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Vista Owners Manual
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Section E

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GENERAL

All electrical equipment on the Four Winns Vista models
operates on either 12 volt DC or 120 volt (220 volts on 50
Hertz models) AC electrical power. Dual battery sys-
tems are optional on the 238 and 258 Vistas. It is stan-
dard on the 278 model. Dockside power (including bat-
tery charger) is standard on the 258 and 278 model and
optional on the 238 model. Batteries are located in the
engine compartment.

DO NOT tamper with any electrical connection,
panel or harness, or attempt installation of any
electrical equipment unless thoroughly familiar
with the systems and are experienced in mak-
ing such installations.

Circuit breakers are installed on the battery switch on the
278 model to protect various system components. The
SHIPs SYSTEMS breaker supplies power to all DC elec-
trical components except the aft and forward bilge pump.
Additional breakers are located in the cabin and helm
circuit breaker panels.

On the 238 and 258 models, Four Winns is installing
automotive-type fuse panels for circuit protection. The aft
fuse panel is located on the port side of the forward en-
gine compartment bulkhead. The refrigerator, forward and
aft bilge pump, and radio are protected by this fuse panel.
All helm and certain cabin equipment are protected by
the helm fuse panel located under the dash.

On all Vista models, circuit breakers and fuses are la-
beled for amperage and use.

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SINGLE BATTERY SYSTEM
(238 & 258 MODELS ONLY)

A single battery is provided as standard equipment (12
volt DC) on the 238 and 258 Vistas. An ON-OFF battery
switch is installed to disconnect 12 volt equipment from
the battery. Refer to the schematic in the back of the
book labeled:

“238/258 VISTA SINGLE BATTERY”.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

The drawings have been updated recently and may vary
somewhat with earlier model boats.

When installing the battery, proceed as follows:

Connect the red (positive) cable running from the en-
gine starter solenoid and ship’s systems cable to
the positive (+) battery terminal. Refer to Figure E1.

Connect the black (negative) battery cable running
from the engine block and ship’s systems cable to
the negative (-) battery terminal.

When disconnecting the cables from the battery,
make sure all switches are off to prevent spark.

NOTICE

DO NOT disconnect the battery while the engine
is running. Alternator and wiring damage could
result.

Monitor the battery’s condition regularly with the Voltme-
ter gauge in the dash. See Section E-5 and B-8e in this
manual for additional information on the Voltmeter.

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SINGLE ENGINE - DUAL BATTERY SYSTEM

A battery selector switch is provided on single engine,
dual battery installations. Dual battery with switch is an
option on the 238 and 258 models and is standard equip-
ment on the 278 model. The battery switch allows DC
power to be used from either one or both batteries. Refer
to Table I for location of the battery switch.

Table I: Battery Switch Location

MODEL

BATTERY SWITCH LOCATION

238

Inside Port Storage Tub, Cockpit

258

Inside Port Storage Tub, Cockpit

278

Port Rear Cockpit

Refer to the schematics in the back of this book
labeled:

“238/258 VISTA DUAL BATTERY” &

“SINGLE ENGINE-DUAL BATTERY 278 VISTA”.