Chaparral 420PREMIERE

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Summary

CONSTRUCTION AND STANDARDS

CHAPARRAL BOATS, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY

FIVE YEAR TRANSFERRABLE LIMITED STRUCTURAL HULL; DECK WARRANTY

Warranty covering structural defects in the hull and deck for five years.

FIVE-YEAR PRORATED LIMITED HULL BLISTER WARRANTY

Warranty covering laminate blistering on underwater hull surfaces for five years.

TWO-YEAR LIMITED COCKPIT UPHOLSTERY WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR LIMITED CANVAS WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR PRORATED LIMITED EXTERIOR GEL COAT WARRANTY

ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

TRANSFERRABILITY OF WARRANTY COVERAGE FOR DEMONSTRATION MODELS PURCHASED FROM CHAPARRAL DEALERS

WARRANTY TRANSFERRABILITY FOR DEMONSTRATION MODELS PURCHASED FROM CHAPARRAL DEALERS

CONDITIONS TO COVERAGE

TRANSFERABILITY OF COMPONENT MANUFACTURE’S WARRANTIES

OWNER’S OBLIGATION

BY ACCEPTING DELIVERY OF THE BOAT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, THE BOAT OWNER UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES AS FOLLOWS:

FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

CARBON MONOXIDE

LIFESAVING EQUIPMENT

EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

Fire

Flooding, Swamping, and Capsizing

Collisions and Leaking

Running Aground

Propulsion, Control, or Steering Failure

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

Waste Disposal

Rules for proper disposal of refuse, plastics, and sewage.

SPECIFICATIONS AND DIMENSIONS

PROPULSION SYSTEM

Propellers

MAJOR CONTROLS

Details on the boat's primary operational controls.

Engine Synchronizer

Synchronizing Engine Speed

Benefits and operation of the twin-engine synchronization system.

Electronic Trim Tabs

Important Gauges

Magnetic Compass

Importance, use, and maintenance of the magnetic compass for navigation.

Engine Monitoring System

Audible Alarms

Audible Reset;Alarm Select

Navigation and Anchor Lights

PREPARING TO DEPART

SECURING THE BOAT

Engines

Procedures for securing the boat's engines.

FUELING THE BOAT

Filling the Tanks

Instructions for safely filling the boat's fuel tanks.

Post-Fueling Procedures

Steps to take after fueling to ensure safety and check for leaks.

STARTING THE ENGINES

SHIFTING TO DRIVE THE BOAT

DOCKING AND LEAVING THE DOCKING AREA

STOPPING THE ENGINES

STARTING THE GENERATOR

SHIFTING FROM GENERATOR POWER TO SHORE POWER

STOPPING THE GENERATOR

STEERING SYSTEM

CABLEMASTER WITH REMOTE (AUTOMATIC SHORE POWER CORD)

ANCHORING

Anchoring Arrangement

Anchoring

Rode

Scope

Lowering Anchor

Weighing Anchor

Clearing a Fouled Anchor

WINDLASS

Windlass Safety Tips

Essential safety precautions when operating the windlass.

BILGE

Fuel and Oil Spillage

Regulations and practices for preventing and managing fuel and oil spills in the bilge.

BILGE PUMPS

BILGE BLOWERS

ENGINES

ENGINE GAUGE PACKAGE

ENGINE EXHAUST SYSTEM

How the engine exhaust system works and its inspection.

FRESH WATER COOLING SYSTEM

OIL CHANGE SYSTEM

SEACOCKS AND STRAINERS

FUEL SYSTEM

FUEL TANKS

Details on the boat's aluminum fuel tanks and their specifications.

FUEL RECOMMENDATIONS

Importance of using quality fuel for engine performance and longevity.

CROSSOVER FUEL SYSTEM (GENERATOR)

FUEL FILTERS

Fuel Filter Maintenance

Procedures for draining water and replacing fuel filter elements.

To Replace the Filter

Fueling Precautions

DC SYSTEM

BATTERIES

Battery Maintenance

MAIN BATTERY SWITCHES AND SOLENOIDS

Main Battery Solenoids

Location and function of main engine and generator solenoids.

