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WIRING SCHEMATICS

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Page 1: ...yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea schools or competent instructors Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner when you sell the craft 2012 H2O Seri...

Page 2: ...ayout 3 9 Plan View 3 9 Strong points sling locations trailer eye locations 3 9 COMPONENTS 4 Dashboard and Instrument Panel 4 1 Steering 4 2 Throttle 4 3 Power Trim 4 3 Air Conditioner 4 3 Refrigerato...

Page 3: ...ings 8 2 Windshield 8 3 Carpet 8 3 Seat Coverings and Vinyl 8 3 Canvas Weather Coverings 8 3 Chaparral Logo 8 4 WINTERIZING AND STORAGE 9 Lifting The Boat 9 1 Dry Storage Preparation 9 1 Systems and C...

Page 4: ...your Chaparral dealer for replacement Note Respective labels are determined by the standard and optional equipment actually installed in your boat upon delivery NOTICE SEE YOUR DEALER FOR OPTIONAL AN...

Page 5: ...INSTALLATION DANGER WITHOUT BOLTS ARCH COULD FALL FORWARD AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH SECURE ARCH WITH BOLTS WHEN UNDERWAY WARNING AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO ROTATION OF SEAT LOCK SW...

Page 6: ...E DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BOX OR COMPARTMENT SHUT DOWN ENGINE GENERATOR AND BLOWERS CONTINUOUSLY DISCHARGE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF AGENT PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THROUGH PORT IMMEDIATELY DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BO...

Page 7: ...e tower Failure to adhere to these guidelines may cause personal injury or death PN XTM001 WARNING DANGER Carbon monoxide CO can cause brain damage or death Engine and generator exhaust contains odorl...

Page 8: ...r engine DRAIN PLUG Securely in place LIFE SAVING DEVICES One for every person on board STEERING SYSTEM Working smoothly and properly FUEL SYSTEM Adequate fuel Leaks Fumes BATTERY Fully charged Cable...

Page 9: ...you transfer ownership of this boat to someone else be sure to give this manual to the new owner Your owner s packet contains the manual for the boat you selected Also in this packet are instruction m...

Page 10: ...d to winterize or store your boat for extended periods of time This chapter provides the necessary information 10 Nautical Glossary The Nautical Glossary defines terms associated with your boat and te...

Page 11: ...ly in the bilge in black tape we rely on automotive style flexguard loom that not only keeps things neat but also protects against abrasion Through Bolted Stainless Steel Cleats It s one of the most o...

Page 12: ...assistance Boat Owner Your responsibilities include the following 1 Read this manual as well as all other manuals and information included in your owner s packet 2 Schedule an appointment with your d...

Page 13: ...s of waterborne garbage can litter beaches and cause illness U S Coast Guard regulations therefore strictly prohibit dumping plastic refuse or other garbage mixed with plastic into the water any where...

Page 14: ...g season to ensure an ample supply The Fuel Usage Chart is a handy way to record information cover ing engine hours fuel consumption miles traveled as well as RPM revolutions per minute Average MPH mi...

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Page 17: ...it ____________________________________________________ Serial Number Fuel System __________________ Tank Capacity Fresh Water __________________ Tank Capacity Propeller __________________ ___________...

Page 18: ...d In Gallons Distance Traveled In Miles RPM Average Miles per Hour Gallons per Hour Date FUEL USAGE CHART RunTime In Hours Fuel Used In Gallons Distance Traveled In Miles RPM Average Miles per Hour Ga...

Page 19: ...nals Flash Light _____________ _____________ ______________ Mirror Paddles Anchor _____________ _____________ ______________ Food Water Life Raft Radio _______________________ _______________________...

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Page 21: ...ser 1 An Ownership Transfer Record completed by the original purchaser and the subsequent owner 2 A copy of the bill of sale or other evidence of purchase of the boat from the original purchaser inclu...

Page 22: ...more important than normal text SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS The popularity of boating and other water sports has grown tremen dously in the past few years Boating safety and the safety of your passengers a...

Page 23: ...ate your boat with care courtesy and common sense Instruct at least one other passenger aboard in the basic operat ing procedures in handling your boat This person can take over if you unexpectedly be...

Page 24: ...Requirements For Recreational Boats Check with your local Coast Guard station your Chaparral dealer or a local marina about navigational aids unique to your area U S Coast Guard Website www uscg mil...

