Four winns 328 Vista, Owner'S Manual

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Section O
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298/328 Vista Owner’s Manual
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O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on all
Four Winns® models. Bimini top with camper is stan-
dard on Vista 298/328. Four Winns® covers are designed
and intended to provide protection of the cockpit seating
areas.
Four Winns utilizes 100% acrylic-type material. During
the manufacturing of the weather covers, the smallest
possible needle and highest quality UV stabilized, bonded
polyester thread is used in the stitching.
Never use any form of open flame cooking de-
vice in any area fully enclosed or near weather
covers. This material is flammable.
The weather cover is water repellant but not water proof.
During a hard rain, you may notice a light mist permeat-
ing through a weather cover. This is normal. If the seams
leak, they can be sprayed with Scotchguard™ or similar
type water repellent or a seam sealing compound can
be applied. Keep objects from contacting the inside of
the cover. Leakage may occur at point of contact.
Weather covers must be installed “snug” to prevent sags.
The material relies on swelling to seal itself. If too taut or
overly tight, the material will not seal and may tear.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for accumu-
lation of water. Damage to the bow assemblies
may otherwise result. Make sure cover is snug
to avoid puddling of water.
After use, the top canvas should be rolled up into the boot
(supplied) and secured.
NOTICE
NEVER fold or store a wet weather cover. This
can lead to mildew or shrinkage. Roll rather than
fold the enclosure curtains. Sharp folds increase
the chance of cracking the clear vinyl.
WEATHER COVERS
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers during outdoor
winter storage. The weight of the snow or heavy
rain can cause severe damage to the material or
top structure. Refer to O-5 - Winter Storage in
this manual for more information.
Four Winns is utilizing a different snap for the canvas.
The snap socket is notched towards the outer edge of
the canvas. To unsnap, just lift on the side by the notch.
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent damage.
DO NOT rip off or pull the weather cover as a
whole; acrylic material will tear at snaps.
NOTICE
On all models, couplers are included with the
extensions to allow for vertical adjustment. Hori-
zontal adjustments can be made with the buckle
located on the nylon strap. Adjustments should
be minimal with factory setup and installation.
O - 2 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 in the down position or removed
entirely. This will prevent damage and loss.
NOTICE
DO NOT tow your boat at highway speeds with
weather covers in place. High winds encoun-
tered during trailering your boat can severely dam-
age most weather covers. Damage to weather
covers incurred as a result of trailering your boat
is not covered under warranty.
O - 3 BIMINI CAMPER TOP
The bimini camper top are standard and completely en-
closes the cockpit area. The bimini camper canvas is
one complete piece which affords better protection from
leaking as compared to two separate pieces zippered
together. It has been designed to be install below the
radar arch.