Chaparral Signature 240 2003 Cruiser Manuals

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Chaparral Signature 240 2003 Owner's/Operator's Manual (127 pages)

Brand: Chaparral | Category: Boat | Size: 5 MB

Contents
3
Introduction
5
Construction
6
Systems
6
Components
6
Underway
6
Gelcoat
7
Resin
7
Heavy Duty Run Rail
7
Acoustical Foam
7
Flotation Requirements
8
Boat Registration
9
Safety Equipment
9
Disposal of Plastics & Other Garbage
9
Discharge of Oil
9
Boating Safety
17
Hazard Communication
17
Owner Advisory Statements
17
Safe Operation
18
Safe Boating Courses
18
Voluntary Inspections
19
Rules of the Road
19
Drugs and Alcohol
19
Warning Markers
19
Personal Flotation Devices
20
Fire Extinguishers
20
Running and Navigation Lights
21
Safety Afloat
21
Visual Distress Signals
21
Sound Signaling Device
21
Weather
22
Fog
22
Storms
22
Man Overboard
22
Fire
23
Guidelines for Fire Prevention
23
Flooding, Swamping or Capsized Boat
24
Collision
24
Hypothermia
24
Running Aground
25
Carbon Monoxide Hazard During Operation
25
Water Sports
27
Navigation Aids Chart
27
Desired Ventilation through the Boat
27
AWSA Water Skiing Signals
27
Hazard Communication Labels
28
Additional Equipment
28
Symbols
31
Navigational Aids Chart
33
Port
33
Starboard
33
Whistle Signals
33
SS Sportboats
35
Electrical Systems
35
Safety Precautions
35
Battery
35
Fresh Water System
36
Lighting
36
Electrolysis
36
Sanitizing the Fresh Water System
36
Marine Sanitation Devices
37
Initial Start-Up
37
Optional Water Pump and Filter
37
Typical Ss Engine Compartment
38
SSI Sportboats
39
Battery Selector Switch
40
On/Off Switch with One Battery
40
Two Selector Switches with Three Batteries
41
AC/DC Converter and Battery Charger
42
120 Or 220 Volt Ac Power
42
Shore Power
42
Ground Fault Interrupter Outlet
43
General Electrical System Information
43
Fuel System
44
To Sanitize the Tank
44
Pumpout Porta-Potti
46
Vacuflush Head
46
Sunesta Deckboats
51
12 Volt DC Power
51
Batteries
58
Single Selector Switch with Two Batteries
58
Generator
61
Water Pump and Filter
64
Holding Tank
65
Additional Inboard Systems
66
Overboard Discharge
66
Propeller Shaft
66
Struts
67
Shaft Log and Shaft Seal
67
Alignment
67
Rudders
67
Sea Strainer
68
Troubleshooting Chart
69
Dashboard and Instrument Panel
79
Ss, Ssi, Sunesta
79
Steering
80
Throttle
80
Power Trim
80
Stove
80
Automatic Fire Extinguisher
81
Bilge Pump
81
Bilge Power
82
Running or Navigation Lights
82
Stereo
82
Hydraulic Steering System
84
Controls
84
Inboard Engine and Transmission Controls
85
Engine Controls
85
Transporting Your Boat
91
Launching
92
Loading Your Boat
93
Boat Loading
93
Fueling
94
Preliminary Procedures
94
Fueling Procedures
94
Operating Your Boat
95
Post-Fueling Procedures
95
Starting the Engine
95
Leaving the Dock
96
Getting up to Cruising Speed
96
Steering Your Boat
97
Trimming Your Boat
97
Drive Angle
98
Trim Tabs
98
Anchoring Your Boat
99
Stopping Your Boat
99
Trim Tab Operation
99
Additional Underway Information
99
Dropping Anchor
100
Weighing Anchor
100
Docking Your Boat
100
Mooring Your Boat
101
Shutting down the Engine
101
Preventive Maintenance and Repair
103
Checking the Oil
103
Adding Oil
103
Drive Belt Tension
104
Fuel Filter
104
Tune-Up
104
Stern Drive Unit
104
Propeller
105
Engine Alignment Check
105
Steering System
105
Bilge Inspection
106
Bilge Cleaning
106
Troubleshooting
107
Interior and Exterior Care
113
Fiberglass and Gelcoat
113
Gelboat Maintenance
113
Minor Scratches
113
Hull Bottom Maintenance
114
Bottom Paint
114
Deck Hardware and Fittings
114
Cleaning and Care
114
Windshield and Portholes
115
Carpet
115
Seat Coverings and Vinyl
115
Cabin Cushions, Side Curtains and Fabrics
116
Chaparral Boat Logo
116
Winterizing and Storage
117
Lifting the Boat
117
Dry Storage Preparation
117
Cradle
117
Engine
118
Stern Drive
118
General Housekeeping
118
Recommissioning
119

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