Chaparral 2013 SSX Manuel utilisateur

2013 SSX

OWNER’S / OPERATOR’S MANUAL

P.O. Drawer 928

300 Industrial Park Blvd.

Nashville, GA 31639

Phone: 229-686-7481 Fax: 229-686-3660

This manual has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety

and pleasure. It contains details of the craft, typical equipment supplied

or ﬁtted, its systems and information on its operation and maintenance.

Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with your boat before us-

ing it.

If this is your ﬁrst boat, or you are changing to a new type, for your own

comfort and safety please ensure that you obtain handling and operat-

ing experience before “assuming command” of the boat. Your dealer or

national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise you of

local sea schools or competent instructors.

Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the

new owner when you sell the craft.

For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Chaparral dealer. Due to a policy of continual product improvement,

speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice. The weights and volumes shown are estimated and can vary from boat to boat because of equipment, etc.

Chaparral boats meet or exceed both NMMA and U.S. Coast Guard standards.

Est. 9/5/2012

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MODEL INFORMATION

This manual contains informaiton on the following models:

• 257 SSX

• 277 SSX

• 287 SSX

• 285 SSX

The information refers to standards and options available for the 2013

model year.

Thank you for selecting a Chaparral SSX model!

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MODEL INFORMATION 2

HAZARD COMMUNICATION LABELS i

INTRODUCTION 1-1

WELCOME ABOARD! 1-1

ABOUT THIS MANUAL 1-1

CONSTRUCTION & STANDARDS 1-2

RESPONSIBILITIES 1-4

LAWS AND REGULATIONS 1-5

OWNER’S LOGS AND RECORDS 1-6

WARRANTY POLICY TRANFER 1-6

BOAT DATA RECORD 1-8

FUEL USAGE CHART 1-9

TRAVEL PLAN LOG 1-10

BOATING SAFETY 2-1

HAZARD COMMUNICATION 2-1

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS 2-1

SAFETY EQUIPMENT 2-4

RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS 2-5

SAFETYAFLOAT 2-5

CHECKLISTS 2-10

WATER SPORTS 2-12

SYSTEMS 3-1

ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS 3-1

FUEL SYSTEM 3-5

FRESHWATER SYSTEM 3-5

MARINE SANITATION DEVICE 3-7

TRIM TABS 3-9

COMPONENTS 4-1

DASHBOARD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL 4-1

STEERING 4-2

THROTTLE 4-3

POWER TRIM 4-3

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS 4-3

BILGE PUMP 4-4

BILGE BLOWER 4-4

RUNNING AND NAVIGATION LIGHTS 4-4

DOCKING LIGHTS 4-5

UNDERWATER LIGHTS 4-5

STEREO SOUND SYSTEM 4-5

ARCH WITH SKI TOW 4-5

UNDERWAY 5-1

TRANSPORTING YOUR BOAT 5-1

LAUNCHING AND LOADING 5-3

BOARDING YOUR BOAT 5-4

FUELING 5-5

OPERATING YOUR BOAT 5-7

ANCHORING YOUR BOAT 5-10

MOORING YOUR BOAT 5-12

SHUTTING DOWN THE ENGINE 5-12

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR 6-1

ENGINE 6-1

TUNE-UP 6-2

FUEL SYSTEM 6-2

MONTHLY INSPECTION 6-2

PROPELLER 6-3

BILGE 6-3

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents continued on next page

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TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1

INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR CARE 8-1

FIBERGLASS AND GEL COAT 8-1

HULL BOTTOM MAINTENANCE 8-2

BOTTOM PAINT (ANTI-FOULING) 8-2

HARDWARE AND FITTINGS 8-2

WINDSHIELD AND PORTHOLES 8-3

CARPET 8-3

SEAT COVERINGS AND VINYL 8-3

CANVAS (WEATHER COVERINGS) 8-4

CHAPARRAL LOGO 8-4

WINTERIZING AND STORAGE 9-1

LIFTING THE BOAT 9-1

DRY STORAGE PREPARATION 9-1

SYSTEMS AND COMPONENTS 9-2

ENGINE 9-2

STERN DRIVE 9-2

FUEL SYSTEM 9-2

BATTERY 9-2

RECOMMISIONING 9-3

NAUTICAL GLOSSARY 10-1

WARRANTY 11-1

WIRING SCHEMATICS 12-1

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HAZARD COMMUNICATION LABELS

Some or all of the hazard communication labels shown on the following pages can be found in various locations of your boat. If your boat is missing

any of these labels, notify your Chaparral dealer for replacement.

