Table Of Contents - Chris-Craft Capri 21 General Owners Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
General Information5
Boat Diagram6
Hazard Communication Labels13
Safe Boating Checklist22
Required Safety Equipment24
Additional Recommended Equipment29
Carbon Monoxide And Boating30
Co Detector33
Desired Airflow Through The Boat33
Lanyard Stop Switch34
Safe Boating Practices34
Water Sport Safety Guidelines37
Water Skiing39
Skiing Signals40
Basic Seamanship41
Right-Of-Way41
Meeting Head-On42
Crossing Situations43
Overtaking43
The General Prudential Rule44
Night Running44
Navigational Aids45
Whistle Signals45
Navigational Aids Chart50
Lateral Aids As Seen Entering From Seaward51
Trailering55
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating55
Weight Distribution55
Hitch56
Safety Chains56
Brakes57
Turning While Towing A Trailer57
Backing A Trailer58
Launching Guidelines58
Loading Your Boat On The Trailer59
12-Volt Dc Electrical System61
Battery62
Dual Battery Switch63
Wiring Schematic64
Battery Switch Wiring Diagram64
Ac Electrical System66
Transfer Switch66
Shore Power66
Generator67
Ac/Dc Converter (Battery Charger)69
Wiring Color Code70
Fuses And Circuit Breakers List72
Galvanic Corrosion73
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet73
Dc Electrical System Troubleshooting74
Ac Electrical System Troubleshooting75
Generator Troubleshooting75
Fresh Water System76
Filling The Fresh Water Tank77
Starting The Fresh Water System78
Fresh Water Pump78
Dockside Water Hookup79
Transom Shower80
Seacocks80
Water Heater80
Marine Sanitation Device (Msd)81
Portable Toilet81
Holding Tank82
Vacuflush Toilet83
Overboard Discharge84
Water System Troubleshooting85
Marine Sanitation Device Troubleshooting86
Boat Systems And Equipment87
Engines87
Fuel System87
Engine Exhaust87
Engine Compartment Ventilation88
Propeller89
Cavitations90
Ventilations90
Propeller Measurements90
Steering System91
Propeller Ventilation91
Bilge Blower92
Bilge Pump92
Air Conditioning System93
Refrigerator93
Stove94
Engine Troubleshooting94
Fuel System Troubleshooting95
Propeller Troubleshooting96
Instruments And Controls97
Helm Instruments97
Tachometer97
Speedometer98
Fuel Gauge98
Oil Pressure Gauge98
Temperature Gauge99
Voltmeter99
Power Trim Gauge99
Hour Meter99
Engine Throttle/Shift Control100
Trim Tabs101
Getting Underway102
Skipper's Checklist102
Fueling103
Pumping Fuel104
Loading Passengers And Gear105
After Fueling105
Starting Procedures106
Starting Fuel-Injected Engines107
Starting Engines With Carburetors108
Starting Diesel Engines109
Leaving The Dock109
Stopping109
Acceleration110
Steering110
Trimming111
Tilt/Trim Control Switches111
Trimming The Boat Outdrive112
Trimming The Boat With Trim Tabs113
Anchoring114
Dropping Anchor115
Pulling In The Anchor115
Returning To Shore116
Docking116
Mooring116
Navigation Lights117
Hazardous Conditions118
Fog118
Storms119
Running Aground119
Reacting To Emergencies120
Flooding120
Capsizing120
Warning Markers120
Man Overboard121
Collision121
Fire121
Propulsion Failure122
Control Failure123
Steering Failure123
Caring For The Boat124
Fiberglass And Gelcoat124
Repairing Gelcoat Damage125
Deck Hardware And Fittings126
Antifouling Bottom Paint126
Windshields And Ports127
Carpeting127
Upholstery127
Spots And Stains128
Canvas132
Sunbrella134
Winter Layup And Storage135
Lifting The Boat135
Preparation For Storage135
Trailer135
Engine And Sterndrive136
Batteries Storage137
Fresh Water System Storage137
Marine Sanitation Device Storage138
Generator Storage138
Interior Cleaning138
Storage On Trailer139
Recommissioning The Boat After Storage139
Boating Terms141