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O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on
the SL models. Four Winns
intended to provide protection of the cockpit seating
areas.
Four Winns utilizes acrylic-type material for all its
covers. All canvas except mooring covers consist
of 100% acrylic material and is color matched to the
boat. The mooring covers are made of 10 ounce
acrylic and typically come in tan only. Contact your
Four Winns Dealer for availability.
Never use any form of open flame cook ing de-
vice
while underway, in any area fully en closed,
or near any acrylic weather cover. This material
is flammable.
During the manu facture of the weath er covers, the
smallest possi ble needle and high est quality UV stabi-
lized, bonded polyes ter thread is used in the stitching.
The weather cover is water repellent but not water
proof. During a hard rain, you may notice a light mist
permeating through a weather cover. This is normal.
If the seams leak, they can be sprayed with Scotch-
guard™ or similar water repel lent or a seam sealing
com pound can be applied. Keep objects from con-
tacting 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
assemblies may otherwise result. Make sure
cover is taut to avoid pud dling of water.
After use, the top canvas should be rolled up into the
boot (if supplied) and secured.
NOTICE
NEVER fold or store a wet weather cover. This
can lead to mildew or shrinkage. Roll rather
than fold the enclosure cur tains. Sharp folds
increase the chance of crack ing the clear vinyl.
Weather Covers - Section O
covers are designed and
®
bow (support)
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers for out door
winter storage. The weight of the snow or
heavy rain can cause severe damage to the
material or top structure. Refer to O-3 Winter
Storage in this manual for more infor mation.
Four Winns is utilizing snaps for the canvas. The snap
sockets are a standard type. When snapping covers
to the boat, apply direct down ward pressure on the
snap. To unsnap, gently lift on the snap.
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent dam-
age. DO NOT rip off or pull the weath er cover
as a whole; acrylic material may tear at
A. Bimini Top
A bimini top is available on certain SL models. This
style is a "freestanding" top and is supported only by
the bow assembly. Note: This style of canvas when
deployed permits most occupants the ability to stand
and walk about the cockpit while the boat is at rest.
Refer to Figure O1.
To install:
1. Attach the bimini main bow to the deck mounts (if
not already attached) and unboot the bimini from
its canvas storage boot.
2. Extend the rear portion of the bimini and attach the
aft brace rod to the aft deck hinge mount.
3. Extend the forward portion of the bimini and attach
the forward straps to their respective strap eyes.
Adjust tautness of canvas using straps.
To close and boot (mounted storage) the bimini top
reverse the preceding steps. Please note that tucking
the bimini top inside boot while zipping is required.
See Figure O2.
Weather Covers
Owner's Manual Page 113
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