3
Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
BILGE/ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Always keep the bilge pumped out and free of accumulated
debris. If oil accumulates on the engine compartment
fl
oor
becomes it is usually related to engine oil lines, a loose
component such as an oil
fi
lter, oil pan drain bolt or a leaky
gasket/O-ring. Always
fi
nd the cause of smaller problems
before they become larger more expensive ones.
The engine compartment, bilge or sometimes called
the sump features a light colored gel
fi
nish that will be
bene
fi
cial in
fi
nding leak sources.
A periodic bilge cleaning with a brush and bilge cleaner
(purchase at a marina or supplier) will be helpful in
maintaining an orderly and safe bilge since accumulated
dirt and
fl
uids could cause someone to fall.
Do not pump
bilge contaminated oil overboard but deploy it to a waste receptacle for
recycling.
Check the fuel system including all hoses, tanks
and connectors for possible leaks and deterioration. A
stained area normally could suggest a hose or connection
leak.
Inspect all wiring including connectors and hangers for
tightness. Clean fuel
fi
lters as suggested by the engine
manufacturer.
Check all engine and water/waste hoses for tightness and
deterioration. Tighten all hose clamps as needed.
Check all battery hardware and terminal connections. Fill
the battery cells with distilled water (wet-cell type only) to
the battery manufacturer’s suggested level.
Check the transom area for loose hardware. With IPS
systems refer to the vendor owner’s manual for any engine
room maintenance on the stern drive system.
Do not use any
fl
ammable products in the bilge. Use
environmentally approved procedures to dispose of oily
or soiled cloths.
BOTTOM PAINT
Bottom paint in fresh water normally accumulates a bit of
algae and slime over a period of time even more so if the
vessel is not used. Most of this can be wiped off with a
turkish towel or the back side of a piece of rug while the
boat is in the water. Stay away from using a stiff bristle
brush, wire brushes or abrasive materials which may harm
the bottom paint barrier.
If used in saltwater the bottom may have accumulated
some barnacle growth. Sometimes a diver can be hired in
lieu of hoisting the vessel to clean the growth.
Periodically, the best way to inspect the bottom is to have
the boat lifted out. Make sure the straps are evenly lined
up with the sling markers on the deck. Look for scrapes in
the gelcoat along with any loose or damaged underwater
hardware.
Also, this is an excellent time to check for damaged
propellers and underwater hardware. The hull bottom
and paint should be inspected annually and touched up as
needed by your Regal yacht dealer.
Make sure to leave the required spacing (at least 1”) when
touching up to protect hull components ie; trim tabs, drive
parts, anodes from electrolysis potential. Never paint any
of the above mentioned parts with bottom paint.
WIRE BRUSHES, SCOURING PADS,
OR OTHER ABRASIVE TYPE MATERIALS
AND SOLUTIONS SHOULD NEVER
BE USED ON THE HULL OR DECK
OF YOUR BOAT.
THEY CREATE SMALL SCRATCH
MARKS THAT WILL COLLECT MARINE
GROWTH AND OTHER FOREIGN
MATERIALS.
NOTICE
Summary of Contents for 38 EXPRESS
Page 1: ...784027 3 2013 OWNER S MANUAL 38 EXPRESS ...
Page 29: ...11 Safety On Board NAVIGATION LIGHT RULES ...
Page 50: ...9 Rules Of The Road ...
Page 51: ...10 Chapter 3 ...
Page 67: ...16 Chapter 4 TYPICAL MAIN DC PANEL METER SWITCH FUNCTIONS CO DC VOLTS ...
Page 109: ...58 Chapter 4 TYPICAL WASTE SYSTEM TOILET BOWL ASSEMBLY EARLIER MODELS ...
Page 142: ...14 Chapter 5 AFT FORWARD SIDEWAYS DIAGONALLY ROTATE TYPICAL JOYSTICK FUNCTIONS ...
Page 243: ...38 Chapter 8 ...
Page 275: ...15 Troubleshooting TYPICAL WINDLASS ...
Page 294: ...Technical Information 12 6 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL KOHLER GENERATOR W DIGITAL REMOTE WIRING ...
Page 295: ...Technical Information 12 7 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 1 OF 2 ...
Page 296: ...Technical Information 12 8 38 TYPICAL DECK HARNESS 2 OF 2 ...
Page 297: ...Technical Information 12 9 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP MAIN DISTRIBUTION PANEL HARNESS ...
Page 298: ...Technical Information 12 10 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP DASH HARNESS ...
Page 299: ...Technical Information 12 11 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SALON TV HARNESS ...
Page 300: ...Technical Information 12 12 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL STEREO HARNESS ...
Page 301: ...Technical Information 12 13 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TRIM TAB SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 302: ...Technical Information 12 14 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 303: ...Technical Information 12 15 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL GFCI CIRCUITRY ...
Page 304: ...Technical Information 12 16 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIRE EXTINGUISHER GROUND CIRCUITRY ...
Page 305: ...Technical Information 12 17 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL TWIN VOLVO DIESEL ENGINE FIRE EXT SHUTDOWN ...
Page 306: ...Technical Information 12 18 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL BATTERY SWITCH CIRCUITRY ...
Page 307: ...Technical Information 12 19 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FIREWALL WIRING ...
Page 308: ...Technical Information 12 20 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL WIPER CIRCUITRY OVERVIEW ...
Page 309: ...Technical Information 12 21 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION INSTALLATION ...
Page 310: ...Technical Information 12 22 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION SUB WOOFER INSTALLATION ...
Page 311: ...Technical Information 12 23 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL FUSION ZONES ...
Page 312: ...Technical Information 12 24 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL AIR CONDITIONING INSTALLATION ...
Page 313: ...Technical Information 12 25 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL HARDTOP INSTALLATION ...
Page 314: ...Technical Information 12 26 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SUMP LAYOUT ...
Page 315: ...Technical Information 12 27 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL PLUMBING LAYOUT ...
Page 317: ...Technical Information 12 29 38 EXPRESS TYPICAL SLING LOCATIONS ...