NOTICE
NOTICE
To prevent damage to the companionway’s
hatch track, the companionway hatch must be
opened and closed slowly and carefully during
use.
Read the label before using any product. DO
NOT use abrasive cleaners.
B. Plexiglass
Companionway
Hatch
Plexiglass is used for port holes, companionway assem-
blies, sliding storage doors, electrical panel doors, cabi-
nets, and some windshields, or cabin windows.
Plexiglass will scratch easily and must be handled with
care.
Track
Door Lock
Screen
To clean, wash gently with dish washing soap and wa-
ter. Rinse thoroughly with clean water. To dry, use a
soft chamois cloth. DO NOT use paper towels. They
will scratch the plexiglass.
Threshold
Plexiglass or plastic polish may also be used. Read the
label first before using any cleaning product.
Companionway Door
Figure M1: Companionway Door
NOTICE
DO NOT use harsh chemicals or strong clean-
ing solutions on plexiglass. The surface can be
etched, scratched, disfigured, or clouded.
M - 4
WINDOWS
A. Windshields and Cabin Windows
M - 5 FOREDECK HATCHES
The windshield consist of tempered safety glass and
cabin port lights consist of plexiglass. The windshield
frame is aluminum.
The foredeckhatchesconsist of a translucent plexiglass.
The hatch is supported by one locking hinge and can be
secured in a partially open position for ventilation. See
Figure M2. Hatch screens are provided on the Vistas.
Follow the cleaning directions for plexiglass described
above.
A walk-thru windshield is standard. Steps are provided
between the companionway and helm station to allow
easy access through the walk-thru windshield opening.
Latch
DO NOT use walk-thru during bad weather or
on rough seas. Make sure deck hatches are
closed when using walk-thru to prevent injury.
Deck Hatch
Locking
Hinge
NOTICE
Makesurewalk-thruisclosedandsecuredwhen
boating. Damage to the windshield will other-
wise result.
Trim Ring
Windshields of tempered glass can be cleaned with au-
tomotive glass cleaners or dish washing soap and wa-
ter. See the following section for information on the care
of plexiglass.
Figure M2: Forward Deck Hatch
Aluminum can be cleaned with similar products or with
nonabrasive cleaners such as Fantastic.
Vista 248/268 Owner’s Manual
Section M
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