Chaparral 18 H20 Ski & Fish, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Important: Bumper hitches are not safe and are illegal in many
states.
DISCLAIMER:
TOWING REGULATIONS REGARDING GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT
RATINGS VARY BY STATE AS WELL AS REQUIREMENTS FOR
BRAKES. CHECK YOUR STATE REGULATIONS TO DETERMINE THE
BRAKE REQUIREMENTS FOR YOUR BOAT, MOTOR AND TRAILER
PACKAGE.
CHAPARRAL ASSUMES NO LIABILITY FOR THE TRAILER RE-
QUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO YOUR STATE.
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