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Four winns 258 VISTA Owner's Manual (259 pages)
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Brand:
Four winns
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Preface
14
Safety Messages
15
Operation
22
General
22
Component Systems
22
Safety Equipment
22
Passenger Safety
22
Rules of the Road
22
Lightning
22
Drugs and Alcohol
23
Pre-Cruise System Check
23
Before Starting the Engines
23
After Starting the Engine
23
Engine Operational Procedures
24
Before Starting
24
Cold/Warm Engine Start (EFI)
24
Shifting and Control Speed
24
Stopping Engine
25
Grounding and Towing
25
Boating Education
26
Boating Courses
26
Boating Manuals or Literature
26
Charts and Maps
26
Laws and Regulations
26
Boat Owner Registration
27
Accident Reporting
27
Discharge of Oil
27
Disposal of Plastics & Other Garbage
27
Marpol Treaty
28
Boating Safety
29
General
29
Required Safety Equipment
29
Personal Flotation Devices (Pfd's)
29
PFD Types
29
PFD Pointers
30
Fire Extinguisher
30
Fire Extinguisher System
31
Visual Distress Signal Devices
31
Sound Signaling Devices
31
Navigation Lights
32
Additional Recommended Equipment
32
Carbon Monoxide
32
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
33
What Makes Carbon Monoxide
33
How a Person Is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
33
Effects of Carbon Monoxide
33
Symptoms
33
Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
33
Inspection
34
Operation
34
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces
34
The Effect of Boats Moored Alongside
35
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
35
Accumulation of Exhaust Gases-Swim Platform
36
Dangerous Activity - "Teak Surfing"/"Dragging
36
Cabin Appliances
36
Air Conditioning (Applicable Models Only)
36
Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces
36
Running of Engines in Idle
36
Altitude and Sea Conditions
36
Portable Generator Sets
37
Maintenance - Engine Performance
37
Maintenance - External Conditions
37
Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
37
Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
38
Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity
38
Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems (if Applicable)
38
Maintenance - Liquid Drains
38
AA. Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems
38
Safe Boating Practices
39
Drugs and Alcohol
39
Safe Operation
39
Passenger Safety
39
Propeller
40
First Aid
40
Operation by Minors
40
Rules of the Road
40
Voluntary Inspections
40
Safe Boating Courses
40
Water Sports
41
Water Sport Guidelines
41
Water Skiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding
41
Basic Seamanship
43
General
43
Boating Regulations
43
Rules of Seamanship
43
Night Running
44
Navigational Aids
45
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B)
45
Lateral Markers
45
Safe Water Markers
45
The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
46
A Special Sign
46
Noise
46
Anchoring
46
Recommended Reading
47
Contacts
47
Owner's Logs and Records
48
Navigational Aids Chart
48
Warranty and Service
49
Four Winns Warranty Policy
49
Deck/Hull Structure Warranty
49
Warranty Registration
49
Transfer of Warranty
49
Pre-Owned Unit Registration
49
Insurance Coverage
50
Serial Number Record
50
Pre-Delivery Service
50
Replacement Parts
50
Owner's Responsibilities
50
Construction Standards
51
Winngear
51
Name/Address Change Form
53
Warranty Registration Transfer Request
55
Engines and Instrumentation
57
General
57
Engine Exhaust
57
Carbon Monoxide
57
E - 2 Engine Exhaust
57
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
58
ENGINES & Drive System
58
Engine
58
Stern Drive
59
Propellers
59
Diameter
59
Pitch
59
Prop Slip
59
Engine Cooling Systems
60
Raw Water Cooling
60
Fresh Water Cooling
60
Running Angle & Power Trim/Tilt
61
Power Trim
61
Power Tilt
62
Trim Tabs
62
Control Listing
62
Induced Planning & Controlling Trim Angle
62
Trim Tab Maintenance
63
