Four winns V 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 ....................................................................................19
A. Before Starting ........................................................................................................................19
B. Cold/Warm Engine Start - EFI & Diesel................................................................................. 19
C. Starting Procedures for Diesel Engines with Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC).....20
D. Shifting and Control Speed......................................................................................................21
E. Stopping Engine - EFI & Diesel ...............................................................................................22
F. Stopping Engine for Diesel Engines with Volvo Penta Electronic Vessel Control (EVC) ..........22
G. After Stopping Engine(s) .........................................................................................................23
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ........................................................................................................23
A - 11 BOATING EDUCATION ................................................................................................................23
A. Boating Courses......................................................................................................................23
B. Boating Manuals or Literature .................................................................................................24
C. Charts and Maps.....................................................................................................................24
D. Laws and Regulations.............................................................................................................24
A - 12 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................24
A - 13 ACCIDENT REPORTING..............................................................................................................25
A - 14 DISCHARGE OF OIL ....................................................................................................................25
A - 15 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE .........................................................................25
A - 16 MARPOL TREATY ........................................................................................................................25
BOATING SAFETY ..........................................................................................................................................27
B - 1 GENERAL ..........................................................................................................................................27
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................27
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)..........................................................................................27
C. PFD Types..............................................................................................................................27
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................28
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................28
F. Fire Extinguisher System ........................................................................................................29
G. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................29
H. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................30
I. Navigation Lights.....................................................................................................................30
J. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................30
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE........................................................................................................................30
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide................................................................31
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................31
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................31
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................31
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E. Symptoms...............................................................................................................................31
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)......................32
G. Inspection.............................................................................................................................. 32
H. Operation .............................................................................................................................. 32
I. Boathouses,SeaWallsandConnedSpaces ...................................................................... 32
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side...................................................................................33
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)........................................................................................33
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform....................................................................34
M. DangerousActivity-“TeakSurng”/“Dragging” .......................................................................34
N. Cabin Appliances ....................................................................................................................34
O. Air Conditioning (Applicable Models Only)...............................................................................34
P. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................34
Q. Running of Engines in Idle.......................................................................................................34
R. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................34
S. Portable Generator Sets..........................................................................................................35
T. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................35
U. Maintenance - External Conditions..........................................................................................35
V. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................35
W. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................36
X. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ............................................................................36
Y. Maintenance - Air Conditioning Systems (Applicable Models Only).........................................36
Z. Maintenance - Liquid Drains....................................................................................................36
AA. Carbon Monoxide Detection Systems .....................................................................................36
B - 3 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES............................................................................................................37
A. Drugs and Alcohol...................................................................................................................37
B. Safe Operation........................................................................................................................37
C. Passenger Safety....................................................................................................................37
D. Propeller..................................................................................................................................38
E. First Aid...................................................................................................................................38
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................38
G. “RulesoftheRoad” .................................................................................................................38
H. Voluntary Inspections..............................................................................................................38
I. Safe Boating Courses .............................................................................................................38
B - 4 WATER SPORTS...............................................................................................................................39
A. Water Sport Guidelines ...........................................................................................................39
B. Water Skiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding.............................................................................39
BASIC SEAMANSHIP......................................................................................................................................41
C - 1 GENERAL..........................................................................................................................................41
A. Boating Regulations ..................................................................................................................41
B. Rules of Seamanship ................................................................................................................41
C - 2 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS .......................................................................................................................43
A. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ...................................43
B. Lateral Markers .......................................................................................................................43
C. Safe Water Markers ................................................................................................................43
D. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System ........................................................................44
E. A Special Sign.........................................................................................................................44
F. Noise.......................................................................................................................................44
C - 3 ANCHORING .....................................................................................................................................44
C - 4 RECOMMENDED READING .............................................................................................................45
C - 5 CONTACTS .......................................................................................................................................45
C - 6 OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS ....................................................................................................46
C - 7 NAVIGATIONAL AIDS CHART ..........................................................................................................46

