Four winns Horizon 200 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
publicationcoversallthe boatingbasics andshould beread alongwith yourFour WinnsOwners Manualbefore
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.
YourFourWinnsdealer knows yourboatbestand is interested inyourcomplete satisfaction. Return to himfor
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 1998-current model year 200-240 Horizons and 205-245
Sundownersmodels. Pleaserecordthemodeland serialnumber informationbelow.
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
1-800-FOUR WINNS (Dealer Locator) • 231-775-1343 (Switchboard)
231-779-2345 (FAX-Warranty Dept.) • 231-775-3963 (FAX-Parts Dept.)
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
© Four Winns L.L.C. 2000. All Rights Reserved.
PREFACE

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WARNING CONVENTIONS
This manual contains instructions critical to the safety of those aboard or the longevity of the equipment.
Pay close attention to all safety warnings. The conventions below have been adopted to increase the
visibility of this information throughout the manual.
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 owner’s 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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CAPACITY LABELAND OTHER STICKER LOCATIONS
The NMMAcapacity label and various warning stickers are placed at different locations on each model for
your safety. Additional warnings for fuel leakage, blower operation, and other important information will be
imprinted 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 pop-riveted below the deck-hull joint in the starboard aft corner.
Below are letters corresponding to the various locations for each item on the drawings. See pages 4, 5,
and 6 for the actual wording of each of the various warning labels found on your boat.
(A) NMMA Certified (E) Ski Tow Warning
(B) Capacity Label (F) Ladder Warning
(C) Procedure Checklist (G) Armorcote Sticker
(D) Equipment Checklist (H) Winning Edge Sticker
Figure 1: Horizon Models

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A. NMMA CERTIFICATION STICKER
B. 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 SEATBACKS, RAISED SEATS, OR
EDGES OF BOAT!
OPERATOR’SVISION- UNOBSTRUCTED?
WEATHER CONDITIONS - SAFE TO GO
OUT?
PASSENGERS -AWARE OF EMERGENCY
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.
E. SKI TOW WARNING LABEL
F. 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.
F. BOARDING LADDER WARNING LABEL
G. ARMORCOAT STICKER H. WINNING EDGE 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.
I. POWERED VENTILATION FOR GAS ENGINES
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.
J. 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 A CATALYTIC HEATER, PROVIDE VENTILATION.
DO NOT USE CATALYTIC HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
K. CARBON MONOXIDE
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.
L. CARBON MONOXIDE
Additional warnings not shown on page 3.

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WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING
FROM LEAKING FUEL. INSPECT SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE AYEAR.
M. LEAKING FUEL WARNING LABEL
WARNING
(1) TURNOFF THE BOAT’S SHORE CONNECTION SWITCH BEFORE
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING SHORE CABLE.
(2) CONNECT SHORE POWER CABLE AT THE BOAT FIRST.
(3) IFPOLARITY WARNINGINDICATORISACTIVATED, IMMEDIATELY
DISCONNECT CABLE.
(4) DISCONNECT SHORE POWER CABLE AT SHORE OUTLET FIRST.
(5) CLOSE SHORE POWER INLET COVER TIGHTLY.
N. SHORE POWER WARNING
TO MINIMIZE SHOCKAND FIRE HAZARDS:

