gloss sand the area with 1000 grit MINOR DAMAGE one direction only In a well ventilated area apply a thin layer of Plexus adhesive in a 1 1 ratio to the damaged area After the Plexus has dried smooth the area with a fine 220 grit sandpaper Now apply a thin layer of automotive body filler Bondo to fill in any
10. p 1 E d hill rhe toam cere wl keep the dan Repairs icf pn sx aS n r CT 1 525 bed b ILLA UU LLO i t 4 Al133 5 the phone Chat zd ist GENERAL CARE NOTICE Your new Hunter is built using the ACP process The outer skin is a weatherable ABS plastic This is not a Fiberglass boat known as Loran S and is built by BASF The outer plastic skin is approximately 170 thick CLEANING LURANG 5 SURFACES Luran S acrylonitrile styrene acrylate should be cleaned regularly Normal accumulations of For more extensive repairs contact the factory dirt can be removed simply by occasional rinsings with water If your boat is operated in When storing please open the drain plugs so salt water more frequent rinsing will be the boat can breathe When trailering make required To remove dirt grease or oil use sure the boat is well supported so as not to soap and water or isopropyl alcohol For wir ciiin stains you can use ido spirits but dent the CAU TION never leave a rag with mineral spirits on it lying on your boat Never leave a rag with mineral spirits You can wax the surface if you would like but sitting on the boat as this will attack the be aware this will make the boat slippery For plastic and void the warranty Never light scratches you can use a wax with a light use acetone or other solvents They will rubbing compound
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12. PLY TO YOU THE HUNTER MARINE LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY RFGISTRATION replacements will be made by an authorized Hunter dealer or at the option of Hunter at the Hunter plant If the repairs are of such a nature that the warranty work must be performed at the Hunter plant the owner shall pay transportation costs to and from the Hunter plant The labor cost reimbursement will be based on a labor allowance schedule established by Hunter and where not applicable on a reason able number of hours as determined by Hunter An authorized Hunter service representative must approve any repairs and replacements in advance TED WARRANTIES 2 The notice shall include the name address and telephone number of the subsequent pur chaser the date of purchase the hull number and the name of the seller of the boat Hunter will mail notice of expiration dates of the limited warranties to the subsequent owner The transfer of the ownership of the will not extend the expiration dates of the limited warranties These limited warranties shall not be effective unless the Hunter Warranty Registration Form and Pre Delivery Service Record which are furnished with each new boat are filled out completely and returned to Hunter within fifteen 15 days of delivery Responsibility for sending the completed Registration Form remains with the dealer It is critical that the Warranty Registration Form is signed by both the dealer and the owner and retu
13. Welcome to THE HUNTER MARINE FAMILY contains details of the craft equipment sup plied 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 be fore 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 en closed in the manufacturers manuals that are packaged with your owner s manual Congratulations on your new sailing yacht manufactured by Hunter Marine We have en gineered 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 vari ous 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 in sure the validity of your warranty please complete the attached card and send it to us within ten
14. be ground or routed into a V groove This allows it to be filled easily and promotes a good bond We suggest using a Dremel tool being sure to work in a well ventilated area Mask off the damaged area and lay down a bead of Plexus adhesive in a 1 1 ratio into the dam aged area slightly under filling the V groove The Safety C onsiderations Always follow all warnings and instructions given by the manufacturers of the products used for re pairs This information is provided for your guidance only We urge you to make all tests you deem ap propriate prior to use No warranties either ex pressed or implied including warranties or mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose are made regarding products described or information set forth or that such products or information may be used without infringing patents of others PAGE 8 Use of solvents requires adequate ventilation keeping in mind that they are usually highly flammable Use proper procedures to avoid injury In some instances the use of these materials is controlled Check all regulations prior to using Keep in mind that a repair can only attempt to match the performance predicted in the original part The repair may not be quite as strong or stiff as the original part The overall part system be havior has probably changed 4 DIMENSIONS CAPACITIES ETC I 9 DESCRIPTION H140 Lenght overall LOA