Engine Instrumentation
63
Tachometer
63
Speedometer
64
Temperature Gauge
64
Oil Pressure Gauge
64
Voltmeter - (Included in 4-In-1 Gauge)
65
Fuel Gauge - (Included in 4-In-1 Gauge)
65
Power Trim Gauge
65
Gas Vapor Detector
65
Engine Hour Meter
65
Ignition Switch
65
Emergency Stop Switch
65
Alarm System
66
Navigational Equipment
66
Instrument Maintenance
69
Owner's Manual Page
69
Control Systems
70
General
70
Control Operation
70
Maneuvering of Side-Mount Control
70
Shifting and Control Speed
71
Neutral Safety Switch
72
Control System Maintenance
72
Steering Systems
73
General
73
Tilt Steering
73
Rotary Steering
73
Power Steering
73
Propeller Torque
74
Steering System Maintenance
74
General Maintenance
74
Rotary System Maintenance
74
Winter Storage
75
Electrical Systems
76
General
76
Single Engine - Dual Battery System
76
Installation
76
Operation - Single Engine with Dual Battery System
77
Battery Charger
78
Voltmeter
78
Volt Electrical Equipment
78
Helm Equipment
78
Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment
79
Interior Equipment
79
12 Volt Electrical System Shutdown Procedures
80
120 (220) Volt Electrical System
80
Dockside Operation
80
Shore Power Connections
81
120 Volt AC Equipment
81
Reverse Polarity Indicator
82
Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)
83
Generator
83
Electrical System Maintenance
83
Battery Maintenance
83
Electrical Wiring Maintenance
84
Stray Current Corrosion
84
General
84
Galvanic Corrosion
85
Corrosion Prevention
85
Fuel Systems
92
Gasoline Fuel Systems
92
System Testing
92
Fuel Fills
92
Owner's Manual Page
92
Anti-Syphon Valves
93
Fuel Gauge
93
Fuel Senders
93
Fuel Filters
94
Use and Maintenance
94
Fuel Standards
94
Problems with Alcohol in Gasoline
95
Recommendations
95
Fueling Instructions
95
Water and Waste Systems
97
General
97
Pressurized Water System
98
Priming the System
98
System Operation
98
Water Heating Systems
98
Using the Shower
99
Grey Water Systems
99
Shore Water Connection
99
Transom Shower
100
Heads
100
Porcelain Head - Standard
100
Vacuflush ® Sanitation System (Optional)
101
Head with Overboard Discharge
102
Dockside Waste Pump out
102
System Maintenance
103
Clean Vents and Screens
103
Winterizing the Water System
104
Ventilation and Drainage Systems
140
Engine Compartment Ventilation
140
Natural Ventilation System
140
Forced Air Ventilation
140
Engine Ventilation System Maintenance
140
Cabin Ventilation
140
Hull Drainage System
140
Transom Drain
140
Bilge Pumps
141
Sump
141
Bilge Compartment Drainage
141
Cockpit Drainage
141
Interior Equipment
142
Galley Equipment
142
Electric Stove
142
Microwave Oven
142
Refrigerator
142
Refreshment Center
143
Entertainment
143
Stereo System
143
TV and DVD Player Optional
143
L - 4 Air Conditioning Option
144
Exterior Equipment
152
M - 3 Companionway Door
153
B. Plexiglass
154
M - 8 Transom Storage Locker
156
M - 12 Spotlight
157
Upholstery
159
A. Dinette Table
159
C. MID Cabin (Aft Cabin) Berth
160
N - 2 Exterior Seating
161
D. Cockpit Table
162
E. Deck Sunpads
162
N - 3 Interior Upholstery Care
163
A. Cleaning Interior Fabric/Upholstery
163
B. Interior Carpets
163
C. Privacy Curtains
164
A. Cleaning Vinyl
164
B. Exterior Carpets
165
C. Cleaning and Maintenance
166
D. Stain Removal Testing
166
E. Stain Removal Procedures
166
Weather Covers
167
O - 3 Trailering
168
O - 8 Winter Storage
173
Fiberglass and Hull
174
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
175
C. Stains
176
A. Scratches
176
C. Osmotic Blistering
177
P - 6 Anti-Fouling Paint
178
Woodwork and Composites
180
Q - 5 Woodgrain Enhancements
181
B. after Lifting
183
General Maintenance
183
C. Prior to Winter Storage
184
R - 3 General Maintenance Schedule
186
Trailer Information
189
B. Load Carrying Capacity
189
A. Regulations
189
C. Hitches
190
A. Bunk Supports
190
B. Tongue
190
C. Swivel Jack
192
D. Coupling Assembly
193
F. Winch
194
H. Spare Tire Carrier
195
J. Tie-Downs
195
A. Hitching Trailer
196
S - 4 Trailering
199
