1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

[neuro242]

Just purchased a 1990 2000 SL and just noticed it doesnt have a kill switch. I've always seem them near the throttle but don't see where it ever would have been. Does anyone know where it was on this year boat? ...ignition maybe?

 

[lakesidechaparral]

Re: 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

hey, neuro-

congrats on the '90 sl purchase. if you are out center hill lake way, give me a yell. have a buddy with a '92 2000sl out here. not many chaps....

as to "kill switch".....are you talking about the lanyard connection to your swim vest? if so, doubt you will find it. don't have such a thing on my '92 and i don't recall my friend having one on his sl. i believe this safety feature was introduced years after our boats were built.

lakeside

 

[TilliamWe]

Re: 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

My 1997 had one. I think it's actually a function/part of the throttle controller. Mine was a Quicksilver 3000, I think. So yeah, probable that you boat never was intended to have one.

 

[neuro242]

Re: 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

ok, makes sense. my next question then is do i have to install one? i was told by someone that noticed it wasn't there that if i got stopped on the water they would require it...

 

[macj47]

Re: 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

I've got a '93 2000 SL Sport and the kill switch is at the ignition. It goes behind the ignition switch.

 

[a70eliminator]

Re: 1990 Chaparral 2000 SL kill switch

My 90 SL doesn't have a factory kill switch, It's been through 2 Division of Watercraft safety inspections without fail.