Four winns Funship 214 User manual

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This manual will acquaint you with the use and maintenance of your new Four Winns® boat. This manual also
provides special information critical to the safety of the passengers, and longevity of the equipment. The
information on the following page lists the conventions used to increase the visibility of these important mes-
sages. Also included in your owner’s packet is the “Boating Basics, A Guide to Responsible Boating”. This
publication covers all the boating basics and should be read along with your Four Winns® Owners Manual
before operating your boat. Review this information in detail.
Four Winns® continually strives to improve its products. Unit specifications, including standard and optional
equipment are constantly being modified. Equipment availability is also subject to change. The most
current and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manual. Some
variation in equipment, description, location, and details can result.
The information in this manual focuses upon the equipment designed and manufactured by Four Winns® on
specific models. When appropriate, please utilize the information pertinent to your specific boat model.
Equipment such as engines, and other accessories are manufactured by others. The information provided in
this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the information provided by the manufacturers of this
equipment. All information available at the time of manufacture has been included with your owner’s packet.
Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new boat. Many instructions may require direct
performance of the activity to fully understand the correct method. If you choose to read this manual at home,
remember to take it to the boat with you.
Your Four Winns® dealer knows your boat best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Return to him
for service or other assistance. If you find it necessary to contact Four Winns® directly, please refer to the
address information listed below. Be sure to include the boat model, serial number, your daytime telephone
number, and specifics of the information desired.
This manual has been specifically developed for the Candia Funship 214, 234, and 254 models. Please
record the model and serial number information below.
Model Serial Number
________________________ __________________________
This manual should be considered part of the boat. Should you sell the boat, pass this manual on to the new
owner. Take special care of this manual. Certain information in this manual may not be available in a replace-
ment manual.
Thank you for joining the Four Winns® family. We appreciate your purchase and welcome the opportunity to
demonstrate our commitment to you.
Four Winns® Customer Service Department
925 Frisbie Street
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231-775-1343 (Phone)
231-779-2345 (FAX)
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
© FourWinns L.L.C. 2000. All Rights Reserved.
PREFACE

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SAFETY WARNINGS
Thismanualcontainsinstructionscritical tothe safetyof thoseaboard orthe longevityof theequipment. Pay
close attention to all safety warnings. Thefollowing safety warnings and instructionsare used throughout
the manual and at selected locations on your boat.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate an imminently hazardous situation which if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided CAN result in severe injury or death.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided MAY result in minor or moderate personal injury or property damage. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NOTICE
This is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
YOU are responsible for your own safety, as well as the safety of your passengers and fellow boaters.
You should fully understand and become familiar with the operating procedures and safety precau-
tions in this manual and any other information in the Owners Packet before you launch the boat.
Always operate your boat with consideration, courtesy, and common sense.
The warnings in this manual do not and can not address every conceivable situation. Always use common
sense!
The following page illustrates the locations of various warning labels, capacity label and other stickers on
your Four Winns® boat.

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LABELLOCATIONS
TheNMMAcapacitylabeland variouswarning labelsare placedat differentlocations on each model for your
safety. Additional warnings for fuel leakage, blower operation, and other important information will be im-
printed or located on the dash. Many of these stickers and labels are not required by the U.S. Coast Guard
but are important to ensure the safe operation of your Four Winns® boat. In addition, the Hull Identification
Number plate is permanently attached below the deck-hull joint on the starboard aft corner.
Below are letters corresponding to the various locations for each item on the drawings. See pages 4 and 5
for the actual wording of each of the various warning labels found on your boat.
(A) Helm Boarding Ladder Warning (B) Boarding Ladder Warning
(C) Procedure Checklist (D) Equipment Checklist
(E) Capacity Label (F) Powered Ventilation for Gas Engines
(G) Ski Tow Warning (H) Transom/Side Door Warning
(I) NMMA Certified (J) Winning Edge Sticker
(K) Armorcote Sticker
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WARNING
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE RESULTING
IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
-CHECK ENGINE BILGE COMPARTMENT FOR
GASOLINE OR VAPORS, AND
-OPERATE BLOWER FOR FOUR MINUTES, AND
VERIFY BLOWER OPERATION.
RUN BLOWER WHEN VESSEL IS OPERATING BE-
LOW CRUISING SPEED.
F. POWERED VENTILATION FOR GAS ENGINES LABEL
E. CAPACITY LABEL
NOTE: CAPACITY WILL VARY DEPENDING
UPON WHICH MODEL YOU HAVE.
WARNING
BEFORE STARTING ENGINE:
EQUIPMENT
DRAIN PLUG - SECURED?
MOVEABLE SEATS - SECURED?