Note: Respective labels are determined by the standard and optional equipment actually installed in your boat upon delivery.

NOTICE

SEE YOUR DEALER FOR

OPTIONAL ANCHOR

WARNING

SECURE ALL DOORS WHEN UNDERWAY

OPEN DOORS MAY CAUSE

DAMAGE TO BOAT, AND/OR

PERSONAL INJURY

AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH

FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION

RESULTING FROM LEAKING FUEL.

INSPECT SYSTEMS FOR LEAKS

PRIOR TO USAGE OF BOAT

WARNING

DANGER

WITHOUT BOLTS, ARCH COULD FALL

FORWARD AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH

SECURE ARCH WITH BOLTS

WHEN UNDERWAY.

! !

WARNING

SWIM PLATFORM PERSON CAPACITY NOT

TO EXCEED 500 LBS.

DO NOT USE FOR SUPPORT OF OTHER CRAFT.

DO NOT USE WHILE UNDERWAY.

READ AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE INSTALLATION.

NOTICE

When towing a boat on a trailer, Chaparral

recommends that the tower stays in the

upright installed position to avoid

damage to the boat.

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INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

Waste Water Sewage Fresh Water

Diesel Fuel

Electrical Hazard

Blower Warning

WARNING

IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT OPEN ENGINE

BOX OR COMPARTMENT. SHUT DOWN ENGINE,

GENERATOR, AND BLOWERS, CONTINUOUSLY

DISCHARGE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF AGENT

PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHER THROUGH

PORT IMMEDIATELY.

DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BOX

WARNING

Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.

Carbon monoxide can be present in the cabin.

Signs of carbon monoxide poisoning include nausea, headache,

dizziness, drowsiness, and lack of consciousness.

Get fresh air if anyone shows signs of carbon monoxide poisoning.

Get fresh air if carbon monoxide detector alarm sounds.

Carbon monoxide detector must be functioning at all times.

NW-205-05

WEIGHT LIMIT NOT TO EXCEED 40 LBS.

THIS TUB IS DESIGNED FOR STORAGE OF

DOCK LINES, LIFE JACKETS & OTHER SOFT ITEMS.

EXCEEDING WEIGHT LIMIT MAY CAUSE DAMAGE

TO BOAT AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

WARNING

CLOSE WINDOW

LEAVING WINDOW OPEN WHILE BOAT

IS UNDERWAY OR AT DOCK

COULD INDUCE EXHAUST FUMES INTO

CABIN CAUSING INJURY OR DEATH.

WARNING NOTICE

REMOVE STERN LIGHT BEFORE LIFTING

MOTOR BOX TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO

INTERIOR OR LIGHT.

CHECK FOR WATER

ON SEAL BEFORE OPENING

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SECURE OR STORE ITEMS BEFORE GETTING UNDERWAY

UNSECURED ITEMS MAY

SHIFT OR FALL CAUSING

DAMAGE TO BOAT

AND OR PERSONAL INJURY

WARNING

THIS BOAT’S SYSTEM(S) INCLUDING ENGINE,

FRESH WATER, WASTE, AIR CONDITIONER AND

GENERATOR HAVE BEEN WINTERIZED WITH 50%

STARBRITE-200 (PART #31600) & 50% WATER ON

DATE

WITH DRAIN PLUGS INSTALLED AND

REQUIRES WINTERIZATION ON

DATE

IF THE BOAT HAS BEEN PLACED IN WATER

(EVEN WITHOUT RUNNING THE ENGINE), IT SHOULD BE

WINTERIZED BEFORE THE ONSET OF COLD WEATHER

TO REACTIVATE FRESH WATER SYSTEM FOR USE, SIMPLY

FILL WATER TANK WITH WATER AND FLUSH ENTIRE

SYSTEM UNTIL THE FOOD GRADE BLUE COLOR DISAPPEARS

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SEE OWNERS MANUAL.

WARNING

AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR FUEL SYSTEM

DO NOT USE FUEL OR ADDITIVES CONTAINING MORE

THAN 10% ALCOHOL BY VOLUME (Methanol or Ethanol)

DAMAGE AND LOSS OF WARRANTY MAY RESULT

CONTACT WITH UNPROTECTED ENGINE

BELTS WILL RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY

TURN OFF ALL ENGINES BEFORE ENTERING MOTORWELL

DANGER

IN CASE OF FIRE DO NOT OPEN

ENGINE BOX OR COMPARTMENT.

