Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
2-4
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
Important: Federal law requires you to provide and maintain safety
equipment on your Chaparral boat. As the boat owner, you are re-
sponsible for supplying all required safety equipment. Consult your
Coast Guard, state, and local regulations to ensure your boat has
all required safety equipment on board. Additional equipment may
be recommended for your safety and that of your passengers. Make
yourself aware of its availability and use.
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