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BOW RIDER SPECIFICATIONS
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
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BOW RIDER SPECIFICATIONS
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C. KEEL TO W/S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
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CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS
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D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA
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CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS
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D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT - NA
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CUDDY SPECIFICATIONS
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WARRANTY AND SERVICE..................................................................................................................... 1
A - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY .................................................................................... 1
A - 2 HULL STRUCTURE WARRANTY ......................................................................................... 1
A - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ............................................................................................... 1
A - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY ................................................................................................ 1
A - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION .................................................................................... 1
A - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .................................................................................................... 2
A - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD ................................................................................................. 2
A - PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE .................................................................................................... 2
A - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS ....................................................................................................... 2
A - 10 WINNGEARÔ.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTATION ....................................................................................................... 1
B - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
B - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST ............................................................................................................... 1
B - 3 ENGINES .............................................................................................................................. 2
B - 4 PROPELLERS ....................................................................................................................... 2
A. Diameter ......................................................................................................................... 2
B. Pitch ................................................................................................................................ 2
C. Prop Slip ......................................................................................................................... 2
B - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER TRIM/TILT .............................................................................. 3
A. Power Trim ...................................................................................................................... 3
B. Power Tilt ........................................................................................................................ 3
B - 6 TRIM TABS ........................................................................................................................... 4
A. Control Listing ................................................................................................................. 4
B. Induce Planing & Control Trim Angle .............................................................................. 5
C. Trim Tab Maintenance .................................................................................................... 5
B - 7 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION .............................................................................................. 5
A. Tachometer ..................................................................................................................... 6
B. Speedometer ................................................................................................................... 6
C. Temperature Gauge ........................................................................................................ 6
D. Oil Pressure Gauge ......................................................................................................... 6
E. Voltmeter ......................................................................................................................... 7
F. Fuel Gauge ..................................................................................................................... 7
G. Power Trim Gauge .......................................................................................................... 7
H. Depth Sounder ................................................................................................................ 7
I. Ignition Switch ............................................................................................................... 10
J. Emergency Ignition Shut-Off .......................................................................................... 10
K. Engine Hour Meter ......................................................................................................... 11
L. Alarm Systems ............................................................................................................... 11
M. Instrument Maintenance ................................................................................................. 11
N. 2000 VDO Quick Start Card ............................................................................................ 12
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CONTROL SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................................. 1
C - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
C - 2 CONTROL OPERATION ....................................................................................................... 1
A. Carbureted Engines ......................................................................................................... 1
B. Fuel Injected Engines (EFI) ............................................................................................... 2
C - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH ................................................................................................ 2
C - 4 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 2
STEERING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................. 1
D - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
A. Rotary Steering ................................................................................................................ 1
B. Tilt Steering ..................................................................................................................... 1
C. Power Steering ................................................................................................................ 1
D - 2 PROPELLER TORQUE ......................................................................................................... 2
D - 3 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .................................................................................. 2
A. General Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 2
B. Rotary System Maintenance ............................................................................................ 2
C. Winter Storage ................................................................................................................ 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................... 1
E - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
E - 2 BATTERY SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 1
A. Single Battery System ..................................................................................................... 1
B. Dual Battery System ......................................................................................................... 1
C. Battery Switch Operation .................................................................................................. 2
E - 3 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT .................................................................................... 3
A. Helm Equipment .............................................................................................................. 3
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment ...................................................................... 4
C. Interior Equipment ........................................................................................................... 4
E - 4 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ............................................................................... 4
A. Battery Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 4
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance .......................................................................................... 4
E - 5 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION .......................................................................................... 5
A. General ........................................................................................................................... 5
B. Galvanic Corrosion ........................................................................................................... 5
C. Corrosion Prevention ....................................................................................................... 6
FUEL SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................................................... 1
F - 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 1
A. System Testing ................................................................................................................ 1
B. Fuel Fills .......................................................................................................................... 1
C. Anti-Syphon Valves .......................................................................................................... 2
D. Fuel Gauge ..................................................................................................................... 2
E. Fuel Senders ................................................................................................................... 2
F. Fuel Filters ...................................................................................................................... 3
G. Use and Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 3
F - 2 FUEL STANDARDS ............................................................................................................... 3
A. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline .................................................................................. 4
B. Recommendations .......................................................................................................... 4
F - 3 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 4

