OWNER’S MANUAL 38 EXPRESS 784027 3/2013 Table Of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION Regal Owner’s Manual 1-4 Owner’s Information Packet 1-4 General Information 1-5 Regal Marine Warranty 1-12 2 SAFETY ON BOARD Safety Labels 2-1 General Boating Safety 2-2 Required Safety Equipment 2-4 Fire Extinguishers 2-6 Visual Distress Signals 2-8 Sound Protecting Devices 2-10 Navigation Lights 2-10 Marine Sanitation Devices 2-10 Pollution Regulations 2-12 Garbage Discharge 2-12 Life Rafts 2-14 U.S.C.G Minimum Equipment Requirements 2-14 Exhaust & Carbon Dioxide 2-15 Boating & Alcohol 2-19 Boating Accidents 2-20 Water Sports 2-22 Weather & Water Conditions 2-23 3 RULES OF THE ROAD Navigation Rules Defi ned 3-1 Navigation Rules 3-1 Bridge Clearance 3-8 Table Of Contents 4 ENGINES & CONTROLS Fuel 5-2 Ventilation 5-4 Electrical 5-5 Air Conditioning 5-41 Water/Waste 5-45 Trim 5-59 Windlass 5-61 Entertainment 5-66 Electronics 5-71 5 SYSTEMS Overview 4-1 Instrumentation 4-6 Controls 4-10 Propellers 4-14 Steering 4-17 6 VESSEL OPERATION Getting Underway 6-1 Starting & Stopping 6-4 Fenders 6-5 Dock Line Basics 6-6 Docking 6-8 Anchoring 6-9 Towing/Admiralty Law 6-10 Emergencies 6-11 Environmental Awareness 6-14 Table Of Contents 7 AUXILIARY EQUIPMENT OPERATION Quick Reference Guide To Auxiliary Equipment 7-2 Interior Equipment 7-3 Exterior Equipment 7-21 8 COSMETIC CARE & MAINTENANCE Cosmetic Care 8-1 Maintenance 8-21 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnostic Charts 9-1 10 STORAGE & WINTERIZATION Checklists 10-2 11 GLOSSARY & INDEX 11-1 12 TECHNICAL Technical Information 12-1 Technical Drawings 12-6 Introduction Boating is becoming more popular each and every year. Your Regal dealer can provide information regarding national There are numerous types of recreational vessels on our training organizations such as the U.S. Power Squadron and waterways today involved in an every growing number United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. of activities. Therefore, as a Regal boat owner it is of the Along with other organizations and literature, they can help highest priority to learn about general boating practices build your “boating savvy” by developing the necessary skills before operating your vessel. and awareness to be a safe and confi dent skipper. Your Regal dealer will answer many questions and provide Also, your local library can assist in providing recommended valuable “hands on” information during the completion of boating literature such as Chapman Piloting Seamanship & the new boat delivery process. In addition, your dealer has Boat Handling by Elbert S. Maloney. received special factory training on the product line and his Also, boating information is available on the internet. services should be employed to solve any technical problems Remember, waterway conditions can change in a heartbeat. and periodic maintenance beyond the scope of this manual. Knowing how to react quickly comes from experience and Also, your Regal dealer carries a line of factory approved knowledge which can be gained through boating education. parts and accessories. 1 Welcome aboard! Chapter 1 WELCOME TO REGAL I know I speak for everyone at Regal when I welcome you to the ever-growing family of Regal boat owners. You’ve chosen a vessel that is recognized worldwide for its stan- dard of excellence. Each step in construction has been carefully scrutinized to assure safety, performance, reliability and comfort for both your passengers and yourself. Your boat is certified by the National Marine Manufacturers Association. It also com- plies with the applicable standards set by the United States Coast Guard , American Boat and Yacht Council and the International Marine Certification Institute. Your Regal boat was built with the same attention to detail and quality of construction that we would expect in a vessel we would purchase ourselves. Whether you’re a veteran boater or a newcomer, we strongly urge you to read this boat owner’s manual thoroughly. Familiarize yourself with the various components of your craft, and heed the safety precautions noted herein. If you have questions that are not covered in this manual, please consult your autho- rized Regal dealer for assistance, phone the Regal factory at 407-851-4360 or E-mail us at www.regalboats.com. Thank you, and welcome to the “World of Regal !” Duane Kuck President & CEO 2 Introduction REGAL MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC. MISSION STATEMENT With God’s help and a steadfast commitment to integrity, we will develop a team of exceptional people and relationships to provide exceptional customer satisfaction. 