Four winns Horizon 210 User manual

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 1
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 Horizon 210 (210H), Horizon 230 (230H), Horizon 260
(260H), Horizon 280 (280H), Sundowner 215 (215S), Sundowner 235 (235S), Sundowner 265 (265S), and
Sundowner 285 (285S) models. Please record the model and serial number information below.
Model Serial umber
________________________ __________________________
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 49 01
231-775-1343 (Phone)
231-779-2345 (FAX)
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
© Outboard Marine Corporation 2000. All Rights Reserved.
PREFACE

Preface
Page 2
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
SAFETY WARNINGS
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 following safety warnings and instructions are 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.
OTICE
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.

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 3
LABEL LOCATIO S
The NMMA capacity label and various warning labels are placed at different locations 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.
OTICE
ot all of the warning label stickers are depicted in the following pages. Some of these labels
will be found on appliances i.e. microwave, one burner alcohol stove, dockside power cord.
Be sure to read and follow all manufacturers literature and warning label(s) relating to their
product(s). This literature is included in your owners packet.
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) NMMA YACHT TAG (280H & 285S)
(G) Powered Ventilation for Gas Engines Label (H) Ski Tow Warning
(I) NMMA Certified (J) Winning Edge Sticker
(K) Armorcote Sticker
CD
JK
I
G
B
E
A
F
H

Preface
Page 4
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
E. CAPACITY LABEL
OTE:
WARNING
BEFORE STARTI G E GI E:
EQUIPMENT
D AIN PLUG - SECU ED?
MOVEABLE SEATS - SECU ED?
LIFE JACKET - ONE FO EACH PE SON?
OTHE EME GENCY GEA - ON BOA D?
PROCEDURES
EME GENCY STOP SWITCH - TETHE
HOOKED UP?
EVE YBODY - SEATED IN BOAT? NEVER
ON SEAT BACKS, AISED SEATS, O
EDGES OF BOAT!
OPE ATO S VISION - UNOBST UCTED?
WEATHE CONDITIONS - SAFE TO GO
OUT?
PASSENGE S - AWA E OF EMERGENCY
P OCEDU ES?
C & D EQUIPME T A D
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.
H. SKI TOW WAR I G LABEL
A. HELM BOARDI G LADDER WAR I G LABEL
DANGER
SHUT OFF MOTOR WHEN NEAR
SWIMMERS. SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH WILL RESULT FROM
CONTACT WITH A ROTATING
PROPELLER. DANGER
EVER APPROACH OR USE
LADDER WHE MOTOR IS
RU I G. SEVERE I JURY
OR DEATH WILL RESULT
FROM CO TACT WITH
ROTATI G PROPELLER.
B. BOARDI G LADDER WAR I G LABEL
WAR I GS LABELS - LOCATIO S SHOW O PAGE 3.
F. MMA YACHT TAG (280H & 285S)
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.
G. POWERED VE TILATIO FOR GAS E GI ES
I. MMA CERTIFICATIO STICKER
CAPACITY WILL VARY DEPE DI G
UPO WHICH MODEL YOU HAVE.

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 5
K. ARMORCOAT STICKER
J. WI I G EDGE STICKER
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.
M. O VE TILATIO WAR I G 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.
. CARBO MO OXIDE WAR I G 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.
O. CARBO MO OXIDE CA VAS WAR I G LABEL
ADDITIO AL WAR I GS OT SHOW O PAGE 3.
P. TRA SOM/SIDE DOOR WAR I G LABEL
WARNING
PREVE T FALLS OVERBOARD.
CLOSE, LATCH, A D STAY
I SIDE GATE WHILE U DERWAY.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING
FROM LEAKING FUEL. INSPECT SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
L. LEAKI G FUEL WAR I G LABEL

Preface
Page 6
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
210 HORIZON SPECIFICATIONS

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 7
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
230 HORIZON SPECIFICATIONS

Preface
Page 8
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
260 HORIZON SPECIFICATIONS

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 9
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
280 HORIZON SPECIFICATIONS

Preface
Page 10
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
215 SUNDOWNER SPECIFICATIONS

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 11
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
235 SUNDOWNER SPECIFICATIONS

Preface
Page 12
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
265 SUNDOWNER SPECIFICATIONS

Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
Preface
Page 13
A. LOA
B. BEAM
C. KEEL TO W S SHELF
D. TOTAL HEIGHT
E. TRANSOM ANGLE
F. DEAD RISE
G. OB TRANSOM HEIGHT
H. BRIDGE CLEARANCE
I. COCKPIT STERN HEIGHT
J. COCKPIT HEIGHT HELM
K. FREEBOARD
L. DRAFT
285 SUNDOWNER SPECIFICATIONS