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WARRANTY AND SERVICE.......................................................................................................................... 47
D - 1 FOUR WINNS WARRANTY POLICY .......................................................................................... 47
D - 2 DECK/HULL STRUCTURE WARRANTY .................................................................................... 47
D - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION .................................................................................................... 47
D - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY ..................................................................................................... 47
D - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION ......................................................................................... 47
D - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE .......................................................................................................... 48
D - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD....................................................................................................... 48
D - 8 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE.......................................................................................................... 48
D - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS............................................................................................................. 48
D - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES.................................................................................................. 48
D - 11 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS................................................................................................. 49
D - 12 WINNGEAR................................................................................................................................. 49
NAME/ADDRESS CHANGE FORM ............................................................................................ 51
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST .............................................................. 53
ENGINES, DRIVES AND INSTRUMENTATION............................................................................................. 55
E - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 55
E - 2 ENGINE EXHAUST..................................................................................................................... 55
A Carbon Monoxide.................................................................................................................. 55
B Carbon Monoxide Monitors ................................................................................................... 56
E - 3 ENGINES & DRIVE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 57
A Engine................................................................................................................................... 57
B. Stern Drives .......................................................................................................................... 57
C. Inboards V-drives .................................................................................................................. 57
D. Volvo Penta IPS Drive - Units................................................................................................ 57
E - 4 PROPELLERS ............................................................................................................................ 58
A. Diameter ............................................................................................................................... 58
B. Pitch...................................................................................................................................... 58
C. Prop Slip .............................................................................................................................. 58
E - 5 ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS ................................................................................................... 59
A. Raw Water Cooling ............................................................................................................... 59
B. Fresh Water Cooling ............................................................................................................ 59
E - 5 RUNNING ANGLE & POWER TRIM/TILT .....................................................................................60
A. Power Trim..............................................................................................................................60
B. Power Tilt................................................................................................................................61
E - 7 TRIM TABS ...................................................................................................................................61
A. Control Listing ........................................................................................................................61
B. Induce Planning & Controlling Trim Angle ............................................................................. 62
C. Trim Tab Maintenance ......................................................................................................... 62
E - 8 ENGINE INSTRUMENTATION ................................................................................................... 62
A. Tachometer/Hour Meter Combination Gauge..........................................................................63
B. Speedometer ..........................................................................................................................64
C. Temperature Gauge................................................................................................................64
D. Oil Pressure Gauge.................................................................................................................64
E. Voltmeter.................................................................................................................................64
F. Fuel Gauge .............................................................................................................................64
G. Power Trim Gauge ..................................................................................................................65
H. Gas Vapor Detector ................................................................................................................65
I. Engine Hour Meter ..................................................................................................................65
J. Three Position Ignition Switch .................................................................................................65
K. Four Position Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................65

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L. Emergency Stop Switch ..........................................................................................................65
M. Alarm Systems........................................................................................................................66
N. Navigational Equipment ..........................................................................................................66
E - 9 INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................. 68
CONTROL SYSTEMS .................................................................................................................................... 69
F - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 69
F - 2 CONTROL OPERATION............................................................................................................. 69
A. General ................................................................................................................................. 69
B. Shifting and Control Speed ................................................................................................... 70
C. Engine Speed Synchronization ............................................................................................ 71
F - 3 NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH........................................................................................................71
F - 4 JOYSTICK CONTROL ................................................................................................................ 71
F - 5 CONTROL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................ 72
STEERING SYSTEMS.................................................................................................................................... 73
G - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 73
A. Rotary Steering .......................................................................................................................73
B. Power Steering - Stern Drive...................................................................................................73
C. Hydraulic Steering - Inboard....................................................................................................74
D. Electronic Vessel Control (EVC)..............................................................................................74
E. Tilt Steering........................................................................................................................... 75
G - 2 RUDDERS - Inboard Models ....................................................................................................... 75
G - 3 RUDDER ANGLE/POSITION INDICATOR.................................................................................. 76
G - 4 STEERING LOAD ....................................................................................................................... 76
G - 5 PROPELLER TORQUE .............................................................................................................. 76
G - 6 STEERING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE........................................................................................ 76
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ............................................................................................................................... 78
H - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 78
H - 2 SINGLE ENGINE - DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM ........................................................................... 78
A. Installation...............................................................................................................................79
B. Battery Switch Operation.........................................................................................................79
H - 3 DUAL ENGINE - TRIPLE BATTERY SYSTEM............................................................................ 80
A. Installation...............................................................................................................................80
B. Dual Switch Battery Panel.......................................................................................................80
C. Battery Switch Operation.........................................................................................................81
H - 4 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANELS..................................................................................................... 83
H - 5 BATTERY CHARGER ................................................................................................................ 85
H - 6 12VDC VOLTMETER ................................................................................................................. 85
H - 7 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT ........................................................................................ 86
A. Helm Equipment......................................................................................................................86
B. Installation of Additional 12 Volt Equipment ............................................................................88
C. Interior/Exterior Equipment .....................................................................................................89
H - 8 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEM SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES................................................ 90
H - 9 120 & 240/120 VOLT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS .......................................................................... 91
H - 10 DOCKSIDE OPERATION ........................................................................................................... 93
A. Shore Power Connections .................................................................................................... 93
B. 120 Volt AC Equipment ........................................................................................................ 95
C. Reverse Polarity Indicator .......................................................................................................96
D. Ground Fault Current Interrupters (GFCI).............................................................................. 97

