Chaparral 246 SSI 2019, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2019 246 SSI SPORT BOAT
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Model Information .......................................................................... i
(1) Introduction................................................................................. 1
Welcome Aboard .......................................................................................... 1
About This Manual ....................................................................................... 1
Construction and Standards .................................................................... 2
Responsibilities ............................................................................................. 4
Laws and Regulations ................................................................................. 5
Owner’s Logs and Records ....................................................................... 6
Warranty Policy Transfer ......................................................................... 6
Customer Satisfaction ................................................................................. 7
Boat Data Record .......................................................................................... 8
Fuel Usage Chart ........................................................................................... 9
Travel Plan Log .............................................................................................. 10
(2) Boating Safety ............................................................................. 11
Hazard Communication ............................................................................. 16
Safety Recommendations .......................................................................... 16
Safety Equipment ......................................................................................... 19
Running and Navigation Lights .............................................................. 20
Safety Afloat .................................................................................................... 20
Checklist ........................................................................................................... 26
Water Sports ................................................................................................... 27
(3) Systems .......................................................................................... 30
Electrical Systems ........................................................................................ 30
Fuel Systems ................................................................................................... 34
Freshwater System ...................................................................................... 34
Marine Sanitation Devices ........................................................................ 36
(4) Components ................................................................................. 39
Dashboard and Instrument Panel .......................................................... 39
Steering System ............................................................................................. 40
Throttle ............................................................................................................. 40
Power Trim ..................................................................................................... 41
Fire Extinguishers ........................................................................................ 41
Automatic Fire Extinguishers .................................................................. 41
Bilge Pump ..................................................................................................... 42
Bilge Blower ................................................................................................... 42
Running and Navigation Lights.............................................................. 42
Docking Lights .............................................................................................. 42
Stereo Sound System .................................................................................. 42
Arch Tower and Ski Tow .......................................................................... 43
Wakeboard and Tower Holders ............................................................ 44
Swim Platform and Boarding Ladder .................................................. 44
(5) Underway ..................................................................................... 45
Transporting Your Boat ............................................................................ 45
Launching and Loading ............................................................................. 47
Fueling .............................................................................................................. 51
Operating Your Boat ................................................................................... 52
Anchoring Your Boat .................................................................................. 55
Mooring Your Boat ...................................................................................... 57
Shutting Down the Engine ....................................................................... 57
(6) Preventive Maintenance and Repair .................................. 58
Engine ............................................................................................................... 58
Tune Up ........................................................................................................... 59
Fuel System .................................................................................................... 59
Monthly Inspection ..................................................................................... 59
Propeller .......................................................................................................... 59
Steering System ............................................................................................ 59
Bilge ................................................................................................................... 60
(7) Interior and Exterior Care ...................................................... 61
Fiberglass and Gelcoat ............................................................................... 61
Hull Bottom Maintenance ........................................................................ 62
Bottom Paint (Anti‐Fouling) ................................................................... 62
Hardware and Fittings ............................................................................... 62
Windshield and Portholes ........................................................................ 63
Carpet ............................................................................................................... 63
Seat Coverings and Vinyl .......................................................................... 63
Canvas (Weather Coverings) .................................................................. 64
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