36e Operator's Manual 2013.pdf - Marlow-Hunter, LLC

Hunter e36 • Introduction1.1 The Manual PacketThis operator’s manual, along with your owner's packet,has been compiled to help you to operate your boat withsafety and pleasure. The Owner's / Operator's Manual:• Describes basic safety information;• Describes some of the features of your boat;• Describes the equipment on your boat;• Contains fundamentals of the use of that equipment;• Contains fundamentals of the use of your boat.However, please note that the information in thismanual only summarizes more detailed informationin the equipment manuals. The summaries areintended to be a convenient reference for daily use.OEM manuals take precedence over the informationin the manufactures documents.This information does not give you a course in boatingsafety, or how to navigate, anchor, or dock your boat.Operating a boat, sail or power, requires more skills,knowledge and awareness than is necessary to operatea car or truck.1.2 Your ResponsibilitiesPlease keep this manual in a dry and secure butreadily accessible place and leave it on the boatat all times! Make sure to hand over this manualto the new owner if you decide to sell the boat.If this is your first boat of this type or you are changingto a new boat you are not familiar with, pleaseinsure that you obtain handling and operating experiencebefore assuming command. For your safety,and the safety of your passengers you must:• Take a course in Boating Safety;• Get instruction, or aid in the safe and proper handlingof your boat;• Familiarize yourself and your passengers of the locations,and use of all safety, and essential operatingequipment.Understand and follow the rules of the road;• Learn how to navigate a boat in all sea, and weatherconditions;• Register your boat, contact state boating authorities,or the marine dealer for the registration requirements.Boating Safety courses provide owners and operatorswith the opportunity to gain knowledge and experiencein a variety of skills:• Navigation• Seamanship and boat handling• Rules of the Road• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations• Weather prediction• Safety at sea• Survival in bad weather• Respect for others on the water• First aid• Radio communication• Distress signals• Rendering assistance to others• Use of lifesaving equipment• Pollution control• Knowledge of the boat and its systems• Seaworthiness• Leaving or approaching a dock mooring• Anchoring and weighing anchor• Beaching the boat and shallow water operations• Towing and being towed• Handling mooring lines and tying up• Procedures for emergencies including fire, flooding,collision, and medical emergencies, etc.Even when your boat is categorized for them, the seaand wind conditions corresponding to the design categoriesA, B, or C (see the design category example atthe end of this section.) can range from strong gale tosevere conditions where only a competent, fit and trainedcrew handling a well maintained boat can safely operate.We would like to hear your comments or suggestionsconcerning our manuals. Did you find the informationhelpful? Was the information delivered in a clear precisemanner? Was the information thorough enough to helpyou with your new boat? Please call us at (904) 827-2055 to speak to our Manual Department, if you havequestions, or comments, concerning the manual. Pleasenote, this department does not have design or warrantyinformation you will need to contact those departmentsfor such information.1.2