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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 1 This manual will acquaint you with the use and maintenance of your new Four Winns boat. This manual also provides special information critical to the safety of the passengers, and longevity of the equipment. Th...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 2 WARNING CONVENTIONS This manual contains instructions critical to the safety of those aboard or the longevity of the equipment. Pay close attention to all safety warnings. The conventions below have been adopted...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 3 CAPACITY LABEL AND OTHER STICKER LOCATIONS The NMMA capacity label and various warning stickers are placed at different locations on each model for your safety. Additional warnings for fuel leakage, blower opera...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 4 A. NMMA CERTIFICATION STICKER B. CAPACITY LABEL (NOTE: CAPACITY WILL VARY DEPENDING UPON WHICH MODEL YOU HAVE.) WARNING BEFORE STARTING ENGINE: EQUIPMENT DRAIN PLUG - SECURED? MOVEABLE SEATS ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 5 WARNING GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE -CHECK ENGINE BILGE COMPARTMENT FOR GASOLINE OR VAPORS, AND -OPERATE BLOWER FOR FOUR MINUTES, AND VERIFY BLOWER OPERATION....

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 6 WARNING AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL. INSPECT SYSTEM FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR. M. LEAKING FUEL WARNING LABEL WARNING (1) TURNOFF THE BOAT’S SHORE CON...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 7 BOW RIDER SPECIFICATIONS A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 8 BOW RIDER SPECIFICATIONS A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 9 A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K. FREEBOARD L. DRAFT BOW...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 10 CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K. F...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 11 CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K. F...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Preface Page 12 CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS A. LOA B. BEAM C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF D. TOTAL HEIGHT E. TRANSOM ANGLE F. DEAD RISE G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM K. F...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Page 1 Table of Contents WARRANTY AND SERVICE..................................................................................................................... 1 A - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY ..............................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Table of Contents Page 2 CONTROL SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................................. 1 C - 1 GENERAL ............................................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Page 3 Table of Contents WASTE & WATER SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................. 1 G - 1 GENERAL ...............................................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Table of Contents Page 4 INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 1 I - 1 ALCOHOL STOVE .......................................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Page 5 Table of Contents C. Safe Water Markers ....................................................................................................... 10 D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ...........................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Table of Contents Page 6 M - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 1 M - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ...............................................

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Owners Manual 05/00 Page 7 Table of Contents B. Bunks ............................................................................................................................. 11 C. Swivel Jack ..................................................