Windlass Solenoid

MAIN DC BREAKER PANEL

CONTROL STATION BREAKER PANEL

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUSE BLOCKS AND BREAKERS

DC DISTRIBUTION PANEL

AC SYSTEM

SHORE POWER

Glendinning Cablemaster

Operation of the automatic shore power cord system.

Main Shore Power Breaker Box

Location of the 240VAC main shore power breaker box.

Shore Power (U.S.)

How the AC distribution panel distributes voltage to boat equipment.

Starting And Stopping The Generator

Starting the Generator

Procedures for starting the onboard generator.

Stopping the Generator

Procedures for safely shutting down the generator.

Shore Power (International)

To Use The Generator (International)

BATTERY CHARGER

GROUND FAULT INTERRUPTER RECEPTACLES (GFI)

GENERATOR

ELECTROLYSIS AND ZINC ANODES

CARBON MONOXIDE MONITOR

Testing The CO Monitor

AIR CONDITIONING AND HEATING

WATER SYSTEM

Water Tank

Filling The Water Tank

Instructions for filling the water tank with safe, potable water.

To Begin Initial Operation:

Winterizing The Water System

WATER PUMP AND FILTERS

Water Pump

Water Heater

Initial Start-Up or After Winterization:

Gray Water Sump

HEAD SYSTEM

VacuFlush Head

To Operate Vacu-Flush Head:

HOLDING TANK OPERATION

MACERATOR DISCHARGE PUMP WITH SEACOCK INTERLOCK SYSTEM (OPTIONAL)

ENTERTAINMENT CENTERS

TV Signal Selector

Television with Dockside Cable Inlet

Cockpit Wet Bar

AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM

MANUAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER SYSTEM

Hand Held Extinguishers

REFRIGERATOR AND FREEZER

Cockpit Ice Maker

To Start Ice Maker:

HYDRAULIC SWIM PLATFORM

To Operate Swim Platform Remote:

How to operate the hydraulic swim platform using the remote control.

STOVE AND MICROWAVE

Electric Stove

Microwave;Convection Oven

REMOTE CONTROLLED SPOTLIGHT

CANVAS

SUMMARY GUIDE FOR INSPECTION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

INSPECTION, SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE PROTOCOL

Bilge Area

Oil

Engine

Routine checks and maintenance for the boat's engines.

Wiring System

Fittings, Hoses and Clamps

TOPSIDE AND SUPPLIES

WINTERIZATION CHECKLIST FOR BOATS STORED ON LAND

Boat Storage

Engines

Essential steps for winterizing the boat's engines.

Battery(ies)

Head System

Water System

Using Pressurized Air To Remove Water From Water Lines:

Using Nontoxic Winterizing Antifreeze:

Water Heater Winterization

Fuel Systems

Adding biocides and additives to fuel for winter storage.

RECOMMISSIONING

Fuel System

Inspection of the fuel system for safety and repair needs.

Battery

SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

SEACOCK LUBRICATION

ENGINE OIL CHANGE SYSTEM (Optional)

QUICK REFERENCE CHECKLIST

Boarding The Boat*

Preparing To Depart and After Launching

Starting The Engine*

Gearshift & Throttle Controls

Ignition

While Underway

Returning To Port

Securing The Boat

Boat Systems

Engine

Procedures for securing the boat's engines.

If The Engine Does Not Start

No Starter Motor Response

Troubleshooting steps for no starter motor response.

Starter Motor Responds, But No Ignition

Operating The Generator

Starting The Generator

Procedures for starting the onboard generator.

Stopping The Generator

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

PAINT CLEANING AGENTS AND OTHER SUBSTANCES

FIBERGLASS AND GELCOAT

Permanently Moored Or Docked Boats

Keep Bilge Area Dry

SPECIAL CARE FOR BOATS THAT ARE MOORED OR DOCKED

CARE FOR BOTTOM PAINT (ANTI-FOULING)

BILGE;ENGINE COMPARTMENT

Stainless Steel and Alloy Fittings

Canvas

Care and Maintenance