Four winns 328 Vista, Owner'S Manual

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298/328 Vista Owner’s Manual
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Preface
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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
information on the following page lists the conventions used to increase the visibility of these important mes-
sages. Also included in your owner’s packet is the “Boating Basics, A Guide to Responsible Boating”. This
publication covers all the boating basics and should be read along with your Four Winns owner’s manual before
operating your boat. Review this information in detail.
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. The most current
and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manual. Some variation in
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 manufacturer of this
equipment. All information available at the time of manufacture has been included with your owner’s packet.
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 interested in your complete satisfaction. Return to him for
service or other assistance. If you find it necessary to contact Four Winns directly, please refer to the address
information listed below. Be sure to include the boat model, serial number, your daytime telephone number,
and specifics of the information desired.
This manual has been specifically developed for the 298 and 328 Vista® models. Please record the serial
number below.
Serial Number
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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.
Thank you for joining the Four Winns family. We appreciate your purchase and welcome the opportunity to
demonstrate our commitment to you.
Four Winns Customer Service Department
925 Frisbie Street
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231-775-1343
231-779-2345 (FAX)
E-Mail Address: boating@fourwinns.com
© Outboard Marine Corporation 2000. All Rights Reserved.
PREFACE