Table Of Contents - Four winns Horizon 210 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Preface2
Safety Warnings3
Label Locations4
210 Horizon Specifications7
230 Horizon Specifications8
260 Horizon Specifications9
280 Horizon Specifications10
215 Sundowner Specifications11
235 Sundowner Specifications12
265 Sundowner Specifications13
285 Sundowner Specifications14
Table Of Contents15
Operation23
Component System23
Passenger Safety23
Lightning23
Drugs And Alcohol24
Pre-Cruise System Check24
Engine Operational Procedures24
Before Starting24
Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)25
Warm Engine Starting25
Shifting And Control Speed26
Stopping Engine26
Grounding And Towing26
Boating Education27
Boating Courses27
Boating Manuals Or Literature27
Charts And Maps27
Required Safety Equipment28
Personal Floatation Devices (Pfd's)28
Pfd Types28
Pfd Pointers29
Emergency Stop Switch29
Fire Extinguisher30
Visual Distress Signal Devices30
Sound Signaling Devices31
Navigation Lights31
Additional Recommended Equipment31
Carbon Monoxide32
Properties And Characteristics Of Carbon Monoxide32
What Makes Carbon Monoxide32
Effects Of Carbon Monoxide32
Symptoms33
Treatment (Evacuate, Ventilate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)33
Inspection33
Boathouses, Sea Walls And Other Boats33
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)34
Ventilation Of Accommodation Spaces35
Altitude And Sea Conditions35
Portable Generator Sets35
Maintenance-Engine Performance35
Maintenance-External Conditions36
Safe Boating Practices36
Safe Operation36
Propeller37
First Aid37
"Rules of the Road"37
Voluntary Inspections37
Water Sport Guidelines38
Water Skiing38
Skiing Signals40
Basic Seamanship41
Boating Regulations41
Rules Of Seamanship41
Meeting Head-On41
Crossing Situations42
Overtaking42
Night Running42
Whistle Signal42
The General Prudential Rule42
Navigation Aids43
International Association Of Lighthouse Authorities System B (Iala-B)43
Lateral Markers43
Safe Water Markers43
The Uniform State Waterway Marking System44
A Special Sign44
Recommended Reading44
Contacts44
Owner's Logs and Records45
Navigational Aids Chart45
Remember These Rule46
Whistle Signals46
Bridge Signals46
Storm Warnings46
Warranty And Service47
Replacement Parts48
Engines And Instrumentation49
Engine Exhaust49
Engines50
Propellers50
Diameter50
Prop Slip50
Running Angle & Power Trim/Tilt51
Trim Tabs51
Control Listing52
Induce Planing & Controlling Trim Angle52
Trim Tab Maintenance53
Engine Instrumentation53
Tachometer53
Speedometer54
Temperature Gauge54
Oil Pressure Gauge55
Voltmeter55
Fuel Gauge55
Control Functions55
Shallow Alarm56
Deep Alarm56
Units57
Keel Offset57
Maintenance Of Hdr600 Depthsounder58
Four Winns/Vdo Module Display Settings-210 Horizon-265 Sundowner Models58
Clock58
Depthsounder & Alarm58
Odometer (Log) And Trip Odometer (Trip Log)59
Total (Engine) Hours59
Trip Hours59
Seawater Temperature60
Ignition Switch60
Engine Hour Meter61
Alarm Systems61
Thru-Hull Exhaust61
Instrument Maintenance61
Vdo Quick Start Card62
Vdo Marine62
Instrument Module62
Control System63
Side Mount Control Operation63
Carbureted Engines63
Fuel Injected Engines (Efi)64
Neutral Safety Switch64
Control System Maintenance64
Steering System65
Rotary Steering65
Tilt Steering65
Power Steering65
Propeller Torque66
Steering System Maintenance66
Rotary System Maintenance66
Winter Storage67
Electrical Systems68
Single Battery System68
Dual Battery System68
Battery Switch Operation-230H-265S69
Battery Switch Operation-280H-285S70
Battery Charger70
12 Volt Electrical Equipment70
Helm Equipment70
Installation Of Additional 12 Volt Equipment71
110(220) Volt Electrical System72
Dockside Operation-280H & 285S72
Shore Power Connections72
110 Volt Ac Equipment73
Reverse Polarity Indicator73
Ground Fault Current Interrupters (Gfci)74
Electrical System Maintenance74
Battery Maintenance74
Electrical Wiring Maintenance75
Wiring Color Code75
Stray Current Corrosion76
Galvanic Corrosion76
Corrosion Prevention76
Gasoline Fuel Systems77
Fuel Tank Capacities77
System Testing77
Fuel Fills77
Anti-Syphon Valves78
Fuel Tank Fittings78
Fuel Sender Operation78
