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Four winns 378 VISTA Owner's Manual

Four winns 378 VISTA Owner's Manual (197 pages)

Brand: Four winns | Category: Boat | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Warranty Registration Transfer Request
2
Specifications
7
Table of Contents
16
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 System Check
  25
  - Before Starting the Engines
    25
  - After Starting the Engine
    25
- Engine Operational Procedures
  25
  - Before Starting
    25
  - Cold Engine Start (EFI Engines)
    26
  - Warm Engine Starting
    27
  - Shifting and Control Speed
    27
  - Stopping Engine
    27
- Grounding and Towing
  28
- Boating Education
  28
  - Boating Courses
    28
  - Boating Manuals and Literature
    28
  - Charts and Maps
    28
  - Laws and Regulations
    29
  - Boat Owner Registration
    29
  - Insurance
    29
  - Accident Reporting
    29
  - Discharge of Oil
    30
  - Disposal of Plastics & Other Garbage
    30
  - Marpol Treaty
    30
- Safety & Safety Equipment
  
  31
  - General
    31
    
    Required Safety Equipment
    31
    
    Personal Floatation Devices (Pfds)
    31
    
    PFD Types
    31
    
    PFD Pointers
    32
    
    Fire Extinguisher
    32
    
    Fire Extinguisher System
    33
    
    Visual Distress Signal Devices
    33
    
    Sound Signaling Devices
    33
    
    Navigation Lights
    34
    
    Additional Recommended Equipment
    34
  - Carbon Monoxide
    34
    
    Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide
    35
    
    What Makes Carbon Monoxide
    35
    
    How a Person Is Affected by Carbon Monoxide
    35
    
    Effects of Carbon Monoxide
    35
    
    Symptoms
    35
    
    Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)
    36
  - Inspection
    36
  - Operation
    36
  - The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side
    37
  - Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)
    37
  - Accumulation of Exhaust Gases-Swim Platform
    38
  - Dangerous Activity - "Teak Surfing"/"Dragging
    38
  - Cabin Appliances
    38
  - Air Conditioning
    38
  - Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces
    38
  - Running of Engines in Idle
    39
  - Altitude and Sea Conditions
    39
  - Portable Generator Sets
    39
  - Maintenance - Engine Performance
    39
  - Maintenance - External Conditions
    39
  - Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity
    40
  - Maintenance - Ventilation Systems
    40
  - Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity
    40
  - Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems
    40
  - Maintenance - Liquid Drains
    40
  - AA. CO Detection System
    40
  - Safe Boating Practices
    41
    
    Drugs and Alcohol
    41
    
    Safe Operation
    41
    
    Passenger Safety
    42
    
    Propeller
    42
    
    First Aid
    42
    
    Operation by Minors
    42
    
    Rules of the Road
    42
    
    Voluntary Inspection
    42
    
    Safe Boating Courses
    43
  - Water Sports
    43
    
    Water Sport Guidelines
    43
Basic Seamanship

45
- General
  45
  - Boating Regulations
    45
  - Rules of Seamanship
    45
- Navigational Aids
  47
  - International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B)
    47
  - Lateral Markers
    47
  - Safe Water Markers
    47
  - The Uniform State Waterway Marking System
    48
  - A Special Sign
    48
  - Noise
    48
  - Anchoring
    48
- Recommended Reading
  49
- Contacts
  49
- Owner's Logs and Records
  50
- Navigational Aids Chart
  50
Warranty and Service

52
- Four Winns Warranty Policy
  52
- Deck/Hull Structure Warranty
  52
- Warranty Registration
  52
- Transfer of Warranty
  52
- Pre-Owned Unit Registration
  52
- Insurance Coverage
  53
- Serial Number Record
  53
- Pre-Delivery Service
  53
- Replacement Parts
  53
- Owner's Responsibilities
  54
- Construction Standards
  54
- Winngear
  54
Engines and Instrumentation

55
- General
  55
- Engine Exhaust
  55
  - Carbon Monoxide
    55
  - E - 2 Engine Exhaust
    55
  - Carbon Monoxide Monitor
    56
  - Engine & Drive System
    56
    
