Regal 35 Sport Coupe, Owner'S Manual

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Safety On Board
WATER SPORTS
Besides learning the safety precautions for safe boating,
as well as understanding and knowing required rules and
regulations, you are obligated to be particularly careful
around other water sportsman, such as scuba divers, water
skiers, wake boarders, and fisherman.
Whenever you see a “Diver Down”
flag, maintain a distance of at least
100 feet on inland waters. In bays and
open waters stay 300 feet away. The
flag indicates a diver in the water. If
a diver is operating from your boat,
be certain to use this flag and post
a lookout on board to observe the
divers air bubbles.
SWIM PLATFORM
On integrated or extended swim platforms you should
make periodic inspections of the swim ladder and hardware
that supports the platform to ensure that all connections
and fittings are tight and in good condition. When fishing
from your boat, never anchor in a shipping channel or tie
up to any navigational aids. These must be kept clear of
at all times. Use heed when operating the boat in reverse
to insure that water does not accumulate excessively on
the platform or transom,
especially in rough seas
or strong currents. Do
not exceed the platform
recommended maximum
capacity label! Typical
label shown above.
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT
WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER
OR ON TOP OR HOLDING ON TO
THE SWIM PLATFORM STRUCTURE.
Most boaters fish from time to time.
With the propulsion systems of
today it is possible to fish in out-of-
the-way places. When cruising, stay
clear of fisherman. They may have
lines or nets out which might be
cut or get caught in your propeller
if you come too close. Slow down
when approaching fishing boats.
Do not return to cruising speed until the boats have
been passed. If a fishing boat should be anchored, a large
wake could flip or swamp the boat, upset fishing gear,
pull the anchor loose from the bottom or worse yet cause
someone to fall overboard.
Do not return to cruising speed until the boats have been
passed. If a fishing boat should be anchored, a large wake
could flip or swamp the boat, upset fishing gear, pull the
anchor loose from the bottom or worse yet cause someone
to fall overboard.
When fishing from your boat, never anchor in shipping
channel or tie up to any navigational aids. These must be
kept clear of at all times.
Be sure to carry a chart of the area and be on the lookout
for shallow water and hidden obstructions. Pick up a local
tidal chart if appropriate so you do not end up grounded.
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