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

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Common Cause of Boat Misalignment
If your boat doesn’t sit level in the water or your bunks or rollers are
not adjusted properly, you may have misalignment problems with
your boat when loading. Basic correction procedures are as follows:
Correction Procedures
Re-measure all roller assemblies that set in a line across from each
other. Make sure the distance to each roller from the centerline of the
trailer is equal. In other words, the left side of your trailer should be
exactly the same as the right side. This is true of bunk or roller trailers.
If your boat keeps going to the port (left) side, remove the boat and
loosen the U-bolts and/or the through bolts that clamp the roller
assemblies on the stern (back) section of the trailer. Force each
assembly to the right as if you were trying to turn the handlebars of
a bicycle. Hold each assembly in this turned position and retighten
the U-bolts and/or through bolts.
This repositioning of the roller assemblies should correct the mis-
alignment of the boat on your trailer. If your boat goes toward the
starboard (right) side, reverse the procedure.
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
roller style trailers.
Note: Make sure your trailer is not too deep in the water or the
boat will float over the rollers and be difficult to load and center.
BOARDING YOUR BOAT
Larger pleasure boats remain stable under most operating condi-
tions because of their beam, draft, and weight displacement.
However, the U.S. Coast Guard does require that a capacity plate
be affixed to all boats up to 20 feet long. This plate states the maxi-
mum load capacity. The plate shows persons and gear in pounds
the boat will handle safely under normal conditions. The U.S. Coast
Guard establishes these load capacity ratings.
Overloading and
improper distribution of weight are significant causes of accidents.
Keep weight below maximum limits for safety in turbulent water.
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DANGER:
Fuel leaking from any part of the fuel system can
lead to fire and explosion that can cause serious bodily injury or
death. Inspect system before refueling.
CORRECT
Balanced load: gives
maximum performance
INCORRECT
Overload forward: causes
boat to "plow"
INCORRECT
Overload aft: causes
boat to "porpoise"
Figure 5.1 Boat Loading