Four winns vista User manual

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This manual will acquaint you with the use and maintenance of your new Four Winns® boat. This manual also
provides special information critical to the safety of the passengers, and longevity of the equipment. The
information on the following page lists the means used to increase the visibility of these important messages.
Also included in your owners pac et is the Boating Basics, A Guide to Responsible Boating. This publication
covers the boating basics and should be read along with your Four Winns Owners Manual before operating
your boat. Review this information in detail.
Four Winns continually strives to improve its products. Unit specifications, including standard and optional
equipment are constantly being modified. Equipment availability is also subject to change. The most current
and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manual. Some variation in
equipment, description, location, and details can result.
The information in this manual focuses upon the equipment designed and manufactured by Four Winns on
specific models. When appropriate, please utilize the information pertinent to your specific boat model.
Equipment such as engines, and other accessories are manufactured by others. The information provided in
this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the information provided by the manufacturer of this
equipment. All information available at the time of manufacture has been included with your owners pac et.
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 ta e it to the boat with you.
Your Four Winns dealer nows your boat best and is interested in your complete satisfaction. Return to the
dealer for service or other assistance. If you find it necessary to contact Four Winns directly, please refer to the
address information listed below. Be sure to include the boat model, serial number, your daytime telephone
number, and specifics of the information desired.
This manual has been specifically developed for the 348 Vista®. It should be noted that this manual is also
applicable to all prior 338 Vista® models as well. Please record the serial number below.
Serial Number
__________________________
This manual should be considered part of the boat. Should you sell the boat, pass this manual on to the new
owner. Ta e special care of this manual. Certain information in this manual may not be available in a replace-
ment manual.
Than you for joining the Four Winns family. We appreciate your purchase and welcome the opportunity to
demonstrate our commitment to you.
Four Winns Customer Service Department
925 Frisbie Street
Cadillac, Michigan 496 1
231-775-1343
231-779-2345(FAX)
E-Mail Address: [email protected]
© Four Winns, L.L.C. 2 1. All Rights Reserved.
PREFACE

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SAFETY WARNINGS
This manual contains instructions critical to the safety of those aboard or the longevity of the equipment.
Pay close attention to all safety warnings. The following safety warnings and instructions are used
throughout the manual and at selected locations on your boat.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, CAN result in severe injury or death.
This safety symbol and this signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate personal injury or property damage. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
N TICE
This is used to notify people of installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important
but not hazard-related.
Y U are responsible for your own safety, as well as the safety of your passengers and fellow boaters.
You should fully understand and become familiar with the operating procedures and safety precau-
tions in this manual and any other information in the wners Packet before you launch the boat.
Always operate your boat with consideration, courtesy, and common sense.
The warnings in this manual do not and can not address every conceivable situation. Always use common
sense! If you have any questions regarding your boat or its operation, contact your dealer.
The following pages illustrate the locations of various warning labels, capacity label and other stic ers on
your Four Winns boat.
348 VISTA SPECIFICATI NS*
L A (W/ SWIM PLATF RM) 35 7 / 10.8 M
L A (W/ UT SWIM PLATF RM) 33 5 / 10.2 M
BEAM 11 9 / 3.58 M
BRIDGE CLEARANCE W/ARCH 9 2 / 2.80 M
DEAD RISE 190
DRAFT 35 / 89CM
FUEL CAPACITY 220 GAL / 832 L
P TABLE WATER CAPACITY 44 GAL/ 166 L
H LDING TANK WASTE 30 GAL/ 113 L
H LDING TANK - GREY 30 GAL / 114 L
WEIGHT 12,600 T 13,000 LBS
5,710 T 5,900 KG
*Specification measurements are approximations and subject to variance.

