2000 Four Winns Vista 238 258 278 Owners Manual

To install the bimini top:
1.
Install bimini top to the forward deck hinges on the
windshield or deck. Attach camper to rear deck hing-
es.
2.
3.
Removecanvasbootfromtop.
Unroll canvas and extend secondary bows to set up
top.
4.
5.
Attach forward strap to strap eye. Some adjustment
may be necessary.
Figure L1:   Shock  Cords
Zip in forward clear section and snap to windshield.
Windshield snaps can be adjusted to match snaps
in canvas.
B.   CockpitCover
The cockpit cover is used to cover the complete cockpit
area and is intended as a short term storage cover. This
is available as an option on all Vistas. Refer to L-3 Win-
ter Storage for additional information.
To set up camper:
6.
7.
Remove canvas boot from camper top.
To install:
Unroll canvas and  extend bows to set up  camper
top.
1.
Snap the forward edge of the cockpit cover to snaps
located forward of the windshield.
8.
Loosenscrewonadjustablejawslidetoadjustbows.
Refer to dimension ā€œJā€ in Table I to set height on the
jaw slide.  On the 278 model, the dimension varies
and is dependent upon installation. The bows must
be fully extended before tightening the set screw.
2.
3.
Snapcanvasalongsidesandproceedtorearofboat.
Attach shock cords to knobs and center canvas at
the stern.
NOTICE
Later models will  use two jaw slides with  lan-
yards.   One will  be located  for set up  of the
camper and the other for storage.
L - 2
TRAILERING
High winds encountered during trailering your boat can
severely damage most weather covers. If an extended
trip at  highway speeds  is planned, the  top and  other
weathercoversshouldbeinthedownpositionorremoved
entirely. This will prevent damage and loss.
9.
Zip in side and aft curtains.   Snap canvas to deck
beginning at forward edge. Readjust bows if neces-
sary.
10.
Attachshockcordstoknobsalongthesternasshown
in Figure L1. Be sure canvas is centered on stern.
L - 3
WINTERSTORAGE
Canvas shouldbesnug.  If taut or extremely tight, canvas
could tear or pull at seams.
The boat must be properly protected during winter dry
dock storage. Awinter storage cover is advisable. Many
marine dealers offer shrinkwrap enclosures for outdoor
storage. See a Four Winns dealer for information on the
availability of winter storage covers or other alternatives
for storage.
Vista Owners Manual
02/98
Section L
Page 2
Product Specification
CategoriesFour Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals
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Model Year2000
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