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

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Pyrotechnic U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual dis-
tress signals and associated equipment include:
• Red flares, handheld, or aerial
• Orange smoke, handheld, or floating
• Launchers for aerial red meteors or parachute
flares
Non-pyrotechnic equipment includes an orange dis-
tress flag and an SOS electric distress light.
No single signaling device is ideal under all condi-
tions for all purposes. Consider carrying various
types of equipment. Careful selection and proper
stowage of visual distress equipment are very
important. If young children are frequently aboard,
you should select devices with packages which chil-
dren, but not adults, will find difficult to open.
sound signaling device
Your Chaparral boat must have a device that can
produce a sound signal when required. For boats
greater than 26 feet, the device must be able to pro-
duce a two-second blast which can be heard one
mile away. For boats less than 26 feet, the device
must be able to produce a two-second blast which
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 using
the appropriate signals.
additional recommended equipment
for safe operation
In addition to legally mandated equipment, the fol-
lowing items are necessary for safe boating, espe-
cially if your boat is located out of sight of land.
• First aid kit
• Visual distress signals suitable for day and
night use (required in some areas; consult local
regulations)
• Charts of your intended cruising area
• Compass
• GPS or LORAN position locating devices
• Marine VHF radio with weather channels
• Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
(EPIRB)
• Manual bilge pump
• Anchors, chain, and line (The anchors must be
properly sized for your boat. Ask your dealer or
marine supply store for recommendations.)
• Mooring lines
• Fenders
• Boat hook
• Waterproof flashlight(s)
• Extra batteries for flashlights and portable elec-
tronic devices
• High-power spotlight, if you intend to boat at
night
• Spare keys
• Instruction manuals for engine and accessories
• Lubricating oil
• Tool kit
• Spare parts kit (spark plugs, fuses, hose clamps,
ask your dealer to recommend additional parts)
• Extra propeller
load CaPaCiTY
united states
The presence of the capacity plate does not relieve
the boat operator from the responsibility of using
common sense or sound judgment. Turbulent
waters and adverse weather conditions reduce the
maximum load capacity rating of the boat.
• The number of seats does not indicate how
many people a boat can carry in poor weather
and rough water.
• Above idle speed, all passengers must be seat-
ed on the seats provided.
The U. S. Coast Guard does not provide specific
numbers for passenger capacity or cargo weight
for recreational vessels larger than 20 feet (6.09
meters). For safety, use the following informa-
tion provided for international loading standards
for maximum number of passengers plus cargo
weight.
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