A working map for the rules, standards, manufacturer instructions and competency requirements behind HUNTER Boatworks. Know which authority governs the job before a wrench, grinder or crimper touches the boat.
Requirements change with vessel size, intended use, fuel, propulsion, passenger/commercial status and the scope of alteration. HUNTER’s first gate is classification of the vessel and job—not a favourite rulebook.
For applicable Canadian small vessels, start with the Small Vessel Regulations and Transport Canada construction guidance, including TP 1332 where it applies.
ABYC’s current standards library maps major systems: fuel, ventilation, electrical, batteries, steering, controls, exhaust, fire protection, plumbing and more.
ISO small-craft standards cover specific system and component topics. The applicable edition must be checked rather than assumed from an old build date.
The regulatory layer, installation standard and equipment manufacturer can all matter at the same time. HUNTER records all three before release.
Transport Canada applicable construction rules; ABYC H-2 / H-24 / H-25; ISO component requirements as applicable.
Tank, hose, fitting, engine and ventilation manufacturer instructions; ignition-protected hardware.
ABYC H-33 / P-1 / P-4; applicable Transport Canada rules; relevant ISO diesel-engine/component standards.
Engine maker installation manual, exhaust backpressure, cooling and duty-rating requirements.
ABYC E-10 / E-11 / E-13 plus related charging/inverter standards; applicable Canadian construction rules.
Equipment manuals, ignition protection, overcurrent protection, conductor ratings and battery maker instructions.
ABYC E-30 and current ISO 16315 where applicable.
Propulsion OEM design, isolation, battery BMS, high-voltage procedures and trained personnel.
ABYC P-17 / P-21 / P-28 as applicable; ISO 25197 for relevant electronic control systems.
Steering/control OEM geometry, pressure, hose, fastener and commissioning requirements.
ABYC A-4 and current ISO 9094 where applicable; vessel-use-specific Canadian requirements.
Fire-system maker sizing, protected volume, shutdown/ventilation logic and commissioning.
Applicable Canadian construction requirements plus recognized structural/laminate practice.
Naval architect/engineer where structural; material maker data; documented laminate schedule.
Applicable electrical/structural standards plus installation-specific requirements.
Seakeeper performance prediction, structural mounting, Ride compatibility and approved installer requirements.
HUNTER’s target is not “one marine certificate.” Different systems demand different competencies, OEM training and documentation.
Broad standards/compliance grounding across electrical, fuel, ventilation, fire, steering, plumbing and related systems.
AC/DC systems, batteries, charging, inverters, corrosion and electrical safety.
Gasoline/diesel fuel systems, exhaust, controls, drives, cooling and engine electrical.
Mercury/Mercury Racing, MAN, Seakeeper and other systems require their own product-specific training and authorization paths.
Internal decision gates, not a claim that a single checklist makes a vessel compliant. The responsible qualified person for each system still signs off the work.
Pleasure, commercial, fishing, passenger or other status; dimensions, tonnage and intended operating conditions recorded.
Applicable Canadian rule/standard plus ABYC/ISO working references and current OEM installation documentation.
Measurements, load paths, material schedule, diagrams and required professional engineering completed before irreversible work.
Correct materials, tools, torque, surface preparation, routing, protection and trained personnel documented.
Pressure/leak/electrical/functional tests and OEM commissioning steps captured where applicable.
Parts, serials, drawings, photos, settings, test results, manuals, certifications and unresolved exceptions remain in the vessel dossier.
Starting points only. HUNTER checks the current edition and project applicability before work; old forum posts and copied diagrams are not standards.
Source map checked 17 October 2026. Standards can be revised, superseded or apply differently depending on vessel and jurisdiction. HUNTER does not reproduce copyrighted standards text on this page.