™
Priortoapplicationoftheantifoulingpaint,theboatowner
mayconsidercoatingthehullbottomwithan epoxycoat-
ing. Four Winns recommends this procedure as a pre-
ventiveandeffectivemeansofcontrollingosmoticblister-
ing. Mostmajorantifoulingpaintmanufacturersalsosupply
a line of epoxy undercoatings. Consult your Four Winns
dealer for recommendations on epoxy undercoatings.
While lifting the boat, ensure slings are in the
proper locations as indicated by the sling loca-
tion labels . Failure to do so may result in
permanent hull structure damage and will
invalidate the hull structure warranty.
NOTICE
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT
When attempting to raise the hull, never allow
one end of the boat to rise first, while letting the
oppositerestmomentarilyontheunderwatergear.
Serious damage to these components could re-
sult. DO NOT place lifting straps on underwater
gear. Be sure the strap is against the hull sur-
faceonly and are in proper location as indicated
by the sling label location.
Proper support of the hull while it is out of the water is
imperative. Due to the design complexities, Four Winns
doesnotrecommendtrailersorstoragecradlesbehome-
made. The boat is a valuable piece of equipment. DO
NOT risk permanent damage to the hull structure in an
attempttosavethecostofanadequatesupport. Improp-
er support can lead to serious and permanent hull defor-
mation.
Atrailer, or storage cradle designed for a larger or smaller
boatwillnotprovidepropersupportforthehull. Thiscould
lead to hull deformation and thus serious performance
deficiencies.
Figure P2: 248 Vista™ Bottom Paint Line Location
Figure P3: 268 Vista™ Bottom Paint Line Location
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