Four Winds V475 User manual

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1
PREFACE...........................................................................................................................................................9
SAFETY MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................10
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................16
A - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................16
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................16
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ..................................................................................................................16
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY .................................................................................................................16
A - 5 RULES OF THE ROAD .................................................................................................................16
A - 6 LIGHTNING...................................................................................................................................17
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL...............................................................................................................17
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK ...................................................................................................17
A. Before Starting the Engines.....................................................................................................17
B. After Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................18
A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ....................................................................................18
A. Before Starting ........................................................................................................................18
B. Starting Procedures ................................................................................................................18
C. Shifting and Control Speed......................................................................................................19
D. Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................20
E. After Stopping Engine .............................................................................................................21
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ........................................................................................................21
A - 11 BOATING EDUCATION ................................................................................................................21
A. Boating Courses......................................................................................................................21
B. Boating Manuals or Literature .................................................................................................22
C. Charts and Maps.....................................................................................................................22
D. Laws and Regulations.............................................................................................................22
A - 12 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................22
A - 13 ACCIDENT REPORTING..............................................................................................................23
A - 14 DISCHARGE OF OIL ....................................................................................................................23
A - 15 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE .........................................................................23
A - 16 MARPOL TREATY ........................................................................................................................23
BOATING SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................25
B - 1 GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................................25
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................25
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s).........................................................................................25
C. PFD Types..............................................................................................................................25
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................26
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................26
F. Fire Extinguisher System ........................................................................................................27
G. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................27
H. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................27
I. Navigation Lights.....................................................................................................................28
J. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................28
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE........................................................................................................................28
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide................................................................29
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................29
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................29
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................29
E. Symptoms...............................................................................................................................29
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)......................30
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G. Inspection.............................................................................................................................. 30
H. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 30
I. Boathouses,SeaWallsandConnedSpaces ...................................................................... 30
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side...................................................................................31
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)........................................................................................31
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases-Swim Platform......................................................................32
M. DangerousActivity-“TeakSurng”/“Dragging” .......................................................................32
N. Cabin Appliances ....................................................................................................................32
O. Air Conditioning.......................................................................................................................32
P. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................32
Q. Running of Engines in Idle.......................................................................................................32
R. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................32
S. Portable Generator Sets..........................................................................................................33
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................33
U. Maintenance - External Conditions..........................................................................................33
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................33
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................34
X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ............................................................................34
Y. Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems.................................................................................34
Z. Maintenance - Liquid Drains....................................................................................................34
AA. Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems .....................................................................................34
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES............................................................................................................35
A. Drugs and Alcohol...................................................................................................................35
B. Safe Operation........................................................................................................................35
C. Passenger Safety....................................................................................................................35
D. Propeller..................................................................................................................................36
E. First Aid...................................................................................................................................36
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................36
G. “RulesoftheRoad” .................................................................................................................36
H. Voluntary Inspections..............................................................................................................36
I. Safe Boating Courses .............................................................................................................36
J. Anchoring................................................................................................................................36
B - 4 WATER SPORTS...............................................................................................................................38
A. Water Sport Guidelines ...........................................................................................................38
B. WaterSkiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding.............................................................................38
BASIC SEAMANSHIP......................................................................................................................................40
C - 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................40
A. Boating Regulations ..................................................................................................................40
B. Rules of Seamanship ................................................................................................................40
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .......................................................................................................................42
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ...................................42
B. Lateral Markers .......................................................................................................................42
C. Safe Water Markers ................................................................................................................42
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ........................................................................43
E. A Special Sign.........................................................................................................................43
F. Noise.......................................................................................................................................43
C - 3 RECOMMENDED READING .............................................................................................................43
C - 4 CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................................43
C - 5 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS ....................................................................................................44
C - 6 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ..........................................................................................................44