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H - 11 GENERATOR ............................................................................................................................. 97
H - 12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MAINTENANCE ................................................................................... 99
A. Battery Maintenance ............................................................................................................ 99
B. Electrical Wiring Maintenance ............................................................................................ 100
H - 13 STRAY CURRENT CORROSION ............................................................................................. 100
A. General .............................................................................................................................. 100
B. Galvanic Corrosion ............................................................................................................. 100
C. Corrosion Prevention .......................................................................................................... 101
FUEL SYSTEMS .......................................................................................................................................... 106
I - 1 FUEL SYSTEMS .........................................................................................................................106
A. Gasoline Fuel System - Domestic Models .............................................................................106
B. Gasoline Fuel System - Export Models..................................................................................108
C. System Testing .....................................................................................................................108
D. Fuel Fills - Domestic & Export ...............................................................................................108
E. Fuel Vent (P-trap) - Domestic................................................................................................109
F. Anti-Syphon Valve.................................................................................................................110
G. Fuel Gauge ...........................................................................................................................110
H. Fuel Sender ..........................................................................................................................110
I. Fuel Filters ...........................................................................................................................111
J. Gas Vapor Detector .............................................................................................................111
K. Use and Maintenance ...........................................................................................................112
I - 2 DIESEL FUEL SYSTEMS - TWIN ............................................................................................. 112
A. System Testing ................................................................................................................... 113
B. Fuel Fills.............................................................................................................................. 113
C. Fuel Vents........................................................................................................................... 113
D. Fuel Pickup ......................................................................................................................... 114
E. Fuel Level ........................................................................................................................... 114
F. Fuel Senders ...................................................................................................................... 114
G. Fuel Filters .......................................................................................................................... 115
H. Use and Maintenance ........................................................................................................ 115
I - 3 FUEL STANDARDS ....................................................................................................................116
A. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline........................................................................................116
B. Recommendations ................................................................................................................116
I - 4 FUELING INSTRUCTIONS ....................................................................................................... 116
WATER AND WASTE SYSTEMS ................................................................................................................ 119
J - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................. 119
J - 2 PRESSURIZED WATER SYSTEM............................................................................................ 120
A. Priming the System ............................................................................................................. 121
B. System Operation ............................................................................................................... 121
C. Water Heating Systems....................................................................................................... 121
D. Using the Shower ............................................................................................................... 122
J - 3 GRAY WATER SYSTEM........................................................................................................... 122
J - 4 SHORE WATER CONNECTION .............................................................................................. 123
J - 5 TRANSOM SHOWER .............................................................................................................. 123
J - 6 WASTE SYSTEM...................................................................................................................... 124
A. Porcelain Head.................................................................................................................... 124
B. Electric Toilet Operation ...................................................................................................... 125
C. VacuFlush® Sanitation System ............................................................................................ 126
D. Tecma® Sanitation System .................................................................................................. 126
E. Head with Overboard Discharge ......................................................................................... 127

