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267 SSX DECK PLAN

TYPICAL SSX PROFILE

A -  Strong points for anchoring or docking
B -  Sling locations
C -  Trailering eye

Figure 3.7 256 SSX, 267 SSX

TYPICAL SSX ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAYOUT

1. Bilge Pump
2. Engine
3. Blowers
4. Trim Pump (Merc)
5. Battery
6. Water Tank (optional)
7. Water Pump (optional)
8. Fire Extinguishing System (optional)
9. Steering Helm
10. Fire Port (located on side of motor box)
11. Fuel Tank
12. Euro Manual Pump

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Summary of Contents for 267 SSX

Page 1: ...g federation or 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 cra...

Page 2: ...uel System 3 5 Fresh Water System 3 5 Marine Sanitation Devices 3 7 Boat Profile and System Layout 3 10 COMPONENTS 4 Dashboard and Instrument Panel 4 1 Steering 4 2 Throttle 4 3 Power Trim 4 3 Fire Ex...

Page 3: ...3 Carpet 8 3 Seat Coverings and Vinyl 8 3 Canvas Weather Coverings 8 3 Cabin Cushions Side Curtains and Fabrics 8 4 Chaparral Logo 8 4 WINTERIZING AND STORAGE 9 Lifting The Boat 9 1 Dry Storage Prepa...

Page 4: ...UNDERWAY OPEN DOORS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO BOAT AND OR PERSONAL INJURY AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL INSPECT SYSTEMS FOR LEAKS PRIOR TO USAGE OF BOAT WA...

Page 5: ...izziness drowsiness and lack of consciousness Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning Get fresh air if carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds Carbon monoxide detector must be f...

Page 6: ...ALCOHOL BY VOLUME Methanol or Ethanol DAMAGE AND LOSS OF WARRANTY MAY RESULT NOTICE LINER DRAIN SEACOCK ACCESS CLOSE SEACOCK IN THE EVENT THE HOSE RUPTURES CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED ENGINE BELTS WILL R...

Page 7: ...AFETY IS THE OPERATOR S RESPONSIBILTY USING SWIM PLATFORM FORWARD DECK OR SUN DECK WHILE BOAT IS UNDERWAY COULD RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY STOP BOATAND TURN OFF ENGINES BEFORE USING AVOID SERIOU...

Page 8: ...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 9: ...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 10: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 16: ...it ____________________________________________________ Serial Number Fuel System __________________ Tank Capacity Fresh Water __________________ Tank Capacity Propeller __________________ ___________...

Page 17: ...l Used 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 Ho...

Page 18: ...nals Flash Light _____________ _____________ ______________ Mirror Paddles Anchor _____________ _____________ ______________ Food Water Life Raft Radio _______________________ _______________________...

Page 19: ...l advisory statement relating to equip ment operation and maintenance procedures Its intent is to call attention to information more important than normal text SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS The popularity of...

Page 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...mability Ventilate when cleaning or painting Disconnect electrical system from power source when perform ing any type of maintenance Use extra caution when using exposed flame around urethane foam Ext...

Page 26: ...e 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 damage Prepare to help the other...

Page 27: ...tlets near a pier dock sea wall bulkhead or any other means can cause excessive accumu lation of poisonous carbon monoxide gas within the cabin areas Make sure hull exhaust outlets are not blocked Fig...

Page 28: ...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 29: ...all hatches and doors on board 4 Do not allow equipment or gear to contact fuel system compo nents Monitor side storage areas where fill and vent hoses are often located 5 Do not store portable fuel t...

Page 30: ...s are clear Repair all bare wires and loose electrical connections that might cause a short in your boat s electrical system and start a fire Do not store disposable propane cylinders or charcoal ligh...

Page 31: ...water skiing Please contact the American Water Ski Association 799 Overlook Drive Winter Haven Florida 33884 1 800 533 2972 or www usawaterski org Additional Equipment You should consider having addi...

Page 32: ...keys Fenders First aid kit Flashlight extra batteries Fuses Manually operated bilge pump Owner s manual Paddle Replacement light bulbs Ship to shore radio Spare fuel and oil filters Spare propeller w...

