Weather Covers; General.information; Bimini.top.(Aft/Main) - Four winns FUNSHIP Owner's Manual

O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather.covers.for.the.cockpit.areas.are.available.
on all Funship™ models. Four Winns covers are
designed.and.intended.to.provide.protection.of.the.
cockpit.seating.areas..
Four.Winns.utilizes.acrylic-type.material.for.all.its..
covers. All Funship™ canvas except mooring covers
consist.of.100%.acrylic.material.and.is.color.matched.
to.the.boat..The.mooring.covers.are.made.of..
10-ounce.acrylic.and.come.in.dark.tan.(mica).only.
Never use any form of open flame cooking
device while under, in any area fully enclosed,
or near any acrylic weather cover. This mate-
rial is flammable.
During.the.manufacture.of.the.weather.covers,.the.
smallest.possible.needle.and.highest.quality.UV.
stabilized,.bonded.polyester.thread.is.used.in.the.
stitching.
The.weather.cover.is.water.repellant.but.not.water.
proof..During.a.hard.rain,.you.may.notice.a.light.mist.
permeating.through.a.weather.cover..This.is.normal...
If.the.seams.leak,.they.can.be.sprayed.with.Scotch-
guard™ or similar water repellent or a seam sealing
compound.can.be.applied..Keep.objects.from.contact-
ing.the.inside.of.the.cover..Leakage.may.occur.at.
point.of.contact.
Weather.covers.must.be.installed.taut.or.will.be..
damaged.by.accumulation.of.rain.water.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for accumu-
lation of water. Damage to the bow assemblies
may otherwise result. Make sure cover is taut
to avoid puddling of water.
After.use,.the.top.canvas.should.be.rolled.up.into.the.
boot.(if.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.
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Weather Covers

NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers for outdoor
winter storage. The weight of the snow or
heavy rain can cause severe damage to the
material or top structure. Refer to O- Winter
Storage in this manual for more information.
When.snapping.covers.to.the.boat,.apply.direct.down-
ward.pressure.on.the.snap..When.unsnapping,.rotate.
the.snap.and.cover.upward.at.each.snap.location..
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent
damage. DO NOT rip off or pull the weather
cover as a whole; acrylic material may tear at
snaps.
A. Bimini Top (Aft/Main)
A bimini top is standard on the Funship™ models.
This.style.is.a."freestanding".top.and.supported.only.
by.the.bow.assembly..Refer.to.Figures.O-1.&.O-2..
To.install:
1.. Attach.the.bimini.main.bow.to.the.deck.mounts..
2.. . A ttach.the.forward.nylon.straps.or.the.brace.rods.
(depending.on.the.model).to.the.strap.eyes.or.
deck.mounts.located.on.the.deck.respectively.
3.. Attach.the.brace.rods.to.the.stern.deck.mounts.
Bimini Top
Brace Rods
Deck Mount
Figure O-1: Funship Bimini Top
Bimini Main Bow
Secondary Bow
Forward
Straps
Deck Mount
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