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F. Dockside Waste Pump Out ................................................................................................ 129
J - 7 SYSTEM MAINTENANCE......................................................................................................... 129
A. Clean Vents and Screens.................................................................................................... 130
B. Winterizing the Water System ............................................................................................. 130
C. Winterizing the Waste System ............................................................................................ 131
VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS ............................................................................................... 132
K - 1 ENGINE COMPARTMENT VENTILATION................................................................................ 132
A. Natural Ventilation System .................................................................................................. 132
B. Forced Air Ventilation .......................................................................................................... 132
C. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance ............................................................................. 132
K - 2 CABIN VENTILATION ............................................................................................................... 132
K - 3 HULL DRAINAGE SYSTEM ..................................................................................................... 133
A. Transom Drain ................................................................................................................... 133
B. Bilge Pumps ....................................................................................................................... 133
C. Sump ................................................................................................................................. 133
D. Bilge Compartment Drainage .............................................................................................. 134
E. Cockpit Drainage ................................................................................................................ 134
INTERIOR EQUIPMENT............................................................................................................................... 135
L - 1 GALLEY EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................................. 135
A. Electric Cooktop or Stove.................................................................................................... 135
B. Microwave Oven ................................................................................................................. 135
C. Refrigerator ........................................................................................................................ 135
L - 2 CABIN EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................. 136
A. Dinette Table.........................................................................................................................136
B. Carbon Monoxide Detectors..................................................................................................136
L - 3 ENTERTAINMENT......................................................................................................................136
A. Stereo System ......................................................................................................................137
B. TV and DVD Player...............................................................................................................137
L - 4 AIR CONDITIONING ..................................................................................................................137
EXTERIOR EQUIPMENT ...............................................................................................................................139
M - 1 RAILS & DECK HARDWARE .................................................................................................... 139
M - 2 TRANSOM DOOR..................................................................................................................... 139
M - 3 COMPANIONWAY DOOR......................................................................................................... 140
M - 4 WINDOWS ............................................................................................................................... 140
A. Windshield ......................................................................................................................... 140
B. Cabin/Cockpit Windows ..................................................................................................... 141
M - 5 FOREDECK HATCH ................................................................................................................. 141
M - 6 COCKPIT REFRESHMENT CENTER or COCKPIT GALLEY .................................................. 142
M - 7 COCKPIT TABLE w/MOUNT..................................................................................................... 143
M - 8 AFT SWIM PLATFORM............................................................................................................ 143
M - 9 EXTENDED SWIM PLATFORM LIFT ....................................................................................... 144
M - 10 TRANSOM STORAGE LOCKER .............................................................................................. 144
M - 11 ELECTRIC GRILL .................................................................................................................... 145
M - 12 TRANSOM TABLE ................................................................................................................... 146
M - 13 BOW PLATFORM ..................................................................................................................... 146
M - 14 WINDLASS................................................................................................................................ 146
M - 15 SPOT/FLOOD LIGHT................................................................................................................ 147
M - 16 UNDERWATER LIGHTING....................................................................................................... 147

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M - 17 HARD TOP................................................................................................................................ 147
M - 18 ENGINE HATCH WITH ELECTRIC LIFT................................................................................... 148
M - 19 FLAG POLE AND HOLDER ...................................................................................................... 149
UPHOLSTERY ...............................................................................................................................................150
N - 1 INTERIOR FURNISHINGS..........................................................................................................150
A. Couch ...................................................................................................................................150
B. V-berth or Forward Cabin.................................................................................................... 150
C. Mid Cabin..............................................................................................................................152
D. Mid Cabin Stateroom ............................................................................................................152
N - 2 EXTERIOR FURNISHINGS.........................................................................................................153
A. Helm Seat .............................................................................................................................153
B. L-Shaped Stern Seating ........................................................................................................154
C. U-Shaped Stern Seating .......................................................................................................154
D. Opposing Bench Seats - Cockpit...........................................................................................155
E. Port Lounge ..........................................................................................................................155
F. Swim Platform Seat...............................................................................................................155
G. Deck Sunpads.......................................................................................................................156
N - 3 INTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ...............................................................................................156
A. Cleaning Interior Fabric/Upholstery .......................................................................................156
B. Interior Carpets .....................................................................................................................157
C. Privacy Curtains ....................................................................................................................157
N - 4 EXTERIOR UPHOLSTERY CARE ..............................................................................................157
A. Cleaning Vinyl .......................................................................................................................157
B. Exterior Carpets ....................................................................................................................159
C. Cleaning and Maintenance....................................................................................................159
D. Stain Removal Testing ..........................................................................................................160
E. Stain Removal Procedures....................................................................................................160
N - 5 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................160
WEATHER COVERS......................................................................................................................................161
O - 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .........................................................................................................161
O - 2 GENERAL CANVAS INSTALLATION GUIDE LINES ..................................................................161
O - 3 BIMINI TOP .................................................................................................................................162
A. Bimini Top without Hardtop ...................................................................................................162
A. Bimini Top with Hardtop ........................................................................................................162
O - 4 CAMPER CANVAS .....................................................................................................................163
O - 5 COCKPIT COVER.......................................................................................................................164
O - 6 OTHER CANVAS INSTALLATION..............................................................................................165
O - 7 USE OF WEATHER COVERS AND CARBON MONOXIDE .......................................................167
O - 8 WINTER STORAGE....................................................................................................................168
O - 9 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................168
FIBERGLASS AND HULL..............................................................................................................................170
P - 1 HULL DESIGN INFORMATION...................................................................................................170
P - 2 FIBERGLASS CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................................170
P - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................170
P - 4 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................170
A. General Maintenance............................................................................................................170
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat ............................................................................................171
C. Stains....................................................................................................................................172

