FIBERGLASS AND HULL INFORMATION
Fiberglass cockpit liners and seat base are constructed
similar to the hull. Balsa core or coremat laminations are
P - 1 HULLDESIGNINFORMATION
utilized when necessary.
Four Winns® boats are designed using the sound engi-
neering and mathematical principles of hydrostatics, hy-
In addition to a thorough visual inspection of each fiber-
drodynamics, structure, and strength of materials. The
glass component, samples are measured using special
materials utilized provide optimum strength at the light-
equipment,forfiberglassreinforcementtoresinratio,lami-
estpossibleweight. Theexactfiberglasslaminatesched-
nate configuration, weight and thickness. By these pro-
cedures Four Winns ensures proper composition.
ule and construction techniques of each part is deter-
mined in accordance with the strength and rigidity re-
quired.
P - 3 EQUIPMENTINSTALLATION
All Four Winns Freedom™ and Horizon™ models in-
clude our patented Stable-Vee® hull design. Pods on
Many boats are used for specific purposes or under con-
either side of the outdrive extend the running surface be-
ditions which require the addition of special equipment to
yond the transom. These pods, plus the unique distri-
the hull or deck. Special care must be taken during the
butionofdeadrisefromtransomtobow,allowsFourWinns
installation of any equipment to a fiberglass component.
to place more hull in the water than deep-vee designs of
A polysulfide or butyl based sealant should be used to
similar length and beam. This results in better boat han-
seal installations below the water line. Silicone “marine”
dling whether on plane, during turns, or at rest.
seal or similar bedding compound should be used else-
where.
P - 2 FIBERGLASSCONSTRUCTION
NOTICE
DO NOT install any item onto or through the hull
withoutadequatelysealingthehullareapenetrat-
ed by the installed item or related fasteners.
Improper installations could cause leakage or
allow water absorption and thus cause serious
hull damage.
The fiberglass components of Four Winns® boats are of
the finest quality materials, workmanship and construc-
tion techniques available. This ensures the structural in-
tegrity to provide years of boating enjoyment with mini-
mal maintenance.
The construction of a Four Winns® hull begins with the
application of gel coat to the mold. The gel coat is ap-
proximately 25 mils thick. A coat of resin and chopped
fiberglass is then sprayed into the hull and carefully hand
Alwayspredrillfasteningholeswithapropersize
bit. Predrilling will help prevent the fiberglass
fromsplinteringandthuscausingunsightlydam-
age. Also, countersink holes to prevent the gel
rolled until it is securely affixed to the gel coat.
coat from chipping.
A number of fiberglass layers and woven roving are ap-
Any equipment which will be subjected to cyclic loading
plied to the above laminate. Each layer is hand laid and
or significant force should be through-bolted to a fiber-
hand rolled. The keel and chine areas have fiberglass
glass component. A butt block or backing plate should
woven roving overlapped in these areas to provide addi-
be used to strengthen any area onto which an item will
be mounted.
tional strength. Some models utilize encapsulated
end-grain balsa core or coremat laminates to achieve
additional rigidity. Others utilize additional laminations of
woven roving to maintain strength and rigidity.
The hull support stringers are located using special tools,
and are fiberglassed into place. This ensures a strong,
rigid hull, permanently formed into a solid assembly, free
of distortions.
Freedom™/Horizon™ Owner’s Manual
Section P
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