2013 Chaparral SSX Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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DANGER
: Engine exhaust from your boat while underway can
cause excessive accumulation of carbon monoxide within the
cabin and cockpit areas when using protective weather cover-
ings. Provide adequate ventilation when the canvas top, side
curtains, and/or back curtains are closed. (Figure 2.3)
Figure 2.3 Exhaust Accumulation While Canvas is in Place
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Figure 2.4 Desired Ventilation Through the Boat
Ensure proper ventilation aboard your boat and be aware of the possibil-
ity of carbon monoxide poisoning (Figure 2.4). Keep your boat in safe
operating condition. Periodically inspect the hull, engine and engine com-
partment, and all other equipment.
See CO Detector Locations in Section 3 for the location of carbon mon-
oxide detectors in your boat, if equipped.
CHECKLISTS
Each Trip
• Make sure all exhaust clamps are in place and secure.
• Look for exhaust leaking from the exhaust system components evi-
denced by rust and/or black streaking, water leaks, or corroded or
cracked fi ttings.
• Inspect rubber exhaust hoses for burned or cracked sections. All rubber
hoses should be pliable and free of kinks.
• Confi rm that water fl ows from the exhaust outlet when the engines and
generator are started.
• Listen for any change in exhaust sound which could indicate a failure of
an exhaust component.
• Test the operation of each carbon monoxide detector by pressing the
test button.
Note: Do not operate the vessel if any of these problems exist.
At Least Annually
(performed by a qualifi ed marine technician)
• Replace exhaust hoses if any evidence of cracking, charring or deterio-
ration is found.
• Replace each water pump impeller and inspect the condition of the
water pump housing. Replace if worn. (Refer to the engine manual for
further information.)
• Inspect each of the metallic exhaust components for cracking, rusting,
leaking or looseness. Pay particular attention to the cylinder head, ex-
haust manifold, water injections elbow, and the threaded adapter nipple
between the manifold and the elbow.
