Bimini Top; Camper - Four winns 378 Vista Owner's Manual

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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 with the use of snaps. See Figure O-2.
Camper Canvas Bimini Top
Primary Camper
Secondary Camper
Bow
Bow
Figure O2: Bimini Top & Camper Canvas
A clear plastic visor is provided and once installed it con-
nects 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 ele-
ments once the bimini top, forward windshield connec-
tor and bimini side curtains are installed. See Figure
O3 below and for hardware installation see Figure O7 at
the end of this section.
Aft Camper

Camper

Curtain
Camper Side
Curtain
Figure O3: Forward, Side & Aft Curtains
The bimini top is factory installed, therefore, minimal
adjustment is necessary. To utilize the bimini top:
1. Remove the canvas boot from the bimini top and
unroll top.
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Secondary
Primary
Bimini Bow
Bimini Bow
Camper Boot
Retainer Bow
Forward W/S
Bimini Top
Connector
Bimini Side
Curtain
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2. Snap edge of bimini canvas to radar arch. Starting
at the center and working outward may prove to be
easiest.
3. Zip in forward windshield connector (clear visor) sec-
tion to the bimini top and snap to windshield. Start-
ing at the walk-thru windshield may prove to be easi-
est. Windshield snaps can be adjusted to match
snaps in canvas.
4. Zip in the side curtains to the bimini top. Snap can-
vas to windshield beginning at forward edge.
For bimini storage, reverse the previously described pro-
cedure.
NOTICE
Canvas should be snug. If too taut or extremely
tight, canvas could tear or pull at seams.
NOTICE
Both the bimini and camper canvas have been
designed and are intended to remain installed
on the boat in the upright "stored" position. Four
Winns does not recommend the bimini and/or
camper assembly be removed from the boat
unless absolutely necessary.
NOTICE
Two people are recommended if removal or in-
stallation becomes necessary. Care must be
exercised so the radar arch does not become
damaged. Use a protective covering to prevent
damage to arch.
NOTICE
In the event the canvas requires some mainte-
nance or repair, remove the bimini camper can-
vas from the bow assembly. Unzip the bow
sleeves, unsnap all snaps and straps, and re-
move the canvas.
O - 4 CAMPER
The camper is standard and provides cover/shade for
the aft portion of the cockpit area. It too, is designed to
be fastened to the radar arch with the use of snaps. See
Figure O2. The camper aft curtain and camper side
curtains can be installed to enclose the aft cockpit area.
The camper and camper curtains used in conjunction
with the bimini top, forward connector and bimini side
curtains completely encloses the cockpit area when de-
sired. See Figure O3. For hardware installation see
Section O
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