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section A Page 1 A - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY Four Winns confidence in the product and our warranty commitments can extend after the original purchaser may choose to move on to a new boat. Four Winns War- ranty coverage is tran...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section A Page 2 We provide this service to the purchasers of Pre-Owned Four Winns boats in the interest of better boating. Four Winns welcomes every purchaser of a Four Winns boat, new or used, to our family. A - 6 INSURANCE ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 1 B - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be hazard- ous. It is important for you and your passengers to be aware of the potential safety hazard created by exhaust fumes. Familiarize yours...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 2 2. Use extreme caution while operating the engine in confined areas such as enclosed slips or congested piers. Operation under such conditions could easily lead to exhaust gasses (carbon monoxide) entering ev...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 3 Boat Properly Trimmed Changing either diameter or pitch will have an effect on engine speed and prop slip, and in turn, directly affect the performance of a boat. The propeller(s) included with each FourWin...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 4 B - 6 TRIM TABS Electric/hydraulic trim tabs are optional on some models and help provide maximum control of the hull in all water and load conditions. If used properly, trim tabs can: a. Compensate for wind a...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 5 When running at high engine speeds, be sure the trim tabs are in the full up position. Trim tab action should be only enough to compensate for any listing. Trim tab adjustments at high speeds are extremely cr...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 6 A. Tachometer The tachometer indicates the speed of the engine in revo- lutions per minute (RPM). This speed is not the boat speed or necessarily the speed of the propeller. The tachometer may not registe...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 7 The transducer is factory installed and is water tested. It will be located in the bilge compartment to limit the effect of water turbulence while underway. NOTICE DO NOT depend solely upon the depth sounder f...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 8 Pressing SET again will cause the minutes to blink. The MODE button now acts on the minutes. Each time a new minute value is entered, the seconds are set to zero. Pressing SET a third time allows you to set t...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 9 A shallow water depth alarm feature can be set in in- crements of 1 (0.3m). The operator sets the value by pressing and holding dashboard mounted MODE and SET buttons for 2 seconds. Entering shallow w...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 10 C. Odometer (Log) and Trip Odometer (Trip Log) The Log calculates total mileage based on input from the paddle wheel. This value is unable to be reset except at the factory and is stored in nonvolatile memor...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 11 the switch, shut off the engine and prevent the boat from becoming a runaway. If the lanyard is too long, it can be shortened by knotting or looping it. DO NOT cut and retie the lanyard. The emergency stop s...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section B Page 12 Please NOTE: The ADJUST button is the SET button on the Four Winns® dash panel. N. 2000 VDO Quick Start Card ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section C Page 1 CONTROL SYSTEMS C - 2 CONTROL OPERATION A. Carbureted Engines The shift mechanism on the controls can be disengaged to allow for easier starting and engine warm-up. See Fig- ure C1. To disengage: 1. Place con...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section C Page 2 DO NOT attempt control adjustments unless you are familiar with control systems service proce- dures. Control misadjustment can cause loss of control. Other lubrication, adjustment and maintenance instruc- tio...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section D Page 1 The tilt mechanism is spring loaded. Due to the variation in steering wheel offerings, the wheel may spring up rapidly when depressing the re- lease lever. ALWAYS KEEP ONE HAND ON THE WHEEL DURING TILT ADJUST...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section D Page 2 D - 2 PROPELLER TORQUE The propeller rotation of a single engine installation will exert a directional force on the steering system. This can cause the steering to be harder in one direction than the other, an...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section D Page 3 Check all metal parts at the cable output end for corro- sion. Remove any old grease from the cable ram and motor swivel connections using a mild solvent such as WD-40. Spray the cleaned areas with a moisture...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 1 E - 1 GENERAL All electrical equipment on Four Winns boats operate on 12 volt DC electrical power. Fire or Explosion Hazard! Electrical system parts are designed by and manufactured to comply with the U.S. C...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 2 When installing dual batteries, proceed as follows: 1. Connect each of the red battery cables leading from the battery selector switch to the positive (+) termi- nal on each of the two batteries. Figure E2: Si...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 3 E - 3 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT A. Helm Equipment The ignition, DC outlet, and panel switches are protected by a separate fuse panel located below the dash. De- scriptions of individual switches are describ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 4 B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment On the fuse panel, non-factory installed 12 volt acces- sory equipment can be connected to the ACC termi- nal. Accessory equipment can also be wired direct...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 5 The American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) has pub- lished a standard for the color coding of boat wiring. Four Winns voluntarily complies with these standards so the owner of the new boat can easily install n...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section E Page 6 increased and the attack on the less active metal is de- creased, as compared to when these metals are not touching. C. Corrosion Prevention Anti-corrosion anodes are attached to the bottom of the gimbal ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section F Page 1 F - 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS Gasoline fuel systems used in Four Winns boats are designed to meet or exceed the requirements of the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Marine Manufacturers Asso- ciation, and the Am...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section F Page 2 NOTICE Access plates or lids are provided in the floor for easier access to the fuel pick-up, anti-syphon valve and sender. D. Fuel Gauge The fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel in the tank. See Section B-7...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section F Page 3 Figure F4: Effects of Trim Angle It is very important to keep track of hours and fuel con- sumption to obtain an average gallon per hour consump- tion figure. Refer to the fuel log located at the back of this...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section F Page 4 Avoid serious injury or death from fire or explo- sion resulting from leaking fuel. Inspect sys- tem for leaks at least once a year. If areas are found within the fuel system that appear questionable, have a q...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section F Page 5 Figure F6: Grounding Fuel Hose 5. After fueling: a. Replace all fill caps securely. b. Wipe up any spilled fuel. c. Determine that there is no odor of gasoline in the engine compartment or below decks before s...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 1 Water Tank Capacities The materials from which the components of the water system are made may give the water supply a peculiar taste, especially when new. This condition is normal and can be reduced somewhat ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 2 5. Drain the system. 6. Flush the system thoroughly with fresh water. 7. Fill the system with fresh water. To remove excessive chlorine taste or odor which might remain in the system, prepare a solution of one ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 3 When properly primed and activated, the pressurized water system can be used in the same manner as the water system in a home. An automatic pressure sensor in the water pump keeps the system pressurized. Si...