Effects Of Trim Angle78
Fuel Filters79
Use And Maintenance79
Fuel Standards79
Problems With Alcohol In Gasoline79
Recommendations80
Fueling Instructions80
Before Starting To Fuel80
During Fueling80
Grounding Fuel Hose81
After Fueling81
Waste And Water Systems82
Water Fill Locations82
Water Tank Capacities82
Disinfecting The Water System83
Fresh Water Systems83
Head Sink83
280 Horizon & 285 Sundowner Refreshment Center84
Transom Washdown84
210 Horizon-285 Sundowner Watertank Location84
Enclosed Heads85
230 Horizon Head85
215 & 235 Sundowner Porta Potti Slider85
Optional Vacu-Flush Sanitation System-280 Horizon & 285 Sundowner85
Vacu-Flush Vacuum Generator86
Head Pump Out86
Gray Water System-Optional86
System Maintenance86
Clean Vents And Screens87
Winterizing The Water System87
General Water System Diagram88
Ventilation & Drainage Systems89
Engine Compartment Ventilation89
Engine Ventilation System Maintenance89
Cabin Ventilation89
Hull Drainage Systems90
Transom Drain90
Bilge Pumps90
Liner Drains90
Interior Equipment91
Alcohol Stove91
Glove Box91
Cockpit Refreshment Center91
Built-In Cooler - 210-260 Horizon92
285 Sundowner Head92
Galley-285 Sundowner92
Stereo93
Cherry Helm Enhancements93
Anchor Locker Storage93
Storage Locker93
In-Floor Storage94
Bow Storage/V-Berth Storage94
Walk-Thru Storage Lockers94
Walk-Thru Door-Horizons94
Bow Fill-In Cushions95
Aft Fill-In Cushions (U-Wrap Or C-Seating)95
Fender Storage-Horizons95
Companionway Slider Door95
Exterior Equipment96
Rails & Deck Hardware96
Transom Ski Tow Ring96
Windshields96
Swim Platform-Stern Ladder97
"Add-On" Swim Platform Option97
Anchor98
Bow Roller98
Windlass Option-280H & 285S98
Docking Lights99
Upholstery100
Interior Seating (Sundowners)100
Exterior Seating100
Bow Seating100
Bucket Seats101
Double-Wide Lounger Assembly101
210 Horizon-265 Sundowner Seating Configuarations101
Bucket Seat Slider Base (Front View)101
Double-Wide Helm Seat102
Engine Hatch With Electric Lift (Screw Jack)102
Sundecks103
Sundeck Fill-In Cushion103
L-Step Fill-In Cushion103
Port Cockpit Cushion103
C-Seating-280 Horizon & 285 Sundowner104
Port Lounger-Settee104
Exterior Upholstery Care104
Basic Stains/Grease/Pencil/Dirt104
Tough Mildew Stains105
Replacement Upholstery105
Carpet Care105
Stain Removal Testing105
Stain Removal Procedure106
Recommended Reagents106
Steps to Change Lounger to the "Down" Position107
Steps to Change Lounger to the "Up" Position107
Weather Covers108
Convertible Top (Suntop)108
Side Curtains109
Aft Curtain109
Forward Cover109
Bimini Top (Bimini/Camper)109
Camper Canvas110
Cockpit Cover110
Mooring Cover111
Maintenance111
Fiberglass And Hull Information113
Equipment Installation113
Fiberglass Care & Maintenance114
Weathering Effects On Gel Coat114
Stains115
Fiberglass Repairs115
Scratches116
Gouges & Cracks116
Osmotic Blistering117
Antifouling Paint117
Hull Support117
Woodwork And Composites119
High-Pressure Laminate Care119
Star Board119
Cherry Enhancements119
General Maintenance120
Winterization120
Prior To Lifting For Winter Lay-Up120
After Lifting120
Prior To Winter Storage121
Engine Flush Out121
General Maintenance Schedule122
Trailer Information125
Regulations125
Load Carrying Capacity125
Hitches126
Trailer Components126
Bunk Supports126
Tongue126
Swivel Jack127
Coupling Assembly128
Surge Disc Brakes128
Winch129
Wheels130
Spare Tire Carrier130
Lights131
Tie-Downs131
Hitching Trailer132
Crossing The Safety Chains133
Backing Up With Surge Disc Brakes133
Brake Lockout Mechanism134
Trailering134
Checklist134
Tactics134
Care Of Exterior Finish135
Bunks135
Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly135
Brakes136
Bearings136
Axle Inspection & Repairs136
Removal Of Hub137
Bearing/Seal Inspection And Replacement137
Hub Reinstallation137
Glossary138
Float Plan145
Fuel Log146
Service Log149
Service Information152
Electrical Schematics153
210 Horizon-265 Sundowner153
Single Engine 280 Horizon-285 Sundowner154
Twin Engine 280 Horizon-285 Sundowner155
280 Horizon-285 Sundowner Battery Switch Panel Assembly156
280 Horizon-285 Sundowner Ac Cabin Panel Assembly157
280 Horizon-285 Sundowner Toilet Panel Assembly158