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If you are looking for the original shipping covers for your Chaparral Boat contact Cynde Martin below. These covers are white vinyl on the outside with the felt material underneath, 2 rackets and Chaparral Logo on the boat's beam. Ms. Martin was able to locate my covers for a 2007, 246 Bowrider, which covers the swim platform too. These are the exact covers that the boat had when I bought the boat new. Cynde Martin Service/Parts MB Atlanta Marine Service 6110 Lanier Island Pkwy Buford Ga 30518 770-945-5666 cynde@mbatlantamarineservice.com

I did what Boat Crazy did, except I added a rachet from the boat's bow eye to the trailer support beam underneath where the anchor drain is located on the bow. So, now I have four rachets attached. Two in the rear, one that holds the bow snug in the bow rest and the fourth one that keeps the boat from moving forward. BTW, these rachets can support 1500 pounds each. I too have seen when the trailer jack-knifes and the boat shoots off the trailer. John

I debated on which recreational toy to take in the shop to get items repaired or replaced. Do I take the Chaparral boat to be winterized or do I take the 29 foot travel trailer to get items repaired from the dealership. Well, I picked the travel trailer and to my disbelief, my 2005 Prowler travel trailer floated around the yard at Camping World in Woodstock, GA. in 7 feet of water and now is considered a total loss. The wife and I are planning to visit the trailer tomorrow and inspect it. After that, we plan on visiting the Atlanta Camping and RV show for a new one. Good News, our 2007 Chaparral Bowrider in at home high and dry and waiting its turn to go and be winterize. I hope things go better with her. I just thought to share my recent experience this week with you guys. John

Just a quick note to mention that some chaparral boats have porta potties, so you can detact the porta potty from the hoses too. Also, if you leave the porta potty in the boat, be sure to put the antifreeze in the device that pumps the water to the bowl. Also, use antifreeze for marine or RV use only. John

Okay, everybody here goes... 1. Meguiar's Marine Wax in the paste form. Wax boat every two weeks. 2. Camping World's Soap and Wax formula (the orange stuff) to wash the boat between waxes. 3. Pecko Campers in Tucker, GA sells Reliability 1 The best cleaner to remove black streaks on campers, Georgia red clay from Boat Seats, Black scuff marks on boats, Buy it by the case, do not dilute it. 4. 303 Protectant for the seats and all canvas. 5. 303 Protectant-Fabric for the bimini top or boat covers. Spray on and let the sun dry it. When it rains the water will bead. 6. Rain X on the wind sheild. Do not pour on window, pour on soft cloth. Make up/down movements not circular. Wip until it disappears. Then watch people ask if boat is new. I tell them "Wax On - Wax Off" Contact me if you have any questions. John

Okay, everybody here goes... 1. Meguiar's Marine Wax in the paste form. Wax boat every two weeks. 2. Camping World's Soap and Wax formula (the orange stuff) to wash the boat between waxes. 3. Pecko Campers in Tucker, GA sells Reliability 1 The best cleaner to remove black streaks on campers, Georgia red clay from Boat Seats, Black scuff marks on boats, Buy it by the case, do not dilute it. 4. 303 Protectant for the seats and all canvas. 5. 303 Protectant-Fabric for the bimini top or boat covers. Spray on and let the sun dry it. When it rains the water will bead. 6. Rain X on the wind sheild. Do not pour on window, pour on soft cloth. Make up/down movements not circular. Wip until it disappears. Then watch people ask if boat is new. I tell them "Wax On - Wax Off" Contact me if you have any questions. John

I followed a fellow boater from the boat ramp and managed to flag him over and we stopped on the highway. It seems his strap broke from his winch and his boat was beginning to slid off the trailer. I gave him some extra rachets straps and we managed to slid the boat back on after a few quick stops of his tow vehicle and then we secured the bow eye. Am I the only guy who secures a rachet strap to the bow eye when trailering? I always think the wrinch strap will dry rot one day and brake, so I just like to be prepared. What do ya'll think? John

I Love me 246 Bowrider Chaparral. It's Paid For and I love people asking me if it is new. I grin and say, "Wax On - Wax Off!!!

I had three sailboards in high school. A Bass Tracker in college and later sold it to finish my education. Then 18' Regal and now the 246 Chap.

The wife and I saw a Non Chap boater using his cleats on the swim platform to pull a tube containing 4 persons. He trailered his boat too and I saw him on shore afterwards. I saw where the screws attached to the stern had been pulled out. He lost one of the arms that supports the swim platform. One of the open holes was below the waterline and water was coming in. He said there was a thumb and the stern jerked and that is when the swim platform separated from the boat. I wished I took a picture of it to show everyone. My wife looked at the boat and then at me and then she gave me that "look". Guys, you know that "look"