Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual page 204

Operation-
The electronic remote control (ERC) handle controls
the shift and throttle operation. Push the remote control
handle forward from neutral to the fi rst detent which is
forward gear. Continue pushing the handle forward will
result in increased speed.
Pull the control handle from the forward position to the
neutral position to decrease speed. Pull the control han-
dle back from neutral to the fi rst detent for reverse gear.
Continue pulling the handle back to increase speed in re-
verse.
Note that the control handle tension and detent tension
may require periodic adjustment. using the adjustment
screws. See the maintenance section and the ERC control
box owner's manual.
Engine & Controls
Maneuvering- Using Remote Control Levers
Illustration A
cause a port bow rotation. See illustration A.
Illustration B
trol to regulate the throttle which depending on position
will cause the bow to rotate faster or slower.
Note that the joystick is another control device that permits
easy maneuvering in tight quarters.
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The control levers can
be used at idle speeds to
maneuver around tight
marina fuel docks, moor-
ings, etc.
To rotate the bow to port,
engage the starboard re-
mote control lever in for-
ward and the port remote
control lever in reverse.
This control position will
To rotate the bow to starboard,
engage the port remote control
level in forward and the star-
board remote control lever in
reverse. This control position
will cause a starboard bow rota-
tion. See illustration B.
Note: The control handle that
is in reverse will always be the
direction that the vessel's bow
will rotate. Use the reverse con-