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

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2019 246 SSI SPORT BOAT
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
chaparralboats.com
Mooring Your Boat
When attaching mooring lines to deck cleats on your boat, make a loop
in one end of the mooring line. Then, pass it through the hole in the base
of the deck cleat. Next, pass the loop back over the deck cleat. The
mooring line can now safely be used to secure your boat. Mooring lines
may remain attached to the cleats on your boat while underway. The
lines must be coiled and placed where they cannot get tangled in deck
gear or the propellers.
When you tie up, run the mooring line from your boat around the dock
cleat and then back to your boat. This enables you to untie the mooring
line without leaving your boat. Just throw off one end of the mooring line
and then bring the entire length of mooring line back into the boat
(Figure 5.6).
Shutting Down the Engine
Following are general instructions for engine shutdown. Refer to your
engine owner’s manual for specific instructions.
1. Allow engine to idle so engine cools gradually.
2. Turn engine off.
Note : Manila rope, the standard for many years is not as strong as
some ropes made of synthetic materials. For mooring, its ability to
stretch is an advantage, but it tends to shrink whenever it gets wet.
Nylon rope is strong and elastic. Because of its elasticity, it works 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 not stretch, but it is
quite expensive. Polypropylene rope tends to deteriorate rapidly when
it is exposed to sun light. Because it floats, it is well‐suited for use as a
tow rope for water skiing. Use for other nautical purposes is not
recommended.
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