Page 25: ...cipating in water sports often prefer this PFD because it intended for use in waters where quick rescue is possible and it is generally the most comfort able for continuous wear PFD Type IV Throwable...

Page 26: ...hich can be heard one half mile away It can be a hand mouth or power operated horn or whistle Refer to the U S Coast Guard s publication Navigational Rules International Inland for details about the a...

Page 27: ...and tie down any gear on deck Reduce speed as the seas build Make sure all persons on board have put on their personal flotation devices Trail a sea anchor from the bow If you do not have a sea anchor...

Page 28: ...eck cleaning products for flammability Ventilate when cleaning or painting Disconnect electrical system from power source when perform ing any type of maintenance Use extra caution when using exposed...

Page 29: ...hr 70 80 3 12 hr 3 hr Indefinite Over 80 Indefinite Indefinite Collision If a serious collision occurs first check the persons on board for injuries Then inspect the boat to determine the extent of da...

Page 30: ...te in your boat while at the dock or underway Become familiar with these examples and their precautions to prevent dan gerous accidents from occurring on your boat 2 9 DANGER Blocked hull exhaust outl...

Page 31: ...nd which could indicate a failure of an exhaust component Test the operation of each carbon monoxide detector by press ing the test button Note Do not operate the vessel if any of these problems exist...

Page 32: ...ed fuel hoses 3 Before fueling shut down engines and auxiliary equipment and all electrical equipment Also close all hatches and doors on board 4 Do not allow equipment or gear to contact fuel system...

Page 33: ...spect for leaks Ensure flammable items are stowed safely and cannot contact cooking appliances or hot engine parts Ensure fire extinguishers are USCG approved and in good working order i e gauges regi...

Page 34: ...r Ski Association 799 Overlook Drive Winter Haven Florida 33884 1 800 533 2972 or www usawaterski org Additional Equipment You should consider having additional equipment on board to help make your bo...

Page 35: ...tteries Fuses Manually operated bilge pump Owner s manual Paddle Replacement light bulbs Ship to shore radio Spare fuel and oil filters Spare propeller with fastening hardware Spare set of spark plugs...

Page 36: ...SHORT BLASTS Pass on my starboard side THREE SHORT BLASTS Engine s in reverse BRIDGE SIGNALS DANGER ZONE Dead ahead to 2 points abaft your starboard beam Yield right of way to boats in your DANGER SO...

Page 37: ...he instrument panel in the dash shows the battery charging rate when the engine is running The negative terminal of each battery is connected to the grounding studs of the main engine s This type of n...

Page 38: ...operates off the 12 volt DC system Turn lights on or off at the dash See your Chaparral dealer for information regarding bulb replacement FUEL SYSTEM The internal fuel system on your Chaparral boat m...

Page 39: ...anchoring or docking B Sling locations C Trailering eye PLAN VIEW 5 5 TYPICAL H20 ENGINE COMPARTMENT 1 BILGE PUMP 2 ENGINE MERCURY 3 BLOWER 4 TRIM PUMP MERCURY 5 BATTERY 6 FIRE PORT 7 FUEL TANK 8 BATT...

Page 40: ...r hour Water pressure from a water pick up at the boat s stern is measured and converted into a reading on the speedometer 4 in 1 Multifunction Gauge Analog Only The multifunction gauge contains four...

Page 41: ...of the steering system Note Refer to the engine manufacturer s information found in your Owner s Packet for use care and maintenance instruc tions for power steering units installed on their motors TH...

Page 42: ...begin cooling during this time Cautiously inspect compartment for cause of fire and damage to equipment Have portable Extinguishers readily available Do not breathe fumes or vapors caused by fire Note...

Page 43: ...ght ON when anchored or moored or to have the mast white port red and starboard green lights all ON while underway STEREO SOUND SYSTEM The stereo in your boat is equipped with a FM radio MP3 and USB j...

Page 44: ...llow the tow rope to contact passen gers When using the tower watch for low bridges overhanging tree limbs or power lines that may come in contact with the tower Do not use this tower for towing paras...

Page 45: ...you load your boat Your Chaparral dealer can help you select the best trailer for your boat Inspect your trailer regularly to make sure the side supports are in good working condition Check bolts sec...

