Chaparral H2O 2013, Owner'S/Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...lease ensure that you obtain handling and operat ing experience before assuming command of the boat Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of local sea...

Page 2: ...alboats com 2 MODEL INFORMATION This manual contains informaiton on the following models 18 H2O Sport 18 H2O Ski Fish 19 H2O Sport 19 H2O Ski Fish The information refers to standards and options avail...

Page 3: ...N LIGHTS 2 5 SAFETY AFLOAT 2 5 CHECKLISTS 2 10 WATER SPORTS 2 12 SYSTEMS 3 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 3 1 FUEL SYSTEM 3 2 COMPONENTS 4 1 DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL 4 1 STEERING 4 2 THROTTLE 4 2 POWER TR...

Page 4: ...1 HULL BOTTOM MAINTENANCE 8 2 HARDWARE AND FITTINGS 8 2 WINDSHIELD AND PORTHOLES 8 2 CARPET 8 2 SEAT COVERINGS AND VINYL 8 3 CANVAS WEATHER COVERINGS 8 3 WINTERIZING AND STORAGE 9 1 LIFTING THE BOAT 9...

Page 5: ...munication labels shown on the following pages can be found in various locations of your boat If your boat is missing any of these labels notify your Chaparral dealer for replacement Note Respective l...

Page 6: ...2013 Chaparral H2O Owner s Manual Chaparral Boats Inc Nashville GA chaparralboats com ii WARNING GASOLINE VAPOR MAY EXPLODE...

Page 7: ...25 000 DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED D INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS Waste Water Sewage Fresh Water Diesel Fuel Electrical Hazard Blower Warning WARNING AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR FUEL SYSTEM DO NOT USE FUEL OR ADDI...

Page 8: ...information regarding carbon monoxide poisoning NW 204 06 WARNING USE CAUTION WITH SKIER IN TOW AS TOW ROPE MAY BACKLASH INTO COCKPIT WHEN RELEASED PN XTM001 This wakeboard tower should be used for to...

Page 9: ...tart your engine DRAIN PLUG Securely in place LIFE SAVING DEVICES One for every person on board STEERING SYSTEM Working smoothly and properly FUEL SYSTEM Adequate fuel Leaks Fumes BATTERY Fully charge...

Page 10: ...s equipment Print a copy and keep it on board the boat at all times If you transfer ownership of this boat to some one else be sure to give this manual to the new owner Your owner s packet contains t...

Page 11: ...Winterizing Storage What do you do when you need to winterize or store your boat for extend ed periods of time This chapter provides the necessary information 10 Nautical Glossary The Nautical Glossar...

Page 12: ...keeps things neat but also protects against abrasion Through Bolted Stainless Steel Cleats It s one of the most often used components on your boat but most people think a cleat is a cleat right Wrong...

Page 13: ...assistance Boat Owner Your responsibilities include the following 1 Read this manual as well as all other manuals and information includ ed in your owner s packet 2 Schedule an appointment with your...

Page 14: ...ing water intakes Other forms of wa terborne garbage can litter beaches and cause illness U S Coast Guard regulations therefore strictly prohibit dumping plastic refuse or other gar bage mixed with pl...

Page 15: ...past the expected time It also has space for indicating information about the person filing this report Leave the completed form ashore with a respon sible person We recommend you print several copie...

Page 16: ...DEALER COPY WHITE CUSTOMER COPY YELLOW...

Page 17: ...esh Water Propeller Battery Notes Model Name Hull Identification Number State of Registration Boat Name Hull Color s Length Beam Weight Draft Drive Down Draft Drive Up Manufacturer Model Name Number O...

Page 18: ...chaparralboats com 1 9 FUEL USAGE CHART RunTime In Hours Fuel Used In Gallons Distance Traveled In Miles RPM Average Miles per Hour Gallons per Hour Date RunTime In Hours Fuel Used In Gallons Distance...