Page 33: ...REE SHORT BLASTS Engine s in reverse FOUR OR MORE BLASTS Danger signal BRIDGE SIGNALS DANGER ZONE Dead ahead to 2 points abaft your starboard beam Yield right of way to boats in your DANGER ZONE SOUND...

Page 34: ...ment 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 negative g...

Page 35: ...es Models 256 SSX 267 SSX A selector switch with two batteries is optional on some models This battery selector switch has four positions OFF Power supplied to automatic bilge pump CO detector if so e...

Page 36: ...e only power supplied at this setting is the automatic bilge pumps carbon monoxide detector if equipped stereo memory and high water alarm 2 1 Battery Switch ON To start the engine place switch in ON...

Page 37: ...gh correctly grounded Electrolysis corrosion is a very real issue and expense for any boater and boat owners must be aware of the proper protection and maintenance Corrosion will directly affect the p...

Page 38: ...convenience and flexibility of refilling your fuel tank from either side of the boat The fuel tank vent allows air to escape as the tank is being filled and helps equalize tank pressure as temperature...

Page 39: ...urn switch OFF after closing faucets 5 Allow treated water solution to remain in tank for 3 to 4 hours 6 Turn on water pump switch and pump all treated water solution from tank and lines through all f...

Page 40: ...E SANITATION DEVICES Standard and optional sanitation equipment varies with the boat model These options include a pump out Porta Potti Figure 3 2 and a VacuFlush system with holding tank and optional...

Page 41: ...A small amount of water should remain in the bowl for flushing Do not dispose of sanitary napkins or other insoluble items in toilet Do not leave VacuFlush power on for extended periods when away from...

Page 42: ...cause damage to the pump 3 When you hear the pump speed up indicates tank is empty immediately turn the switch off Note If the macerator won t turn on check the circuit breaker at the battery switch p...

Page 43: ...ons C Trailering eye Figure 3 7 256 SSX 267 SSX TYPICAL SSX ENGINE COMPARTMENT LAYOUT 1 Bilge Pump 2 Engine 3 Blowers 4 Trim Pump Merc 5 Battery 6 Water Tank optional 7 Water Pump optional 8 Fire Exti...

Page 44: ...Water Pump and Filter 12 Fire Extinguishing System optional 13 Cockpit Galley Sink 14 Steering Helm 15 Euro Manual Pump 16 Head Sink 17 Macerator optional 18 High Water Bilge Alarm 287 SSX DECK PLAN...

Page 45: ...MENT LAYOUT 1 Bilge Pump 2 Engine 3 Blowers 4 Trim Pump Merc 5 Battery 6 Water Tank optional 7 Water Pump optional 8 Fire Extinguishing System optional 9 Steering Helm 10 Fire Port located on side of...

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Page 47: ...The tachometer indicates the operating speed of the engine in revo lutions per minutes RPM This gauge is also the master gauge in the system which means it provides data to all the other gauges This...

Page 48: ...raises or continues to rise above normal shut down your engine and determine the cause of the high temperature The trim gauge indicates the angle of the engine outdrive This gauge will assist in the p...

Page 49: ...ng Moving the throttle for ward from center moves the boat forward Moving the throttle aft moves the boat backward The speed at which the boat moves is directly related to how far the operator pushes...

Page 50: ...n 16 feet and shorter than 26 feet At least one portable hand Type B 1 fire extinguisher All fire Extinguishers should be mounted in a readily accessible loca tion away from the engine compartment Eve...

Page 51: ...automatic bilge pump that will activate when water accumulates in the bilge There is also a switch at the helm for manual activation The electric bilge pump removes water from the bilge area If the pu...

Page 52: ...le experience and creating a unique signature visible from shore or other boats If your boat is equipped with LED underwater lights they are powered by a toggle switch at the helm It is the boat owner...

Page 53: ...down stop Press Button Trim Full Down YES Screen Changes to YES Press ENTER ENTER Down position is now stored 1 2 3 4 Trim Full Up NO The UP screen will automatically appear Defaults to NO Trim Engine...

