Weather Covers; General Information; Convertible Top (Suntop) - Four winns Horizon Owner's Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on all
Horizon® models. Convertible and bimini tops, side and
aft curtains, mooring, and cockpit covers are available.
(Note: Canvas options availability vary depending on
which model you have. Please consult your Four Winns
dealer regarding canvas availability for your particular
model.) Four Winns® covers are designed and intended
to provide protection of the cockpit seating areas.
Four Winns utilizes acrylic-type material for all its cov-
ers. All Horizon® canvas, with the exception of moor-
ing 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 gray only.
Never use any form of open flame cooking de-
vice while under, in any area fully enclosed, or
near any acrylic weather cover. This material is
flammable.
During the manufacture of the weather covers, the small-
est 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 permeat-
ing through a weather cover. This is normal. If the seams
leak, they can be sprayed with Scotchguard™ or similar
water repellent or a seam sealing compound can be
applied. Keep objects from contacting the inside of the
cover. Leakage may occur at point of contact.
Weather covers must be installed taut or will be dam-
aged 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.
180/190/200 Horizon
Owner’s Manual
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WEATHER COVERS

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.
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers during out-
door winter storage. The weight of the snow or
heavy rain can cause severe damage to the
material or top structure. Refer to N-3 - 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 dam-
age. DO NOT rip off or pull the weather cover
as a whole; acrylic material may tear at snaps.
A. Convertible Top (Suntop)
On the 180, 190 and 200 Horizon® models, a convert-
ible top is available. It covers the cockpit area and is
stored in the rear engine compartment, under the top
storage. A canvas boot is provided which is used to
encase the suntop for storing.
To install:
1. Attach the main bow to the windshield mount and
unroll the canvas.
2. Snap the forward edge of the top to the windshield.
Windshield snaps will slide to adjust to the canvas.
NOTICE
The center snap should be centered on the wind-
shield, then adjust all other windshield snaps to
align to canvas snaps.
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