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE.......................................................................................................................... 45
D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY .......................................................................................... 45
D-2 DECK/HULLSTRUCTUREWARRANTY .................................................................................... 45
D - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................................................... 45
D - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 45
D - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION ......................................................................................... 45
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .......................................................................................................... 46
D - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD....................................................................................................... 46
D - 8 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE.......................................................................................................... 46
D - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................. 46
D - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................. 46
D - 11 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS................................................................................................. 47
D - 12 WINNGEAR................................................................................................................................. 47
  NAME/ADDRESSCHANGEFORM ............................................................................................ 48
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST .............................................................. 50
ENGINES, DRIVES AND INSTRUMENTATION............................................................................................. 52
E - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 52
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST..................................................................................................................... 52
A Carbon Monoxide.................................................................................................................. 52
B Carbon Monoxide Monitor ..................................................................................................... 53
E - 3 ENGINES & DRIVE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 53
A Engine................................................................................................................................... 53
B. Volvo Penta IPS Drive - Units................................................................................................ 54
E - 4 PROPELLERS ............................................................................................................................ 54
A. Diameter ............................................................................................................................... 54
B. Pitch...................................................................................................................................... 54
C. Prop Slip .............................................................................................................................. 55
E - 5 COOLING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................. 55
A. Fresh Water Cooling System ................................................................................................ 55
B. Sea Water Cooling System ................................................................................................... 55
E - 6 RUNNING ANGLE & TRIM TABS .................................................................................................56
A. Trim Tabs Control Operation ..................................................................................................56
B. Control Listing ........................................................................................................................57
C. Induce Planning & Controlling Trim Angle ............................................................................. 57
D. Trim Tab Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 58
E - 7 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................... 58
A. EVC System Display ............................................................................................................ 58
B. EVC Control Panel ............................................................................................................... 60
C. Engine Hour Meter ............................................................................................................... 61
D. Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................................... 61
E. Alarm System ....................................................................................................................... 61
F. Navigational Equipment ....................................................................................................... 61
G. Instrument Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 63
CONTROL SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................... 64
F - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 64
F - 2 CONTROL OPERATION............................................................................................................. 64
A. General ................................................................................................................................. 64
B. Shifting and Control Speed ................................................................................................... 64
C. Engine Speed Synchronization ............................................................................................ 65

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F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH........................................................................................................66
F - 4 JOYSTICK CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 66
F - 5 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 66
STEERING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................................... 67
G - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 67
A. Tilt Steering........................................................................................................................... 67
G - 2 STEERING LOAD ....................................................................................................................... 67
G - 3 PROPELLER TORQUE .............................................................................................................. 68
G - 4 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 68
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 69
H - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 69
H - 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS..................................................................................................... 69
H - 3 BATTERY CHARGER ................................................................................................................ 72
H - 4 SYSTEM VOLTAGE ................................................................................................................... 72
H - 5 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 73
A. Helm Equipment......................................................................................................................73
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment ............................................................................75
C. Interior/ExteriorEquipment.....................................................................................................75
H - 6 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES................................................ 77
H-7 240/120(230V50Hz)VOLTELECTRICALSYSTEM .................................................................. 77
H - 8 DOCKSIDE OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 79
A. Shore Power Connections .................................................................................................... 79
B. 120 Volt AC Equipment ........................................................................................................ 80
C. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI).............................................................................. 81
H - 9 GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................. 82
H - 10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 83
A. Battery Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 83
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance .............................................................................................. 84
H - 11 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION ............................................................................................... 85
A. General ................................................................................................................................ 85
B. Galvanic Corrosion ............................................................................................................... 85
C. Corrosion Prevention ............................................................................................................ 85
FUEL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................................ 86
I - 1 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS............................................................................................................ 86
A. System Testing ..................................................................................................................... 86
B. Fuel Fills................................................................................................................................ 87
C. Fuel Vents............................................................................................................................. 87
D. Fuel Pickup ........................................................................................................................... 88
E. Fuel Level ............................................................................................................................. 88
F. Fuel Senders ........................................................................................................................ 88
G. Fuel Filters ............................................................................................................................ 89
H. Use and Maintenance .......................................................................................................... 89
I - 2 FUEL INSTRUCTIONS................................................................................................................ 89
WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................. 93
J - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 93
J - 2 PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM.............................................................................................. 94

