WEATHER COVERS
L - 1
GENERALINFORMATION
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers during outdoor
winter storage. The weight of the snow or heavy
rain can cause severe damage to the material or
top structure. Refer to L-3 Winter Storage in this
manualformoreinformation.
Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on all
Four Winns models. Bimini top with camper is standard
on all Vista models. Cockpit covers are available as an
option only on these models. Four Winns covers are
designed and intended to provide protection of the cock-
pit seating areas.
Four Winns is utilizing a different snap for the canvas.
The snap socket is notched towards the outer edge of
Four Winns utilizes 100% acrylic Sunbrella material. the canvas. To unsnap, just lift on the side by the notch.
During the manufacture of the weather covers, the small-
est possible needle and highest quality UV stabilized,
bonded polyester thread is used in the stitching.
NOTICE
Removesnapsoneatatimetopreventdamage.
DO NOT rip off or pull the weather cover as a
whole; acrylic material will tear at snaps.
Never use any form of open flame cooking de-
vice in any area fully enclosed or near Sunbrella
covers. This material is flammable.
NOTICE
On all models, couplers are included with the
extensionstoallowforverticaladjustment. Hori-
zontal adjustments can be made with the buckle
located on the nylon strap. Adjustments should
be minimal with factory setup and installation.
The weather cover is water repellant but not water proof.
During a hard rain, you may notice a light mist permeat-
ingthroughaweathercover. Thisisnormal. Iftheseams
leak, they can be sprayed with Scotchguard or similar
water repellent. Keep objects from contacting the inside
of the cover. Leakage may occur at point of contact.
A. Bimini Top & Camper
Thebiminitopandcampercanvasarestandardandcom-
pletely encloses the cockpit area. The camper canvas
has been designed to install below the arch (if installed).
This allows the dealer to install an arch after the boat has
left the factory without changing the canvas.
Weather covers must be installed “snug” to prevent sags
in the Sunbrella when installed. The Sunbrella material
relies on swelling to seal itself. If taut or overly tight, the
material will not seal and may tear.
A window is provided forward of the bimini top. Side and
aftcurtainsareremovableandhavewindowcoverswhich
rolluporareremovedtoexposethescreens. Thecamper
will square off and attach to the stern. Installation infor-
mation is included in Table I and Figure L2 at the end of
this section.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for accumu-
lation of water. Damage to the bow assemblies
may otherwise result. Make sure cover is snug
to avoid puddling of water.
Afteruse,thetopcanvasshouldberolledupintotheboot
(supplied) and secured.
All Vista models have a bimini top and camper as stan-
dard equipment. When factory installed, minimal adjust-
ment is necessary.
NOTICE
NEVER fold or store a wet weather cover. This
canleadtomildeworshrinkage. Rollratherthan
foldtheenclosurecurtains. Sharpfoldsincrease
the chance of cracking the clear vinyl.
Vista Owners Manual
02/98
Section L
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