Page 19: ...me Departure Location Type HP Return Date Time Return Location Fuel Type Fuel Capacity Boat Description Safety Emergency Equipment YES NO NUMBER Full Name Boat Name Type Life Jackets Cushions Distress...

Page 20: ...injury or death WARNING identifies hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal i...

Page 21: ...t at least one other passenger aboard in the basic operating pro cedures in handling your boat This person can take over if you unex pectedly become unable to do so Do not allow passengers to ride on...

Page 22: ...parral dealer or a local marina about navigational aids unique to your area U S Coast Guard Website www uscg mil California Coast Guard Website www ccg ggc gc ca If you have a marine radio telephone h...

Page 23: ...ing in water sports often prefer this PFD because it intended for use in waters where quick rescue is possible and it is generally the most comfortable for continuous wear PFD Type IV Throwable You mu...

Page 24: ...lights for safe operation after dark Observe all navigation rules for meeting and passing Do not run at high speeds during night operation Always use common sense and good judgment SAFETY AFLOAT Once...

Page 25: ...line as possible Other wise a boat with radar may have trouble seeing your boat Man Overboard Should someone in the boat fall overboard Act quickly treat every situation as an emergency Move throttle...

Page 26: ...When only using one anchor it should be attached to the bow of the boat When slowing down or moving in reverse do not allow wake or following seas to flood cockpit If your boat becomes swamped or caps...

Page 27: ...o contact the U S Coast Guard or other rescue authorities immediately VHF channel 16 or 22 CB radio Running Aground If you run aground check everyone for injury and inspect damage to the boat and prop...

Page 28: ...e and reduce the possibility of carbon monoxide accumulation in the cabin of the boat ensure adequate ventilation by opening cabin hatches cabin doors cabin windows and side windshield vents to increa...

Page 29: ...exhaust leaking from the exhaust system components evi denced by rust and or black streaking water leaks or corroded or cracked fittings Inspect rubber exhaust hoses for burned or cracked sections Al...

Page 30: ...ill pipe is securely mounted grounded and located where spilled fuel is directed overboard Dry and cracked or soft and mushy fuel fill hoses should be replaced immediately If your boat is equipped wit...

Page 31: ...r can therefore give full attention to the operation of the boat and the waters ahead Figure 2 6 shows a set of hand signals recommended by the American Water Ski Association AWSA The skier the observ...

Page 32: ...boat 2 Thumb Down Slow down the boat 3 Cut Motor Stop Immediately stop boat Slashing motion over neck also used by dri ver or observer 7 4 Turn Turn the boat also used by driver Circle motion arms ove...

Page 33: ...s abaft your starboard beam ISOPHASE LIGHTED BUOY 9 G 4sec SPHERICAL MR RW SP G RW A ISOPHASE LIGHTED BUOY 4sec WHISTLE SIGNALS ONE LONG BLAST Warning signal Coming out of slip ONE SHORT BLAST Pass on...

Page 34: ...ven al ternator The voltmeter on the instrument panel in the dash shows the battery charging rate when the engine is running The negative terminal of each battery is connected to the grounding studs o...

Page 35: ...r at the light fixture See your Chapar ral dealer for information regarding bulb replacement FUEL SYSTEM AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL INSPECT SYSTEM...

Page 36: ...Compartment Layout Plan View H2O 18 19 Sport and Ski FIsh 1 2 3 4 5 5 OPT 8 6 7 OPT 9 1 BILGE PUMP 2 ENGINE MERCURY 3 BLOWER 4 TRIM PUMP MERCURY 5 BATTERY 6 FIRE PORT 7 FUEL TANK 8 BATTERY SWITCH 9 FI...

Page 37: ...ction 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...

Page 38: ...le providing the op erator with the steering sensitivity and feel needed for good steering control An enclosed cable system connects the steering wheel to the stern drive Check cables regularly and ti...

Page 39: ...in the engine compartment uses a fire ex tinguishing agent In case of fire the heat sensitive automatic nozzle re leases agent as a vapor totally filling the area with agent to extinguish the fire The...