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Page 59: ...our 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 securing rollers and sup...

Page 60: ...ibuting hitch trans fers portions of tongue weight to a point between the front and rear wheels of the towing vehicle and to the trailer wheels Important Bumper hitches are not safe and are illegal in...

Page 61: ...ctice skill and patience With care and attention to the following tips you can launch and relaunch your boat with relative ease Important Typically a beam of 8 feet 6 inches allows you to tow without...

Page 62: ...water intake Do not leave a new boat unattended for at least 8 hours after its initial launching A forgotten plug a loose through hull fitting or faulty valve can easily cause swamping Neither the bo...

Page 63: ...nwinding about six inches of line lock your winch and give the boat a push Then unlock the winch and try again If this doesn t work you might try backing the trailer deeper if possible Care should be...

Page 64: ...edure Another common reason for boats not centering themselves is putting the trailer too deep in the water which does not allow the trailer adequate time to center the boat This is especially true on...

Page 65: ...use of fatal recreational boating accidents Do not allow passengers to sit in the bow rider area if so equipped while underway doing so will obscure the operator s vision A shift in passenger weight c...

Page 66: ...fitting to prevent possible static produced sparks Note The fuel fill cap has a built in tank ventilation feature If you should need to replace the cap see your dealer for the exact same cap to ensure...

Page 67: ...ons for boats with battery selector switches Detailed instructions are also in the engine owner s manual Be sure to read and follow all of those instructions 1 Secure boat to the dock or mooring slip...

Page 68: ...ide current or other forces that will affect the way you maneuver your boat away from the dock Then cast off mooring lines and stow fenders Shift your boat s engine into forward or reverse depending o...

Page 69: ...d causes the boat to ride bow high From a maximum angle the boat levels out to its planing attitude as you continue to accelerate Figure 5 2 5 11 Figure 5 4 Trim Tab and Switch WARNING Excessive trim...

Page 70: ...Power Trim The operator can adjust his craft to the ideal boat angle for load and water conditions by trimming the drive unit Figure 5 3 The power trim system allows the operator to adjust the drive...

Page 71: ...and to pull skiers to the surface Trim Tabs Trim tabs are standard on some models and optional other models Trim tabs also help the operator trim the boat Trim tabs are mounted on the port and starbo...

Page 72: ...t mode and subsequently receives a signal to turn it on via the accessory input the boat operator can not turn off the control box by holding down all four buttons on the key pad The box will only tur...

Page 73: ...pping Anchor 1 Have a crew member carefully lower anchor keeping a slight tension on the line as the anchor drops Maintain tension after the anchor reaches the bottom Simply throwing the anchor overbo...

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Page 75: ...Never approach a dock at a speed at which you would not want to bump the dock To dock a boat to the starboard side 1 Approach at an angle approximately 45 degrees to the dock 2 When the bow is within...

Page 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...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 79: ...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 80: ...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 81: ...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 82: ...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 83: ...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 84: ...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 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...ure water pollution salinity current and organic matter in the water To protect and repaint the boat bottom perform the following Remove boat from water once a year Scrub bottom with a soap and water...

Page 88: ...formation provided by the manufacturer Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for cleaning and stain removal SEAT COVERINGS AND VINYL Because seat coverings and trim are made of expandable vinyl ex...

Page 89: ...ith canvas attached to any hull or wind shield mounted fasteners Be careful not to scratch clear vinyl windows Dry well before stowing When stowing clear vinyl make sure the vinyl is rolled and not cr...

Page 90: ...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 91: ...drain water systems with a water heater installed it is recommended that potable water system antifreeze be run through the entire system at the time of winterization This needs to be ComPLETELy flush...

Page 92: ...portant We cannot overemphasize our concern for your safety 2 Clean battery terminal posts with wire brush or steel wool before reinstallation 3 Check charge on battery Recharge or replace if necessar...

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Page 94: ...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 95: ...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 96: ...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 97: ...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 98: ...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 99: ...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 100: ...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 102: ...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 103: ...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 104: ...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 105: ...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 106: ...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...

Page 107: ...r 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 includi...

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