2005-2008 Four Winns Vista 258 278 Boat Owners Manual

090-2823 2 5 8 / 2 7 8 V I S T A® O W N E R S M A N U A L Dear Four Winns Owner, On behalf of everyone at Four Winns, congratulations ­ and thank you for choosing a Four Winns boat. Four Winns is committed to customer satisfaction. If you are not completely satisfied with any aspect of your boat’s condition upon delivery ­ or if it does not meet your expectations at any time during your ownership experience ­ please contact your Four Winns Dealer or our customer service department.

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In the event they are unable to assist you, or if you do not receive the response you expect, I invite you to contact me directly. Your feedback is invaluable to us as we strive to become the world’s most customer-focused recreational boat brand. A thorough review of this Owner’s Manual will help you make the most of your boating experience. It not only includes information specific to the model you have purchased, but guidelines for better boating as well. Please take time to familiarize yourself with its contents, and to read ­ and reread often ­ important sections. Once again, thank you and welcome to the Four Winns family. Sincerely, Jeffrey Olson President Phone: 231 775-1351 Fax: 231 779-2345 Email: boating@fourwinns.com Table of Contents PREFACE .10 SAFETY MESSAGES 11 OPERATION 18 A-1 A-2 A-3 A-4 A-5 A-6 A-7 A-8 A-9 GENERAL . 18 COMPONENT SYSTEMS . 18 SAFETY EQUIPMENT 18 PASSENGER SAFETY . 18 RULES OF THE ROAD . 18 LIGHTNING . 18 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL . 19 PRE-CRUISE SYSTEM CHECK . 19 A. Before Starting the Engines . 19 B. After Starting the Engine . 19 ENGINE OPERATIONAL PROCEDURES 20 A. Before Starting 20 B. Cold/Warm Engine Start (EFI) . 20 C. Shifting and Control Speed 20 D. Stopping Engine 21 GROUNDING AND TOWING 21 BOATING EDUCATION 22 A. Boating Courses 22 B. Boating Manuals or Literature .22 C. Charts and Maps .22 D. Laws and Regulations .22 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION 23 ACCIDENT REPORTING 23 DISCHARGE OF OIL 23 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE . 23 MARPOL TREATY 24 A – 10 A – 11 A – 12 A – 13 A – 14 A – 15 A – 16 BOATING SAFETY 25 B-1 GENERAL . A. Required Safety Equipment B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFD’s) . C. PFD Types D. PFD Pointers E. Fire Extinguisher . F. Fire Extinguisher System G. Visual Distress Signal Devices H. Sound Signaling Devices I. Navigation Lights . J. Additional Recommended Equipment . CARBON MONOXIDE . A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide . C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide . D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide E. Symptoms . F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action).

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