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GENERAL INFORMATION
Weather covers are available on all V series models.
These Four Winns
covers are de signed and intended
®
to provide protection of the cockpit seating areas.
Cover availability as well as installation techniques
may vary by model. The information discussed in this
section attempts to cover most V series cover installa-
tions. Please contact your Four Winns dealer if you
have questions regarding your specific V series
model's canvas installation.
Four Winns utilizes 100% acryl i c-type materi a l for
most of its canvas. During the manu facturing of the
weath er covers, the smallest possi ble needle and
high est quality UV stabilized, bonded polyes ter
thread is used in the stitching.
Never use any form of open flame cook ing
device in any area fully en closed or near
weather covers. This material is flammable.
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 type water repel lent 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 "snug" to pre v ent
sags. The material relies on swelling to seal itself.
If too taut or overly tight, the material will not seal
and may tear.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for
accumulation of water. Damage to the bow
assemblies may otherwise result. Make sure
cover is snug to avoid pud dling of water.
After use, the top canvas should be rolled up into the
storage boot (if applicable) and secured.
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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.
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-6 - Winter
Storage in this manual for more infor mation.
Four Winns is utilizing snaps for the canvas. The snap
sockets are a standard type. To unsnap, gently lift on
the snap.
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent
damage. DO NOT rip off or pull the weath er
cover as a whole; acrylic material will tear at
snaps.
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GENERAL CANVAS INSTALLATION
GUIDELINES
1) For safety and ease, it is recommended that two
or more people are available to install or remove
the canvas.
2) Ideally, canvas should be installed while the boat
is in the slip or moored securely.
3) Be sure to observe all safety precautions to
prevent the build-up of Carbon Monoxide - an
invisible, odorless gas while the boat is runningor
underway.
4) Store canvas pieces flat, or if necessary, rolled;
do not fold.
5) Bimini top, valances and/or camper top must be
installed first; all other pieces attach to these
pieces.
6) Partially zip zippers until all sides of a canvas
piece are in position.
Weather Covers
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