A. Checklist
199
B. Tactics
200
B. Bunks
200
C. Swivel Jack
201
F. Lights
201
G. Tie-Downs
201
E. Winch
201
J. Bearings
202
Pre-Launch and Underway
204
A. Recommendations
205
C. Pumping Fuel
205
D. after Fueling
205
B. Preliminary Guidelines
205
T - 4 Starting Procedures
206
T - 5 Maneuvering
207
B. Stopping
207
T - 6 Acceleration
208
A. Trim Tabs
208
T - 8 Navigation Lights
209
T - 9 Hazardous Conditions
210
B. Fog
210
A. Storms
210
C. Running Aground
211
A. Flooding
211
C. Capsizing
211
D. man Overboard
211
E. Collision
212
F. Fire
212
G. Medical Emergency
213
K. Additional Underway Information
213
H. Propulsion Failure
213
A. Docking
213
J. Steering Failure
213
B. Mooring
214
Glossary
215
Float Plan
222
Fuel Log
223
Service Log
226
Service Information
229
Vista Locator Drawing
230
Locator Drawing
231
Electrical Schematics
232
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Four winns 258 VISTA Owner's Manual (128 pages)
Brand:
Four winns
| Category:
Boat
| Size: 3.88 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Warranty and Service
12
Four Winns Warranty Policy
12
Hull Structure Warranty
12
Warranty Registration
12
Transfer of Warranty
12
Pre-Owned Unit Registration
12
Insurance Coverage
13
Serial Number Record
13
Pre-Delivery Service
13
Replacement Parts
13
Customer Satisfaction Survey
13
Winngear
13
Engines and Instrumentation
15
General
15
Engine Exhaust
15
Carbon Monoxide
15
B - 2 Engine Exhaust
15
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
16
Engine & Drive System
16
Engine
16
Stern Drive
16
Engine Flushing
17
Propellers
17
Diameter
17
Pitch
17
Prop Slip
17
Running Angle & Power Trim/Tilt
18
Power Trim
18
Power Tilt
19
Trim Tabs
19
Control Listing
19
Trim Tab Maintenance
20
Engine Instrumentation
20
Tachometer
20
Speedometer
21
Temperature Gauge
21
Oil Pressure Gauge
21
Voltmeter
21
Fuel Gauge
21
Power Trim Gauge
22
Depth Gauge
22
Gas Vapor Detector
22
Engine Hour Meter
22
Ignition Switch
22
Emergency Ignition Shut-Off
22
Alarm Systems
23
Instrument Maintenance
23
Control Systems
24
General
24
Control Operation
24
Standard Engines
24
Multi-Port Fuel Injected Engines (EFI)
24
Neutral Safety Switch
24
Control System Maintenance
24
Steering Systems
26
General
26
Rotary Steering
26
Tilt Steering
26
Power Steering
26
Propeller Torque
27
Steering System Maintenance
27
Electrical Systems
28
General
28
Single Battery System
28
Single Engine - Dual Battery System
28
Installation
29
Operation
29
Battery Charger
30
Dual Engine - Dual Battery System
30
Installation
30
Operation
30
Battery Charger
31
Voltmeter
31
Volt Electrical Equipment
31
Helm Equipment
31
E - 6 12 Volt Electrical Equipment
31
Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment
32
Interior Equipment
32
120 (220) Volt Electrical System
33
Dockside Operation
33
Shore Power Connections
33
120 Volt AC Equipment
34
Reverse Polarity Indicator
35
Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI)
35
Generator Option
36
Electrical System Maintenance
36
Battery Maintenance
36
Electrical Wiring Maintenance
36
Stray Current Corrosion
36
General
36
Galvanic Corrosion
37
Corrosion Prevention
37
Fuel Systems
38
Gasoline Fuel Systems
38
System Testing
38
Fuel Fills
38
Fuel Vents
38
Anti-Syphon Valves
39
Fuel Gauge
39
Fuel Sender
39
Fuel Filters
39
Gas Vapor Detector
39
Use and Maintenance
40
Fuel Standards
40
Problems with Alcohol in Gasoline
40
Recommendations
40
Fueling Instructions
41
Water and Waste Systems
42
General
42
Pressurized Water System
43
Priming the System
43
System Operation
43
Water Heating Systems
43
Using the Shower
44
Grey Water System
44
Shore Water Connection
45
Transom Washdown
45
Heads
45
Portable Head
45
Porcelain Head
46
Overboard Discharge
46
Dockside Pumpout
47
System Maintenance
47
Clean Vents and Screens
47
Winterizing the Water System
48
Winterizing the Waste System
48
Ventilation and Drainage Systems
55
Engine Compartment Ventilation
55
Gravity Ventilation System
55
Forced Air Ventilation