Page 40: ...e United States if such discharge causes a film or sheen upon or discoloration of the surface of the water or causes a sludge or emulsion beneath the surface of the water Violators are subject to a pe...

Page 41: ...for low bridges overhanging tree limbs or power lines that may come in contact with the tower Do not use this tower for towing parasails kites or other watercraft Do not tow more than one person at a...

Page 42: ...ed prior to moving to prevent carpet damage 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 sup ports should on...

Page 43: ...They work the same way as the brakes on a standard passen ger vehicle but the method of applying the brakes is different Your Chap arral or trailer dealer can explain how the brakes on your trailer wo...

Page 44: ...hing from trailers with bunks that are equipped with plastic like materials These materials make the bunk surfaces very slippery and the boat may begin to unload as soon as tension is released on the...

Page 45: ...er common reason for boats not centering themselves is putting the trailer too deep in the water which does not allow the trailer adequate time to center the boat This is especially true on roller sty...

Page 46: ...ers to sit in the bow rider area if so equipped while underway doing so will obscure the operator s vision A shift in passenger weight changes the planing angle of the hull or the thrust of the propel...

Page 47: ...ken for the fuel fill cap Also make sure a fishing rod holder is not mistaken for a fuel fill plate 2 Your Chaparral boat has fittings for filling the fuel tank on each side of the boat Remove fuel fi...

Page 48: ...gine starts If engine fails to start wait one minute Move throttle only once to maximum position then back to the neutral position Try to start engine again Note Transmission must be in neutral positi...

Page 49: ...do Only a few seconds at full throt tle should be needed however the way your boat is loaded the wind and sea conditions affect the time required When the boat gets over the hump it reaches its planin...

Page 50: ...most adjustment brings the propeller in as close as possible to the transom The angle of the propel ler causes an upward thrust which pushes the boat s bow downward as shown on Figure 5 3 By gradually...

Page 51: ...hts 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...

Page 52: ...proper height If you can have one person at the stern and one person at the bow each with a boat hook and a mooring line attached to a cleat Never approach a dock at a speed at which you would not wa...

Page 53: ...d to the cleats on your boat while underway The lines must be coiled and placed where they cannot get tangled in deck gear or the propellers When you tie up run the mooring line from your boat around...

Page 54: ...nto the engine oil pan This will make the check more accurate 3 Pull engine oil dipstick out of its sleeve wipe clean and push dipstick back into the sleeve Make certain the dipstick is pushed all the...

Page 55: ...meet federal requirements Note Refer to your engine owner s manual for detailed information about checking and maintaining the fuel system The fuel system must be inspected frequently and maintained...

Page 56: ...l 4 Run engine for 20 to 30 minutes then check power steering fluid level If low add type A automatic transmission fluid to bring level up to FULL mark on the dipstick Note If engine is cold the corre...

Page 57: ...tch not making proper contact 3 Throttle lever in wrong position 4 Loose wire in starting circuit 5 Ignition switch defective 6 Defective solenoid 7 Dead battery 8 Battery switch in wrong position 1 R...

Page 58: ...f wet or dirty wipe with cloth and cleaning solvent Inspect cap for cracks carbonized paths inside and out replace cap as required Low cranking speed 1 Loose or dirty electrical connections or damaged...

Page 59: ...consumption 1 Restriction in flame arrestor 2 Faulty fuel pump 3 Dirty flame arrestor screen 4 Spark plugs bad or set improperly 5 Incorrect timing 1 Remove flame arrestor and clean 2 Repair or repla...

Page 60: ...ade and viscosity oil See Engine Owner Service Manual High oil pressure 1 Too heavey grade of oil 2 Dirt or obstruction in oil line 1 Drain oil and replace with proper grade See Engine Owner Service M...

Page 61: ...connections at sending or receiving unit 3 Worn or broken impeller in sea water pump 4 Clogged oil cooler 5 Exhaust lines plugged 6 Ignition timing late 7 Choke valve stuck closed carb only 8 Collapse...

