Chaparral 246SSI 2019 Owner's manual
2019246SSISPORTBOAT
ChaparralBoats,Inc.
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OWNER’S/OPERATORSMANUAL
P.O.DRAWER928
300INDUSTRIALPARKBLVD.
NASHVILLE,GA31639
PHONE:(229)686‐7481FAX(229)686‐3660
Thismanualhasbeencompiledtohelpyouoperateyourboatwithsafetyandpleasure.Itcontainsdetailsofthecraft;typicalequipmentsuppliedor
fitteditssystemsandinformationonitsoperationandmaintenance.Pleasereaditcarefullyandfamiliarizeyourselfwithyourboatbeforeusingit.
Ifthisisyourfirstboat,oryouarechangingtoanewtype,foryourowncomfortandsafetypleaseensurethatyouobtainhandling and operating
experiencebefore “assumingcommand”of theboat.Yourdealerornational sailingfederationoryachtclub will be pleasedtoadviseyouoflocalsea
schoolsorcompetentinstructors.
Pleasekeepthismanualinasecureplaceandhanditovertothenewownerwhenyousellthecraft
For a complete list of standard and optional features and equipment, consult your local Chaparral dealer. Due to a policy of continual product
improvement,specifications are subject to change without notice.Theweightsandvolumesshownareestimatedandcanvaryfrom boat to boat
becauseofequipment,etc.
ChaparralboatsmeetorexceedbothNMMAandU.S.CoastGuardstandards.
REV:July2018
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ModelInformation
Thismanualcontainsinformationonthefollowingmodels:
246SSI
Theinformationreferstostandardsandoptionsavailablefor
the2019modelyear.
ThankyouforselectingaChaparralSSImodel!
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TableofContents
ModelInformation..........................................................................i
(1)Introduction.................................................................................1
WelcomeAboard..........................................................................................1
AboutThisManual.......................................................................................1
ConstructionandStandards....................................................................2
Responsibilities.............................................................................................4
LawsandRegulations.................................................................................5
Owner’sLogsandRecords.......................................................................6
WarrantyPolicyTransfer.........................................................................6
CustomerSatisfaction.................................................................................7
BoatDataRecord..........................................................................................8
FuelUsageChart...........................................................................................9
TravelPlanLog..............................................................................................10
(2)BoatingSafety.............................................................................11
HazardCommunication.............................................................................16
SafetyRecommendations..........................................................................16
SafetyEquipment.........................................................................................19
RunningandNavigationLights..............................................................20
SafetyAfloat....................................................................................................20
Checklist...........................................................................................................26
WaterSports...................................................................................................27
(3)Systems..........................................................................................30
ElectricalSystems........................................................................................30
FuelSystems...................................................................................................34
FreshwaterSystem......................................................................................34
MarineSanitationDevices........................................................................36
(4)Components.................................................................................39
DashboardandInstrumentPanel..........................................................39
SteeringSystem.............................................................................................40
Throttle.............................................................................................................40
PowerTrim.....................................................................................................41
FireExtinguishers........................................................................................41
AutomaticFireExtinguishers..................................................................41
BilgePump.....................................................................................................42
BilgeBlower...................................................................................................42
RunningandNavigationLights..............................................................42
DockingLights..............................................................................................42
StereoSoundSystem..................................................................................42
ArchTowerandSkiTow..........................................................................43
WakeboardandTowerHolders............................................................44
SwimPlatformandBoardingLadder..................................................44
(5)Underway.....................................................................................45
TransportingYourBoat............................................................................45
LaunchingandLoading.............................................................................47
Fueling..............................................................................................................51
OperatingYourBoat...................................................................................52
AnchoringYourBoat..................................................................................55
MooringYourBoat......................................................................................57
ShuttingDowntheEngine.......................................................................57
(6)PreventiveMaintenanceandRepair..................................58
Engine...............................................................................................................58
TuneUp...........................................................................................................59
FuelSystem....................................................................................................59
MonthlyInspection.....................................................................................59
Propeller
..........................................................................................................59
SteeringSystem............................................................................................59
Bilge...................................................................................................................60
(7)InteriorandExteriorCare......................................................61
FiberglassandGelcoat...............................................................................61
HullBottomMaintenance........................................................................62
BottomPaint(Anti‐Fouling)...................................................................62
HardwareandFittings...............................................................................62
WindshieldandPortholes........................................................................63
Carpet...............................................................................................................63
SeatCoveringsandVinyl..........................................................................63
Canvas(WeatherCoverings)..................................................................64
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ChaparralLogo..............................................................................................65
(8)WinterizingandStorage..........................................................66
LiftingtheBoat..............................................................................................66
DryStoragePreparation............................................................................66
SystemsandComponents.........................................................................67
Engine...............................................................................................................67
SternDrive......................................................................................................67
FuelSystem.....................................................................................................67
Battery..............................................................................................................67
Recommissioning.........................................................................................68
(9)Warranty.......................................................................................69
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INTRODUCTION1
WELCOMEABOARD
Congratulations!....