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P - 5 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS .............................................................................................................172
A. Scratches .............................................................................................................................172
B. Gouges & Cracks..................................................................................................................173
C. Osmotic Blistering ................................................................................................................173
P - 6 ANTI-FOULING PAINT................................................................................................................174
P - 7 HULL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................174
WOODWORK AND COMPOSITES................................................................................................................176
Q - 1 HIGH-PRESSURE LAMINATE CARE ........................................................................................176
Q - 2 REAL WOOD TRIM.....................................................................................................................176
Q - 3 STAR BOARD .............................................................................................................................176
Q - 4 LAMINATED FIBERGLASS.........................................................................................................176
Q - 5 TEAK...........................................................................................................................................177
Q - 6 SOLID SURFACE MATERIAL.....................................................................................................177
Q - 7 ACRYLIC PLASTIC - (PLEXIGLASS)..........................................................................................178
Q - 8 AQUA FLEX SWIM PLATFORM MAT.........................................................................................179
Q - 9 FLEXITEEK.................................................................................................................................179
GENERAL MAINTENANCE ...........................................................................................................................180
R - 1 WINTERIZATION ........................................................................................................................180
A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay up ............................................................................................180
B. After Lifting............................................................................................................................180
C. Prior to Winter Storage..........................................................................................................181
R - 2 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................182
PRE-LAUNCH AND UNDERWAY..................................................................................................................185
S - 1 LAUNCH & CRUISE CHECKLIST ...............................................................................................185
S - 2 FUELING.....................................................................................................................................186
A. Recommendations ................................................................................................................186
B. Preliminary Guidelines ..........................................................................................................186
C. Pumping Fuel........................................................................................................................186
D. After Fueling..........................................................................................................................186
S - 3 LOADING PASSENGERS & GEAR ............................................................................................187
S - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES ........................................................................................................187
A. Preliminary Checks ...............................................................................................................187
B. Starting..................................................................................................................................187
S - 5 MANEUVERING..........................................................................................................................188
A. Leaving the Dock ..................................................................................................................188
B. Stopping................................................................................................................................189
S - 6 ACCELERATION.........................................................................................................................189
S - 7 TRIMMING YOUR BOAT ............................................................................................................189
S - 8 NAVIGATION LIGHTS.................................................................................................................190
S - 9 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.......................................................................................................191
A. Storms ..................................................................................................................................191
B. Fog........................................................................................................................................191
C. Running Aground ..................................................................................................................191
D. Warning Markers...................................................................................................................192
S - 10 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES.................................................................................................192
A. Flooding ................................................................................................................................192
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard..............................................................................................192

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C. Capsizing ..............................................................................................................................192
D. Man Overboard .....................................................................................................................192
E. Collision ................................................................................................................................193
F. Fire........................................................................................................................................193
G. Medical Emergency...............................................................................................................193
H. Propulsion Failure .................................................................................................................193
I. Control Failure.......................................................................................................................194
J. Steering Failure.....................................................................................................................194
K. Additional Underway Information...........................................................................................195
S - 11 RETURNING TO SHORE............................................................................................................195
A. Docking.................................................................................................................................195
B. Mooring.................................................................................................................................195
GLOSSARY....................................................................................................................................................197
FLOAT PLAN .................................................................................................................................................204
FUEL LOG......................................................................................................................................................205
SERVICE LOG ...............................................................................................................................................208
SERVICE INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................211