3 Chapter 1 REGAL OWNER’S MANUAL OWNER’S PACKET Your Regal boat owner’s manual has been compiled with An owner’s information packet is located on your vessel. information to assist you in operating your craft with safety Read and become familiar with the materials. This packet and pleasure. contains valuable literature on your propulsion package, This manual targets specifi c details of Regal related standard and optional equipment, systems, various care systems and components along with their location, and cleaning instructions along with component warranty operation and maintenance that normally is not found information. in the vendor information. In addition, vendor related Store the information packet in a clean, dry location. equipment information is located within the owner’s packet documentation package. ! WARNING PREVENT INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE! READ AND UNDERSTAND THE PROPULSION OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THE VESSEL. The Regal owner’s manual is not to be thought of as a complete shop technical document. In addition to the system chapters, there is troubleshooting information devoted to select current standard and optional equipment. Beyond the owner’s manual your Regal dealer has received special factory training and his services should be employed to solve more technical problems. Call 407-851-4360 or go to the internet at www.RegalBoats.com to fi nd the closest Regal dealership. In keeping with its commitment to improvement Regal Marine Industries, Inc. is continually upgrading the product line. Regal notes that all dimensions, specifications, models, standard and optional equipment is subject to change without notice at any time. 4 Introduction GENERAL INFORMATION VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER It is recommended that you fi ll out the information on the (HIN) following page. It will supply vital statistics on your vessel. Make a copy of the data for safe keeping at home. The United States Coast Guard has established a universal system of numerically recognizing vessels by using a hull identifi cation number or “HIN.” This number identifi es VESSEL FLOAT PLAN your Regal boats’ model, hull number, month and year of manufacture. The HIN is normally found on your vessel’s Formulate the fl oat plan on the following page before transom, on the starboard side, just below the rub rail on departing. Leave it with a responsible person who will notify the transom vertical surface. The HIN is stamped on a plate the United States Coast Guard or local law enforcement and reinforced with a special adhesive. The HIN consists authorities if you do not return as planned. If you change of 12 alpha or numeric characters. your plans be sure to notify this person. Make copies of It is recommended that you locate and write down the the fl oat plan and use one each time you go boating. This HIN for future reference. It can be especially useful when will help people know where to fi nd you should you not ordering parts from your Regal dealer. A second HIN return on schedule. Do not fi le the fl oat plan with the number is found in a hidden location. This second HIN United States Coast Guard. is useful to authorities if the vessel is stolen and/or the original transom HIN is modifi ed or eliminated. NMMA YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE At the helm (dash) area you will notice a metal plate which HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER recognizes that your vessel was built to design compliance in effect on the date the certifi cation was verifi ed. The RUB RAIL plate also states that your vessel complies with U. S. Coast Guard safety system standards in effect on the date of TRANSOM certifi cation. HIN 5 Chapter 1 VESSEL INFORMATION Owner: ______________________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________________ City & State: ___________________________________________________________________ Home Phone: ____________________ Business Phone: ________________________________ In Case Of Emergency Notify: ____________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________________ City__________________________________State ___________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________________________ Insurance Agent’s Name: _________________________________________________________ Policy#: _____________________________________________________________________ USCG Phone: ___________________ Local Police:____________________________________ Marina Phone: _________________ Slip (Dock#): ____________________________________ Hull Serial #: RGM __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Key #:__________ Port Engine:_____________ Stbd Engine: ___________________________ Key #:__________ Cabin Door: __________________________________________________ Selling Dealer: _________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City &