2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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COMPONENTS
This chapter describes standard and optional components factory in-
stalled on our pleasure boats. Depending on how your boat is equipped,
it may or may not have all of the equipment described in this chapter.
Be sure to read all operation, maintenance, and safety information con-
tained in each component’s manual before operation. The manuals are
in your owner’s packet.
Important: Adhere to all safety precautions in the manufacturer’s
literature when operating the components.
WARNING
: When using electrical components, observe safety
precautions to reduce the risk of fi re, electrical shock, personal
injury or damage to your boat and/or component.
WARNING
: Your boat may be equipped with digital instrumentation.
Electrical system troubleshooting and/or adding of electrical
equipment to your boat should only be performed by a Chaparral
Dealer to prevent damage to this electrical system.
DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL
Instruments on the dashboard are important for monitoring the perfor-
mance of your boat and alerting you to possible problems or causes of
problems. Please refer to the quick reference information at the end of
this section.
Analog Tachometer
The tachometer indicates the operating speed of the engine in revolu-
tions per minutes (RPM).
Fuel Gauge
The fuel gauge indicates the approximate amount of fuel in your fuel tank.
The reading is most accurate when your boat is operating at idle speed.
Be aware that you should compare gauge readings with hours of use ver-
sus known fuel consumption because the gauge is only an approximate
reading of the amount of fuel in your boat’s tank.
Speedometer
The speedometer indicates the speed your boat is crossing the water in
miles per hour. Water pressure from a water pick up at the boat’s stern is
measured and converted into a reading on the speedometer.
4-in-1 Multifunction Gauge
The multifunction gauge contains four gauges into one. This includes en-
gine oil pressure, battery voltage, engine water temperature and trim.
The
oil pressure gauge
is an accurate indicator about what is going
on inside your boat’s engine. Any serious problem with your engine will
likely be indicated on this gauge. Check the reading when the engine is
new, and use it as the reference point during the life of your engine. Also,
check with your Chaparral dealer for the normal pressure reading for your
boat’s engine.
The
voltmeter
indicates battery voltage. When the engine is running, the
meter should read between 12 and 15 volts. A signifi cantly lower reading
may indicate a battery or alternator problem or a heavy drain on the bat-
