Four winns 318 VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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Owner’s Manual Page Weather Covers - Section O
9). Clean.canvas.with.warm.water,.mild.soap.and.a.
soft.brush..For.the.clear.Isinglass.pieces.use.a.
soft,.clean.cloth..Be.certain.to.rinse.cloth.often..
to.remove.any.dirt.collected.in.the.cloth.that.
could.scratch.the.clear.vinyl.
.
10)...Make.sure.your.bimini.top.and.camper.top.are.
properly.centered.prior.to.installing.the.Isinglass.
enclosure.
O - 3 TRAILERING
High.winds.encountered.during.trailering.your.boat.
can.severely.damage.most.weather.covers..If.an.
extended.trip.at.highway.speeds.is.planned,.the.top.
and.other.weather.covers.should.be.booted.or..
removed.entirely..This.will.prevent.damage.and/or.
loss..See.Figure.O-1.
Bimini Boot
Camper Boot
Figure O-1: Bimini & Camper Tops - Booted
NOTICE
DO NOT tow your boat at highway speeds
with weather covers in place. High winds
encountered during trailering your boat can
severely damage most weather covers.
Damage to weather covers incurred as a result
of trailering your boat is not covered under
warranty.
O - 4 BIMINI TOP
The.bimini.top.is.standard.and.provides.cover/shade.
for.the.forward.cockpit.area..It.is.designed.to.be.
fastened.to.the.radar.arch.with.the.use.of.a.track...
See.Figure.O-2.
Bimini Top
Figure O-2: Bimini Top
A.clear.plastic.visor.is.provided.and.once.installed.it.
connects.the.forward.windshield.and.the.bimini.top..
Side.bimini.curtains.are.also.made.of.clear.plastic.for.
visibility.and.connect.the.side.portion.of.the.windshield.
to.the.bimini.top..The.helm.area.is.protected.from.the.
elements.once.the.bimini.top,.forward.windshield.
connector.and.bimini.side.curtains.are.installed..
The.bimini.top.is.factory.installed,.therefore,.minimal.
adjustment.should.be.necessary..
To.install.the.bimini.top:
1). Attach.the.bimini.frame.using.the.ball.and.socket.
mounts..See.Figure.O-3.
2).. Release.the.support.pole.and.place.in.the.forward.
mount;.adjust.upward.to.make.it.easier.to.zip..
canvas.pieces.
3) Slide zippered valance into flexarail awning track
on.radar.arch;.center.visually,.zip.bimini.to..
valance,.snap.to.the.radar.arch.
4). Place.zipper.pocket.over.forward.frame.
5). Adjust.the.support.pole.to.create.tension.on.the.
bimini.top.
6). Hint:.If.installing.visor.and.side.curtains,.you.may.
want.to.lower.the.adjustable.support.pole.by.1-2.
more.notches.
For.bimini.top.removal,.reverse.the.previously..
described.procedure..