Owner’s Manual Page 10Preface
Congratulations on your new boat purchase and welcome to our boating family!
We want your boating experience to be the most enjoyable possible. The more you know about your new boat,
the more you’ll enjoy the time you spend aboard. That’s why we prepared this manual. It’s your guide for safe
operation as well as understanding your boat’s systems and equipment. It has been written for the beginning
boaterbutexperiencedboaterswillndhelpfulinformationaswell.Besuretoreadthecontentsthoroughly.
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 infor-
mation on the following page lists the graphics used to increase the visibility of these important messages.
Alsoincludedinyourowner’spacketisthe“BoatingBasics,AGuidetoResponsibleBoating”.Thisguide
covers boating basics and should be read along with your Four Winns owner’s manual before operating your
boat. Review this information completely before using your new boat. Please refer to our website for further
updated information and possible revisions to this manual.
FourWinnscontinuallystrivestoimproveitsproducts.Unitspecications,includingstandardandoptional
equipmentareconstantlybeingmodied.Equipment availability is also subject to change without notice.
The most current and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manu-
al. Some variation in material, equipment, description, location, and details can result.
The information in this manual focuses upon the equipment designed and manufactured by Four Winns on
specicmodels.Whenappropriate,pleaseutilizetheinformationpertinenttoyourspecic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. In many cases, replacement of manufacturer’s literature may be obtained via their respective websites.
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 committed to your complete satisfaction. Return to the
dealerforserviceorotherassistance.IfyounditnecessarytocontactFourWinnsdirectly,pleasereferto
thecontactinformationlistedbelow.Besuretoincludetheboatmodel,hullidenticationnumber,yourdaytime
telephonenumber,andspecicsoftheinformationdesired.
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identicationnumberinformationbelow.
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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-
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Preface

Owner’s Manual Page 11Preface
The popularity of boating and other water sports has grown tremendously in the past few years. Because of this,
safety is an important issue for everyone who shares our waterways.
Remember that along with the freedom and exhilaration of boating comes the responsibility that you have for the
safetyofyourpassengersandtheotherboaterswhosharethewaterwithyou.Throughoutthismanual,specic
precautions and symbols identify safety-related information. Be sure to pay close attention to them.
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW BOAT
NOTICE
Boxes that are gray require your special attention. Notice boxes include helpful boating practices and law
reminders.
This symbol means “pay attention!” Here is important information for your safety. If you don’t follow these
instructions, you can damage your boat, hurt yourself or someone else or, even worse, have a fatal accident.
This symbol and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation. If you ignore this safety message,
property damage or minor or moderate personal injury MAY or CAN result.
This symbol and signal word indicate a potential hazard. If you ignore this safety message, serious injury
or death CAN result.
This symbol and signal word indicates an immediate hazard. If you ignore this safety message, serious
personal injury or death WILL result.
Theprecautionsinthismanualcannotanddonotcovereveryboatingsituation.Ifaspecicmethodor
procedure is not recommended, you must make sure that what you do is safe for you and others. Always
use common sense when boating! Remember to make sure that every safe boating excursion is a happy
experience.
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW BOAT
Safety Messages

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We’d also like to remind you to be kind to our environment while you’re boating. Don’t throw garbage and other
refuse overboard. Do your best to keep harmful compounds like gasoline, oil and antifreeze out of the water.
Pleaseseethenoticationsbelow:
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR
OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR THE
WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE, OR WHICH MAY EFFECT NATURAL RESOURCES
BELONGING TO, APPERTAINING TO, OR UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AUTHOR-
ITY OF THE UNITED STATES, IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR DISCOLORATION
OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE
SURFACE OF THE WATER. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVIL PENALTIES
AND/OR CRIMINAL SANCTIONS INCLUDING FINES AND IMPRISONMENT.
Oil Discharge Plate - (Specic Models Only - Location Not Shown)
Trash Overboard Decal - (Specic Models Only - Location Not Shown)
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains the
details of the boat, the equipment supplied or tted, its systems, and information on its operation and
maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
If this is your rst boat, or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming
command” of the boat. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you
of local sea schools and competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER
WHEN YOU SELL THE BOAT.