Page 62: ...amaged hull bottom 1 Inspect propeller and replace if required 2 Pump out bilge area Inspect for causes related to excess water 3 Reduce load or redistribute load 4 Inspect clean or repair as required...

Page 63: ...re not recommended for routine maintenance Gelcoat surfaces are very resistant to deep stains To remove minor stains wash the affected area with a soft cloth and household deter gent Then rinse thorou...

Page 64: ...remains on stainless steel for any period of time Always use a cleaner like a good car wax for added beauty and protec tion Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless steel T...

Page 65: ...n 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 ultravio...

Page 66: ...hey have large capacities Be sure to position slings as indicated by the diagrams in Chapter 3 Do not use deck cleats or bow or stern eyes for lifting the boat Be sure boat remains level while being l...

Page 67: ...nge engine oil before storing your boat Refer to the instructions in your engine owner s manual STERN DRIVE Remove stern drive unit Have a qualified engine technician check and adjust alignment as nec...

Page 68: ...t all battery wiring Repair or replace if necessary 5 Attach battery cables and tighten cable clamps 6 Apply petroleum jelly or marine grade grease on battery posts and clamps to eliminate air pockets...

Page 69: ...r area in which vessels may anchor Toward the stern An object that is aft of a boat is said to be astern of the boat Across Aweigh Aye Bail Ballast Beacon Beam Bearing Belay Below Bend Berth Bilge Bol...

Page 70: ...d west The inside lining of the hull Government paper such as a boat s license A map of a body of water that contains piloting informa tion Chine Cleat Clinker Coaming Coast Guard Cockpit Companionway...

Page 71: ...d chafing cushioning or padding used in a shipping con tainer to protect fragile articles against shock and break age baggage or personal effects An outgoing tide An inlet or arm of the sea Fathom Fen...

Page 72: ...nce The permanently positioned fore and aft backbone mem ber of a boat s hull To bend a line Also a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile 6 076 10 feet an hour Launch Lee Leeward Leeway List LOA Lo...

Page 73: ...rately in the boat 2 outside or away from a vessel s hull opposite of inboard A propulsion system for boats with an inboard motor op erating an exterior drive with driveshaft gears and pro peller also...

Page 74: ...n the theoretical and the ac tual distance that a propeller advances when turning in water under load The cabin or cockpit floor A channel marker that looks like a tall slender pole The vessel with th...

Page 75: ...es The intersection of a vessel s hull and the water s surface the line separating the bottom paint and the topsides Movement of a vessel through the water Technically it is underway when not at ancho...

Page 76: ...meter and greater than 1 16 in depth Original Purchaser Consumer s who purchase a new Chaparral boat retail from an authorized Chaparral dealer Subsequent Purchaser Purchaser s who acquire a used Chap...

Page 77: ...he original and first subsequent purchaser who has registered the transfer with Chaparral in the manner provided above for a period of one year from the date of delivery to the Original Purchaser that...

Page 78: ...conditions exclusions and limitations discussed below Chaparral warrants to only the Original Purchaser of a new boat that for a period of two 2 years from the date of delivery Chaparral will repair o...

Page 79: ...g revocation of acceptance or rescission whether express or implied must be filed within one 1 year after the cause of action has occurred regardless of the time remaining in the warranty period under...

Page 80: ...rsepower and or capacity recommendations 5 Any boat used or once used for racing boat clubs yacht clubs law enforcement military rental charter or commercial purposes 6 Any boat that has been subject...

Page 81: ...ssigned to the owner to the extent permitted by the accessory or component manufacturer as the owner s sole and exclusive remedy with respect to such items Please note that coverage under any of these...

Page 82: ...ify boats built prior to such changes 3 Chaparral will discharge its obligations under this warranty as rapidly as possible but cannot guarantee any specified completion date due to the different natu...

Page 83: ...rchase of the boat from the original purchaser including the model and hull identification number and 3 the warranty transfer fee as follows Free for a boat properly registered as a Dealer Demo Boat 5...

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