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-3 Winter
Storage in this manual for more information.
Weather covers for the cockpit areas are available on
®
the SL 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
covers. All canvas except mooring covers 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.
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.
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 underway, in any area fully
enclosed, or near any acrylic weather cover.
This material 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 SL models. This style
is a “freestanding” top and is supported only by the
bow assembly. Note: This style of canvas when de-
ployed 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 hinge 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 straps to their respective strap eyes.
Adjust tautness of canvas using straps.
NOTICE
Periodically check weather covers for accumu-
lation of water. Damage to the bow (support)
assemblies may otherwise result. Make sure
cover is taut to avoid puddling of water.
To close and boot (mounted storage) the bimini top
reverse the preceding steps. Please note that tucking
the bimini top inside boot while zipping is required.
See Figure O2.
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.
Weather Covers - Section O
Owner’s Manual Page 108
| Categories | Four Winns Manuals, Four Winns SL-Series Manuals, Outboard Marine Corporation Manuals |
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| Tags | Four Winns SL |
| Model Year | 2008 |
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| Language | English |
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