SHUT DOWN ENGINE, GENERATOR,

AND BLOWERS, CONTINUOUSLY

DISCHARGE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF

AGENT PORTABLE FIRE

EXTINGUISHER THROUGH PORT

IMMEDIATELY

DO NOT OPEN ENGINE BOX

WARNING

SECURE ENGINE LID(S) WHEN

UNDERWAY OR WORKING IN

ENGINE COMPARTMENT. UNSECURE

LID MAY OPEN OR CLOSE SUDDENLY

CAUSING PERSONAL INJURY OR

DAMAGE TO BOAT.

SECURE LID(S)

NOTICE

THIS BOAT IS EQUIPPED

WITH A DIRECT OVERBOARD

DISCHARGE. DISCHARGING OF

SEWAGE DIRECTLY OVERBOARD IS

FOR USE WHERE APPROVED ONLY.

CHECK U.S. COAST GUARD AND

LOCAL REGULATIONS.

DO NOT OPERATE

MACERATOR DRY.

!WARNING

USE CAUTION WITH SKIER IN TOW

AS TOW ROPE MAY BACKLASH INTO

COCKPIT WHEN RELEASED

NOTICE

LINER DRAIN SEACOCK ACCESS

CLOSE SEACOCK IN THE EVENT

THE HOSE RUPTURES

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!WARNING

AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO

ROTATION OF SEAT.

LOCK SWIVEL WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 5 M.P.H.

CAULK BEFORE

INSTALLING

WARNING

BOATMAN’S CHECK LIST

DANGER

USING BOARDING LADDER WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING CAN

RESULT IN SEVERE PERSONAL INJURY. TURN OFF ENGINE

BEFORE USING LADDER.

THE OPERATOR OF THIS VESSEL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR

THE ACTIONS OF PERSONS IN AND AROUND THIS VESSEL.

SAFETY IS THE OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILTY.

USING SWIM PLATFORM, FORWARD DECK, OR SUN DECK

WHILE BOAT IS UNDERWAY COULD RESULT IN SEVERE

PERSONAL INJURY. STOP BOAT AND TURN

OFF ENGINES BEFORE USING.

AVOID SERIOUS OR FATAL INJURY DUE TO ROTATION OF SEAT.

LOCK SWIVEL WHEN SPEED EXCEEDS 5 M.P.H.

INTERRUPT SWITCH MUST BE ATTACHED TO OPERATOR WHILE

ENGINE IS RUNNING. QUALIFIED OPERATOR MUST BE IN

CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. READ OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USE.

For maximum enjoyment and safety, check each of these items

BEFORE you start your engine:

DRAIN PLUG (Securely in place?)

LIFE-SAVING DEVICES (One for every person on board?)

STEERING SYSTEM (Working smoothly and properly?)

FUEL SYSTEM (Adequate fuel? Leaks? Fumes?)

BATTERY (Fully charged? Cable teriminals clean and tight?)

ENGINE (In neutral?)

CAPACITY PLATE (Are you overloaded or overpowered?)

WEATHER CONDITIONS (Safe to go out?)

ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Lights, horn, pump, etc.?)

EMERGENCY GEAR (Fire extinguisher, bailer, paddle, anchor

& line, signaling device, tool kit, etc.?)

THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE

DISCHARGE OF OIL OR OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE

WATERS AND CONTIGUOUS ZONE OF THE UNITED STATES IF SUCH

DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR SHEEN UPON, OR DISCOLORATION

OF, THE SURFACE OF THE WATER, OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMUL-

SION BENEATH THE SURFACE OF THE WATER.

VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO

A PENALTY OF $25,000

DISCHARGE OF OIL

PROHIBITED

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INTRODUCTION 1

WELCOME ABOARD!

Congratulations!...

on your wise decision to purchase a Chaparral boat. We welcome you to

the family of thousands of other Chaparral boat owners. Since your boat

is a substantial investment, we are sure you selected your Chaparral be-

cause of its value, style, comfort, and performance. This manual contains

valuable information concerning your boat’s operation, maintenance, and

care plus tips on boating safety and seamanship.

ABOUT THIS MANUAL

More and more people are joining the ranks of boat owners. This manual

is written for the ﬁrst-time boat owner or operator. Even if you are an ex-

perienced boater, you will ﬁnd much valuable information regarding the

safe operation and maintenance of your new Chaparral boat. Keep this

manual on your boat for ready reference.

