Chaparral 420 PREMIERE, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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Note: Refer to your engine owner’s manual for
detailed information about checking and main-
taining the fuel system.
Wiring System
• Inspect all wiring for proper support.
• Be sure no fraying or chafing of all wiring insula-
tion has occurred.
• Check all terminals for corrosion. Corroded ter-
minals and connectors should be replaced or
thoroughly cleaned.
• Tighten all terminals securely and spray them
with light marine preservative oil.
Fittings, Hoses and Clamps
• Examine the entire bilge area for any clues of
damage or deterioration. Evidence of deteriora-
tion will first appear around hull fittings, hoses
and clamps.
• Straighten kinked hoses.
• Replace any hose that does not feel pliable.
• Inspect all hose clamps for tightness and corro-
sion. Corroded clamps must be replaced.
• Check the nuts, bolts and screws that retain
equipment, hoses, etc. in the bilge for tightness
and corrosion. Corroded fasteners must be
replaced.
TOPSIDE AND SUPPLIES
Once a year, you should undertake a thorough
review of the topside equipment, as well as of the
critical safety supplies on your boat.
• Check cleats, rings, rails, etc. for loose or cor-
roded fasteners, breaks, sharp edges or other
conditions that could lead to malfunction or
unsafe use. Repair or replace as necessary.
• Check all PFDs (life jackets) for any tears and
deterioration.
• Be sure there are enough PFDs on board for the
maximum number of persons your boat can
carry.
• Check your first aid kit to ensure that it contains
all appropriate items and be sure that items
have not passed their expiration date.
• Check the signaling equipment and emergency
flares. Be sure that all items are within their expi-
ration dates.
• Inspect the anchor, mooring and towing lines.
Repair or replace as required.
• Check that the fire extinguishers are fully
charge.
DRAINING THE BOAT
In climates where freezing occurs, it is especially
important that the bilge be completely drained and
dried out when the boat is stored for the winter.
Some compartments in the bilge may not drain com-
pletely because of the position of the boat. You
should pump out and sponge your boat until it is
completely free of water, or add a sufficient amount
of antifreeze to standing water to prevent freezing.
The boat’s entire fresh water system must be
drained. Open all faucets, including the shower
faucets, throughout the boat. Open a connection at
the lowest point in the fresh water lines to complete-
ly drain them. Break the connections on each side of
the water pump. Drain the heads and the water
heater. Break the lower connection if necessary.
The engine cooling system and the exhaust system
must be free of water if there is a chance for freez-
ing temperature. Drain plugs are provided on the
engine for this purpose. It is necessary to open a
connection or two in the exhaust system to drain the
lowest portions; reassemble the connections
securely immediately after draining has been
accomplished.
CONSULT YOUR ENGINE AND GENERATOR
OPERATOR’S MANUAL FOR DETAILED INFOR-
MATION ON PREPARING FOR STORAGE.
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WARNING: Working on electrical wiring can cre-
ate shock hazards or sparks. Always turn the bat-
tery switch, breakers and/or pull fuses off before
checking the electrical wiring or connectors.