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 4 E. Pump Out Option When equipped with the pump out option, the waste can be removed from the tank at a pumping station. A deck plate fitting labeled WASTE, is provided for this purpose. The pump out option is ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 5 NOTICE Always winterize the fresh water system prior to winterization of the hull drainage (bilge pump) system. Draining the system as mentioned can be very tedious and an incomplete job can result in expensive...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section G Page 6 Figure G7: General Water System Diagram WATER SYSTEM ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 1 H - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION All Four Winns stern drive models are equipped with engine compartment ventilation. This system is designed to meet or exceed the requirements (in effect at the time of man...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 2 H - 3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS A. Transom Drain A transom drain with plug is provided in the engine com- partment to allow water drainage. When the boat is out of the water, the boat and trailer should be positio...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 3 (ABYC) technical information report: “Educational In- formation About Carbon Monoxide”. This information pertains to all boats manufactured by Four Winns. NOTICE The boat owner should be aware that other ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 4 H. Inspection Look and listen for leaks in the exhaust systems of both the generator and propulsion engine(s). Look for dis- coloration around joints in the system (water leaks, car- bon, stains, etc.). 1. Mak...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 5 spaces. Orient the boat for maximum dissipation of the exhaust or DO NOT run the boat or boat equipment for extended periods under these conditions. See Figure H1. Figure H1: The effect of sea walls and other ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 6 4. Opening and closing ports, hatches, doors, and win- dows may raise or lower CO levels on board a boat. See Figures H5 and H6. Figure H5: Desired air flow through the boat. Figure H6: The effect of canvas c...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section H Page 7 b. Worn points or incorrect gap on points. c. Shorted or opened circuit high tension spark plug cables. d. Incorrect ignition timing. 4. General a. Worn piston rings and valves. b. Engine temperature - Cold run...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section I Page 1 Figure I2: Coaming Pad Glove Box Figure I3: Sundowner Cooler I - 4 STEREO FourWinns offers an AM/FM cassette stereo as stan- dard equipment on the Horizons and Sundowners. The stereo is mounted within a p...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section I Page 2 I - 5 CHERRY HELM ENHANCEMENTS A standard feature on Horizon and Sundowner models is the cherry wood grain accent. This consists of fin- ished synthetic cherry for the steering wheel, dash module, igni...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 1 SAFETY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT J - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE A. Rails Grab handles have been installed to provide security for passengers in the cockpit. Limiting passenger move- ment while underway is recommen...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 2 NOTICE All fittings must be periodically inspected for loos- ening, wear, and damage. Problems should be corrected immediately! J - 2 WINDSHIELDS The windshield on all models is standard equipment. Windshields...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 3 J - 6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT As the owner of the boat, you are responsible for as- suring that all required safety equipment is aboard. You should also consider supplying additional equipment as needed for your safe...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 4 PFD Type IV, Throwable (Figure J6) is required in ad- dition to the PFDs previously discussed. The most com- mon Type IV PFD is a buoyant cushion or ring buoy. It is designed to be thrown to a person in the w...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 5 G. Sound Signaling Devices Sportboats less than 26 feet (7.9m) are required to carry a hand, mouth or power operated horn or whistle. It must produce a blast of two-second duration and au- dible at a distance ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 6 J - 7 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES NOTICE YOU are responsible for your own safety, the safety of your passengers, and the safety of fellow boaters. A. Drugs and Alcohol Alcohol consumption and boating do not mix! ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 7 When pulling skiers do not turn on the engine until you are at least a boat length away. When approaching a downed skier, turn off the en- gine at least one boat length away before reach- ing the skier in th...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 8 B. Rules of Seamanship 1. Right-of-way In general, boats with less maneuverability have right- of-way over a more agile craft. You must stay out of the way of the following vessels: 2. Meeting Head-On When ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 9 7. Whistle Signal Out on the water, whistle signals are commonly used. Although using a whistle signal is not necessary every time a boat is nearby, operators must signal their inten- tions when necessary to a...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 10 B. Lateral Markers Lateral markers indicate the sides of navigable chan- nels. They consist of lighted can or nun buoys and daymarks. Each has a number and is either red or green. The numbers on the green ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 11 J - 11 CONTACTS There are many good boating publications that have information about your area and what other boats are doing, such as clubs and other activities. Education programs are sponsored by publicat...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 12 J - 12 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS At the end of this owner’s manual are several forms which you will find very helpful. The Float Plan provides a record of your destination, departure and return times, boat...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 13 Figure J13: Lateral Aids as Seen Entering From Seaward J - 14 WATER SPORTS Personal Injury! Four Winns boats are not designed for and should not be used for pulling parasails, kites, gliders or any device ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 14 Rotating Propeller! Rotating propeller can cut or sever causing serious injury or death. Shut engine off and remove ignition key when anyone is swimming nearby. 9. Do not allow anyone near the propeller(s), ...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section J Page 15 Figure J16: Skiing Signals ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 1 K - 1 INTERIOR SEATING (SUNDOWNERS) A. Cabin Tables Table bases are flush mounted for convenience. Ro- tating the table while lifting will ease the removal of the table from the leg. The table leg is...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 2 Figure K2: Lounger Assembly The adjustable lounger will fold into a lounger-type or reclining position. A locking hinge on the aft end will allow for a headrest in the lounge position. Refer to F...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 3 DO NOT sit on the backrest portion of any cock- pit seat. The helmsman could lose control of boat or passengers could be thrown from boat. Also, the seat may be damaged from improper use. F. Stern (Jump) Seats...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 4 G. Top Storage The top storage compartment at the stern of the boat allows for storage of the convertible canvas top assem- bly. The top storage will be secured by a rubber ball and socket-type device. See Fi...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 5 To remove stains, follow the guidelines below. 1. Basic Stains/Grease/Pencil/Dirt: Ivory Soap and water or Fantastik Spray Cleaner applied with a medium-soft brush. 2. Tough Stains/Adhesive/Teak Oil/Rust: Tough...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 6 STAIN REMOVAL PROCEDURE Automotive Grease A Automotive Oil (New or Used) A Bacon Grease A Berry Stain A Blood A Butter A Catsup or Mustard A Chewing Gum A, B (Repeat) Chlorine Bleach (5%) A Chocolate (Melted) A...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section K Page 7 Figure K5: Steps to change lounger to the up position. Figure K4: Steps to change lounger to the down position. ...