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A. Priming the System ............................................................................................................... 94
B. System Operation ................................................................................................................. 95
C. Water Heating Systems......................................................................................................... 95
D. Using The Forward and Aft Showers .................................................................................... 95
J - 3 GRAY WATER SYSTEM OPTION .............................................................................................. 96
J - 4 SHORE WATER CONNECTION ................................................................................................ 96
J - 5 TRANSOM SHOWER ................................................................................................................ 97
J - 6 BOW WASHDOWN .................................................................................................................... 97
J - 7 WASTE SYSTEM........................................................................................................................ 98
A. Sanitation System ................................................................................................................. 98
B. Head with Overboard Discharge ........................................................................................... 99
C. Dockside Waste Pump Out ................................................................................................ 101
J - 8 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 101
A. Clean Vents and Screens.................................................................................................... 101
B. Winterizing the Water System ............................................................................................. 102
C. Winterizing the Waste System ............................................................................................ 103
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 104
K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION................................................................................ 104
A. Natural Ventilation System .................................................................................................. 104
B. Forced Air Ventilation .......................................................................................................... 104
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance ............................................................................. 104
K - 2 CABIN AND COCKPIT VENTILATION...................................................................................... 104
K - 3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 106
A. Transom Drain ................................................................................................................... 106
B. Bilge Pumps ....................................................................................................................... 106
C. Sump ................................................................................................................................. 106
D. Bilge Compartment Drainage .............................................................................................. 106
E. Cockpit Drainage ................................................................................................................ 107
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................... 108
L - 1 GALLEY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 108
A. Electric Stove ...................................................................................................................... 108
B. Galley Sink.......................................................................................................................... 108
C. Microwave Oven ................................................................................................................. 108
D. GalleyRefrigerator/Freezer ................................................................................................ 108
L - 2 COCKPIT REFRESHMENT CENTER....................................................................................... 109
L - 3 COCKPIT STORAGE ................................................................................................................ 110
L - 4 ENTERTAINMENT......................................................................................................................110
A. Stereo System - Helm and Transom .....................................................................................110
B. Bose Lifestyle® 35 System ...................................................................................................111
C. Flatscreen Televisions with Remotes ....................................................................................112
D. Cockpit TV Options ...............................................................................................................113
E. Satellite TV System Option....................................................................................................113
L - 5 CENTRAL VACUUM ..................................................................................................................114
L-6 WASHER/DRYEROPTION........................................................................................................114
L - 7 AIR CONDITIONING ..................................................................................................................114
L - 8 CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTORS .........................................................................................116

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EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................................119
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE .................................................................................................... 119
M - 2 TRANSOM DOOR..................................................................................................................... 119
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR......................................................................................................... 120
M - 4 WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................... 120
A. Windshield ......................................................................................................................... 120
B. Cabin/CockpitWindows ..................................................................................................... 121
M - 5 FOREDECK HATCH ................................................................................................................. 121
M - 6 EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM................................................................................................ 122
M - 7 SWIM PLATFORM LIFT OPTION ............................................................................................. 123
M - 8 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER .............................................................................................. 123
M - 9 ELECTRIC GRILL .................................................................................................................... 123
M - 10 TRANSOM TABLE OPTION ..................................................................................................... 123
M - 11 BOW PLATFORM ..................................................................................................................... 124
M - 12 WINDLASS................................................................................................................................ 124
M - 13 SEARCH LIGHT........................................................................................................................ 125
M - 14 UNDERWATER LIGHTING OPTION ........................................................................................ 125
M - 15 HARD TOP................................................................................................................................ 125
M - 16 ENGINE HATCH WITH ELECTRIC LIFT................................................................................... 125
M - 17 FLAG POLE AND HOLDER OPTION........................................................................................ 126
UPHOLSTERY ...............................................................................................................................................127
N - 1 INTERIOR FURNISHINGS..........................................................................................................127
A. Couch and Dinette Table.......................................................................................................127
B. Master Stateroom................................................................................................................ 127
C. Mid Cabin Stateroom ............................................................................................................128
N - 2 EXTERIOR FURNISHINGS.........................................................................................................129
A. Helm Seat .............................................................................................................................129
B. Stern Seat.............................................................................................................................130
C. Cockpit Table ........................................................................................................................130
D. Port Lounge ..........................................................................................................................131
E. Deck Sunpads.......................................................................................................................132
N - 3 INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ...............................................................................................132
A. CleaningInteriorFabric/Upholstery .......................................................................................132
B. Interior Carpets .....................................................................................................................133
C. Privacy Curtains ....................................................................................................................133
N - 4 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ..............................................................................................133
A. Cleaning Vinyl .......................................................................................................................133
B. Exterior Carpets ....................................................................................................................135
C. Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................................................................135
D. Stain Removal Testing ..........................................................................................................135
E. Stain Removal Procedures....................................................................................................136
N - 5 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................136
WEATHER COVERS......................................................................................................................................137
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................137
O - 2 GENERAL CANVAS INSTALLATION GUIDE LINES ..................................................................137
O - 3 CANVAS INSTALLATION ...........................................................................................................138
O - 4 USE OF WEATHER COVERS AND CARBON MONOXIDE .......................................................140
O - 5 WINTER STORAGE....................................................................................................................141
O - 6 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................141