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WASTE & WATER SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................. 1
G - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
G - 2 DISINFECTING THE WATER SYSTEM ................................................................................ 1
G - 3 FRESH WATER SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 2
A. Cockpit Galley or Sink ...................................................................................................... 2
B. Transom Washdown ......................................................................................................... 2
G - 4 HEADS .................................................................................................................................... 3
A. 205 and 225 Sundowner Portable Heads .......................................................................... 3
B. 240 Horizon Enclosed Head ............................................................................................. 3
C. 245 Sundowner Soft Head.............................................................................................. 3
D. 245 Sundowner Enclosed Head........................................................................................ 3
E. Pump Out Option .............................................................................................................. 4
G - 5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 4
A. Clean Vents and Screens ................................................................................................. 4
B. Winterizing the Water System ........................................................................................... 4
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................. 1
H - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION ............................................................................. 1
A. Gravity Ventilation System ............................................................................................... 1
B. Forced Air Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 1
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance .......................................................................... 1
H - 2 CABIN VENTILATION ............................................................................................................. 1
H - 3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................ 2
A. Transom Drain ................................................................................................................ 2
B. Bilge Pumps .................................................................................................................... 2
C. Liner Drains ..................................................................................................................... 2
D. Bilge Compartment Drainage ........................................................................................... 2
H - 4 CARBON MONOXIDE ........................................................................................................... 2
A. Definition of Carbon Monoxide ......................................................................................... 3
B. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide ......................................................... 3
C. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................... 3
D. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide ................................................................ 3
E. Effects of Carbon Monoxide............................................................................................. 3
F. Symptoms ....................................................................................................................... 4
G. Treatment (Evacuate, Ventilate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action) ................................ 4
H. Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 4
I. Operation ........................................................................................................................ 4
J. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats ......................................................................... 4
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) ................................................................................ 5
L. Cabin Appliances ............................................................................................................. 6
M. Ventilation of Accommodation Spaces ............................................................................. 6
N. Altitude and Sea Conditions ............................................................................................. 6
O. Portable Generator Sets .................................................................................................. 6
P. Maintenance - Engine Performance ................................................................................. 6
Q. Maintenance - External Conditions .................................................................................. 7
R. CO Detection Systems .................................................................................................... 7

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INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................................... 1
I - 1 ALCOHOL STOVE .................................................................................................................. 1
I - 2 GLOVE BOX ......................................................................................................................... 1
I - 3 IN-DASH COOLER ................................................................................................................ 1
I - 4 STEREO ............................................................................................................................... 1
I - 5 CHERRY HELM ENHANCEMENTS ..................................................................................... 2
I - 6 ANCHOR STORAGE ............................................................................................................ 2
I - 7 SKI STORAGE LOCKER ...................................................................................................... 2
I - HINGED BOW STORAGE .................................................................................................... 2
I - 9 BOW FILL-IN CUSHIONS ..................................................................................................... 2
I - 10 AFT FILL-IN CUSHIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
I - 11 WALK-THRU DOOR OPTION (HORIZONS) ........................................................................ 2
I - 12 FENDER STORAGE (HORIZONS) ....................................................................................... 2
SAFETY AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................................... 1
J - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE ................................................................................................ 1
A. Rails ................................................................................................................................ 1
B. Cleats .............................................................................................................................. 1
C. Transom Ski Tow Ring ..................................................................................................... 1
D. Anchor Locker ................................................................................................................. 1
E. Maintenance.................................................................................................................... 1
J - 2 WINDSHIELDS ..................................................................................................................... 2
J - 3 SWIM PLATFORM ................................................................................................................ 2
J - 4 ANCHOR ............................................................................................................................... 2
J - 5 DEPTH SOUNDER ............................................................................................................... 2
J - 6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................... 3
A. Required Safety Equipment ............................................................................................. 3
B. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) .............................................................................. 3
C. PFD Types ...................................................................................................................... 3
D. PFD Pointers .................................................................................................................. 4
E. Fire Extinguishers ........................................................................................................... 4
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices ........................................................................................ 5
G. Sound Signaling Devices ................................................................................................ 5
H. Navigation Lights ............................................................................................................ 5
I. Additional Recommended Equipment ............................................................................. 5
J - 7 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES .............................................................................................. 6
A. Drugs and Alcohol ............................................................................................................ 6
B. Safe Operation ................................................................................................................. 6
C. Passenger Safety ............................................................................................................ 6
D. Propeller .......................................................................................................................... 6
E. First Aid ............................................................................................................................ 7
F. Operation By Minors ......................................................................................................... 7
G. Rules of the Road .......................................................................................................... 7
H. Voluntary Inspections ....................................................................................................... 7
I. Safe Boating Courses ....................................................................................................... 7
J - BASIC SEAMANSHIP ........................................................................................................... 7
A. Boating Regulations ......................................................................................................... 7
B. Rules of Seamanship .......................................................................................................
J - 9 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS ........................................................................................................... 9
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ............................ 9
B. Lateral Markers .............................................................................................................. 10