onyourwisedecisiontopurchaseaChaparralboat.Wewelcomeyouto
thefamilyofthousandsofotherChaparralboatowners.Sinceyourboat
isasubstantialinvestment,wearesureyouselectedyourChaparral
because of its value, style, comfort, and performance. This manual
contains valuable information concerning your boat’s operation,
maintenance,andcare,plustipsonboatingsafetyandseamanship.
ABOUTTHISMANUAL
Moreandmorepeoplearejoiningtheranksofboatowners.Thismanual
iswrittenforthe first‐time boatowneror operator. Evenifyou are an
experienced boater, you will findmuchvaluableinformationregarding
the safe operation and maintenance of your new Chaparral boat. Keep
thismanualonyourboatforreadyreference.
Duetoourpolicyofcontinuousproductimprovement,theillustrations
used in this manual may not be identical to the components, controls,
gauges, etc. on your boat, as they are intended to be representative
reference views. Some controls, indicators, or information may be
optionalandnotincludedonyourboatmodel.
The precautions in this manual cannot and do not cover every boating
situation. If a specific method or procedure is not covered, you must
makesurethatwhatyoudoissafeforyouandothers.Alwaysuse
common sense when boating! Remember, too, that ever safe boating
excursionisahappyexperience.
Thismanualispartofyourboat’sequipment.Printacopyandkeepiton
board the boat at all times. If you transfer ownership of this boat to
someoneelse,besuretogivethismanualtothenewowner.
Yourowner’spacketcontainsthemanualfortheboatselected.Also,in
thispacket are instruction manualsfromthesuppliersofstandardand
optionalequipmentforyourboat.Examplesofthesemanualsinclude
the engine, electrical equipment, pumps, and cabin amenities. The
suppliersoftheseproductsmaintaintheirownmanufacturer’swarranty
andservicefacilities.Besuretofillouteachwarrantycardandmailitto
the manufacturer to validate the warrant. Record all information
regardingtheseproductsonthe“BoatDateRecord.”Acopyofthisform
isneartheendofthischapterunderLogsandRecords.
Important:keepthecompleteBoatDataRecordinasafeplaceat
home.Donotkeepitaboardtheboat.
Readthismanualaswellasthemanualsforthesystemsand
components on your Chaparral boat.Theyprovidetheinformation
neededforsafe operation and propermaintenance. Theinformationin
themanualsprovidedbythemanufacturerstakesprecedenceoverany
informationinthismanualifthereisaconflict.
Followingaresummariesofeachchapterinthismanual:
1.Introduction
Included in this chapter is a summary of the manual plus general
information about construction and standards, dealer and owner
responsibilities, laws and regulations, logs and records, and the
warrantyforyourboat.
2.BoatingSafety
This chapter discusses potential hazards associated with bating, safety
recommendations, safety information and practices, and water sports
safety. It also discusses safety equipment needed to provide a safe
operatingsystem
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