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

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international
The certification plate (Figure 2.5) located near the
helm indicates maximum weight and number of per-
sons your boat can handle under calm sea condi-
tions.
Do not exceed the load capacities stated.
The number of people on board must be reduced if
you go out in poor weather and rough water.
The information present on the certification plate
does not relieve the operator from responsibility.
Use common sense and sound judgement when
placing equipment and/or passengers in your boat.
• Do not load to capacity in poor weather or rough
water.
• 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.
stability
Your boat was manufactured to specific stability and
flotation standards for the capacity shown on the
certification plate. Any increase from the recom-
mended load capacities will put your boat in jeop-
ardy of capsizing, swamping, and/or sinking.
General Considerations
• Know your boat’s limitations and how it handles
different conditions. Modify speed in keeping with
weather, sea, and traffic conditions.
• Instruct passengers on location and use of safe-
ty equipment and procedures.
• Instruct passengers on the fundamentals of oper-
ating your boat, in case you are unable to do so.
• You are responsible for your passengers’
actions. If they place themselves or the boat in
danger, immediately correct them.
The 420 Premiere is Design Category B. The wind
speed and wave height specified as the upper limit
for your category of boat does not mean that you or
your passengers can survive if your boat is exposed
to these conditions. Rather, only the most experi-
enced operators and crew may be able to operate a
boat safely under these conditions. You must always
be aware of weather conditions and head for port or
protected waters in sufficient time to avoid being
caught in high winds and rough water.
Getting caught in severe weather is hazardous. Bad
weather and/or rough sea or water conditions can
cause an unsafe situation. Consult local weather
information, or listen to the NOAA weather reports
for the latest weather conditions or any impending
deterioration of the weather before setting out and
while underway.
CHarT Your Course
Be sure you chart a course. Chart your course
ahead of time through areas that are open to your
type of boat and are designated as waterways. This
means having and using the National Oceanic and
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Figure 2.5 Builder’s Plate (international)
DANGER: Never carry more weight or pas-
sengers than indicated on the builder’s plate,
regardless of weather or water conditions.
The boat can capsize, swamp, or sink.