Chaparral 2009 Sunesta Wide Tech 224, Owner'S Manual

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION LABELS...........................i
INTRODUCTION .............................................................1
Welcome Aboard! ................................................................1-1
About This Manual ...............................................................1-1
Construction and Standards ................................................1-2
Responsibilities....................................................................1-4
Laws and Regulations .........................................................1-5
Owner’s Logs and Records..................................................1-6
Warranty Policy Transfer ......................................................1-6
New Boat & Pre-Delivery Record ........................................1-7
Boat Data Record ................................................................1-9
Fuel Usage Chart...............................................................1-10
Travel Plan Log ..................................................................1-11
Ownership Transfer Record ...............................................1-13
BOATING SAFETY .........................................................2
Hazard Communication .......................................................2-1
Owner Advisory Statements ................................................2-1
Safety Recommendations....................................................2-1
Safety Equipment ................................................................2-4
Running and Navigation Lights............................................2-5
Safety Afloat ........................................................................2-5
Checklists...........................................................................2-10
Water Sports ......................................................................2-12
Navigational Aids Chart .....................................................2-15
SYSTEMS .......................................................................3
Electrical Systems ...............................................................3-1
Fuel System.........................................................................3-4
Fresh Water System ............................................................3-4
Marine Sanitation Devices ...................................................3-6
Boat Profiles and Systems Layout .......................................3-9
COMPONENTS...............................................................4
Dashboard and Instrument Panel ........................................4-1
Steering ...............................................................................4-2
Throttle.................................................................................4-3
Power Trim ...........................................................................4-3
Ballast System .....................................................................4-3
Electric Grill..........................................................................4-3
Fire Extinguishers ................................................................4-4
Bilge Pump ..........................................................................4-5
Bilge Blower.........................................................................4-5
Running and Navigation Lights............................................4-5
Docking Lights .....................................................................4-5
Underwater Lights................................................................4-5
Stereo Sound System ..........................................................4-6
Arch with Ski Tow.................................................................4-6
Wakeboard Tower and Holders............................................4-7
Component Quick Reference Sheets...................................4-9
UNDERWAY ....................................................................5
Transporting Your Boat ........................................................5-1
Launching and Loading .......................................................5-2
Boarding Your Boat..............................................................5-5
Fueling .................................................................................5-6
Operating Your Boat.............................................................5-8
Anchoring Your Boat ..........................................................5-13
Mooring Your Boat .............................................................5-14
Shutting Down the Engine .................................................5-14
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR ...............6
Engine..................................................................................6-1
Tune-up ................................................................................6-2
Fuel System .........................................................................6-2
Monthly Inspection ...............................................................6-2
Propeller ..............................................................................6-3
Bilge.....................................................................................6-3
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CHAPARRAL BOATS OWNER’S MANUAL