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Four Winns 288 Vista manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Four Winns 288 Vista Owner's Manual (348 pages)
248-348 VISTA OWNERS MANUAL
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Four Winns
| Category:
Boat
| Size: 17.32 MB
Table of Contents
Warranty Registration Transfer Request
2
Table of Contents
15
Operation
24
General
24
Component Systems
24
Safety Equipment
24
Passenger Safety
24
Rules of the Road
24
Lightning
24
A - 2 Component Systems
24
Drugs and Alcohol
25
Pre-Cruise Systems Check
25
Before Starting the Engines
25
After Starting the Engine
25
Engine Operational Procedures
25
Before Starting
26
Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)
26
Warm Engine Starting (Carbureted Engines)
27
Cold / Warm Engine Start (EFI) - Stern Drives
27
Cold Engine Start (EFI Engines) - Inboards
27
Warm Engine Start (EFI Engines) - Inboards
28
Shifting and Control Speed
28
Stopping Engine
29
Grounding and Towing
29
Boating Education
29
Boating Courses
29
Boating Manuals and Literature
30
Charts and Maps
30
Laws and Regulations
30
Boat Owner Registration
30
Insurance
31
Accident Reporting
31
Discharge of Oil
31
Disposal of Plastics & Other Garbage
31
Marpol Treaty
31
A - 13 Insurance
31
Safety Equipment
33
General
33
Required Safety Equipment
33
Personal Floatation Devices (Pfds)
33
PFD Types
33
PFD Pointers
34
Fire Extinguisher
34
Fire Extinguisher System
35
Visual Distress Signal Devices
35
Sound Signaling Devices
36
Navigation Lights
36
Additional Recommended Equipment
36
Carbon Monoxide
36
Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
37
What Makes Carbon Monoxide
37
How a Person Is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
37
Effects of Carbon Monoxide
37
Symptoms
37
Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
38
Inspection
38
Operation
38
Boathouses, Sea Walls and Confined Spaces
38
The Effect of Boats Moored Alongside
39
Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
39
Accumulation of Exhaust Gases-Swim Platform
40
Dangerous Activity - "Teak Surfing"/"Dragging
40
Cabin Appliances
40
Air Conditioning
40
Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces
40
Running of Engines in Idle
41
Altitude and Sea Conditions
41
Portable Generator Sets
41
Maintenance - Engine Performance
41
Maintenance - External Conditions
41
Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
42
Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
42
Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity
42
Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems
42
Maintenance - Liquid Drains
42
AA.CO Detection System
42
Safe Boating Practices
43
Drugs and Alcohol
43
Safe Operation
43
Passenger Safety
44
Propeller
44
First Aid
44
Operation by Minors
44
Rules of the Road
44
Voluntary Inspection
44
Safe Boating Courses
45
Water Sports
45
Water Sport Guidelines
45
Water Skiing
46
Basic Seamanship
48
General
48
Boating Regulations
48
Rules of Seamanship
48
Navigational Aids
50
International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B)
50
Lateral Markers
50
Safe Water Markers
50
The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
51
A Special Sign
51
Noise
51
Anchoring
51
Recommended Reading
52
Contacts
52
Owner's Logs and Records
53
Navigational Aids Chart
53
Warranty and Service
55
Four Winns Warranty Policy
55
Deck/Hull Structure Warranty
55
Warranty Registration
55
Transfer of Warranty
55
Pre-Owned Unit Registration
56
Insurance Coverage
56
Serial Number Record
56
Pre-Delivery Service
56
Replacement Parts
56
Owner's Responsibilities
57
Construction Standards
57
Winngear
57
Engines and Instrumentation
58
General
58
Engine Exhaust
58
Carbon Monoxide
58
E - 2 Engine Exhaust
58
Carbon Monoxide Monitor
59
Engine & Drive System
59
Engine
59
Stern Drive
60
Inboards V-Drives
60
Underwater Equipment
60
Shaft Log
60
Strut
61
Propeller Shaft
61
Propellers
62
Diameter
62
Pitch
62
Prop Slip
62
E - 5 Propellers
62
Engine Cooling Systems
63
Raw Water Cooling - Stern Drives & Inboards
63
Fresh Water Cooling - Inboard Option
64
Running Angle & Power Trim/Tilt
64
Power Trim
65
Power Tilt
65
Trim Tabs
65
Control Listing
65
Induce Planing & Controlling Trim Angle
66
Trim Tab Maintenance
66
Engine Instrumentation
66
Tachometer
66
Speedometer
67
Temperature Gauge
67
Oil Pressure Gauge
68
Voltmeter
68
Fuel Gauge
68
Power Trim Gauge
68
Depth Sounder
68
Gas Vapor Detector
68
Engine Hour Meter
68
Ignition Switch
68
Emeregency Stop Switch
68
Engine Synchronizer Gauge
69
Alarm System
69
Rudder Angle Indicator Gauge - Inboards
70
Navigational Equipment
70
Instrument Maintenance
