Chaparral SSI 180, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

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This chapter discusses the operation of your boat from the begin-
ning of a boating excursion to its end. We’d like to remind you to be
kind to our environment while you’re boating. Don’t throw garbage
and other refuse overboard. And do your best to keep harmful com-
pounds like gasoline and antifreeze out of the water.
Note: If your boat is equipped with a carbon monoxide detec-
tor, it should be tested to determine that it is functioning
properly every time you use your boat.
TRANSPORTING YOUR BOAT
A correctly selected trailer supports your boat properly, makes tow-
ing safer, and makes unloading and loading in varying weather
conditions easier.
Important: Improper trailering is one of the major causes for dam-
age to the hull. The warranty does not cover damage of this type.
The type and size of the side supports, or pads, are very important.
Side supports run lengthwise to the boat and parallel to the keel. Side
supports should only be tight enough to keep the boat from leaning
side to side. Any unnecessary pressure will damage the hull. Newer
trailers have self-adjusting side supports and a bow pad that can be
easily adjusted. These eliminate the need for manually adjusting side
supports and keel rollers every time you load your boat. Your
Chaparral dealer can help you select the best trailer for your boat.
Inspect your trailer regularly to make sure the side supports are in
good working condition. Check bolts securing rollers and supports
from time to time to make sure they are tight.
The trailer should be designed and built to carry the full weight of
your boat, engine, and gear while providing support for the hull. Be
sure not to overload your trailer by loading the boat with excess
baggage, camping equipment, etc. Check the certification label on
the frame of the trailer. It is required to show the gross vehicle
weight rating. Be sure the total weight of your boat, engine, fuel,
gear, and trailer does not exceed this rating. Make sure your towing
vehicle has a hitch appropriate for the rating.
Distributing the weight on the trailer is important. Place the heaviest
items at the bottom of the boat over a roller or chock, and secure
them to keep them from shifting.
Balancing the load on the trailer is also important. If too much
weight rests on the hitch, the towing vehicle will oversteer, a condi-
UNDERWAY 5
5-1
WARNING
SECURE ALL DOORS WHEN UNDERWAY
OPEN DOORS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO BOAT, AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY
!
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO
ROTATION OF SEAT.
LOCK SWIVEL WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 5 M.P.H.
SECURE OR STORE ITEMS BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY
UNSECURED ITEMS MAY
SHIFT OR FALL CAUSING
DAMAGE TO BOAT
AND OR PERSONAL INJURY
WA R N I N G
CLOSE WINDOW
LEAVING WINDOW OPEN WHILE BOAT
IS UNDERWAY OR AT DOCK
COULD INDUCE EXHAUST FUMES INTO
CABIN CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.
WA R N I N G