WEATHER COVERS
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTICE
DO NOT use the weather covers for outdoor
winter storage. The weight of the snow or
heavy rain can cause severe damage to the
material or top structure. Refer to O- - Winter
Storage in this manual for more information.
Weather.covers.for.the.cockpit.areas.are.available..
®
on.all.Four.Winns .models..A.bimini.top.and.camper..
® ®
is.standard.on.the.318.Vista .models..Four.Winns .
covers.are.designed.and.intended.to.provide.protec-
tion.of.the.cockpit.seating.areas..
Four.Winns.utilizes.100%.acrylic-type.material.for.
most.of.its.canvas..During.the.manufacturing.of.the.
weather.covers,.the.smallest.possible.needle.and.
highest.quality.UV.stabilized,.bonded.polyester..
thread.is.used.in.the.stitching.
Four.Winns.is.utilizing.snaps.for.the.canvas..The.snap.
sockets.are.a.standard.type..To.unsnap,.gently.lift.on.
the.snap..
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent
damage. DO NOT rip off or pull the weather
cover as a whole; acrylic material will tear at
snaps.
Never use any form of open flame cooking
device in any area fully enclosed or near
weather covers. This material is flammable.
O - 2 GENERAL CANVAS
INSTALLATION GUIDELINES
The.weather.cover.is.water.repellent.but.not.water.
proof..During.a.hard.rain,.you.may.notice.a.light.mist.
permeating.through.a.weather.cover..This.is.normal...
If.the.seams.leak,.they.can.be.sprayed.with.Scotch-
1)..For.safety.and.ease,.it.is.recommended.that.two..
or.more.people.are.available.to.install.or.remove...
the.canvas.
guard .or.similar.type.water.repellent.or.a.seam.
™
sealing.compound.can.be.applied..Keep.objects.from.
contacting.the.inside.of.the.cover..Leakage.may.occur.
at.point.of.contact.
2).
3).
Ideally,.canvas.should.be.installed.while.the.boat.
is.in.the.slip.or.moored.securely.
Weather covers must be installed “snug” to prevent
sags..The.material.relies.on.swelling.to.seal.itself...
If.too.taut.or.overly.tight,.the.material.will.not.seal..
and.may.tear.
Be.sure.to.observe.all.safety.precautions.to.
prevent.the.build-up.of.Carbon.Monoxide.-.an.
invisible,.odorless.gas.while.the.boat.is.running.or.
underway.
NOTICE
4)
Store canvas pieces flat, or if necessary, rolled; .
Periodically check weather covers for
accumulation of water. Damage to the bow
assemblies may otherwise result. Make sure
cover is snug to avoid puddling of water.
do.not.fold.
5).
Bimini.top,.valances.and/or.camper.top.must.be.
installed first; all other pieces attach to these
pieces.
After.use,.the.top.canvas.should.be.rolled.up.into.the.
boot.(supplied).and.secured..
6).
7).
Partially.zip.zippers.until.all.sides.of.a.canvas.
piece.are.in.position.
NOTICE
Support.poles.are.adjustable;.a.button-release.lets.
you.slide.the.inner.and.outer.tube.to.longer.or.
shorter settings for a snug fit.
NEVER fold or store a wet weather cover. This
can lead to mildew or shrinkage. Roll rather
than fold the enclosure curtains. Sharp folds
increase the chance of cracking the clear vinyl.
8).
Unsnap.canvas.by.lifting.at.the.button.to.prevent.
damage;.do.not.pull/yank.
Weather Covers - Section O
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| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns Vista Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns Vista 318 |
| Model Year | 2006, 2007, 2008 |
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| Document Type | Owner's Manual |
| Language | English |
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| Publisher | fourwinns.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Outboard Marine Corporation |
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