LIFE JACKET - ONE FOR EACH PERSON?
OTHEREMERGENCYGEAR-ONBOARD?
PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH - TETHER
HOOKED UP?
EVERYBODY- SEATED IN BOAT? NEVER
ON SEAT BACKS, RAISED SEATS, OR
EDGES OF BOAT!
OPERATOR’SVISION-UNOBSTRUCTED?
WEATHER CONDITIONS - SAFE TO GO
OUT?
PASSENGERS -AWARE OFEMERGENCY
PROCEDURES?
C & D EQUIPMENT AND
PROCEDURES CHECKLIST
WARNING
DO NOT USE SKI TOW FITTING
FOR LIFTING OR PARASAILING.
FITTING COULD PULL OUT OF
DECK RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
G. SKI TOW WARNING LABEL
CANDIA FS 214
2000
13
2000
A. HELM BOARDING LADDER WARNING LABEL
DANGER
SHUT OFF MOTOR WHEN NEAR
SWIMMERS. SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH WILL RESULT FROM
CONTACT WITH A ROTATING
PROPELLER. DANGER
NEVER APPROACH OR USE
LADDER WHEN MOTOR IS
RUNNING. SEVERE INJURY
OR DEATH WILL RESULT
FROM CONTACT WITH
ROTATING PROPELLER.
B. BOARDING LADDER WARNING LABEL
WARNINGS LABELS - LOCATIONS SHOWN ON PAGE 3.
H. TRANSOM/SIDE DOOR WARNING LABEL
WARNING
PREVENT FALLS OVERBOARD.
CLOSE, LATCH,AND STAY
INSIDE GATE WHILE UNDERWAY.

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WARNING
NO VENTILATION IS PROVIDED.
FUEL VAPORS ARE A FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD. TO AVOID
INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT STORE
FUEL OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HERE.
L. NO VENTILATION WARNING LABEL
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE IS PRODUCED BY ALL
GASOLINE ENGINES AND GENERATOR SETS.
AVOID BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE.
KEEP COCKPIT AND CABIN AREAS WELL VENTILATED.
AVOID BLOCKAGE OF EXHAUST OUTLETS.
SIGNS IF EXPOSURE INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND DROWSINESS.
SEE BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS.
IF USING ACATALYTIC HEATER, PROVIDE VENTILATION.
DO NOT USE CATALYTIC HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
M. CARBON MONOXIDE WARNING LABEL
WARNING
EXHAUST FUMES FROM ENGINES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE.
BOATS WITH CANVAS DEPLOYED ARE MORE LIKELY TO COLLECT
EXHAUST FUMES. AVOID BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH FROM CARBON
MONOXIDE. KEEP COCKPIT AND CABIN AREAS WELL VENTILATED.
SIGNS OF EXPOSURE INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND DROWSINESS.
SEE BOAT OWNER’S MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS. IF USING A
CATALYTIC HEATER, PROVIDE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE CATALYTIC
HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
N. CARBON MONOXIDE CANVAS WARNING LABEL
ADDITIONAL WARNINGS NOT SHOWN ON PAGE 3.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING
FROM LEAKING FUEL. INSPECT SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE AYEAR.
O. LEAKING FUEL WARNING LABEL
K. ARMORCOAT STICKER
I. WINNING EDGE STICKER J. NMMA CERTIFICATION STICKER

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OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
A - 1 GENERAL................................................................................................................... 1
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 1
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................ 1
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................... 1
A- 5 “RULES OF THE ROAD” ............................................................................................. 1
A - 6 LIGHTNING ................................................................................................................. 1
A - 7 DRUGSANDALCOHOL ............................................................................................. 2
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK .................................................................................. 2
A. Before Starting The Engines ............................................................................. 2
B. After Starting The Engine ................................................................................. 2
A- 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES .................................................................... 2
A. Before Starting ................................................................................................. 2
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines) ............................................................ 3
C. Warm Engine Starting........................................................................................ 3
D. Shifting and Control Speed ............................................................................... 4
E. Stopping Engine................................................................................................ 4
A- 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING....................................................................................... 4
A- 11 BOATING EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 5
A. Boating Courses .............................................................................................. 5
B. Boating Manuals or Literature........................................................................... 5
C. Charts and Maps ............................................................................................. 5
SAFETYEQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................. 1
B - 1 GENERAL.................................................................................................................... 1
A. Required Safety Equipment .............................................................................. 1
B. PersonalFloatation Devices (PFD’s) .................................................................. 1
C. PFDTypes ......................................................................................................... 1
D. PFD Pointers ..................................................................................................... 2
E. EmergencyStop Switch ..................................................................................... 2
F. FireExtinguisher ................................................................................................ 3
G. Visual DistressSignal Devices........................................................................... 3
H. Sound SignalingDevices .................................................................................... 4
I. NavigationLights ................................................................................................ 4
J. Additional Recommended Equipment ................................................................. 4
B - 2 CARBONMONOXIDE ................................................................................................. 4
A. PropertiesandCharacteristicsofCarbonMonoxide........................................... 5
B. WhatMakesCarbonMonoxide ......................................................................... 5
C. Howa Person isAffected byCarbonMonoxide.................................................. 5
D. EffectsofCarbonMonoxide .............................................................................. 5
E. Symptoms ....................................................................................................... 5
F. Treatment(Evacuate,Ventilate,Investigate,TakeCorrectiveAction) ................... 6
G. Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6
H. Operation ......................................................................................................... 6
I. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats .......................................................... 6
J. Backdrafting(StationWagonEffect) .................................................................. 7
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K. CabinAppliances .............................................................................................. 8
L. VentilationofAccommodation Spaces................................................................ 8
M. Altitude and Sea Conditions.............................................................................. 8
N. PortableGeneratorSets ................................................................................... 8
O. Maintenance-EnginePerformance................................................................... 8
P. Maintenance-External Conditions.................................................................... 9
