2013 Chaparral SSX Owner’s Manual
Chaparral Boats, Inc.
Nashville, GA
chaparralboats.com
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HULL BOTTOM MAINTENANCE
If your boat will be in water continuously for more than 60 days during any
90-day period, Chaparral recommends sealing the hull bottom with a high
quality barrier coating. Failure to do so will void your hull blister warranty.
Your Chaparral dealer can recommend the best barrier coating product
for your boat.
Never use wire brushes, scouring pads, or other abrasive materials or
solutions on the bottom surface of your boat. They cause small scratch
marks that will collect dirt, silt, sand, marine growth and other foreign
materials.
Keep the hull bottom of your boat clean. Checking it regularly for any
signs of excessive wear or damage. Make needed repairs to the hull
bottom as soon as possible. Accumulation of natural coatings from water
and marine growth can create drag and limit the effi ciency of your boat.
BOTTOM PAINT (ANTI-FOULING)
Important: Consult your Chaparral dealer for recommended bottom
paints and local laws that govern your area. Many states regulate
the chemical content of bottom paints to meet environmental stan-
dards and regulations.
Anti-fouling bottom paint is designed to prevent marine growth by dissolv-
ing slowly. As a result, the bottom of your boat will usually need painting
after the boating season. Some variables to consider when selecting a
protective bottom paint are the water temperature, water pollution, salin-
ity, current, and organic matter in the water. To protect and repaint the
boat bottom, perform the following:
• Remove boat from water once a year. Scrub bottom with a soap and
water solution and a bristled brush.
Note: Repainting the bottom is not necessary each time the bot-
tom is scrubbed, as long as no bare areas are visible in the bottom
paint.
• Sand entire bottom surface of the boat.
• Fair (smooth out) all rough areas as required.
• Clean bottom surface to remove all dust and foreign materials.
• Make sure bottom surface is completely dry.
• Apply new coat of bottom paint.
Allow new bottom paint to dry 24 to 36 hours. Never attempt to haul,
paint, and launch on the same day.
HARDWARE AND FITTINGS
Note: Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations found in
your owner’s packet for cleaning and maintaining deck hardware
and fi ttings. These recommendations include the proper cleaning
methods and cleaning agents.
Inspection
Inspect hardware and fi ttings to make sure they are tight. All screws,
bolts, clamps, cleats, etc., should be secure.
Cleaning and Care
• Always clean stainless steel frequently with soap and water. Any cleaner
safe for glass is usually safe for stainless steel.
• Always remove rust spots as soon as possible with a brass, silver, or
chrome cleaner. Irreversible pitting will develop under rust that remains
on stainless steel for any period of time.
• Always use a cleaner, like a good car wax, for added beauty and protec-
tion.
• Never use coarse abrasives like sandpaper or steel wool on stainless
steel. These may actually cause rusting.
• Never clean with mineral acids or bleaches.
• Never leave stainless steel in contact with iron, steel, or other metals
which cause contamination leading to rust or corrosion.
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