Four winns SL series User manual

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1
PREFACE.........................................................................................................................................................10
SAFETY MESSAGES ......................................................................................................................................11
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................17
A - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 17
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................... 17
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 17
A - 5 RULES OF THE ROAD ............................................................................................................... 17
A - 6 LIGHTNING................................................................................................................................. 17
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL............................................................................................................. 18
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK ................................................................................................. 18
A. Before Starting The Engines ................................................................................................. 18
B. After Starting The Engine ...................................................................................................... 18
A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 18
A. Before Starting ...................................................................................................................... 19
B. Cold/Warm Engine Start - EFI Engines ................................................................................. 19
C. Shifting and Control Speed................................................................................................... 19
D. Stopping Engine.................................................................................................................... 20
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ...................................................................................................... 20
A - 11 BOATING EDUCATION .............................................................................................................. 21
A. Boating Courses.................................................................................................................... 21
B. Boating Manuals or Literature .................................................................................................21
C. Charts and Maps.....................................................................................................................21
D. Laws and Regulations.............................................................................................................21
A - 12 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................21
A - 13 ACCIDENT REPORTING............................................................................................................ 22
A - 14 DISCHARGE OF OIL .................................................................................................................. 22
A - 15 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE ....................................................................... 22
A - 16 MARPOL TREATY ...................................................................................................................... 22
BOATING SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................24
B - 1 GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................................24
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................24
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)..........................................................................................24
C. PFD Types..............................................................................................................................24
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................25
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................25
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................26
G. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................26
H. Navigation Lights.....................................................................................................................27
I. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................27
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE........................................................................................................................27
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide................................................................28
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................28
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................28
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................28
E. Symptoms...............................................................................................................................28
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)......................28
G. Inspection................................................................................................................................29
H. Operation ................................................................................................................................29
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I. Boathouses,SeaWallsandConnedSpaces ........................................................................29
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side...................................................................................30
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)........................................................................................30
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform....................................................................31
M. DangerousActivity-“TeakSurng”/“Dragging” .......................................................................31
N. Cabin Appliances ....................................................................................................................31
O. Air Conditioning (Applicable Models Only)...............................................................................31
P. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................31
Q. Running of Engines in Idle.......................................................................................................31
R. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................31
S. Portable Generator Sets..........................................................................................................32
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................32
U. Maintenance - External Conditions..........................................................................................32
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................32
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................33
X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ...........................................................................33
Y. Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems (Applicable Models Only)........................................33
Z. Maintenance - Liquid Drains....................................................................................................33
AA. Carbon Monoxide Monitor (Applicable Models Only) ..............................................................33
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES............................................................................................................34
A. Drugs and Alcohol...................................................................................................................34
B. Safe Operation........................................................................................................................34
C. Passenger Safety....................................................................................................................35
D. Propeller..................................................................................................................................35
E. First Aid...................................................................................................................................35
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................35
G. “RulesoftheRoad” .................................................................................................................35
H. Voluntary Inspections..............................................................................................................35
I. Safe Boating Courses .............................................................................................................36
B - 4 WATER SPORTS...............................................................................................................................36
A. Water Sport Guidelines ...........................................................................................................36
B. Water Skiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding.............................................................................37
BASIC SEAMANSHIP......................................................................................................................................38
C - 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................38
A. Boating Regulations ..................................................................................................................38
B. Rules of Seamanship ................................................................................................................38
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .......................................................................................................................40
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) .....................................40
B. Lateral Markers .........................................................................................................................40
C. Safe Water Markers ..................................................................................................................40
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ..........................................................................41
E. A Special Sign...........................................................................................................................41
F. Noise .........................................................................................................................................41
C - 3 ANCHORING .....................................................................................................................................41
C - 4 RECOMMENDED READING .............................................................................................................42
C - 5 CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................................42
C - 6 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS ....................................................................................................43
C - 7 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ..........................................................................................................43