B - 3 SAFEBOATING PRACTICES ...................................................................................... 9
A. DrugsandAlcohol .............................................................................................. 9
B. SafeOperation ................................................................................................... 9
C. PassengerSafety............................................................................................... 9
D. Propeller ...........................................................................................................10
E. FirstAid ............................................................................................................10
F. OperationByMinors .........................................................................................10
G. “Rulesofthe Road” ...........................................................................................10
H. Voluntary Inspection ..........................................................................................10
I. SafeBoating Courses .......................................................................................10
B - 4 WATER SPORTS........................................................................................................11
A. Water Sport Guidelines .........................................................................................11
B. Water Skiing .........................................................................................................11
BASICSEAMANSHIP ................................................................................................................................1
C - 1 GENERAL
A. BoatingRegulations .......................................................................................... 1
B. Rulesof Seamanship ........................................................................................ 1
C - 2 NAVIGATIONALAIDS .................................................................................................. 3
A. InternationalAssociation of LighthouseAuthorities System B (IALA-B) .............. 3
B. LateralMarkers ................................................................................................. 3
C. Safe WaterMarkers .......................................................................................... 3
D. TheUniform StateWaterway Marking System................................................... 4
E. ASpecial Sign ................................................................................................... 4
F. Noise................................................................................................................. 4
C - 3 RECOMMENDEDREADING ....................................................................................... 4
C - 4 CONTACTS.................................................................................................................. 4
C - 5 OWNER’S LOGSANDRECORDS .............................................................................. 5
C - 6 NAVIGATIONALAIDSCHART...................................................................................... 5
WARRANTYAND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 1
D - 1 FOURWINNSWARRANTYPOLICY .......................................................................... 1
D - 2 HULLSTRUCTUREWARRANTY ................................................................................ 1
D - 3 WARRANTYREGISTRATION ..................................................................................... 1
D - 4 TRANSFEROFWARRANTY...................................................................................... 1
D - 5 PRE-OWNEDUNITREGISTRATION ........................................................................... 1
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .......................................................................................... 2
D - 7 SERIALNUMBERRECORD....................................................................................... 2
D - 8 PRE-DELIVERYSERVICE ......................................................................................... 2
D - 9 REPLACEMENTPARTS............................................................................................. 2
D - 10 WINNGEAR................................................................................................................ 2

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ENGINESANDINSTRUMENTATION......................................................................................................... 1
E - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
E - 2 ENGINEEXHAUST ................................................................................................................ 1
E - 3 ENGINES............................................................................................................................... 2
E - 4 PROPELLERS ....................................................................................................................... 2
A. Diameter.......................................................................................................................... 2
B. Pitch................................................................................................................................ 2
C. PropSlip ......................................................................................................................... 2
E - 5 RUNNINGANGLE&POWERTRIM/TILT................................................................................. 3
A. PowerTrim ...................................................................................................................... 3
B. PowerTilt ........................................................................................................................ 3
E - 6 ENGINEINSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................. 3
A. Tachometer ...................................................................................................................... 4
B. Speedometer ................................................................................................................... 4
C. TemperatureGauge.......................................................................................................... 5
D. OilPressureGauge ......................................................................................................... 6
E. Voltmeter ......................................................................................................................... 6
F. FuelGauge...................................................................................................................... 6
G. PowerTrimGauge ........................................................................................................... 6
H. Depthsounder - 214 CandiaFS I/O & O/B ....................................................................... 6
I. ClockandDepthsounder Operation -1999 VDO Module
234Candia FS and 254 Candia FS.................................................................................. 9
J. Four Winns/VDO Module Display Settings - 2000
234Candia FS and 254 Candia FS...................................................................................10
K. IgnitionSwitch ............................................................................................................... 12
L.. Emergency IgnitionShut-Off ............................................................................................ 12
M. EngineHourMeter ......................................................................................................... 13
N. Alarm Systems .............................................................................................................. 13
O. InstrumentMaintenance ................................................................................................. 13
P. VDOModule Quick StartCard..........................................................................................14
CONTROLSYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 1
F - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
F - 2 CONTROLOPERATION ......................................................................................................... 1
A. CarburetedEngines .......................................................................................................... 1