Due to our policy of continuous product improvement, the illustrations

used in this manual may not be identical to the components, controls,

gauges, etc. on your boat, as they are intended to be representative ref-

erence views. Some controls, indicators, or information may be optional

and not included on your boat model.

The precautions in this manual can’t and don’t cover every boating situ-

ation. If a speciﬁc method or procedure is not covered, you must make

sure that what you do is safe for you and others. Always use common

sense when boating! Remember, too, that every safe boating excursion

is a happy experience.

This manual is part of your boat’s equipment. Print a copy and keep it on

board the boat at all times. If you transfer ownership of this boat to some-

one else, be sure to give this manual to the new owner.

Your owner’s packet contains the manual for the boat you selected. Also

in this packet are instruction manuals from the suppliers of standard and

optional equipment for your boat. Examples of these manuals include

the engine, electrical equipment, pumps, and cabin amenities. The sup-

pliers of these products maintain their own manufacturer’s warranty and

service facilities. Be sure to ﬁll out each warranty card and mail it to the

manufacturer to validate the warranty. Record all information regarding

these products on the “Boat Data Record.”Acopy of this form is near the

end of this chapter under Logs & Records.

Important: Keep the completed Boat Data Record in a safe place at

home. Do not keep it aboard the boat.

Read this manual as well as the manuals for the systems and compo-

nents on your Chaparral boat. They provide the information needed for

safe operation and proper maintenance. The information in the manuals

provided by the manufacturers takes precedence over any information in

this manual if there is a conﬂict.

Following are summaries of each chapter in this manual:

1. Introduction

Included in this chapter is a summary of the manual plus general informa-

tion about construction and standards, dealer and owner responsibilities,

laws and regulations, logs and records, and the warranty for your boat.

2. Boating Safety

This chapter discusses potential hazards associated with boating, safety

recommendations, safety information and practices, and water sports

safety. It also discusses safety equipment needed to provide a safe op-

erating environment.

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Note: For your safety, this manual has speciﬁc safety warnings

and comments where appropriate. Be sure to read the entire

manual.

3. Systems

Here you will ﬁnd detailed information about the electrical and fuel sys-

tems needed to operate your boat. This chapter discusses the fresh wa-

ter system and marine sanitation devices which make your boating expe-

rience more comfortable.

4. Components

Standard features and optional equipment for your Chaparral boat are

discussed in this chapter. In general, these pertain to equipment and

amenities which make your boat a “home away from home.”

5. Underway

The intent of this chapter is to explain what you need to do before, dur-

ing, and after your boating excursion to make it an enjoyable and safe

experience.

6. Preventive Maintenance & Repairs

Preventive maintenance is the key to troublefree operation and helps

protect your investment. This chapter explains what you should do to

maintain your boat and how to make adjustments and repairs.

7. Troubleshooting

Every boater encounters an operating problem at one time or another.

This chapter provides solutions to problems you can correct.

8. Interior & Exterior Care

This chapter tells you how to inspect, clean, and maintain your boat’s

interior and exterior.

9. Winterizing & Storage

What do you do when you need to winterize or store your boat for extend-

ed periods of time? This chapter provides the necessary information.

10. Nautical Glossary

The Nautical Glossary deﬁnes terms associated with your boat and terms

you may encounter during your boating experience.

CONSTRUCTION & STANDARDS

All Chaparral boats meet or exceed the construction standards set by

the U.S. Coast Guard, the National Marine Manufacturers Association

(NMMA), and the American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) concerning:

• Navigation lights

• Factory installed fuel systems

• Engine and fuel tank compartment ventilation

• Flotation

• Steering systems

• Backﬁre ﬂame arresters

NMMA certiﬁcation means that the boat complies with applicable fed-

eral regulations set forth by the U.S. Coast Guard. These regulations

are based on American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards and

recommended practices.

All Chaparral models can be certiﬁed to carry the CE mark. The CE mark

certiﬁes that the boat meets relevant parts of the European Directive for

Recreational Craft 94/25/EC of the European Parliament, including the

International Organization for Standards (ISO) and Recreational Marine

Agreement Group (RMAG) guidelines in effect at the time of manufac-

ture.

We recommend that you see your dealer if you wish to modify factory–in-

stalled equipment or add new equipment. Your dealer is qualiﬁed to make

such modiﬁcations or additions without placing the safety or design integ-

rity of your boat at risk and without invalidating the warranty.

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