2013 Chaparral H2O Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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HULL BOTTOM MAINTENANCE
If your boat will be in water continuously for more than 60 days in any
90-day period, Chaparral recommends sealing the hull bottom with a high
quality barrier coating. Failure to do so will void your hull blister warranty.
Your Chaparral dealer can recommend the best barrier coating product
for your boat.
Never use wire brushes, scouring pads, or other abrasive materials or
solutions on the bottom surface of your boat. They cause small scratch
marks that will collect dirt, silt, sand, marine growth and other foreign
materials.
Keep the hull bottom of your boat clean. Checking it regularly for any
signs of excessive wear or damage. Make needed repairs to the hull
bottom as soon as possible. Accumulation of natural coatings from water
and marine growth can create drag and limit the effi ciency of your boat.
HARDWARE AND FITTINGS
Note: Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations found in
your owner’s packet for cleaning and maintaining deck hardware
and fi ttings. These recommendations include the proper cleaning
methods and cleaning agents.
Inspection
Inspect hardware and fi ttings to make sure they are tight. All screws,
bolts, clamps, cleats, etc., should be secure.
Cleaning and Care
• Always clean stainless steel frequently with soap and water. Any cleaner
safe for glass is usually safe for stainless steel.
• Always remove rust spots as soon as possible with a brass, silver, or
chrome cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that 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. These may actually cause rusting.
• Never clean with mineral acids or bleaches.
• Never leave stainless steel in contact with iron, steel, or other metals
which cause contamination leading to rust or corrosion.
WINDSHIELD AND PORTHOLES
Clean windshield safety glass with a glass cleaner or ammonia water;
then rinse with plenty of clear water.
Important: Solvents can penetrate glass or porthole surfaces and
cause hazing. Hazing obstructs visibility. Never use acetone, ben-
zine, carbon tetrachloride, lacquer thinner, or similar solvents to
clean glass or portholes.
The canvas or weather covering windows are made of a synthetic mate-
rial. Wash any Plexiglass, clear vinyl or other synthetic materials with a
mild detergent or dishwashing liquid and water solution, then rinse with
plenty of clear water.
When stowing plastic or vinyl windows, be sure they are dry. Make sure
the vinyl is rolled and not folded or creased. Store them in a bag that will
breathe.
CARPET
After a boating excursion, allow carpet to dry completely in the sun to
prevent mildew.
Vacuum carpeting frequently. Clean up spills as quickly as possible.
Remove spots before they dry. Clean indoor/outdoor carpet with a mild
detergent or dishwashing liquid and warm water solution and a scrub
brush. After cleaning, thoroughly rinse carpet with clear water. Your own-
er’s packet has more detailed information provided by the manufacturer.
Follow the manufacturer ’s recommendations for cleaning and stain re-
moval.
Ensure all snap-in carpets are stowed prior to trailering your boat to pre-
vent damaging the carpet.