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NMMA YACHT LABEL AND THER WARNING LABEL L CATI NS
The NMMA Yacht Label (Gas) and various warning label stic ers are placed at different locations on each
model for your safety. See Figures 1-5 on the following pages. Additional warnings for fuel lea age, blower
operation, and other important information will be imprinted or located on the dash. Many of these stic ers
and labels are not required by the U.S. Coast Guard but are important to ensure the safe operation of your
Four Winns® boat. In addition, the Hull Identification Number plate is permanently attached below the dec -
hull joint on the starboard aft corner.
N TICE
Not all of the warning label stickers are depicted in the following pages. Some of these
stickers will be found on appliances i.e. microwave, TV/VCR, generator, shore power cord.
Be sure to read and follow all manufacturers literature and warning label(s) relating to their
product(s).
WINNING EDGE
STICKER
ARM RC TE
STICKER
TRANS M D R
WARNING LABEL
NMMA CERTIFICATI N
STICKER
DANGER
NEVER APPR ACH R USE
LADDER WHEN M T R IS
RUNNING. SEVERE INJURY
R DEATH WILL RESULT
FR M C NTACT WITH
R TATING PR PELLER.
LADDER WARNING LABEL
WARNING
PREVENT FALLS VERB ARD.
CL SE, LATCH, AND STAY
INSIDE GATE WHILE UNDERWAY.
Figure 1: Vista 348 Deck
HELM B ARDING LADDER WARNING LABEL
DANGER
SHUT OFF MOTOR WHEN NEAR
SWIMMERS. SEVERE INJURY OR
DEATH WILL RESULT FROM
CONTACT WITH A ROTATING
PROPELLER.

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BEF RE STARTING ENGINE:
EQUIPMENT
DRAIN P UG - SECURED?
MOVEAB E SEATS - SECURED?
IFE JACKET - ONE FOR EACH PERSON?
OTHER EMERGENCY GEAR - ON BOARD?
PROCEDURES
EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH - TETHER
HOOKED UP?
EVERYBODY - SEATED IN BOAT? NEVER
ON SEATBACKS, RAISED SEATS, OR
EDGES OF BOAT!
OPERATORS VISION - UNOBSTRUCTED?
WEATHER CONDITIONS - SAFE TO GO
OUT?
PASSENGERS - AWARE OF EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES?
Figure 2: HELM STATI N
EQUIPMENT AND PR CEDURES CHECKLIST LABEL
NMMA YACHT LABEL
WARNING
YACHT

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WARNING
HIGH VOLTAGE
TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
TURN OFF AC SUPPLY POWER BEFORE
OPENING PANEL
FIGURE 3: HIGH V LTAGE WARNING LABEL

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BOW
Figure 4: SLING L CATI N LABEL
Figure 5: LEAKING FUEL WARNING LABEL L CATI N
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.
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING
FROM LEAKING FUEL. INSPECT SYSTEM
FOR LEAKS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR.
SLING
348V-238
348V-46
REFERENCE ONLY

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IL DISCHARGE PLATE
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE
DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVI-
GABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR THE WATERS OF THE
CONTIGUOUS ZONE, OR WHICH MAY EFFECT NATURAL RE-
SOURCES BELONGING TO, APPERTAINING TO, OR UNDER THE EX-
CLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY 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 SUB-
JECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVIL PENALTIES AND/OR CRIMINAL SANC-
TIONS INCLUDING FINES AND IMPRISONMENT.
WARNING
(1) TURNOFF THE BOATS SHORE CONNECTION SWITCH BEFORE
CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING SHORE CABLE.
( ) CONNECT SHORE POWER CABLE AT THE BOAT FIRST.
(3) IF POLARITY WARNING INDICATOR IS ACTIVATED, IMMEDIATELY
DISCONNECT CABLE.
(4) DISCONNECT SHORE POWER CABLE AT SHORE OUTLET FIRST.
(5) CLOSE SHORE POWER INLET COVER TIGHTLY.
T MINIMIZE SH CK AND FIRE HAZARDS:
SH RE P WER WARNING
WARNING
DO NOT USE SKI TOW FITTING
FOR LIFTING OR PARASAILING.
FITTING COULD PULL OUT OF
DECK RESULTING IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
SKI T W WARNING LABEL
ADDITIONAL WARNING LABELS

