I am the proud new owner of a ( seasoned )25 foot 1982 Hunter. As I comb the boat I have found two log books from the two previous owners, but no manual. Most things are working on my boat, however there are a few items, lights, dangling wires, etc. that I wish I knew more about. Does anyone have any ideas about where a manual could be found? Thanks in advance. SvW
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Owners Manual
Hi Steve, Congrats on your purchase. I own a new (seasoned) Hunter 18.5 that also didn't come with a manual. I called Hunter Marine at 386-462-3077 and got a photocopy of the original manual that came with my boat for $15. Enjoy! Rob Hays
Hi Steve, Congrats on your purchase. I own a new (seasoned) Hunter 18.5 that also didn't come with a manual. I called Hunter Marine at 386-462-3077 and got a photocopy of the original manual that came with my boat for $15. Enjoy! Rob Hays
Are they worth getting?
I've never owned a new boat or seen an owners manual. I've owned half a dozen or so over the years. What's in one that would make it worth getting? Islandjack
I've never owned a new boat or seen an owners manual. I've owned half a dozen or so over the years. What's in one that would make it worth getting? Islandjack
NO, I don't think so
I have a 2001 Hunter 290 which I bought new and it has all the manuals, and so far every time I wanted to see how something was 'really' wired or installed, I have had to go in and look myself to see how it was 'actually' done.
I have a 2001 Hunter 290 which I bought new and it has all the manuals, and so far every time I wanted to see how something was 'really' wired or installed, I have had to go in and look myself to see how it was 'actually' done.
I tried Hunter
I ordered one from Hunter for my '84 27'. It was an incomplete poor quality photocopy. I would not do it again
I ordered one from Hunter for my '84 27'. It was an incomplete poor quality photocopy. I would not do it again
My Owners Manual Very Helpful
The Owners Manual (an original, not a copy) for my 1988 H35 is very helpful. It provides drawings for wire runs and plumbing which is very useful. The manual is for all the Hunter production boats at the time so it includes wiring and plumbing plans for all of them - plus a lot of other information. The Original manual also has information about winterizing (not necessarily the most accurate but it is useful), the rig, sails, steering, etc. The larger the boat the more "systems" and equipment is on-board which makes a manual more useful. What I've done is to make my own electronic Owners Manual. The first step was to scan in the original Hunter manual, convert it with OCR to native file, Word 2000. Then I scanned in everything I could find about what I've bought and added on, which is a lot, and added it in too. Even included information on "supplies" such as Lanocoat, biocide, wax, 303 chemicals (for waterproofing Sunbrella), Trinidad bottom paint, etc. etc. Each item includes addresses, phone numbers, URLs, and e-mail addresses. Have other sections for Maintenance, Rig and Rigging, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Boat Gear, etc. Also included other useful items such as the Annual Haulout checklist so I can get all my stuff together. The original Hunter manual was, for me, a very useful starting point for making a better one.
The Owners Manual (an original, not a copy) for my 1988 H35 is very helpful. It provides drawings for wire runs and plumbing which is very useful. The manual is for all the Hunter production boats at the time so it includes wiring and plumbing plans for all of them - plus a lot of other information. The Original manual also has information about winterizing (not necessarily the most accurate but it is useful), the rig, sails, steering, etc. The larger the boat the more "systems" and equipment is on-board which makes a manual more useful. What I've done is to make my own electronic Owners Manual. The first step was to scan in the original Hunter manual, convert it with OCR to native file, Word 2000. Then I scanned in everything I could find about what I've bought and added on, which is a lot, and added it in too. Even included information on "supplies" such as Lanocoat, biocide, wax, 303 chemicals (for waterproofing Sunbrella), Trinidad bottom paint, etc. etc. Each item includes addresses, phone numbers, URLs, and e-mail addresses. Have other sections for Maintenance, Rig and Rigging, Mechanical, Electrical and Electronics, Boat Gear, etc. Also included other useful items such as the Annual Haulout checklist so I can get all my stuff together. The original Hunter manual was, for me, a very useful starting point for making a better one.
25.5 manual online
There are parts of the Hunter manuals for 23-45' at "ayesail.net/sailing/Hunter 23_45/index"
There are parts of the Hunter manuals for 23-45' at "ayesail.net/sailing/Hunter 23_45/index"
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