Regal LS4C Owner's Manual page 19

Precautionary Labels
Read and understand all safety labels affixed to
your Regal boat or found in this manual and the
vendor literature. Many of the safety labels are
posted close to the helm, aft cockpit, cabin and
swim platform. The location of the labels may vary.
Review the helm safety labels with passengers be-
fore disembarking. Use common sense to analyze
the result of an action on board your vessel. Al-
ways think safety first!
NOTICE
DO NOT REMOVE OR COVER ANY
PRECAUTIONARY LABELS. KEEP HARSH
CHEMICALS AWAY FROM LABELS.
IF A LABEL BECOMES ILLEGIBLE, CONTACT
YOUR REGAL DEALER FOR ORDERING
REPLACEMENTS.
General Boating Safety
We understand that you are eager to go boating.
However, we strongly suggest that you thoroughly
familiarize yourself and friends or members of your
family with safe boating practices before setting
out. Remember, that along with the freedom and
exhilaration of boating comes the responsibility
that you have for the safety of your passengers and
other boaters who share the water with you.
Boating regulations vary from state to state. Check
with your local and state authorities for the regula-
tions pertaining to your area.
Check with local FM weather stations, U. S. Coast
Guard, or on-line for the latest weather conditions.
Remember getting caught in severe weather is
hazardous. Check weather conditions periodically
while you are boating. If you are forced to operate
your boat in a storm condition, take common sense
precautions; wear PFD's, store gear, reduce speed
and if possible head for safe refuge.
It is best to avoid operating your boat in foggy weath-
er. When fog sets in, take bearings, log courses and
speeds. You are required to emit a five second blast
from your horn or whistle once every minute. Also,
have your passengers wear PFD's and observe for
oncoming vessels.
Operation in shallow water presents a number of
hazards including sand bars and water levels in-
fluenced by tides. If the vessel strikes an under-
water hazard, check for boat and engine damage.
If the engine vibrates excessively after striking an
underwater obstruction, it may indicate a damaged
propeller. If you run aground, seek help by radio or
flares.
Make sure your boat and equipment are in top con-
dition. Do this by frequently inspecting the hull, en-
gine and propulsion components.
You must provide a Coast Guard approved person-
al flotation device (PFD) for every person on board.
These PFD's should be in good condition and easily
accessible.
Insist that non-swimmers and children on board
wear a PFD at all times. If you encounter rough
weather conditions, make sure everyone on board
is wearing a PFD, including yourself.
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