Four winns 248 Vista Owner's Manual page 223

Prior to application of the antifouling paint, the boat owner
may consider coating the hull bottom with an epoxy coat-
ing. Four Winns recommends this procedure as a pre-
ventive and effective means of controlling osmotic blister-
ing. Most major antifouling paint manufacturers also supply
a line of epoxy undercoatings. Consult your Four Winns
dealer for recommendations on epoxy undercoatings.
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT
Proper support of the hull while it is out of the water is
imperative. Due to the design complexities, Four Winns
does not recommend trailers or storage cradles be home-
made. The boat is a valuable piece of equipment. DO
NOT risk permanent damage to the hull structure in an
attempt to save the cost of an adequate support. Improp-
er support can lead to serious and permanent hull defor-
mation.
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A trailer, or storage cradle designed for a larger or smaller
boat will not provide proper support for the hull. This could
lead to hull deformation and thus serious performance
deficiencies.
Figure P2: 248 Vista™ Bottom Paint Line Location
Figure P3: 268 Vista™ Bottom Paint Line Location
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While lifting the boat, ensure slings are in the
proper locations as indicated by the sling loca-
tion labels . Failure to do so may result in
permanent hull structure damage and will
invalidate the hull structure warranty.
NOTICE
When attempting to raise the hull, never allow
one end of the boat to rise first, while letting the
opposite rest momentarily on the underwater gear.
Serious damage to these components could re-
sult. DO NOT place lifting straps on underwater
gear. Be sure the strap is against the hull sur-
face only and are in proper location as indicated
by the sling label location.
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