Hunter 356




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Introduction
Brief History.............................................1
Hunter Warranty...........................................2-4
Warranty Registration Form................................5
Glossary of Sailing Terms.................................6-9
Explanation of Symbols and Labels.........................10
General Handling and Operation
Safe Boating Tips.........................................11-12
Pre-Departure Checklist...................................13
Float Plan................................................14
After Sailing Checklist...................................15
Docking and Anchoring.....................................16
Diesel Engine and Motoring................................17-18
Electrical System.........................................18-19
Cooking Stove.............................................20
Toilet....................................................20
Pumps.....................................................21
Water system Operation....................................21
Waste Discharge...........................................22
Environmental Considerations..............................23

Maintenance
Instructions for Preparation for Botton Painting..........24
Engine, Transmission, and Drivetrain......................25-26
Steering Systems..........................................27a
Electrical Systems........................................27a
Compasses.................................................27b
Plumbing Systems..........................................28
Fuel System...............................................28
General Care..............................................28-29
Sail Care.................................................29
Fabric Care...............................................29
General Hardware Maintenance..............................29
Electrolysis and Galvanic Protection......................30
Teak Care.................................................31
Storage/Winterization.....................................32-33
Lightning Warning.........................................34

Description of Model
Certification Details.....................................34
Builder's Information Plate
...............................missing page
Profile with Rig and Sail Dimensions......................36
Dimensions, Capacities, etc...............................37
Deck Plan and Hardware....................................38
Deck Hardware Parts Listing...............................39
Accomodation Plan.........................................40A-41A
Lifting Points............................................41B
Running Rigging Layout....................................42
Mainsheet Rigging.........................................43
Arch Installation.........................................44
Boom and Reefing Details..................................45
Running Rigging Specifications............................46
Rig Description...........................................47
Standing Rigging Layout...................................48
Spreader Details..........................................49
Standing Rigging Specifications...........................50
Standing Rig Attachments..................................51
Rig Tuning Instructions...................................52-53
Spinnaker Details.........................................54
Engine Compartment Details................................55a,b,c
Shaft and Propeller................................................56
Systems and Circuits
Potable Water System......................................57
Waste System
..............................................58
Bilge Pumping System
......................................59
Throughhulls, Seacocks, and Valves
........................60
Fuel System
...............................................61
Propane System
............................................62

Electrical System Table of Contents
Basic Power Systems/Main Dist. Panel Description.....63A 2,3,4,5,6,7
Power System Troubleshooting Guide...................63A 8,9,10,11
A.C. Power Panel Schematic...........................63A-12
A.C. Power Wiring....................................63A-13
Wattage Demands......................................63D-14
Optional Air Conditioning System.....................63B-1,2,3,4
Charging System......................................63C-1,2,3
D.C. Panel Schematic.................................64A
12 Volt Lighting/Spaeakers/Stereo/VHF................64B,C,D,E,F
Refrigeration System.................................64G-1,2,3
Optional Windless....................................64H-1,2,3
Optional Electric Halyard............................64I-1,2
Optional Autopilot...................................64J
Electric Wiring Color/Guage Chart....................65A-1,2
Steering System>...........................................66-68
Anchoring Arrangement......................................69
Index......................................................INDEX