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

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CABLEMASTER™ WITH REMOTE
(AUTOMATIC SHORE POWER CORD)
Your Chaparral is equipped with a Cablemaster™
shore power cord system. A switch is located in the
port transom storage area that runs the shore cord
in and out. A limit switch is at both ends of the cord
to prevent overrun.
A remote control system is available to run the
cablemaster. Press and hold the buttons in the
desired direction that you want the cord go.
ANCHORING
Anchoring is necessary if you stop for recreation or
an emergency. Practice anchoring techniques to
ensure that you know what to do when an emer-
gency occurs.
When your boat comes to a stop, carefully lower the
anchor. The length of the anchor line should be five
to seven times the depth of the water to ensure that
the anchor bites into the bottom.
The best anchorage offers a good holding bottom,
water of suitable depth, and protection from wind
and passing boats.
Anchoring Arrangement
Your Chaparral 420 Premiere is equipped with a
windlass and an anchor chute. Stow the anchor in
the chute when not in use. Be sure the anchor safe-
ty hook is removed from the anchor and the anchor
is secured to the windlass chain.
Sinking Hazard
– Anchor from the bow if using one
anchor. A small current can make a stern-anchored
boat unsteady; a heavy current can drag a stern-
anchored craft underwater.
Collision Hazard
– Anchor only in areas where your
boat will not disrupt other boats. Do not anchor in a
channel or tie up to any navigational aid. Doing so is
dangerous and illegal.
4-5
CABLE MASTER
IN/OUT SWITCH
(INSIDE LOCKER)
CABLE MASTER
(SHORE POWER CABLE)
Figure 4.3 Cablemaster
WARNING: SINKING HAZARD – Anchor from
the bow if using one anchor. A small current can
make a stern-anchored boat unsteady; a heavy
current can drag a stern-anchored craft under
water.
WARNING: COLLISION HAZARD – Anchor only
in areas where your boat will not disrupt other
boats. Do not anchor in a channel or tie up to any
navigational aid. Doing so is dangerous and illegal.