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C. Safe Water Markers ....................................................................................................... 10
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System............................................................... 10
E. A Special Sign ................................................................................................................ 11
F. Noise .............................................................................................................................. 11
J - 10 RECOMMENDED READING ............................................................................................... 11
J - 11 CONTACTS ......................................................................................................................... 11
J - 12 OWNERS LOGS AND RECORDS ..................................................................................... 12
J - 13 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ............................................................................................ 12
J - 14 WATER SPORTS ................................................................................................................ 13
A. Water Sport Guidelines ................................................................................................... 13
B. Water Skiing ................................................................................................................... 14
UPHOLSTERY ........................................................................................................................................... 1
K - 1 INTERIOR SEATING (SUNDOWNERS) ............................................................................... 1
A. Cabin Tables ..................................................................................................................... 1
B. V-berth Filler Cushions ...................................................................................................... 1
K - 2 EXTERIOR SEATING ............................................................................................................. 1
A. Cockpit Tables .................................................................................................................. 1
B. Bow Seating .................................................................................................................... 1
C. Aft Fill-In Seating............................................................................................................... 1
D. Loungers ......................................................................................................................... 1
E. Bucket Seats ................................................................................................................... 2
F. Stern (Jump) Seats .......................................................................................................... 3
G. Top Storage .................................................................................................................... 4
H. Sunsport Interior .............................................................................................................. 4
K - 3 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ......................................................................................... 4
K - 4 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ........................................................................................... 5
K - 5 CARPET CARE ..................................................................................................................... 5
A. Interior and Exterior Carpet .............................................................................................. 5
B. Cleaning and Maintenance .............................................................................................. 5
C. Stain Removal ................................................................................................................. 6
D. Stain Removal Procedures .............................................................................................. 6
WEATHER COVERS ................................................................................................................................ 1
L - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 1
A. Convertible Top (Suntop) ................................................................................................. 1
B. Side Curtains ................................................................................................................... 2
C. Aft Curtain ....................................................................................................................... 2
D. Forward Cover ................................................................................................................ 2
E. Bimini Top ....................................................................................................................... 2
F. Bimini Camper .................................................................................................................. 3
G. Cockpit Cover .................................................................................................................. 3
H. Mooring Cover ................................................................................................................. 3
L - 2 TRAILERING ......................................................................................................................... 4
L - 3 WINTER STORAGE .............................................................................................................. 4
L - 4 MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................... 4
L - 5 CARBON MONOXIDE ........................................................................................................... 5
FIBERGLASS AND HULL INFORMATION ............................................................................................... 1