Page 46: ...e laws may vary be sure to check your state s requirements The brake system is usually completely self contained on the trailer and no hook up is required to the towing vehicle Brakes are either drum...

Page 47: ...nsom drain plugs etc Do not disconnect the wiring harness winch cable or boat bow safety chain until you are by the water ready to launch Winch and trailer unit should be locked You do not need to dis...

Page 48: ...attach the hook to the bow eye of your boat For safety always keep at least three turns of cable strap around the winch drum Never let your cable strap all the way out Lock your winch before attempti...

Page 49: ...ve to back the trailer into the water as far to load the boat as you did to launch it In fact the easiest way is to back your trailer up until the rear of the bunks are in the water By not putting you...

Page 50: ...istribution of weight are significant causes of accidents Keep weight below maximum limits for safety in turbulent water Important The presence of the capacity plate does not relieve the boat operator...

Page 51: ...eplacement before further engine operation Chaparral Boats recommends using alcohol free gasoline when possible because alcohol tends to destroy marine fuel system hoses and other components If only g...

Page 52: ...correct problem before starting the engine 3 Run bilge blower at least four minutes before restarting engine to ventilate engine compartment OPERATING YOUR BOAT Starting the Engine Important Falls fr...

Page 53: ...ing properly Check again for fuel oil and exhaust leaks When you are sure your boat is ready check wind tide current or other forces that will affect the way you maneuver your boat away from the dock...

Page 54: ...slippery or icy pavement Be cautious always When you turn the wheel the stern responds first by swinging out in the opposite direction of the bow When you are trying to avoid an object in the water t...

Page 55: ...e unit is angled out too far your loaded boat will be slug gish in coming to plane Once on plane your boat will tend to porpoise To correct this motion move the propeller inward to decrease the angle...

Page 56: ...to hardware not designed to support this stress Use two or more anchors if anchoring overnight or extended periods of time Otherwise make sure your boat has enough space to swing full circle in case o...

Page 57: ...rd and at idle speed put the engine in reverse to bring the stern closer to the dock Reverse these steps to dock to the port side MOORING YOUR BOAT When attaching mooring lines to deck cleats on your...

Page 58: ...ks well for mooring lines and anchor lines Rope made of high tensile strength polyester fibers like Dacron is just about as strong as nylon rope but it does not stretch Kevlar rope is strong and does...

Page 59: ...pstick out of its sleeve wipe clean and push dipstick back into the sleeve Make certain the dipstick is pushed all the way back in 4 Pull dipstick out again and check oil level on dipstick The oil lev...

Page 60: ...gine owner s manual for detailed infor mation about checking and maintaining the fuel system The fuel system must be inspected frequently and maintained regu larly Check for leaks and or vapors and re...

Page 61: ...lubricant 3 Lubricate cable end guide pivot point with SAE 30W engine oil 4 Run engine for 20 to 30 minutes then check power steering fluid level If low add type A automatic transmission fluid to bri...

Page 62: ...flammable solvents for cleaning the bilge Check with your Chaparral dealer for recommended cleaners 6 4 WARNING Gasoline or vapors in bilge can explode Remove all sources of ignition Do not start eng...

Page 63: ...switch not making proper contact 3 Throttle lever in wrong position 4 Loose wire in starting circuit 5 Ignition switch defective 6 Defective solenoid 7 Dead battery 8 Battery switch in wrong position...

Page 64: ...ump filter and fuel tank line for cracked flanges or restricted fittings 7 Do not attempt to start engine for at least 5 minutes For hot engine fully advance throttle make sure throttle lever is in ne...

Page 65: ...carb only 5 Clogged flame arrestor 1 Engine misfiring 2 Spark plugs dirty or not gapped correctly 3 Clean flame arrestor and check air intake 4 Check engine temperature See Engine Owner Service Manual...

Page 66: ...cessive oil improper filling bad fuel pump etc 3 Change oil and oil filter be sure to use the correct grade and viscosity oil 4 Inspect all oil lines and tighten all connections as necessary 1 Replace...

Page 67: ...ent oil changes 2 Dirty oil filter 3 Water in oil 5 Replace fuel filter 6 Inspect fuel for water or other contami nants If contaminated drain tank and flush with fresh fuel 7 Use compressed air at not...