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LABEL LOCATIONS
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 imprinted or located on the dash. Many of
these stickers and labels are not required by the US Coast Guard but are important to ensure the safe operation
of your Four Winns®boat.Inaddition,theHullIdenticationNumberplateispermanentlyattachedbelowthe
deck-hull joint at the stern of the boat on the starboard side.
Below are letters corresponding to the various locations for each item on the drawings. See the following pages
of this section for the actual wording of each of the various warning labels found on your boat.
(A) HullIdenticationNumberPlate (G) Transom Door Prevent Falls Overboard Label
(B) NMMAYachtCerticationPlate (H) Leaking Fuel Warning Label
(C) Helm Boarding Ladder Warning (I) CO - Cabin Door
(D) CO - Helm Warning Label (J) Trash Overboard Discharge Decal
(E) CO - Transom Warning Label (K) CO - Cabin Warning Label
(F) Rotating Prop Boarding Ladder (L) Shore Power Inlet Warning Label
DC
A
GH
J K L
I
Figure 1: Warning Labels and Other Label Locations - Reference Only
(Locations may vary depending upon the model)
FE
B
Salon
Stateroom

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NMMA CERTIFICATION LABEL, YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE & WARNING LABELS
NMMA Yacht Certication Plate
Replaces NMMA Capacity Label on Certain V series
Note: The NMMA Yacht Certication rating (indicated
by a yacht certication plate) places the responsibility
on the captain to make the determination as to the
appropriate load, load placement and number of
passengers permitted aboard the vessel.
Canadian Compliance Notice
EU Builders Plate - CE Certication Plate (Export)
Winning Edge Sticker NMMA Certied Sticker
NMMA Capacity Label
See Actual Capacity Plate Afxed to Boat for Actual Capacities.
SAMPLE

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No Ventilation - Do Not Store Fuel Warning Label
Shore Power Inlet Warning Label
Ensure slings are in proper location as indicated by the sling label location. Failure to do so may result in
permanent hull structure damage and will invalidate the hull structure warranty.
SLING
Carbon Monoxide - Canvas Warning Label
Carbon Monoxide - Cabin Doors Warning Label
Microwave Caution Label
SLING
Figure 2: Sling Locations - Reference Only
(Locations will vary depending upon the model)

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Leaking Fuel Warning LabelRotating Propeller - Ladder Warning Label
Gasoline Vapor-Blower Warning Label
CO Swim Platform and
Lounging Area Warning Label
Ski Tow Warning Label
Transom/Side Door Warning Label
Rotating Propeller - Helm Warning Label
CO-Cabin Warning Label
CO-Helm Warning Label