71
Control Systems
72
General
73
Control Operation
73
Maneuvering - Single & Dual Binnacle Controls
73
Carbureted Engine
73
F - 2 Control Operation
73
Fuel Injected Engine (EFI)
74
Shifting and Control Speed
74
Neutral Safety Switch
74
Control System Maintenance
74
Steering Systems
76
General
76
Tilt Steering & Tilt Steering Hydraulic - Inboard
76
Rotary Steering - Stern Drive
76
Power Steering - Stern Drive
76
Hydraulic Steering - Inboard Models
77
Steering Load
77
RUDDERS - Inboard Models
78
Rudder Angle/Position Indicator
78
Propeller Torque
78
Steering System Maintenance
79
Electrical Systems
83
General
83
Single Engine - Single Battery System
83
Single Battery System
83
Battery Selector Switch - On/Off Position
83
Single Engine - Dual Battery System
84
Installation
84
Operation - Single Engine W/ Dual Battery System
84
Dual Engine - Dual Battery System
86
Installation
86
Operation
86
Battery Switch Operation
86
Dual Engine - Triple Battery System
86
Operation
87
Battery Selector Switch - Dual
87
Battery Charger
88
Voltmeter
88
12 Volt Electrical Equipment
88
Helm Equipment
88
Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment
89
Interior Equipment
89
Volt Electrical System Shutdown Procedures
90
220) Volt Electrical System
90
Dockside Operation
91
Shore Power Connections
91
120 Volt AC Equipment
91
Reverse Polarity Indicator
92
Ground Fault Current Interrupter (GFCI)
93
Generator Option
93
Electrical System Maintenance
94
Battery Maintenance
94
Electrical Wiring Maintenance
94
Stray Current Corrosion
95
General
95
Galvanic Corrosion
95
Corrosion Prevention
95
Fuel Systems
112
Gasoline Fuel Systems
112
System Testing
112
Fuel Fills
112
Fuel Vents
113
Anti-Siphon Valves
113
Fuel Gauge
113
Fuel Sender
113
Fuel Filters
114
Gas Vapor Detector
114
Use and Maintenance
114
Fuel Standards
115
Problems with Alcohol in Gasoline
115
Recommendations
115
Fueling Instructions
115
Water and Waste Systems
118
General
118
Pressurized Water System
120
Priming the System
120
System Operation
120
Water Heating Systems
120
Using the Shower
121
Grey Water System
121
Shore Water Connection
121
Transom Shower
122
Heads
122
Vacuflush® Sanitation System
122
Porcelain Head
123
Porta Potti
124
Head with Overboard Discharge
125
Dockside Waste Pump-Out
126
System Maintenance
127
Clean Vents and Screens
127
Winterizing the Water System
127
Winterizing the Waste System
128
Ventilation and Drainage Systems
177
Engine Compartment Ventilation
177
Gravity Ventilation System
177
Forced Air Ventilation
177
Engine Ventilation System Maintenance
177
Cabin Ventilation
177
Hull Drainage Systems
177
Transom Drain
177
Bilge Pumps
178
Sump
178
Bilge Compartment Drainage
178
Cockpit Drainage
178
Interior Equipment
179
Galley Equipment
179
Electric Stove
179
Microwave Oven
179
Refrigerator
180
Refreshment Center
180
Entertainment
181
Stereo System
181
TV and DVD Player
181
L - 3 Entertainment
181
Air Conditioning
182
Exterior Equipment
194
Rails & Deck Hardware
194
Transom Door
194
Companionway Door
195
Windows
195
Windshields and Cabin Windows
195
Plexiglass
196
Foredeck Hatches
196
Swim Platform
196
Cockpit Storage
197
Transom Storage Locker
197
Bow Platform
198
Bow Roller
198
Anchor Line Storage Locker
198
Windlass
199
Radar Arch
200
Spotlight
200
ENGINE DAY HATCH W/ ELECTRIC LIFT
200
M - 14 Spotlight
200
Upholstery
202
C. MID Cabin (Aft Cabin) Berth
203
N - 2 Exterior Seating
204
C. Port Chaise Lounger Seat
205
E. Deck Sunpads
206
B. Interior Carpets
207
B. Exterior Carpets
209
N - 5 Replacement Upholstery
210
Weather Covers
211
O - 6 Use of Weather Covers and Carbon Monoxide
214
O - 7 Winter Storage
215
Fiberglass and Hull Information
218
P - 3 Equipment Installation
219
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
220
P - 5 Fiberglass Repairs
221
C. Osmotic Blistering
222
Woodwork and Composites
226
Q - 5 Burlwood Mahogany Enhancements
227
General Maintenance
229
C. Prior to Winter Storage
230
Trailer Information
234
C. Hitches
235
C. Swivel Jack
237
D. Coupling Assembly
238
F. Winch
239
H. Spare Tire Carrier
240
J. Tie-Downs
241
B. Backing up with Surge Disc Brakes
243
A. Checklist
244
S - 5 Maintenance
245
G. Tie-Downs
246
A. Removal of Hub
247
T - 1 Launch and Cruise Checklist
248
A. Recommendations
249
T - 3 Loading Passengers and Gear
250
T - 5 Maneuvering
251
T - 6 Acceleration
252
B. Tilt/Trim Control Switches - Stern Drive Models Only
253
T - 8 Navigation Lights
254
C. Running Aground
255
C. Capsizing
256
G. Medical Emergency
257
B. Mooring
258
Float Plan
266
Fuel Log
267
Service Log
270
Service Information
273
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