Regal 32 EXPRESS, Owner'S Manual

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Chapter 6
FUEL SPILLAGE
The federal water pollution control act prohibits the dis-
charge of oil or oil waste (such as from the sump bilge
pump) into or upon the navigable waters of the United
States or the waters of the contiguous zone. Violators are
subject to substantial civil fi nes and criminal sanctions.
A placard is normally found inside the engine hatch area
or in the sump warning of overboard discharge of oil or
oily waste.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS
There are numerous vessels operating on our waterways on
a daily basis. Each boat has as impact on our environment.
Boat operation habits, marine sanitation, and maintenance
all play a role in a delicate battle to keep the ecosystem clean.
Each of us has a role in doing our part as a environmentally
conscious skipper to conserve our waterways.
The National Marine Manufacturer’s Asscociation lists
their top ten of Eco-Boating Practices as follows:
1. Observe all regulatory agency policies regarding marine
toilets.
2. If equipped with a holding tank, use marina pump-out
facilities.
3. If used, make sure bottom paints are legal and ecosystem
friendly.
4. Use only biodegradable cleaning agents.
5. Dispose of all garbage and liter on shore properly, not
on the water.
6. Don’t top off fuel tanks. Leave expansion room. Clean
up spills.
7. Watch your wake and propeller wash.
8. Make sure your engines are well tuned and
maintained.
9. Control your bilge water.
10. When fishing, practice the “catch and release”
principle.