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Owner s Manual 05/00 Section L Page 1 L - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on all Four Winns models. Convertible and bimini tops, side and aft curtains, mooring, and cockpit covers are avail- able. (Note: ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section L Page 2 3. Adjust the secondary bow to support the canvas and attach the nylon strap to the strap eye located on the deck. The strap can be adjusted for tautness. NOTICE On the Horizon and Sundowner models, cou- plers...

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Owner s Manual 05/00 Section L Page 3 2. Attach the nylon rear straps to the strap eyes lo- cated on the deck. The forward straps are then at- tached to the forward strap eyes which are also located on the deck. Bimini Top Figure L3: So...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section L Page 4 To install: 1. Spread mooring cover over entire boat. 2. Install adjustable poles in bow area (if applicable) and in the rear cockpit. Be sure the canvas is taut and no pockets exist. 3. Tie off at the transom...

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Owner s Manual 05/00 Section L Page 5 L - 5 CARBON MONOXIDE When the boat is underway, a natural vacuum may exist with the right wind and sea conditions to draw the ex- haust gases (which includes carbon monoxide) into the boat. When the side cur...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 1 Fiberglass cockpit liners and seat base are constructed similar to the hull. Balsa core or coremat laminations are utilized when necessary. In addition to a thorough visual inspection of each fiber- glass comp...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 2 M - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE Fiberglass is affected by weathering processes and re- quires maintenance on a periodic basis to help maintain the beauty and shine. The effects upon the gel coat will b...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 3 C. Stains Stains can appear anywhere on the exterior of the boat and may be a result of contact with tar, plant sap, leaves, rust from metal fittings, and other materials. Surface stains may be removed wit...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 4 Occasionally, blisters, crazing, scratches, or damage to the fiberglass can occur. Repairs may be necessary to correct the problem. A. Scratches Scratches occur during normal use. Below is a step by step proc...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 5 C. Osmotic Blistering Osmotic blistering or boat pox is an unfortunate but not uncommon occurrence in fiberglass boats. Fiber- glass is water retardant, not waterproof. When a boat is left in the water ...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section M Page 6 NOTICE When attempting to raise the hull, never allow one end of the boat to rise first, while letting the opposite rest momentarily on the outdrives or underwater gear. Serious damage to these com- ponents c...

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Owners Manual 05/00 Section N Page 1 N - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE Table tops consist of a high pressure laminate, formica like material. The formica has a matte texture finish and can be cleaned with hand dishwashing soap and wat...

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Owner’s Manual 05/00 Section O Page 1 O - 1 WINTERIZATION A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up 1. Pump out the head (dockside discharge if appli- cable), and be sure the holding tank is empty. Flush the head holding tank with soap, water and a de...