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WELCOME ................................................v
INTRODUCTION........................................1
About This Manual........................................1-1
Construction and Standards .........................1-2
Laws and Regulations ..................................1-3
Owner’s Logs and Records ..........................1-4
Warranty Transfer Policy ..............................1-5
Contact Phone Numbers and
Internet Addresses......................................1-5
New Boat & Pre-Delivery Record .................1-7
Boat Data Record .........................................1-9
Fuel Usage Chart .......................................1-10
Travel Plan Log ...........................................1-11
Ownership Transfer Record........................1-13
Chaparral Warranty ....................................1-15
BOATING SAFETY....................................2
Manual Advisories.........................................2-1
Fire Extinguishing System ............................2-2
Carbon Monoxide .........................................2-2
Lifesaving Equipment ...................................2-4
Load Capacity...............................................2-5
Chart Your Course ........................................2-6
Emergency Situations...................................2-7
International Requirements...........................2-8
Environmental Considerations......................2-9
Safety Labels ..............................................2-11
Navigational Aids Chart ..............................2-14
BOAT SPECIFICATIONS AND LAYOUT..3
Docking/Lifting/Storage of Your Boat............3-1
Interior and Exterior Layouts ........................3-3
Propulsion System......................................3-10
Major Controls ............................................3-10
Receptacles and Lighting Layouts..............3-16
UNDERWAY...............................................4
Preparing to Depart ......................................4-1
Securing the Boat .........................................4-1
Fueling the Boat ...........................................4-2
Starting the Engines .....................................4-2
Shifting to Drive the Boat..............................4-3
Docking and Leaving the Docking Area .......4-3
Stopping the Engines ...................................4-3
Starting the Generator ..................................4-4
Shifting From Generator Power to
Shore Power...............................................4-4
Stopping the Generator ................................4-4
Steering System ...........................................4-4
Cablemaster™ with Remote
(Automatic Shore Power Cord) ..................4-5
Anchoring......................................................4-5
Windlass .......................................................4-7
BILGE INFORMATION ..............................5
Bilge..............................................................5-1
Bilge Pumps..................................................5-1
Bilge Blowers ................................................5-2
Engines.........................................................5-2
Engine Gauge Package................................5-2
Engine Exhaust System ...............................5-2
Fresh Water Cooling System........................5-3
Oil Change System.......................................5-3
Seacocks and Strainers................................5-3
Bilge Layout ..................................................5-5
FUEL SYSTEM ..........................................6
Fuel Tanks ....................................................6-1
Fuel Recommendations................................6-2
Crossover Fuel System (Generator).............6-2
Fuel Filters ....................................................6-2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS ..........................7
DC System....................................................7-1
Batteries........................................................7-1
Main Battery Switches and Solenoids ..........7-2
Main DC Breaker Panel................................7-4
Ignition Protection .........................................7-4
Control Station Breaker Panel ......................7-4
Electrical System Fuse Blocks
and Breakers ..............................................7-5
12 volt Accessory Receptacle.......................7-6
Electronics Circuit .........................................7-6
DC Distribution Panel ...................................7-6
AC System....................................................7-8
Shore Power ...............................................7-10
Battery Charger ..........................................7-12
LED Lighting ...............................................7-12
Ground Fault Interrupter
Receptacles (GFI) ....................................7-12
Generator....................................................7-13
Electrolysis and Zinc Anodes......................7-14
Electrical Schematics..................................7-15
CHAPARRAL PREMIERE 420 OWNER’S MANUAL
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