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M - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION ............................................................................................. 1
M - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................... 1
M - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION ................................................................................................ 1
M - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE................................................................................ 2
A. General Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 2
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat....................................................................................... 2
C. Stains .............................................................................................................................. 3
M - 5 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS ........................................................................................................ 3
A. Scratches ........................................................................................................................ 4
B. Gouges & Cracks ............................................................................................................ 4
C. Osmotic Blistering ........................................................................................................... 5
M - 6 ANTI-FOULING PAINT .......................................................................................................... 5
M - 7 HULL SUPPORT ................................................................................................................... 5
WOODWORK AND COMPOSITES .......................................................................................................... 1
N - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE .................................................................................... 1
N - 2 STAR BOARD ....................................................................................................................... 1
N - 3 CHERRY ENHANCEMENTS ................................................................................................ 1
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 1
O - 1 WINTERIZATION .................................................................................................................. 1
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up ....................................................................................... 1
B. After Lifting ...................................................................................................................... 1
C. Prior to Winter Storage .................................................................................................... 2
O - 2 ENGINE FLUSH OUT ............................................................................................................ 2
O - 3 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ............................................................................... 3
TRAILERS ................................................................................................................................................ 1
P - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION .................................................................................... 1
A. Regulations ...................................................................................................................... 1
B. Load Carrying Capacity .................................................................................................... 1
C. Hitches ............................................................................................................................. 2
P - 2 TRAILER COMPONENTS ...................................................................................................... 2
A. Bunk Supports.................................................................................................................. 2
B. Tongue ............................................................................................................................. 2
C. Swivel Jack ...................................................................................................................... 3
D. Coupling Assembly ........................................................................................................... 4
E. Surge Disc Brakes ........................................................................................................... 4
F. Winch ............................................................................................................................... 5
G. Wheels ............................................................................................................................. 6
H. Spare Tire Carrier ............................................................................................................ 6
I. Lights .............................................................................................................................. 7
J. Tie-downs ........................................................................................................................ 7
P - 3 OPERATION .........................................................................................................................
A. Hitching Trailers ...............................................................................................................
B. Backing Up With Surge Disc Brakes ................................................................................ 9
P - 4 TRAILERING ....................................................................................................................... 10
A. Checklist ....................................................................................................................... 10
B. Tactics ........................................................................................................................... 10
P - 5 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................................... 11
A. Care of Exterior Finish ................................................................................................... 11

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B. Bunks ............................................................................................................................. 11
C. Swivel Jack .................................................................................................................... 11
D. Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly .............................................................................. 11
E. Winch ............................................................................................................................. 11
F. Lights ............................................................................................................................. 11
G. Tie-downs ...................................................................................................................... 12
H. Wheels ........................................................................................................................... 12
I. Brakes ........................................................................................................................... 12
J. Bearings ......................................................................................................................... 12
P - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS .......................................................................................... 12
A. Removal of Hub ............................................................................................................. 13
B. Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement ...................................................................... 13
C. Hub Reinstallation .......................................................................................................... 13
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
Q - 1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................................. 1
Q - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ..................................................................................................... 1
Q - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT .......................................................................................................... 1
Q - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY .......................................................................................................... 1
Q - 5 RULES OF THE ROAD ....................................................................................................... 1
Q - 6 LIGHTNING ........................................................................................................................... 1
Q - 7 DRINKING AND DRIVING ..................................................................................................... 2
Q - PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK ............................................................................................ 2
A. Before Starting The Engines ............................................................................................ 2
B. After Starting The Engine ................................................................................................. 2
Q - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES ............................................................................. 2
A. Before Starting ................................................................................................................. 2
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Models) ........................................................................... 3
C. Cold Engine Start (Fuel Injected Engines - EFI) .............................................................. 3
D. Warm Engine Starting ...................................................................................................... 3
E. Shifting and Control Speed ............................................................................................. 4
F. Stopping Engine .............................................................................................................. 4
Q - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ................................................................................................ 4
Q - 11 BOATING EDUCATION ......................................................................................................... 5
A. Boating Courses .............................................................................................................. 5
B. Boating Manuals or Literature .......................................................................................... 5
C. Charts and Maps ............................................................................................................. 5
GLOSSARY ......................................................................................................................................... 1
FLOAT PLAN ........................................................................................................................................... 1
FUEL LOG ............................................................................................................................................... 1
SERVICE LOG ......................................................................................................................................... 1
SERVICE INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................ 1
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS ................................................................................................................... 1