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE............................................................................................................................44
D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY ............................................................................................44
D - 2 DECK/HULL STRUCTURE WARRANTY ......................................................................................44
D - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ......................................................................................................44
D - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY .......................................................................................................44
D - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION ...........................................................................................44
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE ............................................................................................................45
D - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD.........................................................................................................45
D - 8 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE............................................................................................................45
D - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS...............................................................................................................45
D - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES....................................................................................................45
D - 11 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS...................................................................................................46
D - 12 WINNGEAR...................................................................................................................................46
D - 13 NAME/ADDRESS CHANGE FORM ..............................................................................................48
D - 14 WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST ................................................................50
ENGINES AND INSTRUMENTATION..............................................................................................................52
E - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................52
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST.......................................................................................................................52
E - 3 ENGINES ......................................................................................................................................53
E - 4 PROPELLERS ..............................................................................................................................53
A. Diameter .................................................................................................................................53
B. Pitch........................................................................................................................................53
C. Prop Slip .................................................................................................................................53
E - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER TRIM/TILT .....................................................................................54
A. Power Trim..............................................................................................................................54
B. Power Tilt................................................................................................................................54
E - 6 TRIM TABS ...................................................................................................................................54
A. Control Listing .........................................................................................................................55
B. Induce Planing & Controlling Trim Angle .................................................................................55
C. Trim Tab Maintenance ...........................................................................................................56
E - 7 INSTRUMENTATION ....................................................................................................................56
A. Tachometer.............................................................................................................................56
B. Speedometer ..........................................................................................................................56
C. Temperature Gauge (4-in-1 Gauge)........................................................................................57
D. Oil Pressure Gauge (4-in-1 Gauge).........................................................................................57
E. Voltmeter (4-in-1 Gauge).........................................................................................................57
F. Fuel Gauge (4-in-1 Gauge) .....................................................................................................58
G. Power Trim Gauge ..................................................................................................................58
H. Depth Sounder........................................................................................................................58
I. Engine Hour Meter ..................................................................................................................59
J. Four Position Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................59
K. Emergency Stop Switch ..........................................................................................................60
L. Alarm Systems........................................................................................................................60
M. Compass.................................................................................................................................60
N. GPS/Map ................................................................................................................................60
O. Instrument Maintenance..........................................................................................................61

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CONTROL SYSTEMS ......................................................................................................................................62
F - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................62
F - 2 CONTROL OPERATION...............................................................................................................62
A. General ...................................................................................................................................62
B. Maneuvering of Side-Mount Control ........................................................................................63
C. Shifting and Control Speed......................................................................................................63
F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH........................................................................................................64
F - 4 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................64
STEERING SYSTEMS......................................................................................................................................65
G - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................65
A. Rotary Steering .......................................................................................................................65
B. Tilt Steering.............................................................................................................................65
C. Power Steering........................................................................................................................65
G - 2 PROPELLER TORQUE.................................................................................................................66
G - 3 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................66
A. General Maintenance..............................................................................................................66
B. Rotary System Maintenance ...................................................................................................66
C. Winter Storage ........................................................................................................................67
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................68
H - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................68
H - 2 SINGLE ENGINE - DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM .............................................................................69
A. Installation...............................................................................................................................69
B. Battery Switch Operation.........................................................................................................69
H - 3 VOLTMETER ................................................................................................................................70
H - 4 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ...........................................................................................70
A. Helm Equipment......................................................................................................................70
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment.............................................................................72
C. Interior Equipment...................................................................................................................72
H - 5 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES..................................................73
H - 6 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE......................................................................................73
A. Battery Maintenance ...............................................................................................................73
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance .................................................................................................73
H - 7 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION .................................................................................................74
A. General ...................................................................................................................................74
B. Galvanic Corrosion..................................................................................................................75
C. Corrosion Prevention...............................................................................................................75
FUEL SYSTEMS ..............................................................................................................................................76
I - 1 GASOLINE FUEL SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................76
A. Fuel System - Domestic Models..............................................................................................76
B. Fuel System - Export Models ..................................................................................................77
C. System Testing .......................................................................................................................78
D. Fuel Fills - Domestic Models ...................................................................................................78
E. Fuel Vents - Domestic Models.................................................................................................79
F. Fuel Fills - Export Models........................................................................................................80
G. Anti-Syphon Valve...................................................................................................................80
H. Fuel Gauge .............................................................................................................................81
I. Fuel Sender ............................................................................................................................81

