Chaparral 267 SSX, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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2. Have someone at the ramp to give you directions. Slowly back
the trailer down the ramp to the water. If there isn’t a ramp avail-
able, use a solid area of ground to the shore, with a slope if
possible. Avoid wet, soft sand. Always remember to launch your
boat at a right angle to the shore.
3. When the boat’s transom is in several inches of water:
• Do not put your trailer wheels and brakes in the water if pos-
sible, especially in salt water. Tie a mooring line to the boat
to help you control it in the water.
• Stop towing vehicle with manual transmission in gear or
automatic transmission in PARK. Remember to turn off
engine and set the parking brake.
• On average grade ramp, the rollers on your trailer will allow
your boat to gently roll back into the water. Do not remove
the boat bow safety chain or winch lock until the boat and
trailer are located in “launch” position.
• Once in “launch” position, remove bow safety chain from the
boat. Hold the winch handle securely, reverse the winch lock
and begin unwinding the line. Unwind it slowly and carefully.
• Move boat down the trailer and into the water.
• If your boat doesn’t immediately move, try unwinding about
six inches of line, lock your winch and give the boat a push.
Then unlock the winch and try again. Your boat should roll
safely into the water.
• Tie boat to pier or secure appropriately.
• Pull your vehicle away and park it.
Important: After each launching, monitor the bilge periodically
to assure against abnormal 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 boat nor the engine war-
ranties cover engine or engine components damaged by
abnormal bilge water accumulations.
Roller Trailers – Loading
When loading, always prepare for the procedure prior to reaching
the ramp. If the ramp is busy, preparation will shorten the time it
takes for you to get your boat out of the water.
Make sure your engine or drive unit is in the full position. Just as in
the launching procedure, do not put your trailer wheels or brakes in
the water, if possible. For the self-adjusting and centering rollers to
work properly, they must not be too far under water.
Unlock your winch and unwind enough cable/strap to 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 attempting to
wind the cable/strap in.
Fasten the boat to the winch line and start winding. Strong wind and
current can affect the automatic adjusting capability of your roller
trailer, so be aware of those conditions while loading. Optional load
guides can help you keep your boat centered in adverse conditions.
Pull the bow eye tight to bow roller or vee block. Connect the boat
bow safety chain and you are ready to drive to the loading/prepara-
tion area near the ramp to connect all other tie-downs, lighting or
electric brake connections, etc.
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WARNING:
If the winch handle slips out of your hand, let it
spin. DO NOT try to stop it