Regal 52 SC, Owner'S Manual

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5
Vessel Operation
FENDERS
FENDER USAGE
Fenders are normally made of a
rubberized plastic and are usually
fi lled with air. Most have a fi tting
like a basketball so they can be
in
fl ated or de fl ated. Fenders are
available in a wide range of sizes
and shapes to
fi t both small and
large vessels. Fenders are normally
designated in inches. They are
used for protection between piers,
docks, sea walls and the vessel.
They protect the topsides of
the boat from rubbing against
rough objects. Most fenders have
attachment eyes which allow a line
to be inserted vertically or horizontally. This will permit
the fender to be tied off to
fi t individual dock and tidal
situations. Be sure the fender is correct for the vessel size.
The standard fenders speci
fi ed for your Regal yacht are
10” in diameter and 26” long. It is a good idea to carry
extra fenders but half a dozen is normally an acceptable
number. Remember to store fenders on board so they can
be easily accessed. The forward stairway locker stores 2
fenders. Sometimes people call fenders “bumpers” but this
is not correct nautical terminology.
FENDER TYPES
Additional yacht fenders can be ordered
through your Regal yacht dealer. Explain
how you moor and use your vessel so your
dealer can recommend the best fender type
for you. We suggest the type with a
fi ll plug
so you can in fl ate them with a hand pump
like the ones used for bicycles or a 12 volt
compressor (plugged into the 12 volt vessel
accessory plug).
STOPPING GUIDELINES
Before stopping the engine make sure it is in neutral and
idle speed. After an outing let the engine cool down at idle
speeds for a few minutes before turning the ignition off.
Glance at the gauges one last time to monitor their readings.
Never turn the engine off while in forward or reverse gear
or back up in excessive speeds since water could enter the
engine through the exhaust system and cause extensive
damage. Above all, use common sense.
SHIFTING GUIDELINES
Before shifting into reverse or forward make sure the coast
is clear. When shifting to either gear from neutral make sure
the throttle is in the idle position. Do not pause but engage
the shifter quickly into the desired gear. Allow your vessel
to lose all headway before shifting into reverse or forward
gear. Practice shifting! You will become more familiar with
the procedure and self-con
fi dence will build especially in
tight docking situations. Most importantly, stay alert!
When maneuvering into a tight slip or pier be sure to use
the IPS joystick. If the current or wind is strong use the
joystick boost button which will supply higher idling speeds
for any unusual docking circumstances.
AVOID ENGINE DAMAGE!
CHECK THE OIL GAUGE IMMEDIATELY
AFTER STARTING ENGINE.
IF LOW OR NO READING
SHUT DOWN ENGINE IMMEDIATELY
AND INVESTIGATE THE PROBLEM.
CAUTION
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