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16. epair or replacement of hulls that are determined to be structurally defective Hunter warrants to the first use purchaser and any subsequent owner during the warranty period that the hull of each boat will be free from structural defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five 5 years from the date of delivery to the first use purchaser under normal use and service RESTRICTIONS APPLICABLE TO WARRANTIES PURCHASER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS WERE MADE TO HIM OR HER WITH RESPECT TO THE QUALITY AND FUNCTION OF THE BOAT ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT MAY BE INCURRED ARE EXCLUDED AND JUDGES DEFECTIVE BY HUNTER SOMESTATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR COUNTRY TO COUNTRY PAGE 2 These limited warranties do not cover the fol lowing 1 Problems caused by improper maintenance storage cradling blocking normal wear and tear misuse neglect accident corrosion elec trolysis or improper operation THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER REMEDIES AND WARRANTIES EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS SOME STATES OR COUNTRIES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT AP
17. nd was a straight square effect and he is believed to be the first designer builder to popularize a small boat with a fly bridge In 1960 Luhrs acquired the Ulrichsen Boat Company of Marlboro New Jersey lt was here that Luhrs Alura fiberglass division was lo cated In 1965 Henry sold his company to Bangor Arrostook Railroad which was to be come the recreational conglomerate Bangor Punta It was also during this period that Silver ton of Tom s River New Jersey was purchased by John and Warren Luhrs Today Warren R Luhrs and his brother John own the Luhrs Group of marine manufacturers which consists of Silverton Marine Mainship Motor Yachts and Luhrs Fishing Boats with its Alura division as well as Hunter Marine which exclusively manufactures sailboats In January of 1996 the Luhrs family trans ferred a portion of the Luhrs Group to its em ployees through an ESOP program PAGE 4 Warren Luhrs was born in East Orange New Jersey in 1944 into a family with an estab lished tradition in the maritime and transporta tion industries His great grandfather Henry was a railroad and clipper shipping pioneer in America while his great uncle John helped build the famous St Petersburg to Moscow railroad for Czar Alexander 11 Henry Luhrs owned shares in twenty two different ocean going vessels barks brigs and schooners and was the principal owner of the bark Sophia R Luhrs named for his wife He was also a par
18. rned to Hunter Warranty coverage cannot be initiated until Hunter receives the completed form All repairs and or TRANSFER OF L IMI Limited warranties will be transferred to a sub sequent purchaser of the boat if 1 A notice of the transfer of ownership of the boat is given by the subsequent purchaser in writing to Hunter within thirty 30 days of the transfer CUSTOMER SATISFACTION SURVEY The second survey CSS 2 is given nine to ten months into ownership and primarily gives the customer an opportunity to evaluate dealer service capability and the boat s functional sys tems and characteristics Both surveys are contingent upon receipt of the first purchaser s Warranty Registration form PAGE 3 During the first year of ownership the first purchaser will receive two Customer Satisfac tion Surveys the first CSS 1 will be received shortly after taking delivery and focuses on the customers experience with the dealer and commissioning of the boat and the owner s initial satisfaction HUNTER MARINE S OWNER AND FOUNDER WARREN R LUHRS BRIEF BACKGROUND Inspired by Henry Ford Henry Luhrs aimed to give the average man the opportunity to enjoy the luxury of boating by building an affordable and reliable boat He was both designer and engineer and his progressive new models ex hibited his talent for innovation He success fully changed the line of the bow from straight to curved at a time when the industry tre
19. tner with Albert Sprout who managed the shipyard where the Sophia R Luhrs was built in Melbridge Maine Warren Luhrs father Henry worked at a small boat manufacturer in Morgan New Jersey and later started his own company continuing the Luhrs family sea tradition during the great depression During World War ll he repaired boats and installed ice sheathing on their bows for the Coast Guard After the War Henry built 27 foot fishing boats and in 1948 began to construct custom built pleasure craft He then turned to skiffs and in 1952 incorporated as Henry Luhrs Sea Skiffs where he constructed lapstrake sea skiffs using assembly line techniques Henry personally shook down his prototypes on family trips up the Hudson River to Lake Champlain The sea skiff is a class of boat that has been very popular owing to its seaworthiness It features a sharp bow which reduces pounding in surf or choppy seas and a hull whose forward section is rounded below the waterline to increase stability in rough water or a following sea Such skiffs can either be smooth sided or of a lapstrake construction LAUNCHING amp RETRIEVING PROCEDURES LAUNCHING 6 Load all loose gear and provisions aboard by lowering the swim ladder in the transom Back the boat and trailer down the ramp until the back wheels of the vehicle are just clear of the water Retrieve the bow and stern lines as necessary Loosen the trailer winch and bow strap
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