Page 1
Table of ContentsHorizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
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 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ............................................................................................. 2
A - 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 ................................................................................................ 5
C. Charts and Maps ................................................................................................ 5
SAFETY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................................. 1
B - 1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................1
A. Required Safety Equipment .............................................................................. 1
B. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) .................................................................. 1
C. PFD Types ......................................................................................................... 1
D. PFD Pointers ..................................................................................................... 2
E. Emergency Stop Switch ..................................................................................... 2
F. Fire Extinguisher ................................................................................................ 3
G. Visual Distress Signal Devices ........................................................................... 3
H. Sound Signaling Devices .................................................................................... 4
I. Navigation Lights ................................................................................................ 4
J. Additional Recommended Equipment ................................................................. 4
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE ................................................................................................. 4
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide ........................................... 5
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ......................................................................... 5
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide .................................................. 5
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide .............................................................................. 5
E. Symptoms ....................................................................................................... 6
F. Treatment (Evacuate, Ventilate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action) ................... 6
G. Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6
H. Operation ......................................................................................................... 6
I. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats .......................................................... 6
J. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) .................................................................. 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents
Page 2
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
K. Cabin Appliances ..............................................................................................
L. Ventilation of Accommodation Spaces ................................................................
M. Altitude and Sea Conditions ..............................................................................
N. Portable Generator Sets ...................................................................................
O. Maintenance - Engine Performance ...................................................................
P. Maintenance - External Conditions .................................................................... 9
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES ...................................................................................... 9
A. Drugs and Alcohol .............................................................................................. 9
B. Safe Operation ................................................................................................... 9
C. Passenger Safety ............................................................................................... 9
D. Propeller ...........................................................................................................10
E. First Aid ............................................................................................................ 10
F. Operation By Minors .........................................................................................10
G. Rules of the Road ........................................................................................... 10
H. Voluntary Inspection .........................................................................................10
I. Safe Boating Courses .......................................................................................10
B - 4 WATER SPORTS ........................................................................................................ 11
A. Water Sport Guidelines ......................................................................................... 11
B. Water Skiing ......................................................................................................... 11
BASIC SEAMANSHIP ................................................................................................................................1
C - 1 GENERAL
A. Boating Regulations .......................................................................................... 1
B. Rules of Seamanship ........................................................................................ 1
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .................................................................................................. 3
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ............. 3
B. Lateral Markers .................................................................................................. 3
C. Safe Water Markers ........................................................................................... 3
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ................................................... 4
E. A Special Sign .................................................................................................... 4
F. Noise ................................................................................................................. 4
C - 3 RECOMMENDED READING ....................................................................................... 4
C - 4 CONTACTS .................................................................................................................. 4
C - 5 OWNERS LOGS AND RECORDS .............................................................................. 5
C - 6 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ...................................................................................... 5
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...................................................................................................................... 1
D - 1 FOUR WINNS® WARRANTY POLICY ........................................................................ 1
D - 2 HULL STRUCTURE WARRANTY ................................................................................ 1
D - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ..................................................................................... 1
D - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY ...................................................................................... 1
D - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION ........................................................................... 1
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .......................................................................................... 2
D - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD ....................................................................................... 2
D - PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE ......................................................................................... 2
D - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................. 2
D - 10 WINNGEAR ............................................................................................................ 2

Page
Table of ContentsHorizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTATION ......................................................................................................... 1
E - 1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST ................................................................................................................ 1
E - 3 ENGINES ............................................................................................................................... 2
E - 4 PROPELLERS ....................................................................................................................... 2
A. Diameter .......................................................................................................................... 2
B. Pitch ................................................................................................................................ 2
C. Prop Slip ......................................................................................................................... 2
E - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER TRIM/TILT ................................................................................. 3
A. Power Trim ...................................................................................................................... 3
B. Power Tilt ........................................................................................................................ 3
E - 6 TRIM TABS ............................................................................................................................ 3
A. Control Listing ................................................................................................................. 4
B. Induce Planing & Control Trim Angle ................................................................................ 4
C. Trim Tab Maintenance ..................................................................................................... 5
E - 7 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................. 5
A. Tachometer ...................................................................................................................... 5
B. Speedometer ................................................................................................................... 6
C. Temperature Gauge .......................................................................................................... 6
D. Oil Pressure Gauge ......................................................................................................... 7
E. Voltmeter ......................................................................................................................... 7
F. Fuel Gauge ...................................................................................................................... 7
G. Power Trim Gauge ........................................................................................................... 7
H. Depthsounder - 2 0 Horizon & 2 5 Sundowner ................................................................ 7
I. Four Winns®/VDO® Module Display Settings - 2000
210 Horizon - 265 Sundowner Models ............................................................................ 10
J. Ignition Switch ............................................................................................................... 12
K.. Emergency Stop Switch ................................................................................................. 12
L. Engine Hour Meter ......................................................................................................... 13
M. Alarm Systems .............................................................................................................. 13
N. VHF Radio - 2 0H & 2 5 S (Optional) ............................................................................... 13
O. Thru-Hull Exhaust .............................................................................................................13
P. Instrument Maintenance ................................................................................................. 13
Q. VDO Module Quick Start Card .......................................................................................... 14
CONTROL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 1
F - 1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1
F - 2 SIDE MOUNT CONTROL OPERATION ................................................................................... 1
A. Carbureted Engines .......................................................................................................... 1
B. Fuel Injected Engines (EFI) ............................................................................................... 2
F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH .................................................................................................. 2
F - 4 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................... 2
STEERING SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 1
G - 1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1
A. Rotary Steering ................................................................................................................ 1
B. Tilt Steering ...................................................................................................................... 1
C. Power Steering ................................................................................................................. 1
G - 2 PROPELLER TORQUE .......................................................................................................... 2

