Four winns 318 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s.Manual.Page.9 Preface
Congratulations.on.your.new.boat.purchase.and.welcome.to.our.boating.family!
We.want.your.boating.experience.to.be.the.most.enjoyable.possible..The.more.you.know.about.your.new.boat,.
the.more.you’ll.enjoy.the.time.you.spend.aboard..That’s.why.we.prepared.this.manual..It’s.your.guide.for.safe.
operation.as.well.as.understanding.your.boat’s.system.and.equipment..It.has.been.written.for.the.beginning.
boater but experienced boaters will find helpful information as well. Be sure to read the contents thoroughly.
This.manual.will.acquaint.you.with.the.use.and.maintenance.of.your.new.Four.Winns.boat..This.manual.also.
provides.special.information.critical.to.the.safety.of.the.passengers,.and.longevity.of.the.equipment..The.infor-
mation.on.the.following.page.lists.the.graphics.used.to.increase.the.visibility.of.these.important.messages...
Also included in your owner’s packet is the “Boating Basics, A Guide to Responsible Boating”. This guide covers
boating.basics.and.should.be.read.along.with.your.Four.Winns.Owner’s.Manual.before.operating.your.boat..
Review.this.information.completely.before.using.your.new.boat.
Four Winns continually strives to improve its products. Unit specifications, including standard and optional
equipment are constantly being modified. Equipment availability is also subject to change without notice.
The most current and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manu-
al. Some variation in material, equipment, description, location, and details can result.
The.information.in.this.manual.focuses.upon.the.equipment.designed.and.manufactured.by.Four.Winns.on.
specific models. When appropriate, please utilize the information pertinent to your specific boat model.
Equipment.such.as.engines,.and.other.accessories.are.manufactured.by.others.. The information provided
in this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the information provided by the manufacturers
of this equipment. .All.information.available.at.the.time.of.manufacture.has.been.included.with.your.owner’s.
packet..In.many.cases,.replacement.of.manufacturer’s.literature.may.be.obtained.via.their.respective.websites.
Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new boat. Many.instructions.may.require.direct.
performance.of.the.activity.to.fully.understand.the.correct.method..If.you.choose.to.read.this.manual.at.home,.
remember.to.take.it.to.the.boat.with.you.
Your.Four.Winns.dealer.knows.your.boat.best.and.is.committed.to.your.complete.satisfaction..Return.to.the.
dealer for service or other assistance. If you find it necessary to contact Four Winns directly, please refer to .
the contact information listed below. Be sure to include the boat model, hull identification number, your daytime
telephone number, and specifics of the information desired.
This manual has been specifically developed for the 318 Vista
®
.models. Please.record.the.model.and.hull.
identification number information below.
Model Hull Identification Number
This.manual.should.be.considered.part.of.the.boat..Should.you.sell.the.boat,.pass.this.manual.on.to.the.new.
owner..Take.special.care.of.this.manual..Certain.information.in.this.manual.may.not.be.available.in.a.replace-
ment.manual..An.electronic.version.of.this.manual.may.be.viewed.on.our.website.at.www.fourwinns.com.
Thank.you.for.joining.the.Four.Winns.family..We.appreciate.your.purchase.and.welcome.the.opportunity.to.
demonstrate.our.commitment.to.you.
Preface
Four Winns Customer Service
Department925
Frisbie Street
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231 775-1343 (Phone) 231 779-2345 (Fax)
E-Mail Address: boating@fourwinns.com
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