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Congratulations on your purchase and introduction to the Chaparral family.
Information for first-time owners and experienced boaters on safe operation and maintenance.
Responsibilities include discussing warranties, obtaining service, and completing inspections.
Responsibilities include reading manuals, scheduling checks, and inspecting the boat.
Requirements for registering a boat with propulsion machinery.
Lists required safety equipment for all boats.
Prohibits discharge of oil or oily waste into navigable waters.
Regulations prohibiting dumping plastic refuse and other garbage into water.
Record all important information about the boat and installed components.
Log of destination, departure/return times, passengers, and emergency info.
Handy way to record engine hours, fuel consumption, and speed.
Calls attention to immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death.
Identifies hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
Indicates hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage.
Emphasizes the owner's responsibility for boating safety and passenger care.
Importance of checking forecasts, recognizing changing conditions, and storm awareness.
Guidelines for operating in fog, including using lights and charts.
Information on where to find comprehensive safe boating classes.
Items to check before each trip, including exhaust clamps, leaks, and CO detectors.
Annual inspections and replacements for exhaust hoses, water pumps, and metallic components.
Recommendations for engine/exhaust maintenance, fuel system inspection, and safety courses.
Pre-trip checks for fuel system, fire extinguishers, and refueling procedures.
Warning about CO exposure from generators and swim platform use.
Emphasizes the roles of operator, skier, and observer for safe water skiing.
Rules for overtaking, meeting head-on, and crossing.
Meanings of different whistle blast combinations.
Communication signals used between vessels and bridges.
Symbols and meanings for storm warnings (small craft, gale, storm, hurricane).
Information on the boat's 12-volt DC battery system.
Precautions for working with electrical systems or powered equipment.
How batteries are charged and the voltmeter function.
Details the ON/OFF functions for single battery systems.
Explains the four positions of a two-battery selector switch.
Importance of dashboard instruments for monitoring performance and alerts.
Describes the multifunction gauge containing oil pressure, battery voltage, water temp, and trim.
Details about optional or standard power steering units.
Explains the positions for running, anchored, and off states of the navigation lights.
Importance of a correctly selected trailer for safe towing and loading.
Recommends following trailer manufacturer guidelines for roller trailers.
Tips for launching boats using bunk or custom trailers.
Steps to take before fueling, like mooring and shutting off equipment.
Guidelines for safe fueling, including lighting, nozzle contact, and inspection.
Steps after fueling, including replacing caps, cleaning spills, and ventilating.
Procedures for starting the engine, including safety precautions and break-in.
Refer to the engine owner's manual for maintenance and repair information.
Steps to check engine oil level and add oil if necessary.
Warning about gasoline vapor explosion and checking the fuel filter.
What to inspect monthly in the fuel system for leaks or vapors.
Describes fiberglass hull/deck and gelcoat properties and resistance.
How to clean and preserve the gelcoat surface.
Methods for repairing minor scratches and chips in gelcoat.
How to inspect hardware and fittings for tightness.
Cleaning procedures for stainless steel and avoiding rust.
Warnings and procedures for safely lifting the boat out of the water.
Importance of using a proper cradle for boat support when not in water.
Preparation steps for dry storage, including deck and hull cleaning.
Warranty on fiberglass hull for material/workmanship defects.
Warranty on new fiberglass boat components for material/workmanship defects.
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