B. Fuel Injected Engines (EFI) ............................................................................................... 2
F - 3 NEUTRALSAFETYSWITCH.................................................................................................. 2
F - 4 CONTROLSYSTEMMAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 2
STEERINGSYSTEMS............................................................................................................................... 1
G - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
A. RotarySteering ................................................................................................................ 1
B. TiltSteering...................................................................................................................... 1
C. PowerSteering................................................................................................................. 1
D. Hydraulic Steering ............................................................................................................ 2
G - 2 PROPELLERTORQUE .......................................................................................................... 2
G - 3 STEERINGSYSTEMMAINTENANCE.................................................................................... 3
A. GeneralMaintenance....................................................................................................... 3
B. Rotary System Maintenance ............................................................................................ 3
C. HydraulicSystemMaintenance ........................................................................................ 3
D. WinterStorage ................................................................................................................. 3

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ELECTRICALSYSTEMS........................................................................................................................... 1
H - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
H - 2 BATTERYSYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 1
A. Single Battery System ..................................................................................................... 1
H - 3 12VOLTELECTRICALEQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 1
A. HelmEquipment .............................................................................................................. 1
B. InstallationofAdditional12Volt Equipment ....................................................................... 2
C. Interior Equipment ............................................................................................................ 2
H - 4 ELECTRICALSYSTEMMAINTENANCE................................................................................. 2
A. BatteryMaintenance........................................................................................................ 2
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance .......................................................................................... 3
H - 5 STRAYCURRENTCORROSION ............................................................................................ 4
A. General............................................................................................................................ 4
B. GalvanicCorrosion ........................................................................................................... 4
C. CorrosionPrevention ........................................................................................................ 4
FUELSYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
I - 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 1
A. System Testing ................................................................................................................ 1
B. Fuel Fills ......................................................................................................................... 1
C. Anti-SyphonValves .......................................................................................................... 2
D. FuelGauge ...................................................................................................................... 2
E. FuelSenders ................................................................................................................... 2
F. Fuel Filters ...................................................................................................................... 3
G. UseandMaintenance ...................................................................................................... 3
I - 2 FUELSTANDARDS................................................................................................................ 3
A. Problems WithAlcohol in Gasoline................................................................................... 3
B. Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 4
I - 3 FUELINGINSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 4
WASTEANDWATERSYSTEMS .............................................................................................................. 1
J - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
J - 2 DISINFECTINGTHEWATERSYSTEM................................................................................... 1
J - 3 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 2
A. Cockpit Sink - Head Sink ................................................................................................ 2
B. Cockpit Entertainment Center - 254 Candia FS ................................................................. 2
C. TransomWashdown.......................................................................................................... 2
J - 4 HEADS.................................................................................................................................... 2
A. Candia FS Enclosed Heads .............................................................................................. 3
B. Pump Out Option .............................................................................................................. 4
J - 5 SYSTEMMAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 4
A. Clean Ventsand Screens .................................................................................................. 4
B. Winterizing the Water System .......................................................................................... 4
VENTILATIONANDDRAINAGESYSTEMS .............................................................................................. 1
K - 1 ENGINECOMPARTMENTVENTILATION ............................................................................... 1
A. Gravity Ventilation System ............................................................................................... 1
B. ForcedAirVentilation ....................................................................................................... 1
C. Engine Ventilation SystemMaintenance ........................................................................... 1

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K - 2 HULLDRAINAGESYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 1
A. TransomDrain ................................................................................................................. 1
B. Bilge Pumps .................................................................................................................... 1
C. LinerDrains ..................................................................................................................... 2
D. BilgeCompartmentDrainage............................................................................................ 2
INTERIOREQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 1
L - 1 PORTCONSOLE COOLER -214CFS .................................................................................. 1
L - 2 BUILT-INICECHEST-234/254CFS ...................................................................................... 1
L - 3 ENTERTAINMENTCENTER-254CANDIAFS ...................................................................... 1
L - 4 HEADS.................................................................................................................................. 1
L - 5 STEREO................................................................................................................................ 2
