Sea Hunt 2012 Gamefish series Owner's Manual

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64 1 Dear Sea Hunt Owner: Welcome to the Sea Hunt owner’s family! Buying and owning a boat is a very special experience. Of all the many products you’ll ever own we want your Sea Hunt experience to be the absolute best. That mean...

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2 TABLE OF C ONTENTS OWNERS ORIENTATION Orientation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NMMA Certified Areas for Dealer Assistance . . . . . . ...

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62 3 Trim Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Engine Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-Stroke Engines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warn...

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4 OWNERS ORIENTATION ORIENTATION Your Sea Hunt has many features and accessories that have exist- ing printed material provided by the various equipment manufacturers. This information is compiled in a package that we will reference throu...

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60 GAMEFISH SWITCH PANEL 5 HAZARD WARNING SYMBOLS The hazard warning symbols shown below are applied throughout this manual to alert the customer of potentially dangerous situations that can lead to product damage, personal injury and/o...

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6 DEALER PRE-DELIVERY / DELIVERY RESPONSIBILITIES  Provide orientation of the general operation of your Sea Hunt pack- age.  A manufacturers warranty registration must be completed and signed by both the dealer and consumer to v...

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58 8 CIRCUIT PANEL 8 CIRCUIT WIRING HARNESS 7 BOAT MODEL IDENTIFICATION Sea Hunt Boats has a permanent record of your boat, which is identified through the “Hull Identification Number” (HIN). Data regard- ing equipment and accesso...

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8 BOATING SAFETY REQUIRED SAFETY EQUIPMENT The US Coast Guard (USCG) requires that every boat have specific equipment on board. Check with local regulations on mandatory equipment apart from the list of Coast Guard re- qui...

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56 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS Information in the following section is given for reference and assis- tance in troubleshooting. Since Sea Hunt Boats strives to constantly improve all areas of construction, some revisions or equipment may exist that...

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10  Try to turn the engine OFF to prevent damage.  Have everyone aboard put on their personal flotation device.  If others were on board, try to locate them, and guide them to the safety of the hull.  STAY WITH THE B...

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54 HEAD SYSTEMS In 1972 (amended 1987) Congress enacted the Clean Water Act. This law addresses a wide spectrum of water pollution problems, in- cluding marine sewage from boats in navigable U.S. waters. The law provides for “no discharg...

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12 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH Sea Hunt boats are equipped with an emergency stop switch that is sup- plied by the engine manufacturer. This is a safety feature that, if used properly, will shut the engine(s) down if the opera- tor leaves or falls...

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52 GRAYWATER SYSTEM The Gamefish 29 is equipped with one graywater pump, which is used to empty the forward in-floor fishbox. The pump is mounted on the starboard stringer and is accessible though the door under the sink in the console. The ...

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14 BASIC RULES OF THE ROAD Boat operation is governed by the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea 1972 (72 Colregs) and the 1980 U.S. Inland Navigation Rules (Inland Rules), also known as the Rules of the Road. Y...

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50  Check the hose and lines on the fresh water system, install drain plug and close drain valves.  Perform maintenance on engines according to the manufacturer’s manuals prior to returning them to service.  Fill fuel sys...

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16 LOADING CAPACITY Though overloading is a primary cause of many boating acci- dents, improper loading is equally hazardous. Boaters should know the amount of weight on board and evenly distribute the weight within the boat. There is a cap...

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48 To drain other lines, close seacocks and run the pumps until the lines are empty. After emptying the lines, re-open the seacocks. In warmer climates draining will help prevent water stagnation. FUEL SYSTEM Fill your fuel tank with f...

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18 GENERAL BOATING INFORMATION IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR FUEL SYSTEM: Beginning in 2009, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) began phasing in stricter requirements for marine fuel systems. These requirement...

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46 GENERAL INFORMATION Boats stored during the winter or for an extended period of time require some routine maintenance. Prior to and during the storage process the boat and its systems should be checked for maintenance and repairs. It is r...

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20 DISCHARGE REGULATIONS The Federal Water Pollution Control Act prohibits the discharge of oil or any other hazardous substances which may be harmful into the U.S. navigable waters. The US Coast Guard requires that any vessel 26 feet or gre...

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44 and carburetors. It also shortens the durability of elastomers such as hose and gaskets. After fueling, inspect the fuel hoses, connections, and tanks for tightness, signs of leaks, and deterioration. Annually conduct a more detailed inspe...

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22  Carry a spare tire for both your trailer and your towing vehicle along with sufficient tools to change them.  Be sure all lids, doors, and the engine cowling are latched se- curely before trailering.  On extended tri...

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42 STORAGE Consider the following steps when putting your folding top canvas option in the stored position:  Fold the top and zip it into the canvas cover provided.  Pivot the covered top into a safe, stowed position UPHOLSTERY ...

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24 TOWING OR BEING TOWED In the event of a mishap or power loss you may need to tow a boat or have yours towed. Remember you should not tow a boat lar- ger than your own. Never tow a boat if you are not equipped with the proper lines. Nylon ...

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40 canvas and clean with a mild solution and warm water. Do not use petroleum or ammonia based cleaners on canvas or clear vinyl, they will cause the canvas to turn yellow. For heavily soiled fabric remove top from frame. Water repellent w...

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26 GENERAL INFORMATION ON BOAT HANDLING The best method of learning how to handle and obtain the best performance from your boat is to practice and experiment. After several hours of operation you should experiment with the throttle settings...

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38 the original gloss and color. See a local dealer for advice on wax for your boating region. The wax film will seal the pores as well as en- hance the looks of your boat. DO NOT wax non-skid surfaces, they will become slippery. While waxin...

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28 PERFORMANCE PERFORMANCE FACTORS Maximum performance is dependent on many factors and can- not be guaranteed. These factors will vary with changing conditions. Some of these factors are listed below. ENGINE EFFICIENCY Engines operate mos...

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36 SWITCH PANEL At the helm station you will find an accessory switch panel. These accessory switches are specified below. BILGE PUMP This two-way switch serves as an overriding manual switch in the event of failure of the automatic switch ...

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30 ENGINE SYSTEMS Do not attempt to service any engine or drive component without being totally familiar with the safe and proper service procedures. Certain moving parts are exposed and can be dangerous. ENGINE WARRANTY A warranty regist...

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34 VOLTMETER The voltmeter (optional) indicates the battery charge with the en- gines off and the charging system output with the engine running. A reading of 12 or 13 volts with the engines off is normal, indicating a fully-charged battery....

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32 HYDRAULIC STEERING Hydraulic steering systems require regular preventative mainte- nance for continued safe and reliable operation. The oil level in the helm pump must be maintained within acceptable operating levels. A low oil level will ...