2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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Chaparral utilizes a Lenco™ trim tab retractor. Tab switch integrates a
completely waterproof switch with a trim tab indicator. It is optional on all
new trim tab kits and is able to retrofi t the standard tactile switch.
Lenco retractor feature
Lenco marine’s trim tab retractor feature operates from either a 12v-24v
signal or from an engine’s analog tach signal. The purpose of the acces-
sory signal input is to turn the trim tab control box on and off. When the
control box is turned off, the trim tabs will retract.
Turn-on condition
When the Lenco accessory input is connected to either a 12v-24v signal
or an analog tach signal, the control box turns on and the trim tab be-
comes active. At this time the boat operator can run the trim tabs up or
down.
Turn-off condition
If the Lenco accessory input is connected to an analog tach signal, the
control box will shut down when the tach signal is lost (i.e. engine stalls,
stops). If the Lenco accessory input is connected to a 12v-24v source,
the control box will shut down when the voltage source is removed.
Test mode
Lenco marine’s trim tab system includes a test mode feature that allows
the boat operator to by-pass the accessory input signal by holding down
all four buttons on the key pad simultaneously for approximately three to
four seconds. This will turn on the control box and allow the trim tabs to
run up or down.
Once the control box is turned on in the test mode, the boat opera- tor
can turn the control box off by holding down all four buttons on the key
pad simultaneously.
Important: If the control box is turned on in the test mode and sub-
sequently receives a signal to turn it on via the accessory input, the
boat operator can not turn off the control box by holding down all
four buttons on the key pad. The box will only turn off by removing
the signal from the accessory input.
Refer to your engine manufacturer’s owner’s manual for information con-
cerning maintenance and operation.
Stopping Your Boat
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.
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 seaman-
ship demands that you operate your boat quietly so as not to infringe
on the rights of others. Don’t use thru-hull exhaust unless you are well
offshore.
• 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.
