Chaparral H2O 2013, Руководство владельца/оператора

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2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Very often, the optimum drive unit angle setting for the highest speed
while carrying a light load will be just short of the porpoise point. Howev-
er, such a setting is unsuitable when you have a heavy load or are pulling
skiers. By reducing the drive angle, you will fi nd it easier to maneuver the
boat and to pull skiers to the surface.
Stopping Your Boat
A boat has no brakes. Stop the boat by allowing it to slow down to less
than 5 miles per hour and then putting the engine in reverse. Slowly in-
creasing reverse power will allow you to stop the boat in a short distance.
Remember that a boat does not respond to steering in reverse as well as
it does when going forward.
Additional Underway Information
• Be sure to run the bilge blower whenever the boat is operated under
cruising speed.
• Keep all bilge blower and engine compartment vents free of obstruc-
tions to allow proper ventilation.
• Always be aware of local laws on noise limits. Noise means engine
noise, radio noise or even yelling by people on your boat. Good sea-
manship demands that you operate your boat quietly so as not to in-
fringe on the rights of others. Don’t use thru-hull exhaust unless you are
well offshore.
WARNING : Excessive trim decreases maneuverability, changes
steering characteristics, and may cause “porpoising” (bow
oscillates up and down) or “chine walking” (rocking side to side).
Use power trim with care.
• You are responsible for any damage or injury caused by your boat’s
wake. Observe no wake speed zone warnings. Operate your boat with
regard for the safety of other boats and people in your boating area.
• Keep your engine well tuned to decrease exhaust hydrocarbon emis-
sions that pollute the air and water.
WARNING : Check behind you before coming OFF plane. Many
accidents occur each year as a result of a driver coming off plane
while being followed by a boat that is unable to slow down in time
to avoid collision.
ANCHORING YOUR BOAT
Anchoring is necessary if you stop for recreation or an emergency. Prac-
tice anchoring techniques to make sure you know what to do when an
emergency occurs. The size and weight of your boat govern the weight
of the anchor and the diameter of the anchor line. Your Chaparral dealer
can help you select the proper anchoring equipment for your boat.
Use a burying anchor, such as a Danforth or plow anchor, which grips into
the bottom and holds your boat secure. Holding power should be more
important than weight. For anchoring in relatively quiet waters, you can
use a mushroom anchor as an alternative.