Table of Contents
Page 4
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
G - 3 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE .......................................................................................... 2
A. General Maintenance ....................................................................................................... 2
B. Rotary System Maintenance ............................................................................................ 2
C. Winter Storage ................................................................................................................. 3
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................................... 1
H - 1 GENERAL.............................................................................................................................. 1
H - 2 BATTERY SYSTEM ............................................................................................................... 1
A. Single Battery System ..................................................................................................... 1
B. Dual Battery System ......................................................................................................... 1
C. Battery Switch Operation - 230H - 265S ............................................................................ 2
D. Battery Switch Operation - 2 0H - 2 5S ............................................................................ 3
E. Battery Charger ................................................................................................................. 3
H - 3 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ...................................................................................... 3
A. Helm Equipment .............................................................................................................. 3
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment ....................................................................... 4
C. Interior Equipment ............................................................................................................ 5
H - 4 110(220) VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .................................................................................... 5
H - 5 DOCKSIDE OPERATION - 2 0H & 2 5 S ................................................................................ 5
A. Shore Power Connections ................................................................................................. 5
B. 110 Volt AC Equipment...................................................................................................... 6
C. Reverse Polarity Indicator .................................................................................................. 6
D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI) ........................................................................... 7
H - 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................. 7
A. Battery Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 7
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance .......................................................................................... 7
H - 7 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION ............................................................................................
A. General ............................................................................................................................
B. Galvanic Corrosion ...........................................................................................................
C. Corrosion Prevention ........................................................................................................ 9
FUEL SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................................... 1
I - 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
I - 2 FUEL STANDARDS ................................................................................................................ 3
A. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline ................................................................................... 3
B. Recommendations ........................................................................................................... 4
I - 3 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................... 4
WASTE AND WATER SYSTEMS .............................................................................................................. 1
J - 1 GENERAL .............................................................................................................................. 1
J - 2 DISINFECTING THE WATER SYSTEM ................................................................................... 2
J - 3 FRESH WATER SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 2
A. Head Sink ....................................................................................................................... 2

