2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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UNDERWAY
This chapter discusses the operation of your boat from the beginning 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 compounds like gasoline
and antifreeze out of the water.
WARNING
SECURE ALL DOORS WHEN UNDERWAY
OPEN DOORS MAY CAUSE
DAMAGE TO BOAT, AND/OR
PERSONAL INJURY
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
!
WARNING
AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO
ROTATION OF SEAT.
LOCK SWIVEL WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 5 M.P.H.
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
TRANSPORTING YOUR BOAT
A correctly selected trailer supports your boat properly, makes towing
safer, and makes unloading and loading in varying weather conditions
easier.
Important: Improper trailering is one of the major causes for damage 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 sup-
ports 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 certifi cation 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 rat-
ing.
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.