    Engine
    56
    
    Inboard V-Drives
    56
  - UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT (Inboards)
    57
    
    Shaft Log
    57
    
    Strut
    57
    
    Propeller Shaft
    58
    
    Propellers
    59
  - Engine Cooling Systems
    60
  - Running Angle
    60
  - Trim Tabs
    61
    
    Control Listing
    61
    
    Induce Planing & Controlling Trim Angle
    62
    
    Trim Tab Maintenance
    62
  - Engine Instrumentation
    62
    
    Tachometer
    62
    
    Speedometer
    63
    
    Temperature Gauge
    63
    
    Oil Pressure Gauge
    63
    
    Voltmeter
    63
    
    Fuel Gauge
    63
    
    Depthsounder
    63
    
    Gas Vapor Detector
    63
    
    Engine Hour Meter
    64
    
    Ignition Switch
    64
    
    Engine Synchronizer Gauge
    64
    
    Alarm Systems
    64
    
    Rudder Angle Indicator Gauge
    64
    
    Navigation Packages (Optional)
    64
    
    Instrument Maintenance
    65
Control Systems

66
- General
  66
- Control Operation
  66
  - Shifting and Control Speed
    66
- Neutral Safety Switch
  67
- Control System Maintenance
  67
Steering Systems

68
- General
  68
  - Tilt Steering
    68
  - Hydraulic Steering
    68
- Steering Load
  69
- Rudder
  69
- Rudder Angle/Position Indicator
  69
- G - 4 Rudder Angle/Position Indicator
  69
- Propeller Torque
  70
- Steering System Maintenance
  70
Electrical Systems

74
- General
  74
- Dual Engine - Quad Battery System
  74
  - Installation
    74
  - Operation
    75
  - Battery Charger
    75
- Voltmeter
  75
- 12 Volt Electrical Equipment
  76
- 120 (220) Volt Electrical System
  78
- Dockside Operation
  78
  - Shore Power Connections
    79
  - 120 Volt AC Equipment
    79
  - Reverse Polarity Indicator
    80
  - Ground Fault Current Interrupter
    80
- Electrical System Maintenance
  81
  - Battery Maintenance
    81
  - Electrical Wiring Maintenance
    82
- Stray Current Corrosion
  82
  - General
    82
  - Galvanic Corrosion
    82
  - Corrosion Prevention
    83
Fuel Systems

84
- Gasoline Fuel Systems
  84
- System Testing
  84
- Fuel Fills
  85
- Fuel Vents
  85
- Anti-Siphon Valves
  85
- Fuel Gauge
  86
- Fuel Sender
  86
- Fuel Filters
  86
- Gas Vapor Detector
  87
- Use and Maintenance
  87
- Fuel Standards
  87
- Problems with Alcohol in Gasoline
  87
- Recommendations
  87
- Fueling Instructions
  88
Water and Waste Systems

89
- General
  89
- Pressurized Water System
  90
- Priming the System
  90
- System Operation
  90
- Water Heating Systems
  90
- Using the Shower
  90
- Grey Water System
  91
- Shore Water Connection
  91
- Transom Shower
  92
- Heads
  92
  - Vacuflush® Sanitation System
    92
  - Head with Overboard Discharge
    93
  - Dockside Pump-Out
    94
  - System Maintenance
    94
  - Clean Vents and Screens
    94
  - Winterizing the Water System
    95
  - Winterizing the Waste System
    95
Ventilation and Drainage Systems

96
- Engine Compartment Ventilation
  96
  - Gravity Ventilation System
    96
  - Forced Air Ventilation
    96
  - Engine Ventilation System Maintenance
    96
  - Cabin Ventilation
    96
  - Hull Drainage Systems
    96
    
    Transom Drain
    96
    
    Bilge Pumps
    97
    
    Sump
    97
    
    Bilge Compartment Drainage
    97
    
    Cockpit Drainage
    97
Interior Equipment

98
- Galley Equipment
  98
  - Electric Stove
    98
  - Microwave Oven
    98
  - Refrigerator
    98
- Refreshment Center - Icemaker and Refrigerator
  98
- Entertainment Center
  99
  - Stereo System
    99
  - Tv/DVD Player
    99
- Air Conditioning
  100
- Central Vacuum
  101
Exterior Equipment

