2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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CANVAS (WEATHER COVERINGS)
The canvas, or weather coverings, are 100% acrylic yarn. Besides its
resistance to mildew, rot and weather, canvas also resists industrial pol-
lutants and the effects of ultraviolet light from the sun.
Care
• Keep the top up when boat is not in use or when it’s raining.
Never trailer your boat with the canvas up. None of the canvas or covers
supplied with your boat were designed for the stress of highway speed
trailering, and to do so may damage the canvas.
• Keep canvas clean. Acrylic fabric will not support mildew growth, but dirt
and dust on the canvas will.
• Lubricate zippers with paraffi n and snaps with petroleum jelly.
• If canvas or seams leak, apply a light coating of a fl uorocarbon based
water repellent, or “303 High Tech Fabric Guard,” available at most ma-
rine dealers.
• Allow all canvas to air dry before storing. Never store canvas damp or
wet. Provide proper ventilation to limit the possibility of mildew.
• Avoid mooring under trees.
• Do not tow your boat with canvas attached to any hull or windshield
mounted fasteners.
• Be careful not to scratch clear vinyl windows. Dry well before stowing.
When stowing clear vinyl, make sure the vinyl is rolled and not creased.
Cleaning
• Wet down all canvas material. Scrub with a soft bristle brush and a so-
lution of mild soap and water. Never use a detergent or bleach on your
canvas.
• Brush or sweep the underside of the top. Spray with Lysol or other dis-
infectant to prevent mildew.
CHAPARRAL LOGO
The Chaparral logo mounted on your boat is chrome plated. To properly
care for this logo:
• Use Tarni-Shield cleaner by 3M.
• A high quality chrome polish or cleaner can also be used.
• Mild soap and water can be used for normal cleaning.
• Always use a soft cloth while cleaning or polishing to prevent abrasion.
Important: Do not use scrub brushes, buffi ng wheels, harsh chemi-
cals, rubbing or polishing compounds or steel wool on the logo. All
of these items can damage the fi nish of the logo.