L - 6 CHERRYHELMENHANCEMENTS....................................................................................... 2
L - 7 ANCHOR/LADDERSTORAGE .............................................................................................. 2
L - 8 SKISTORAGE LOCKER ....................................................................................................... 2
L - 9 BOWSTORAGE ................................................................................................................... 2
L - 10 BOWFILL-INCUSHIONS ...................................................................................................... 3
L - 11 STERNSEATSTORAGE ...................................................................................................... 3
L - 12 STARBOARDSTORAGELOCKER ....................................................................................... 3
L - 13 SWIMPLATFORM- STERNLADDER ................................................................................... 3
L - 14 TRANSOMDOOR-SIDEDOOR ........................................................................................... 4
L - 15 WALK-THROUGH DOOR- 234/254CFS ............................................................................... 4
EXTERIOREQUIPMENT........................................................................................................................... 1
M - 1 RAILS&DECKHARDWARE ................................................................................................. 1
A. Rails ................................................................................................................................ 1
B. Cleats .............................................................................................................................. 1
C. Transom SkiTowRing ..................................................................................................... 1
D. SkiPylon- 214 CFS OutboardModel ............................................................................... 1
E. Anchor/LadderLocker ...................................................................................................... 1
F. Maintenance .................................................................................................................... 2
M - 2 WINDSCREENS&WINDSHIELDS........................................................................................ 2
M - 3 SWIMPLATFORM................................................................................................................. 2
M - 4 TRANSOMDOOR-SIDEDOOR ............................................................................................. 2
M - 5 ANCHOR ............................................................................................................................... 2
M - 6 DEPTHSOUNDER ................................................................................................................. 3
UPHOLSTERY .......................................................................................................................................... 1
N - 1 EXTERIORSEATING ............................................................................................................. 1
A. CockpitTables................................................................................................................. 1
B. BowTable - Optional........................................................................................................ 1
C. BowSeating .................................................................................................................... 1
D. Helm “Buddy”Seat .......................................................................................................... 2
E. Bucket Seats .................................................................................................................. 2
F. L-ShapedLoungerSeating .............................................................................................. 4
G. Motorbox(Engine Covers)................................................................................................ 4
N - 2 EXTERIORUPHOLSTERYCARE........................................................................................... 5
N - 3 REPLACEMENTUPHOLSTERY ............................................................................................ 6

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N - 4 CARPETCARE ..................................................................................................................... 6
A. InteriorandExteriorCarpet ............................................................................................... 6
B. CleaningandMaintenance ............................................................................................... 6
C. StainRemovalTesting ...................................................................................................... 6
D. StainRemovalProcedures ............................................................................................... 6
WEATHERCOVERS ................................................................................................................................. 1
O - 1 GENERALINFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 1
A. Bimini/CamperTop .......................................................................................................... 1
B. ForwardCover ................................................................................................................. 2
C. CockpitCover .................................................................................................................. 2
D. MooringCover .................................................................................................................. 2
O - 2 TRAILERING .......................................................................................................................... 2
O - 3 WINTERSTORAGE ............................................................................................................... 3
O - 4 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 3
O - 5 CARBONMONOXIDE ............................................................................................................ 3
FIBERGLASSANDHULLINFORMATION ................................................................................................ 1
P - 1 HULLDESIGNINFORMATION................................................................................................ 1
P - 2 FIBERGLASSCONSTRUCTION ............................................................................................. 1
P - 3 EQUIPMENTINSTALLATION .................................................................................................. 1
P - 4 FIBERGLASSCARE &MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 2
A. GeneralMaintenance ....................................................................................................... 2
B. Weathering Effects on GelCoat ....................................................................................... 2
C. Stains .............................................................................................................................. 3
P - 5 FIBERGLASSREPAIRS ........................................................................................................ 3
A. Scratches ........................................................................................................................ 4
B. Gouges & Blisters ........................................................................................................... 4
C. Osmotic Blistering ........................................................................................................... 5
P - 6 ANTIFOULINGPAINT ............................................................................................................. 5
P - 7 HULLSUPPORT .................................................................................................................... 5
WOODWORKAND COMPOSITES ........................................................................................................... 1
Q - 1 HIGH-PRESSURELAMINATECARE ..................................................................................... 1
Q - 2 STARBOARD ........................................................................................................................ 1
