2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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SEAT COVERINGS AND VINYL
Because seat coverings and trim are made of expandable vinyl, extreme
temperatures have little effect on them.
Note: Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for cleaning
and seat covering and removing stains. These recommendations
include the proper cleaning methods and cleaning agents.
Care
Place removable exterior cushions inside the boat when they are not in
use.
Cleaning
Remove stains as soon as possible to eliminate any possible reaction
between the staining agent and the vinyl. Wipe away dirt and smudges
with mild soap and warm water. If additional cleaning is required, scrub
with a soft bristle brush to remove dirt from textured patterns. Dry with a
soft, lint-free cloth or towel.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions closely. NEVER use steel wool, pow-
dered abrasive cleaners, or bleaches. They will mar the surface and leave
an unsightly appearance. Never use bleaches or solvents of any kind on
monogram parts. Use mild soap and water. Bleaches and solvents will
cause monograms to fade.
To store cushions onboard boat for winter or extended periods of time,
open zippers and elevate cover away from foam padding. Place a small
rounded object (for example, a plastic bowl) inside to allow for air circula-
tion.
CANVAS (WEATHER COVERINGS)
The canvas, or weather coverings, are 100% acrylic yarn. Besides its re-
sistance to mildew, rot and weather, canvas also resists industrial pollut-
ants and the effects of ultraviolet light from the sun. Canvas is breathable
and is therefore not waterproof. Mooring covers are waterproof.
Care
• Keep the top up when boat is not in use or when it’s raining.
Never trailer your boat with the canvas up. None of the canvas or covers
supplied with your boat were designed for the stress of highway speed
trailering, and to do so may damage the canvas.
• Keep canvas clean. Acrylic fabric will not support mildew growth, but dirt
and dust on the canvas will.
• Lubricate zippers with paraffi n and snaps with petroleum jelly.
• If canvas or seams leak, apply a light coating of a fl uorocarbon based
water repellent, or “303 High Tech Fabric Guard,” available at most ma-
rine dealers.
• Allow all canvas to air dry before storing. Never store canvas damp or
wet. Provide proper ventilation to limit the possibility of mildew.
• Avoid mooring under trees.
• Do not tow your boat with canvas attached to any hull or windshield
mounted fasteners.
• Be careful not to scratch clear vinyl windows. Dry well before stow-
ing. When stowing clear vinyl, make sure the vinyl is rolled and not
creased.
Cleaning
• Wet down all canvas material. Scrub with a soft bristle brush and a so-
lution of mild soap and water. Never use a detergent or bleach on your
canvas.
• Brush or sweep the underside of the top. Spray with Lysol or other dis-
infectant to prevent mildew.
