Four Winns Vista 338 Boat Owners Owners Manual, 2007,2008 - English

090-2860 3 3 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.

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 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 2 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 3 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 4 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 5 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 6 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 7 Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 8 Preface 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 system and equipment. It has been written for the beginning boater but experienced boaters will find 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 information 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. 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 without notice. The most current and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this manual. Some variation in material, equipment, description, location, and details can result. Please refer to our website for further updated information and possible revisions to this manual. The information in this manual focuses upon the equipment designed and manufactured by Four Winns on specific models. When appropriate, please utilize the information pertinent to your specific boat model. Equipment such as engines, and other accessories are manufactured by others. The information provided in this manual is intended to be used in conjunction with the information provided by the manufacturers of this equipment. All information available at the time of manufacture has been included with your owner’s packet. 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 find it necessary to contact Four Winns directly, please refer to the contact information listed below. Be sure to include the boat model, hull identification number, your daytime telephone number, and specifics of the information desired. This manual has been specifically developed for the 338 Vista® models. Please record the model and hull identification number information below. Model Hull Identification Number 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 replacement manual.

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