Owner’s Manual Page 17Operation - Section A
A - 1 GENERAL
Before starting the boat, become familiar with all of
the various systems and related operations. Be sure
all necessary safety equipment is on-board. Know the
“RulesoftheRoad”.Haveanexperiencedoperator
brief you on the general operation of your new boat.
Performa“pre-cruisesystemscheck”.Thismanual
is a part of your boat’s equipment. Always keep it
on board.
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS
Before you can really enjoy your boat, a thorough
understanding of its systems and their operation
is essential. This manual and the associated manu-
facturers information are included in the owner’s
packet. This information is provided to enhance
your knowledge of the boat. Read this information
carefully.
After becoming familiar with the boat and its systems,
reread this manual and other material provided in the
owner’s packet. Maintenance and service tips are
included to help keep the boat in like-new condition.
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Besides the equipment installed on the boat by
Four Winns certain other equipment is required for
passenger safety. A booklet listing the Federal
equipment requirements is included in the owner’s
packet or is available through your local US Coast
Guard Station. Remember that these laws are for
your protection and are minimum requirements.
Check your local and state regulations, also. More
information on safety equipment is provided in
Section B.
Items like a sea anchor, working anchor, extra dock
lines,arepistol,alinepermanentlysecuredtoyour
ring buoy, etc. could at some time save your passen-
gers lives, or save your boat from damage.
The Coast Guard Auxiliary offers a “Courtesy
Examination.”Thisinspectionwillconrmtheboatis
equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment.
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY
You are responsible for the safety of your passengers
aswellasfortheirbehaviorwhileaboard.Makesure:
1. Each passenger is properly instructed in Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) use and keeps one within
reach in case of emergency. All non-swimmers
and children should wear a PFD at all times when
underway.
2. Passengers do not sit on gunwales, open decks,
elevated pedestal seats or on seat backs when
the boat is underway. This could cause them to
be thrown overboard during a sudden maneuver.
3. At least one other person knows how to operate
the boat in case of an emergency.
A - 5 “RULES OF THE ROAD”
As in driving an automobile, there are a few rules that
must be known if safe boating operation is to be
maintained. The Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary,
Department of Natural Resources or your local boat
club sponsor courses in boat handling, including “rules
oftheroad”.Suchcoursesarestronglyrecommend-
ed. Books on this subject are also available from local
libraries.
A - 6 LIGHTNING
When boating, it is important to be aware of the
weather around you. When the weather changes for
the worse, DO NOT jeopardize your safety by trying to
“rideoutthestorm”.Ifpossible,returntosafeharbor
and dock your vessel immediately.
If caught in a storm, seek shelter inside the cabin
and wait for the storm to pass. With certain models,
campers will provide some protection, but should
not be relied on if you are able to return to shore.
Exercise care when high winds are present!
NOTICE
Four Winns boats are not equipped with a
lightning protection system.
Operation

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DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into the
water during a lightning storm. Stay out of the
water!
Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid
contact with metal parts such as bow rails, control
handle, or windshield.
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Please keep in mind that along with the fun of boating
comes responsibility. As the owner or operator of a
pleasure boat, you are obligated (morally and legally)
to use good judgement while underway in providing
for the safety and well-being of your passengers and
other boaters around you.
Acommonandagrantviolationofgoodjudgement
and the law by boaters involves the use of alcohol or
drugs. Each year, about half of all accidents involving
fatalities involve the use of alcohol or drugs.
It is a federal offense to operate a boat while intoxi-
cated. Criminal penalties may include the termination
of operating privileges for up to one year. Many states
have passed similar laws.
Alcohol or drugs have an inhibiting effect on the
judgement and reaction time of the boat operator
and his/her passengers. Heed the advice of experts
and statisticians...DO NOT drink or use drugs when
operating a boat. NEVER allow an obviously
intoxicated person to take the helm.
Have fun in your Four Winns®boat, but also have
the good sense to be mentally alert and physically
capable of operating the boat in a safe manner.
A - 8 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEMS CHECK
Before leaving the dock, the following items should
bechecked:
A. Before Starting The Engine
1. Check the weather forecast. Determine if the
cruise planned can be made safely.
2. Be sure all necessary safety equipment is on
board and operative. This includes items such
as the running lights, horn, spotlight, life saving
devices, etc.
3. Conduct an engine and if applicable an engine
room general inspection. Check the bilge water
level and bilge pump operation. Check the engine
oil level, coolant level and drive-unit oil level. Look
for other signs of potential problems such as leaks
and conduct function checks. Check for the scent
of fuel fumes.
4. Activate the Bilge Blower. Check the blower
output.
Fuel vapors can explode resulting in injury or
death. Before starting the engine, check engine
compartment bilge for fuel or vapors. Operate
blower for four minutes, and verify blower
operation. ALWAYS run the blower when the
vessel is operating below cruising speed.
5. Ensure an adequate amount of fuel is on board.
6. Besureyouhavesufcientwaterandother
provisions on board for the cruise planned.
7. Leave a written message listing details of the
planned cruise with a close friend ashore.
B. After Starting The Engine
1. Visibly check the engine to be sure there are no
apparent water or oil leaks.
2. Check the displays . Make sure the oil pressure,
water temperature, voltmeter, etc. are reading
normally.
3. Have a safe cruise and enjoy yourself.
Always be sure to raise the anchor and ensure
the chain stop is engaged prior to operating
your boat. Failure to raise and secure anchor
before getting underway could result in damage
to boat and even severe injury or death from a
rebounding anchor.