Q - 3 CHERRYENHANCEMENTS ................................................................................................. 1
GENERALMAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................... 1
R - 1 WINTERIZATION .................................................................................................................... 1
A. PriortoLiftingfor Winter Layup......................................................................................... 1
B. AfterLifting....................................................................................................................... 1
C. Prior toWinter Storage ..................................................................................................... 2
R - 2 ENGINEFLUSHOUT ............................................................................................................. 2
R - 3 GENERALMAINTENANCESCHEDULE................................................................................. 3

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TRAILERS ................................................................................................................................................ 1
S - 1 GENERALTRAILERINFORMATION ...................................................................................... 1
A. Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. LoadCarryingCapacity ..................................................................................................... 1
C. Hitches ............................................................................................................................. 2
S - 2 TRAILERCOMPONENTS ....................................................................................................... 2
A. BunkSupports .................................................................................................................. 2
B. Tongue .............................................................................................................................. 2
C. SwivelJack ....................................................................................................................... 3
D. CouplingAssembly ........................................................................................................... 4
E. SurgeDisc Brakes............................................................................................................ 4
F. Winch............................................................................................................................... 5
G. Wheels ............................................................................................................................. 6
H. SpareTireCarrier ............................................................................................................. 6
I. Lights .............................................................................................................................. 7
J. Tie-downs ......................................................................................................................... 7
S - 3 OPERATION .......................................................................................................................... 8
A. HitchingTrailers ............................................................................................................... 8
B. Backing Up With Surge Disc Brakes ................................................................................ 9
S - 4 TRAILERING ........................................................................................................................ 10
A. Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 10
B. Tactics........................................................................................................................... 10
S - 5 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 11
A. CareofExteriorFinish.................................................................................................... 11
B. Bunks............................................................................................................................. 11
C. SwivelJack ..................................................................................................................... 11
D. BrakeActuator & CouplingAssembly .............................................................................. 11
E. Winch............................................................................................................................. 11
F. Lights ............................................................................................................................. 11
G. Tie-downs ........................................................................................................................ 11
H. Wheels ........................................................................................................................... 12
I. Brakes............................................................................................................................ 12
J. Bearings ......................................................................................................................... 12
S - 6 AXLEINSPECTION&REPAIRS............................................................................................ 12
A. RemovalofHub .............................................................................................................. 12
B. Bearing/SealInspectionandReplacement ...................................................................... 13
C. HubReinstallation .......................................................................................................... 13
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................... 1
FLOAT PLAN ........................................................................................................................................... 1
FUELLOG ................................................................................................................................................ 1
SERVICELOG .......................................................................................................................................... 1
SERVICEINFORMATION ......................................................................................................................... 1
ELECTRICALSCHEMATICS ..................................................................................................................... 1

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A - 1 GENERAL
Before starting the boat, become familiar with all of the
various systems and related operations. Be sure all
necessarysafetyequipmentison-board. Knowthe“Rules
oftheRoad”. Haveanexperiencedpilotbriefyouonthe
generaloperationofyournewboat. Performa“Pre-Cruise
Systems Check”. This manual is a part of your boat’s
equipment. Always keep it on board.
A - 2 COMPONENTSYSTEMS
Beforeyoucanreallyenjoyyourboat,athoroughunder-
standing of its systems and their operation is essential.
Thismanualandtheassociatedmanufacturersinforma-
tion are included in the owner’s packet. This informa-
tion is provided to enhanceyour knowledge of theboat.
Readthisinformationcarefully.
After becoming familiar with the boat and its systems,
reread this manual. Maintenance and service tips are
includedto help keep the boat in like-new condition.
A - 3 SAFETYEQUIPMENT
Besides the equipment installed on the boat by
Four Winns, L.L.C., certain other equipment is required
forpassengersafety. AbrochurelistingtheFederalequip-
ment requirements is included in the owner’s packet or
is available through your local U.S. Coast Guard Sta-
tion. Remember that these laws are for your protection
and are minimum requirements. Check your local and
state regulations, also.
Itemslikea seaanchor,workinganchor,extradocklines,
flarepistol,alinepermanentlysecuredtoyourringbuoy,
etc. could at some time save your passengers lives, or
saveyourboatfromdamage.
The Coast GuardAuxiliary offers a “Courtesy Examina-
tion.” This inspection will confirm the boat is equipped
with all of the necessary safety equipment.
A - 4 PASSENGERSAFETY
Youareresponsibleforthesafetyofyourpassengersas
wellasfortheirbehaviorwhileaboard. Makesure:
1. Each passenger is properly instructed in Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) use and keeps one within
reachincaseofemergency. All non-swimmersand
childrenshouldwearaPFDatalltimeswhenunder-
way.