55
Engine Ventilation System Maintenance
55
Cabin Ventilation
55
Hull Drainage Systems
56
Transom Drain
56
Bilge Pumps
56
Bilge Compartment Drainage
56
Cockpit Drainage
56
Carbon Monoxide
56
Definition of Carbon Monoxide
57
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
57
What Makes Carbon Monoxide
57
How a Person Is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
57
Effects of Carbon Monoxide
57
Symptoms
57
Treatment (Evacuate, Ventilate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
58
Inspection
58
Operation
58
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats
58
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
59
Cabin Appliances
60
Ventilation of Accomodation Spaces
60
Altitude and Sea Conditions
60
Portable Generator Sets
60
Maintenance - Engine Performance
60
Maintenance - External Conditions
60
CO Detection Systems
61
Interior Equipment
62
Galley Equipment
62
Alcohol Stove
62
Alcohol/Electric Stove
62
Microwave Oven
62
Ice Box
62
Refrigerator
62
Stereo System
63
Air Conditioning
63
General
63
Operation
63
Maintenance
63
Exterior and Safety Equipment
64
Rails & Deck Hardware
64
Transom Door
64
Companionway Door
65
Windshields
65
Windshields and Cabin Windows
65
Plexiglass
66
Foredeck Hatch
66
Swim Platform
66
Cockpit Storage
67
Anchor Storage & Options
67
Anchor Storage
67
Bow Roller Assembly
67
Windlass
67
Navigational Equipment
68
Compass
68
Depth Sounder
68
Ship to Shore VHF Radio
68
Navigational Package
68
Radar Arch
68
Spotlight
68
Upholstery
69
Interior Seating
69
Cabin Tables
69
V-Berth Compartment
69
Dinette
69
Exterior Seating
70
Companion Helm Seat
70
Stern Seat
71
Cockpit Tables
72
Interior Upholstery Care
72
Cleaning Interior Fabric
72
Draperies
72
Exterior Upholstery Care
73
Replacement Upholstery
74
Carpet Care
74
Interior and Exterior Carpet
74
Cleaning and Maintenance
74
Stain Removal
74
Weather Covers
76
General Information
76
Bimini Top & Camper
76
Cockpit Cover
77
Trailering
77
Winter Storage
77
Maintenance
78
Carbon Monoxide
78
L - 4 Maintenance
78
Fiberglass and Hull Information
80
Hull Design Information
80
Fiberglass Construction
80
Equipment Installation
80
Fiberglass Care & Maintenance
81
General Maintenance
81
Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
81
Stains
82
Fiberglass Repairs
82
Scratches
82
Osmotic Blistering
83
Anti-Fouling Paint
84
Hull Support
84
Woodwork and Composites
85
Teak
85
High-Pressure Laminate Care
85
Ash
85
Birch
85
Star Board
85
Fountainhead
86
N - 6 Fountainhead
86
General Maintenance
87
Winterization
87
Prior to Lifting for Winter Layup
87
After Lifting
87
Prior to Winter Storage
88
Engine Flush out
88
General Maintenance Schedule
89
Trailers
92
General Trailer Information
92
Regulations
92
Load Carrying Capacity
92
Hitches
92
Trailer Components
93
Bunk Supports
93
Tongue
93
Swivel Jack
93
Surge Brakes
94
Winch
95
Wheels
95
Spare Tire Carrier
96
Lights
96
Tie-Downs
97
Operation
97
Hitching Trailer
97
Backing up
98
Trailering
99
Checklist
99
Tactics
99
P - 4 Trailering
99
Maintenance
100
Care of Exterior Finish
100
Bunks
100
Swivel Jack
100
Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly
100
Winch
100
P - 5 Maintenance
100
Lights
101
Tie-Downs
101
Wheels
101
Brakes
101
Bearings
101
Axle Inspection & Repairs
101
Removal of Hub
101
Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement
102
Hub Reinstallation
102
Operation
103
General
103
Component Systems
103
Safety Equipment
103
Passenger Safety
103
Rules of the Road
103
Lightning
103
Drinking and Driving
104
Pre-Cruise System Check
104
Before Starting the Engines
104
After Starting the Engine
104
Engine Operational Procedures
104
Before Starting
104
Cold Engine Start
105
Warm Engine Starting
105
Shifting
105
Grounding and Towing
106
Boating Education
106
Boating Courses
106
Glossary
107
B. Boating Manuals or Literature
107
Fuel Log
114
Service Log
117
Service Information
120
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