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FIBERGLASS AND HULL..............................................................................................................................142
P - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION...................................................................................................142
P - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................142
P - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................142
P - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................142
A. General Maintenance............................................................................................................142
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat ............................................................................................143
C. Stains....................................................................................................................................144
P - 5 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS .............................................................................................................144
A. Scratches .............................................................................................................................144
B. Gouges & Cracks..................................................................................................................145
C. Osmotic Blistering ................................................................................................................145
P - 6 ANTI-FOULING PAINT................................................................................................................146
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................146
WOODWORK AND COMPOSITES................................................................................................................148
Q - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE ........................................................................................148
Q - 2 REAL WOOD TRIM.....................................................................................................................148
Q - 3 STAR BOARD .............................................................................................................................148
Q - 4 LAMINATED FIBERGLASS.........................................................................................................148
Q - 5 TEAK...........................................................................................................................................148
Q - 6 SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL.....................................................................................................149
Q - 7 ACRYLIC PLASTIC - (PLEXIGLASS)..........................................................................................150
Q - 8 FLEXITEEK .................................................................................................................................151
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................152
R - 1 WINTERIZATION ........................................................................................................................152
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay up ............................................................................................152
B. After Lifting............................................................................................................................152
C. Prior to Winter Storage..........................................................................................................153
R - 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................154
PRE-LAUNCH AND UNDERWAY..................................................................................................................157
S - 1 LAUNCH & CRUISE CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................157
S - 2 FUELING.....................................................................................................................................158
A. Recommendations ................................................................................................................158
B. Preliminary Guidelines ..........................................................................................................158
C. Pumping Fuel........................................................................................................................158
D. After Fueling..........................................................................................................................158
S - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS & GEAR ............................................................................................159
S - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................159
A. Preliminary Checks ...............................................................................................................159
B. Starting..................................................................................................................................159
S - 5 MANEUVERING..........................................................................................................................160
A. Leaving the Dock ..................................................................................................................160
B. Stopping................................................................................................................................160
S - 6 ACCELERATION.........................................................................................................................161
S - 7 TRIMMING YOUR BOAT ............................................................................................................161
S - 8 NAVIGATION LIGHTS.................................................................................................................162
S - 9 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................162

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A. Storms ..................................................................................................................................162
B. Fog........................................................................................................................................163
C. Running Aground ..................................................................................................................163
D. Warning Markers...................................................................................................................164
S - 10 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES.................................................................................................164
A. Flooding ................................................................................................................................164
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard..............................................................................................164
C. Capsizing ..............................................................................................................................164
D. Man Overboard .....................................................................................................................164
E. Collision ................................................................................................................................164
F. Fire........................................................................................................................................165
G. Medical Emergency...............................................................................................................165
H. Propulsion Failure .................................................................................................................165
I. Control Failure.......................................................................................................................165
J. Steering Failure.....................................................................................................................166
K. Additional Underway Information...........................................................................................166
S - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE............................................................................................................166
A. Docking.................................................................................................................................166
B. Mooring.................................................................................................................................167
GLOSSARY....................................................................................................................................................169
FLOAT PLAN .................................................................................................................................................176
FUEL LOG......................................................................................................................................................177
SERVICE LOG ...............................................................................................................................................180
SERVICE INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................183
V475 LOCATOR DRAWING ..........................................................................................................................184