102
- Rails & Deck Hardware
  102
- Transom Door
  102
- Companionway Door
  102
- Windows
  103
  - Windshields and Cabin Windows
    103
  - Plexiglass
    103
- Foredeck Hatches
  104
- Extended Swim Platform
  104
- Cockpit Storage
  104
- ENGINE DAY HATCH W/ ELECTRIC LIFT
  105
- Transom Storage Locker
  106
- BOW PLATFORM W/ ANCHOR ROLLER
  106
- Anchor Storage Locker
  107
- Windlass
  107
- Navigational Equipment
  108
  - Compass
    108
  - Depthsounder
    108
  - Ship to Shore VHF Radio
    108
  - Gps/Chart Plotter
    108
  - Auto Pilot and Radar
    108
  - Radar Arch
    109
- Spotlight
  109
Upholstery

110
- Cabin Tables
  110
- V-Berth or Forward Cabin
  110
- MID Cabin (Aft Cabin) Berth
  111
- Exterior Seating
  111
  - Helm Seat
    111
  - Stern Seat
    111
  - Port Helm Lounger
    113
  - Cockpit Table
    113
  - Deck Sunpads
    113
- Interior Upholstery Care
  114
  - Cleaning Interior Fabric/Upholstery
    114
  - Interior Carpets
    114
  - Privacy Curtains
    115
  - Exterior Upholstery Care
    115
    
    Cleaning Vinyl
    115
    
    Exterior Carpets
    116
    
    Cleaning and Maintenance
    116
    
    Stain Removal Testing
    116
    
    Stain Removal Procedure
    117
Weather Covers

118
- General Information
  118
- Trailering
  118
- Bimini Top
  119
- Camper
  119
- Cockpit Cover
  120
- Use of Weather Covers and Carbon Monoxide
  120
- Winter Storage
  121
- Maintenance
  121
Fiberglass and Hull Information

123
- Hull Design Information
  123
- Fiberglass Construction
  123
- Equipment Installation
  123
- Fiberglass Care & Maintenance
  124
  - General Maintenance
    124
  - Weathering Effects on Gel Coat
    124
  - Stains
    125
  - Fiberglass Repairs
    125
    
    Scratches
    126
    
    Gouges & Cracks
    126
    
    Osmotic Blistering
    127
  - Antifouling Paint
    127
  - Hull Support
    127
Woodwork and Composites

129
- High-Pressure Laminate Care
  129
- Cherry
  129
- Star Board
  129
- Burlwood Mahogany Enhancements
  129
- Granicoat™ Galley Countertop
  129
- Corian® Material
  129
- Acrylic Plastic - (Plexiglass)
  130
General Maintenance

131
- Winterization
  131
  - Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-Up
    131
  - After Lifting
    131
  - Prior to Winter Storage
    132
  - General Maintenance Schedule
    133
Prelaunch and Underway

141
- Launch and Cruise Checklist
  141
- Fueling
  142
  - Recommendations
    142
  - Preliminary Guidelines
    142
  - Pumping Fuel
    142
  - After Fueling
    142
- Loading Passengers and Gear
  143
- Starting Procedures
  143
  - Preliminary Checks
    143
  - Starting
    143
- Maneuvering
  143
  - Leaving the Dock
    144
  - Stopping
    144
- Acceleration
  144
- Trimming Your Boat
  145
- Navigation Lights
  146
- Hazardous Conditions
  146
  - Storms
    146
  - Fog
    146
  - Running Aground
    147
  - Warning Markers
    147
- Reacting to Emergencies
  147
  - Flooding
    147
  - Capsizing and man Overboard
    147
  - Capsizing
    147
  - Man Overboard
    148
  - Collision
    148
  - Fire
    148
  - Medical Emergency
    149
  - Propulsion Failure
    149
  - Control Failure
    149
  - Steering Failure
    149
  - Additional Underway Information
    149
- Returning to Shore
  149
  - Docking
    149
  - Mooring
    150
Glossary

151
Float Plan

158
Fuel Log

159
Service Log

162
Service Information

165
Vista Locator Drawing

166
Electrical Schematics

171

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