Page 68: ...mounting bolts 2 Damaged propeller shaft 3 Propeller bent or pitch out of true 4 Engine out of alignment 1 Inspect propeller and replace if required 2 Pump out bilge area Inspect for causes related t...

Page 69: ...ant to deep stains To remove minor stains wash the affected area with a soft cloth and household deter gent Then rinse thoroughly with clear water If deep stains do occur use a special fiberglass clea...

Page 70: ...spots as soon as possible with a brass sil ver or chrome cleaner Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that remains on stainless steel for any period of time Always use a cleaner like a good ca...

Page 71: ...WEATHER COVERINGS The canvas or weather coverings are 100 acrylic yarn Besides its resistance to mildew rot and weather canvas also resists indus trial pollutants and the effects of ultraviolet light...

Page 72: ...sition slings as indicated by the diagrams in Chapter 3 Do not use deck cleats or bow or stern eyes for lifting the boat Be sure boat remains level while being lifted to avoid sling movement or boat d...

Page 73: ...al for detailed winterization information Change engine oil before storing your boat Refer to the instructions in your engine owner s manual STERN DRIVE Remove stern drive unit Have a qualified engine...

Page 74: ...all hull drain plug after coating threads with petroleum jelly 8 Clean bilge area 9 Reinstall exhaust drain plug 10 Inspect all exhaust connections to avoid exhaust and carbon monoxide CO leaks Adjust...

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Page 76: ...f a boat is said to be astern of the boat Athwart Across Aweigh Off the bottom said of an anchor Aye Yes while aboard a boat or ship Means I understand Bail To remove water from a boat by pump or bail...

Page 77: ...such as a boat s license Chart A map of a body of water that contains pilot ing information Chine The intersection of sides and bottom of a boat Cleat A piece of wood or metal with projecting ends to...

Page 78: ...to protect fragile articles against shock and breakage baggage or per sonal effects Ebb An outgoing tide Estuary An inlet or arm of the sea Fathom Six feet Fenders Objects placed along the side of th...

Page 79: ...member of a boat s hull Knot To bend a line Also a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile 6 076 10 feet an hour Launch 1 To put a vessel into the water 2 a small open powerboat mainly used for trans...

Page 80: ...opposite of inboard Outdrive A propulsion system for boats with an inboard motor operating an exterior drive with driveshaft gears and propeller also called stern drive and inboard outboard Overall L...

Page 81: ...er under load Sole The cabin or cockpit floor Spar Buoy A channel marker that looks like a tall slender pole Stand On Vessel The vessel with the right of way Starboard The right side of a boat when yo...

Page 82: ...g the bot tom paint and the topsides Way Movement of a vessel through the water Technically it is underway when not at anchor aground or made fast to the shore The com mon usage is interpreted as prog...

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Page 84: ...s claim THE WARRANTIES ORIGINAL OWNER LIFETIME LIMITED STRUCTURAL HULL WARRANTY Subject to the conditions exclusions and limitations set forth below Chaparral warrants to only the Original Purchaser o...

Page 85: ...ined from Chaparral before commencement of repairs Authorization will only be given for repairs that include the addition of a barrier coat and bottom paint to that portion of the hull that rests in t...

Page 86: ...s who otherwise comply with this Warranty Statement receive the balance as they exist at the time of purchase of the Five Year Transferable Limited Structural Hull Warranty and the One Year Transferab...

Page 87: ...rchased from other manufacturers whether subject to a separate warranty or not by such other manufacturers 19 Estimates that relate to speed fuel consumption weight or statements made by any person ot...

Page 88: ...any other warranty other than those expressly set forth herein 2 Chaparral reserves the right without notice to make changes to or discontinue models and Chaparral shall be under no obligation to equi...

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Page 92: ...12 3 H20 DECK DISTRIBUTION HARNESS...

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Page 94: ...12 5 H2O HULL DISTRIBUTION HARNESS...

Page 95: ...12 6 H20 OPTIONAL AERATOR DECK HARNESS...

Page 96: ...12 7 H2O OPTIONAL AERATOR HULL HARNESS...

Page 97: ...12 8 H2O MERCURY ENGINE HARNESS ANALOG...

Page 98: ...12 9 H2O TROLLING MOTOR PLUG WIRING...

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