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J. Fuel Filters .............................................................................................................................81
K. Use and Maintenance .............................................................................................................82
I - 2 FUEL STANDARDS ......................................................................................................................82
A. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline..........................................................................................82
B. Recommendations ..................................................................................................................82
I - 3 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS ...........................................................................................................83
WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS ....................................................................................................................84
J - 1 GENERAL .....................................................................................................................................84
J - 2 DISINFECTING THE WATER FRESH SYSTEM...........................................................................84
J - 3 FRESH WATER SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................85
A. Cockpit Sink & Faucet.............................................................................................................85
B. Aft Shower ..............................................................................................................................86
J - 4 WASTE SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................86
A. Enclosed Head........................................................................................................................86
B. Porta-Potti ...............................................................................................................................87
C. Porta-Potti w/Pumpout ............................................................................................................88
J - 5 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................................89
A. Clean Vents and Screens........................................................................................................89
B. Winterizing the Water System .................................................................................................89
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ...................................................................................................91
K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION....................................................................................91
A. Natural Ventilation System ......................................................................................................91
B. Forced Air Ventilation ..............................................................................................................91
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance .................................................................................91
K - 2 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEMS........................................................................................................91
A. Transom Drain ........................................................................................................................91
B. Bilge Pump..............................................................................................................................91
C. Liner Drains.............................................................................................................................92
E. Bilge Compartment Drainage ..................................................................................................92
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT...................................................................................................................................93
L - 1 COCKPIT SINK & FAUCET...........................................................................................................93
L - 2 GLOVEBOX ..................................................................................................................................93
L - 3 REMOVABLE COOLER ................................................................................................................93
L - 4 HEADS..........................................................................................................................................93
L - 5 STEREO........................................................................................................................................94
L - 6 ANCHOR LOCKER w/HIDDEN LADDER......................................................................................94
L - 7 IN-FLOOR SKI LOCKER...............................................................................................................95
L - 8 AFT DECK STORAGE ..................................................................................................................95
L - 9 COCKPIT SEATING STORAGE....................................................................................................96
L - 10 SMALL ELECTRONICS STORAGE ..............................................................................................96
L - 11 TABLE w/MOUNT .........................................................................................................................97
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT .................................................................................................................................98
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE ........................................................................................................98
A. Rails .......................................................................................................................................98
B. Cleats......................................................................................................................................98

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C. Transom Ski Tow ...................................................................................................................99
D. Bow Scuff Plate.......................................................................................................................99
E. Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................99
M - 2 WINDSHIELDS .............................................................................................................................99
M - 3 AFT SWIM PLATFORM AND LADDER.......................................................................................100
M - 4 SWIM PLATFORM - FORWARD................................................................................................101
M - 5 DOCKING LIGHTS......................................................................................................................101
M - 6 THRU-HULL EXHAUST ..............................................................................................................101
M - 7 STAINLESS STEEL ARCH w/SKI TOW......................................................................................102
UPHOLSTERY ...............................................................................................................................................103
N - 1 EXTERIOR SEATING .................................................................................................................103
A. Bow Seating..........................................................................................................................103
B. Lounges ................................................................................................................................103
C. Helm & Port Seat ..................................................................................................................104
D. Engine Hatch .......................................................................................................................105
E. U-shaped Cockpit Seating.....................................................................................................105
F. Walk-thru Backrest and Fill-In Cushion..................................................................................106
G. L-shaped Cockpit Seating .....................................................................................................106
H. Watersports Chair .................................................................................................................107
I. Swim Platform Lounge ..........................................................................................................107
J. Swim Platform Seating..........................................................................................................108
N - 2 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ..............................................................................................109
A. Cleaning Vinyl .......................................................................................................................109
B. Exterior Carpets ....................................................................................................................111
C. Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................................................................111
D. Stain Removal Testing ..........................................................................................................111
E. Stain Removal Procedures....................................................................................................111
N - 3 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................112
WEATHER COVERS......................................................................................................................................113
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................113
A. Bimini Top ............................................................................................................................113
B. SST Arch w/Custom Bimini Top ...........................................................................................115
C. Forward Cover ......................................................................................................................115
D. Cockpit Cover .......................................................................................................................116
E. Mooring Cover ......................................................................................................................116
O - 2 TRAILERING...............................................................................................................................117
O - 3 WINTER STORAGE....................................................................................................................117
O - 4 USE OF WEATHER COVERS AND CARBON MONOXIDE ......................................................117
O - 5 MAINTENANCE .........................................................................................................................118
FIBERGLASS AND HULL..............................................................................................................................119
P - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION...................................................................................................119
P - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................119
P - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................119
P - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................119
A. General Maintenance............................................................................................................119
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat ............................................................................................120
C. Stains....................................................................................................................................121
P - 5 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS .............................................................................................................121