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WARNING
NO VENTILATION IS PROVIDED.
FUEL VAPORS ARE A FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD. TO AVOID
INJURY OR DEATH, DO NOT STORE
FUEL OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS HERE.
N VENTILATI N WARNING LABEL
WARNING
CARBON MONOXIDE IS PRODUCED BY ALL
GASOLINE ENGINES AND GENERATOR SETS.
AVOID BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH FROM CARBON MONOXIDE.
KEEP COCKPIT AND CABIN AREAS WELL VENTILATED.
AVOID BLOCKAGE OF EXHAUST OUTLETS.
SIGNS IF EXPOSURE INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND DROWSINESS.
SEE BOAT OWNERS MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS.
IF USING A CATALYTIC HEATER, PROVIDE VENTILATION.
DO NOT USE CATALYTIC HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
CARB N M N XIDE
WARNING
EXHAUST FUMES FROM ENGINES CONTAIN CARBON MONOXIDE.
BOATS WITH CANVAS DEPLOYED ARE MORE LIKELY TO COLLECT
EXHAUST FUMES. AVOID BRAIN DAMAGE OR DEATH FROM CARBON
MONOXIDE. KEEP COCKPIT AND CABIN AREAS WELL VENTILATED.
SIGNS OF EXPOSURE INCLUDE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS, AND DROWSINESS.
SEE BOAT OWNERS MANUAL FOR MORE DETAILS. IF USING A
CATALYTIC HEATER, PROVIDE VENTILATION. DO NOT USE CATALYTIC
HEATER WHILE SLEEPING.
CARB N M N XIDE
WARNING
GASOLINE VAPORS CAN EXPLODE RESULTING
IN INJURY OR DEATH. BEFORE STARTING ENGINE
-CHECK ENGINE BILGE COMPARTMENT FOR
GASOLINE OR VAPORS, AND
-OPERATE BLOWER FOR FOUR MINUTES, AND
VERIFY BLOWER OPERATION.
RUN BLOWER WHEN VESSEL IS OPERATING BE-
LOW CRUISING SPEED.
P WERED VENTILATI N F R GAS ENGINES

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATION ............................................................................................................................................. 1
A - 1 GENERAL ................................................................................................................... 1
A - 2 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................... 1
A - 3 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................ 1
A - 4 PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................... 1
A - 5 RULES OF THE ROAD ............................................................................................. 1
A - 6 LIGHTNING ................................................................................................................. 1
A - 7 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL ............................................................................................. 2
A - PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK .................................................................................. 2
A. Before Starting The Engines ............................................................................. 2
B. After Starting The Engine ................................................................................. 2
A - 9 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES .................................................................... 2
A. Before Starting ................................................................................................. 2
B. Cold Engine Start (Carbureted Engines) ............................................................ 3
C. Warm Engine Starting ....................................................................................... 3
D. Shifting and Control Speed ................................................................................ 4
E. Stopping Engine ................................................................................................ 4
A - 10 GROUNDING AND TOWING ....................................................................................... 4
A - 11 BOATING EDUCATION ............................................................................................... 5
A. Boating Courses .............................................................................................. 5
B. Boating Manuals and Literature ........................................................................ 5
C. Charts and Maps ............................................................................................. 5
SAFETY & SAFETY EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................ 1
B - 1 GENERAL ....................................................................................................................1
A. Required Safety Equipment .............................................................................. 1
B. Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) ................................................................... 1
C. PFD Types ......................................................................................................... 1
D. PFD Pointers ..................................................................................................... 2
E. Fire Extinguisher ................................................................................................ 2
F. Fire Extinguisher System ................................................................................... 3
G. Visual Distress Signal Devices ........................................................................... 3
H. Sound Signaling Devices .................................................................................... 3
I. Navigation Lights ................................................................................................ 4
J. Additional Recommended Equipment ................................................................. 4
B - 2 CARBON MONOXIDE ................................................................................................. 4
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide ........................................... 5
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ......................................................................... 5
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide .................................................. 5
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide .............................................................................. 5
E. Symptoms ....................................................................................................... 5
F. Treatment (Evacuate, Ventilate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action) ................... 5
G. Inspection ........................................................................................................ 6
H. Operation ......................................................................................................... 6
I. Boathouses, Sea Walls and Other Boats .......................................................... 6
J. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect) .................................................................. 7
K. Cabin Appliances .............................................................................................. 7
L. Air Conditioning ................................................................................................ 7
M. Ventilation of Accommodation Spaces ................................................................