2. Passengersdonotsiton gunwales, opendecks,el-
evated pedestal seats or on seat backs when the
boatisunderway. Thiscouldcausethemtobethrown
overboardduringasuddenmaneuver.
3. Atleast one otherperson knows how to operatethe
boatin case of an emergency.
A - 5 “RULES OFTHEROAD”
As in driving an automobile, there are a few rules that
must be known if safe boating operation is to be main-
tained. TheCoastGuard,CoastGuardAuxiliary, Depart-
mentofNatural Resources or yourlocalboat club spon-
sorcoursesinboathandling,including“rulesoftheroad”.
Suchcoursesarestrongly recommended. Booksonthis
subjectarealsoavailablefromlocallibraries.
A - 6 LIGHTNING
Whenboating,it is importantto be awareofthe weather
around you. When the weather changes for the worse,
DONOT jeopardizeyour safety by trying to “ride out the
storm”. If possible, return to safe harbor and dock your
vesselimmediately.
If caught in a storm, seek shelter inside the cabin and
waitforthestormtopass. Withopenbowmodels,suntops
andcamperswillprovidesomeprotection,butshouldnot
be relied on if you are able to return to shore. Exercise
carewhenhighwindsarepresent!
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DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into the
water during a lightning storm. Stay out of the
water!
Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid con-
tactwithmetalpartssuchasbowrails,controlhandle,or
windshield.
A - 7 DRUGSANDALCOHOL
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comesresponsibility. As the owner or operator of a plea-
sure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally) to use
goodjudgementwhileunderwayinprovidingforthesafety
and well-being of your passengers and other boaters
aroundyou.
Acommonandflagrantviolationofgoodjudgementand
thelaw bymarinersinvolvestheuseofalcoholordrugs.
Each year, about half of all accidents involving fatalities
involvetheuseofalcoholor drugs.
It is a federaloffense tooperateaboat whileintoxicated.
Criminalpenaltiesmayincludethe terminationofoperat-
ingprivilegesforuptooneyear. Manystateshavepassed
similarlaws.
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the judge-
mentand reaction time of theboat operator and his/her
passengers. Heed the advice of experts and statisti-
cians...DONOTdrinkorusedrugswhenoperatingaboat.
NEVERallowanobviouslyintoxicatedpersontotakethe
helm.
Have fun in your Four Winns® boat but also, have the
good sense to be mentally alert and physically capable
ofoperatingtheboatinasafe manner.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISESYSTEMCHECK
Before leaving the dock, the following items should be
checked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1. Checktheweatherforecast. Determineifthecruise
plannedcanbemadesafely.
2. Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on board
andoperative. This includesitems suchas the run-
ninglights, horn, spotlight, life savingdevices, etc.
3. Check the bilge water level and bilge pump opera-
tion. Check the engine and drive fluid levels. Look
for other signs of potential problems. Check for the
scent of fuel fumes.
4. ActivatetheBilgeBlower. Checkthebloweroutput.
Gasolinevaporscan exploderesultingin injury
or death. Before starting the engine, check
enginecompartmentbilgeforgasolineorvapors.
Operateblowerforfourminutes,andverifyblower
operation. ALWAYS run the blower when the
vesselis operating below cruising speed.
5. Ensureanadequateamountoffuelison board.
6. Be sure you have sufficient water and other provi-
sionsonboardforthecruise planned.
7. Leaveawrittenmessagelistingdetailsoftheplanned
cruisewith a close friend ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
1. Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no ap-
parent water or oil leaks.
2. Checkthegauges. Make sure the oil pressure,wa-
tertemperature,voltmeter,etc.arereadingnormally.
3. Haveasafecruiseandenjoyyourself.
A - 9 ENGINEOPERATIONALPROCEDURES
A. Before Starting
1. Checkthe engine compartment for water, gas, and/
or oil leaks of any kind. Keep the bilge in a clean
conditiontopreventblowerandbilgepumpdamage,
andfirehazards.
2. Check the fluid levels of the engine oil and power
steering system daily. Fill oil or steering fluid as re-
quired by the indications on the dip sticks. Refer to
theTable1: “SAEViscosityChart”andyour engine
manual included in the owner’s packet. DO NOT
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trim use automatic transmission fluid. Check the
fluid levels in the vertical drive units or transmission
as often as practical.
Table 1: SAE Viscosity Chart
3. Startandoperate thebilgeblowersystemforatleast
four(4)minutesbeforestart-up.
4. Lowertheverticaloutdriveunits(onapplicablemod-
els)makingsurethewaterintakesareunderthewater.
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines)
1. Theenginemayrequirepriming prior to starting. To
primetheengine,proceedasfollows:
a. Place ignition switch in the OFF position.
b. Disengageshiftmechanism.
c. Move control handle to the full throttle position;
this operates accelerator pump and primes the
engine.
d. Repeatpriming,ifnecessary.
e. Returnthe control handle to fast idle position.
2. Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts. DO NOT hold in START position for
morethantenseconds. Incolderweather,moreprim-
ing may be necessary. However, too much priming
mayfloodengine.
If engine floods:
• Disengageshift. Movehandletofullthrottleposition.
• Turn key switch to the STARTposition.
• Immediatelymovethecontrolhandletotheidleposi-
tionwhen the enginestarts.
IF THE LOWEST
ANTICIPATED
TEMPERATURE IS*
THE FOLLOWING
SAE VISCOSITY OILS
ARE RECOMMENDED
32O F (0o C) and above SAE 30
0O F (-18O C) to 32O F (0O C) SAE 20W-20
Below 0O F (-18OC) SAE 10W
*Temperature range you expect to operate.
Note: Use only single viscosity oils.
NOTICE
Failure to move the control handle to the idle
position immediately when engine starts will al-
lowengineto“over-rev”andenginedamagecould
result. “Over-revving”engineafteroff-seasonstor-
agecouldalsodamagethewaterpumpimpeller.
When starting engine for the first time after
off-season storage, always idle engine for
one minute to allow the water pump to
prime.
3. As soon as engine starts:
a. Release key to the ON or RUN position.
b. Move control handle to the fast idle position to
warmupengine. DONOTexceed 1000 RPM.
NOTICE
Coldenginestartingprocedures aredifferentfor
EFIengines. Primingisnotnecessary. Referto
theengineowner’smanualforadditionalinforma-
tion.
C. Warm Engine Starting
1. Movecontrolhandletotheneutral detent position.
2. Turn key switch to START position and hold until
engine starts, but DO NOT hold in start position for
more than ten seconds. If engine does not start, let
go momentarily, then try again.
3. As soon as engine starts, release key to the ON or
RUNposition.
NOTICE
NEVER turn key to START position when en-
gineisrunning.
NOTICE
Warm engine starting procedures are different
for EFI engines. Refer to the engine owner’s
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Any time the boat is operated, be aware of
changes in shift system operation. A sudden
increase in shift effort at the remote control
handle, or other abnormal operation, indicates
a possible problem in the shift system. If this
occurs,thefollowingprecautionsmustbetaken:
• Withenginerunningandboatsecurelytied
to the dock, shift drive into forward and re-
versetoensurethereisgearengagement.
• Whendockingtheboat,alldockingmaneu-
versmustbeperformedatslowspeed. Pay
specialattentiontootherboaters. Passen-
gers should be informed of potential prob-
lemsand precautions taken.
Ifyoususpectthere is a problem,seeyourVolvoPenta
dealeras soonas possiblefor properdiagnosis and re-
quiredserviceoradjustment. Continuedoperationcould
resultindamage totheshiftmechanismandlossofcon-
trol.
E. Stopping Engine
1. MovecontrolhandletotheNEUTRALposition.
2. Turn ignition key to the OFF position.
NOTICE
DO NOT stop engine at speeds above idle or
“speed up” engine while turning off ignition.
Enginedamagecouldresult.
A - 10 GROUNDING ANDTOWING
If the boat should become disabled, or if assist-
inganothercraftthatisdisabled,greatcaremust
be taken. The stress applied to a boat during
towing may become excessive. Excessive
stresscandamagethestructureoftheboatand
createasafetyhazardforthose aboard.
D. Shifting and Control Speed
NOTICE
Ifyourboatisequipped with a non-OEMremote
control system, ask your dealer how to properly
operateit.
1. Movecontrolhandle to theneutraldetent(idle) posi-
tion. This will engage neutral start switch and allow
engine to start.
DONOTshiftintoFORWARDorREVERSEun-
lessengine is running. Damage to the shift sys-
tem could result from trying to shift without the
engine running. Carefully check function of all
control and engine systems before leaving the
dock.
2. To go FORWARD - actuate the neutral lock mecha-
nismandbrisklymovetheshifthandleforward. Throttle
movementwillbeginafterforwardgearengagement.
3. TogoinREVERSE-actuatetheneutrallockmecha-
nism and briskly move the shift handle rearward.
Throttle movement will begin after reverse gear en-
gagement.
DO NOT shift from forward to reverse when the
boatis planing.
NOTICE
DONOTshiftifenginespeedisabove800RPM.
4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or REVERSE
toFORWARD;alwayspauseatNEUTRALandallow
enginespeedto returntoidle.
5. Aftershiftingiscompleted,continuetomovethe con-
trolhandleslowlyinthe desired direction toincrease
speed.