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.the.310.Horizon .models..Four.Winns .covers.are.
designed.and.intended.to.provide.protection.of.the.
cockpit.seating.areas..
Four.Winns.utilizes.acrylic-type.material.for.all.its.cov-
ers..All.310.Horizon
™
.canvas.except.mooring.covers.
Four.Winns.is.utilizing.snaps.for.the.canvas..The.snap.
sockets.are.a.standard.type..When.snapping.covers.
to.the.boat,.apply.direct.downward.pressure.on.the.
snap..To.unsnap,.gently.lift.on.the.snap.
consist.of.100%.acrylic.material.and.is.color.matched.
to.the.boat..The.mooring.covers.are.made.of.9.ounce.
acrylic.and.come.in.tan.only.
NOTICE
Remove snaps one at a time to prevent dam-
age. DO NOT rip off or pull the weather cover
as a whole; acrylic material may tear at snaps.
Never use any form of open flame cooking
device while under, in any area fully enclosed,
or near any acrylic weather cover. This mate-
rial is flammable.
A. Bimini Top
During.the.manufacture.of.the.weather.covers,.the.
smallest.possible.needle.and.highest.quality.UV.stabi-
lized,.bonded.polyester.thread.is.used.in.the.stitching.
A.bimini.top.is.standard.on.the.310.Horizon .models..
™
This style is a “freestanding” top and is supported only
by.the.bow.assembly..Note:.This.style.of.canvas.when.
deployed.permits.most.occupants.the.ability.to.stand.
and.walk.about.the.cockpit.while.the.boat.is.at.rest..
Refer.to.Figure.O1.
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-
guard™ or similar water repellent or a seam sealing
compound.can.be.applied..Keep.objects.from.con-
tacting.the.inside.of.the.cover..Leakage.may.occur.at.
point.of.contact.
To.install:
1.. Attach.the.bimini.main.bow.to.the.deck.mounts.(if.
not.already.attached).and.unboot.the.bimini.from.
its.canvas.storage.boot.
2..
Extend.the.rear.portion.of.the.bimini.and.attach.the.
aft.brace.rod.to.the.aft.deck.mount.
Weather.covers.must.be.installed.taut.or.will.be.dam-
aged.by.accumulation.of.rain.water.
3..
Extend.the.forward.portion.of.the.bimini.and.attach.
the.forward.brace.rod.to.the.forward.deck.mount.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for accumu-
lation of water. Damage to the bow assemblies
may otherwise result. Make sure cover is taut
to avoid puddling of water.
Main Bow Middle BowSecondary Bow
Aft Brace Rod
Fwd Brace Rod
After.use,.the.top.canvas.should.be.rolled.up.into.the.
boot.(if.supplied).and.secured....
NOTICE
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.
Deck Mount
Deck Mounts
Figure O1: Bimini Top
(Note: Optional Stainless Steel Arch Shown)
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| Tags | Four Winns Horizon 310 |
| Model Year | 2007, 2008 |
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