Page 5
Table of ContentsHorizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
B. Cockpit Refreshment Center ............................................................................................. 3
C. Transom Washdown.......................................................................................................... 3
J - 4 HEADS .................................................................................................................................... 4
A. Enclosed Heads ................................................................................................................ 4
B. Optional Vacu-flush Sanitation System - 2 0 Horizon & 2 5 Sundowner ........................ 4
C. Head Pump Out ................................................................................................................ 5
J - 5 GRAY WATER SYSTEM - OPTIONAL ..................................................................................... 5
J - 6 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................... 5
A. Clean Vents and Screens .................................................................................................. 6
B. Winterizing the Water System .......................................................................................... 6
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS .............................................................................................. 1
K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION ............................................................................... 1
A. Gravity Ventilation System ............................................................................................... 1
B. Forced Air Ventilation ....................................................................................................... 1
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance ........................................................................... 1
K -2 CABIN VENTILATION ............................................................................................................... 1
k -3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................. 2
A. Transom Drain ................................................................................................................. 2
B. Bilge Pumps .................................................................................................................... 2
C. Liner Drains ..................................................................................................................... 2
D. Bilge Compartment Drainage ............................................................................................ 2
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................................ 1
L - 1 ALCOHOL STOVE ................................................................................................................. 1
L - 2 GLOVE BOX .......................................................................................................................... 1
L - 3 COCKPIT REFRESHMENT CENTER ..................................................................................... 1
L - 4 BUILT-IN COOLER ................................................................................................................. 2
L - 5 HEADS .................................................................................................................................. 2
L - 6 GALLEY - 2 5 SUNDOWNER ............................................................................................... 2
L - 7 STEREO ................................................................................................................................ 3
L - CHERRY HELM ENHANCEMENTS ....................................................................................... 3
L - 9 ANCHOR LOCKER STORAGE .............................................................................................. 3
L - 10 STORAGE LOCKER .............................................................................................................. 3
L - 11 IN-FLOOR STORAGE ............................................................................................................ 4
L - 12 BOW STORAGE/V-BERTH STORAGE .................................................................................. 4
L - 13 WALK-THRU STORAGE LOCKERS ...................................................................................... 4
L - 14 WALK-THRU DOOR - HORIZONS ......................................................................................... 4
L - 15 BOW FILL-IN CUSHIONS ...................................................................................................... 5
L - 16 AFT FILL-IN CUSHIONS (U-WRAP OR C-SEATING) ............................................................... 5
L - 17 FENDER STORAGE - HORIZONS ........................................................................................... 5
L - 1 COMPANIONWAY DOORS ..................................................................................................... 5
L - 19 COMPANIONWAY SLIDER DOOR .......................................................................................... 5
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................................................... 1
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE ................................................................................................. 1
A. Rails ................................................................................................................................ 1
B. Cleats .............................................................................................................................. 1
C. Transom Ski Tow Ring ..................................................................................................... 1
D. Maintenance ...................................................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents
Page 6
Horizon & Sundowner
Owners Manual
06/00
M - 2 WINDSHIELDS ...................................................................................................................... 1
M - 3 SWIM PLATFORM - STERN LADDER ................................................................................... 2
M - 4 ADD-ON SWIM PLATFORM OPTION .................................................................................... 2
M - 5 ANCHOR ............................................................................................................................... 3
M - 6 BOW ROLLER ......................................................................................................................... 3
M - 7 WINDLASS OPTION - 2 0H - 2 5S ....................................................................................... 3
M - DEPTHSOUNDER ................................................................................................................... 3
M - 9 DOCKING LIGHTS ................................................................................................................... 4
UPHOLSTERY .......................................................................................................................................... 1
N - 1 INTERIOR SEATING (SUNDOWNERS) .................................................................................... 1
A. Cabin Table - 2 5 Sundowner ............................................................................................ 1
B. V-Berth Fill-in Cushions ..................................................................................................... 1
N - 2 EXTERIOR SEATING ............................................................................................................. 1
A. Cockpit Tables ................................................................................................................. 1
B. Bow Seating .................................................................................................................... 1
C. Aft Fill-In Seating ............................................................................................................. 1
D. Double-Wide Buddy Lounger ......................................................................................... 1
E. Bucket Seats .................................................................................................................. 2
F. Double-Wide Helm Seat .................................................................................................. 3
G. Engine Hatch with Electric Lift (Screw Jack) ...................................................................... 3
H. Sundecks .......................................................................................................................... 4
I. Sundeck Fill-In Cushion ..................................................................................................... 4
J. L-Step Fill-In Cushion ........................................................................................................ 4
K. Center Cockpit Cushion ..................................................................................................... 4
L. Port Cockpit Cushion ........................................................................................................ 4
M. C-Seating - 2 0 Horizon & 2 5 Sundowner ........................................................................ 5
N. Port Lounger - Settee ........................................................................................................ 5
N - 3 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ........................................................................................... 5
N - 4 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ............................................................................................ 6
N - 5 CARPET CARE ..................................................................................................................... 6
A. Interior and Exterior Carpet ............................................................................................... 6
B. Cleaning and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 6
C. Stain Removal Testing ...................................................................................................... 6
D. Stain Removal Procedures ............................................................................................... 6
WEATHER COVERS ................................................................................................................................. 1
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................................... 1
A. Convertible Top (Suntop) .................................................................................................. 1
B. Side Curtains ................................................................................................................... 2
C. Aft Curtains ..................................................................................................................... 2
D. Forward Cover .................................................................................................................. 2
E. Bimini Top (Bimini/Camper) ............................................................................................... 2
F. Camper Canvas ................................................................................................................. 3
G. Cockpit Cover .................................................................................................................... 3
H. Mooring Cover ................................................................................................................... 4
O - 2 TRAILERING .......................................................................................................................... 4
O - 3 WINTER STORAGE ............................................................................................................... 4
O - 4 MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................... 4
O - 5 CARBON MONOXIDE ............................................................................................................ 5