2013 Chaparral SSi Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
9-1
WINTERIZING AND STORAGE
This chapter tells you how to winterize and store your Chaparral boat in
regions where temperatures fall below freezing. If you keep your boat in
an area not requiring winter storage, Chaparral recommends you perform
an annual inspection, similar to the preparation for storage as indicated
in this chapter. With proper care, you will have many years of enjoyable
boating with your Chaparral boat.
LIFTING THE BOAT
WARNING:
Lift slings may slip on the hull and result in serious
injury or death from dropped load. Exercise extreme caution if in
the vicinity of such activity. If possible, slings should be tied
together before lifting.
Unless your boat is trailerable, have your dealer or qualifi ed marina per-
sonnel lift your boat out of the water for you. Each boat has main frame
components designed to support the boat when it is being lifted out of the
water. Severe gelcoat crazing or more serious hull damage can occur if
the lifting slings exert pressure on the gunwales. Flat, wide belting-type
slings should be used. Don’t use cable-type slings. The spreader bar at
each sling should be as long as the distance across the widest point the
sling surrounds.
• Never hoist the boat with more than a minimal amount of water in the
bilge.
• Before lifting the boat, empty fuel and water tanks, especially if they
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 lifted to avoid sling movement
or boat damage.
• If using any boat lifting device other than slings, position lifting device
so as not to put pressure on any underwater hull component including
trim tabs.
Cradle
A cradle is the ideal support for your boat whenever it is not in the water.
Properly designed and located, the cradle will support the boat under the
main frames. Support at these points is essential for preventing damage
to the hull. Purchase a cradle from your dealer to ensure that your boat
has the correct support.
DRY STORAGE PREPARATION
Note: Refer to Chapter 8, Interior and Exterior Care, for specifi c
cleaning solutions and procedures.
Deck
• Wash the deck and walkway surfaces.
• Clean all deck hardware, and apply a coat of rust inhibitor.
• Clean the indoor/outdoor carpet.
Hull
• Scrape off any barnacles or crusted marine growth.
• Scrub hull thoroughly to remove marine growth, scum and loose bottom
paint.
• Inspect underwater gear and propeller for excessive wear or damage.
