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

Hunter e36 • Sails and RiggingSails & RiggingMost sailors believe that sailing is hard work: all those linesto tend, halyards to yank and sails to lug. Hunter Marinehas dispelled that myth once and for all! Innovations bythe crew at Hunter Marine have made sailing easier, saferand more comfortable. The result - much more sailing fun!Whether you are ready to set sail for the islands or justaround the buoys, your Hunter can really make a difference.Starting with the tall, fractional rig, which is a directdescendent of the B&R rig, Hunter has engineered themast to carry less weight aloft with a smaller sections.This is accomplished by utilizing swept-back spreadersand reverse diagonals as well as mast support struts.This combination provides superior strength without abackstay and increases the stability at the same time.By using a large roach main as the power sail, Hunterhas eased the effort in sail handling and allowed for realversatility for all wind and sea conditions.Your benefit: better performance with less effort. Thedeck layout reflects the innovation that accompanies therig. An integrated arch protects the cockpit from snappingmain sheets and blistering sun with the optional bimini.This arch keeps the cockpit clear and open.! WARNING !Refer to Boating Safety, and the Getting Underwaychapters for safe boat handling information.If this is your first boat of this type or you are changingto a new boat you are not familiar with, please ensurethat you obtain handling and operating experience beforeassuming command of the boat. This document is not acourse on boating safety or seamanship. Your dealer ornational sailing federation or yacht club will be pleasedto advise you of local sea schools, or competent instructors.Never underestimate the potentially dangerous power ofwind, tide and the sea. Always ensure there is sufficienttrained and proficient crew on board to handle the boatand its operating systems even in adverse conditions.NOTE: Standing rigging will stretch slightly when initiallyloaded. Therefore, the rigging may have to be further tensionedslightly after a few sails in a strong breeze to compensate forthis initial stretch. Once the mast is tuned and initial stretch istaken out, the rig should need retuning only at the beginning ofeach season.12.1 Main Rig Components••••••••••••Anodized B&R Rig MastBoomDual Single Line Reefing SystemFurling JibInboard Jib Track w / Adjustable CarsInternal Halyards led to CockpitJib Furling SystemLarge Roach Mainsail w/Flaking SystemMainsheet on ArchSelf-Tailing Jib Winches w/HandlesSelf-Tailing Rigging Winches w/HandlesLine Stoppers & OrganizersOver the course of the next few pages we will outlinesome of the components featured here, along with someof the optional components of your sails and riggingaboard your Hunter sailboat.12.2 The MastYour main and most vital rig component is the mast. Itcarries the sails and is supported by the standing riggingas shown on page 12.11.Your Hunter features the B&R rig; a design by LarsBergstrom and Sven Ridder. The design was born in the70’s and has been used on ocean racers as well as worldcruisers producing tremendous success. The B&R rig isdesigned to eliminate inner forestays, backstays, andrunning backstays. The 30-degree sweptback spreadersand reverse diagonals support the mast sideways, fore,and aft and the shrouds are discontinuous. Weight isminimized and using a smaller mast section maximizesairflow to the main. The angles between the shrouds andforestay equal an even 120-degree triangle that evenlyspreads the load of the mast.12.3 The BoomThe boom carries the lower sheeting point of your mainsail and is controlled by the main sheet, the vang andthe optional traveler lines. Page 12.12 contains illustrationsdemonstrating the boom with reefing layout and theMainsheet Purchase layout.12.2