O - 3 Trailering - Four winns 278 VISTA Owner's Manual

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 O1.
Camper Boot
Bimini Boot
Figure O1: 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 (if applicable) and deck with
the use of a track with valance and stainless steel
bows and hardware. For boats without a radar arches
stainless steel bows, stainless steel hardware and
straps are used. See Figure O2.
Weather Covers - Section O
Figure O2: 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 O3.
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 (if applicable); center visually, zip
bimini to valance, snap to the radar arch. Omit this
step on Vistas without radar arches.
4) Place zipper pocket over forward frame.
5) Lower the rear adjustable 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.
Bimini Top
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