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A. Scratches .............................................................................................................................121
B. Gouges & Cracks..................................................................................................................121
C. Osmotic Blistering ................................................................................................................122
P - 6 ANTI-FOULING PAINT................................................................................................................123
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................123
WOODWORK AND COMPOSITES................................................................................................................124
Q - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE ........................................................................................124
Q - 2 STAR BOARD .............................................................................................................................124
Q - 3 LAMINATED FIBERGLASS.........................................................................................................125
Q - 4 TEAK...........................................................................................................................................125
Q - 5 ACRYLYC PLASTIC - (Plexiglass) ..............................................................................................126
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................127
R - 1 WINTERIZATION ........................................................................................................................127
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up ............................................................................................127
B. After Lifting............................................................................................................................127
C. Prior to Winter Storage..........................................................................................................128
R - 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................129
TRAILER INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................132
S - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION .........................................................................................132
A. Regulations ...........................................................................................................................132
B. Load Carrying Capacity.........................................................................................................132
C. Hitches..................................................................................................................................133
S - 2 TRAILER COMPONENTS...........................................................................................................133
A. Bunk Supports ......................................................................................................................133
B. Tongue..................................................................................................................................134
C. Swivel Jack ...........................................................................................................................134
D. Surge Brakes & Coupling Assembly......................................................................................135
E. Winch....................................................................................................................................136
F. Tires & Wheels......................................................................................................................136
G. Spare Tire Carrier .................................................................................................................137
H. Lights ....................................................................................................................................137
I. Tie-downs .............................................................................................................................138
S - 3 OPERATION ..............................................................................................................................139
A. Hitching Trailers ....................................................................................................................139
B. Backing Up with Surge Brakes ..............................................................................................141
S - 4 TRAILERING ..............................................................................................................................142
A. Checklist ...............................................................................................................................142
B. Tactics ..................................................................................................................................142
S - 5 MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................143
A. Care of Exterior Finish...........................................................................................................143
B. Bunks....................................................................................................................................143
C. Swivel Jack ...........................................................................................................................143
D. Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly....................................................................................143
E. Winch....................................................................................................................................144
F. Lights ....................................................................................................................................144
G. Tie-downs ............................................................................................................................144
H. Wheels..................................................................................................................................144
I. Brakes...................................................................................................................................144

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J. Bearings................................................................................................................................144
S - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS.................................................................................................145
A. Removal of Hub ....................................................................................................................145
B. Bearing/Seal Inspection and Replacement............................................................................146
C. Hub Reinstallation .................................................................................................................146
S - 7 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAILER INFORMATION ..............................................................................146
A. Information Contained on Sidewall of the Tire .......................................................................146
B. Sample Tire Registration.......................................................................................................147
C. InatingYourTires ................................................................................................................147
D. Load Carrying Capacity.........................................................................................................148
E. Glossary of Tire Terminology ................................................................................................149
PRE-LAUNCH AND UNDERWAY..................................................................................................................150
T - 1 LAUNCH & CRUISE CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................150
T - 2 FUELING.....................................................................................................................................151
A. Recommendations ................................................................................................................151
B. Preliminary Guidelines ..........................................................................................................151
C. Pumping Fuel........................................................................................................................151
D. After Fueling..........................................................................................................................151
T - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS & GEAR ............................................................................................152
T - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................153
A. Preliminary Checks ...............................................................................................................153
B. Starting..................................................................................................................................153
T - 5 MANEUVERING..........................................................................................................................154
A. Leaving the Dock ..................................................................................................................154
B. Stopping................................................................................................................................154
T - 6 ACCELERATION.........................................................................................................................155
T - 7 TRIMMING YOUR BOAT ............................................................................................................155
A. Trim Tabs (Applicable Models Only)......................................................................................155
B. Tilt/Trim Control Switches......................................................................................................156
T - 8 NAVIGATION LIGHTS.................................................................................................................157
T - 9 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................157
A. Storms ..................................................................................................................................157
B. Fog........................................................................................................................................158
C. Running Aground ..................................................................................................................158
D. Warning Markers...................................................................................................................158
T - 10 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES.................................................................................................158
A. Flooding ................................................................................................................................158
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard..............................................................................................159
C. Capsizing ..............................................................................................................................159
D. Man Overboard .....................................................................................................................159
E. Collision ................................................................................................................................159
F. Fire........................................................................................................................................159
G. Medical Emergency...............................................................................................................160
H. Propulsion Failure .................................................................................................................160
I. Control Failure.......................................................................................................................160
J. Steering Failure.....................................................................................................................160
K. Additional Underway Information...........................................................................................160
T - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE............................................................................................................161
A. Docking.................................................................................................................................161
B. Mooring.................................................................................................................................161