WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS
Table II: Water Tank Capacities
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GENERAL
MODEL
238
TANK CAPACITY
17 gal.
LOCATION
All Four Winns Vista models are equipped with a fresh
water supply system. This system consists of a water
supply tank, water distribution lines and a distribution
pump. The water fill deck plate for the fresh water sys-
tem is located on the deck. Always fill the tank slowly.
Stbd Engine Compartment
Below Forward V-Berth
Below Forward V-Berth
258
20 gal.
278
38 gal.
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 through the use of a water
filter; such as that produced byAmetek Inc. Also, chemi-
cals such as Sudbury’s Aqua-Fresh and Pettibone’s
Aquabon are effective. The taste will completely dissi-
pate in time.
The approximate location of the water fill for each model
is listed below in Table I.
Table I: Water Fill Location
MODEL
238
DECKWATERFILLLOCATION
Port, Aft of Windshield Wing
Starboard, Forward Deck
258
278
Starboard, Below Cabin Window
The fresh (potable) water system should be dis-
infected prior to initial use.
The water deck plate is appropriately labeled.
DO NOT fill the system with anything other than
water. Shouldthesystembecomecontaminated
with fuel or other toxic solution, component re-
placement may be necessary.
The water system should be disinfected before first use
and at the beginning of each season. The following infor-
mation is a general guide to disinfecting the fresh water
system.
1.
Flush the boat’s water system thoroughly with fresh
water. Make sure all anti-freeze is removed from the
system.
Thewatertankisequippedwithanoverboardvent. Main-
tain a close visual watch on the overboard vent while fill-
ing the water tank. Always fill the tank slowly. When the
tank is almost full, water will spurt out of the vent.
2.
3.
The water system should be drained completely.
NOTICE
To disinfect the water system, use one gallon of wa-
ter and 1/4 cup of Clorox or Purex household bleach
(5% sodium hypochlorite solution). This is recom-
mended for each 15 gallons of tank capacity.
When filling the tank, never seal the hose to the
deck plate. The tank will become pressurized
and could rupture.
DO NOT overfill the water tank. Tank damage
may result. Water capacity and tank location
may vary due to other equipment that may be
installed on the boat.
4. Allow to stand for three (3) hours. If time is a factor,
greater concentrations of chlorine solution will be
needed to disinfect the water system.
5.
6.
7.
Drain the system.
Table II lists the capacity and location of water supply
tanks.
Flush the system thoroughly with fresh water.
Fill the system with fresh water.
Vista Owners Manual
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Section G
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 238, Four Winns Vista 258, Four Winns Vista 278 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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