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Section M

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Vista 248/268 Owner’s Manual
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NOTICE

During use, keep all extraneous metal objects
away from the compass. The close proximity
of metal objects (e.g., beverage cans) can cause
compass deviation.

B. Depthsounder

The depthsounder is standard equipment on your Vista
248/268 models. It consists of two main components,
the transducer and the HDR 600 unit. The transducer
is mounted to the hull and the HDR 600 is installed in
the dash. The transducer and HDR 600 communicate
by means of a cable, and are powered by your boat’s
12-volt DC battery. The transducer and HDR 600 use
the basic principle of sonar to indicate the water’s depth.
For information regarding operation and maintenance
see Section E-8H and the manufacturer’s literature
included with the owner’s packet

NOTICE

DO NOT depend solely upon the depth sounder
for water depth. It is important to have
navigational charts of the waters in which you
are operating.

Do not rely on depth sounder to avoid sub-
merged objects. Depth sounders provide a rela-
tive indication of water depth only.

C. Ship to Shore VHF Radio

A VHF radio is optional equipment on the 248/268 Vista
model. It provides reliable communication between ves-
sels, and from ship to public or private shore stations. It
is programmed for two-way communication on all the
International, U.S. and Canadian channels plus recep-
tion on ten separate weather channels, and the inter-
national calling and safety channels (16/9).

The VHF radio, and microphone is mounted on the helm.
If equipped, additional information is included in the
manufacturer’s literature included in the owner’s packet.

Radar Arch

Hand Rail

D. GPS Navigation Package

A GPS is an electronic system through which a naviga-
tor can determine his position regardless of weather. The
GPS sensor receives high frequency radio signals gen-
erated from satellites to generate coordinate readings
on the display. The GPS navigational unit takes this
information and uses it to determine the vessel’s exact
position.

Factory installed GPS system is optional only. It is
mounted at the helm. If equipped, refer to the manufact-
urer’s literature included in the owner’s packet.

NOTICE

This device is only an aid to navigation. Its ac-
curacy can be affected by many factors includ-
ing equipment failure or defects, environmen-
tal conditions, and improper handling or use. It
is the user’s responsibility to exercise common
prudence and navigational judgement, and this
device should not be relied upon as a substi-
tute for such prudence and judgement.

E. Radar Arch

An optional radar arch is available on the 268 Vista only.
It is swept forward in design. This presents a sleek,
new look while providing an adequate platform neces-
sary for installation of radar equipment. See Figure M9.
Four Winns® does not offer radar equipment, however,
excellent radar equipment is available from a number
of manufacturers.

Figure M9: Radar Arch