Swim Platform - Regal 53 SC Owner's Manual

SWIM PLATFORM

The swim platform is used with the boarding ladder to
enter and exit the water. Never dive from the swim plat-
form or swim under it. The swim platform is not intended
to be used for storing heavy objects. Keep the platform
surface free of objects to prevent bodily injury due to fall-
ing. Periodically inspect all swim platform fasteners and
stanchions under the platform for tightness and corrosion.
Replace parts as needed.
Do not exceed the swim platform recommended pound-
age capacity.
Use the swim platform cleats for temporary tying only such
as an on-the-water restaurant or fuel dock. Use the other
deck cleats for permanent moorings. When securing lines
leave enough slack for local tidal changes.
Never use the swim platform cleats for towing!
Never attempt to lift the boat using the swim platform
or any other cleats on the vessel! See the section on sling
markers. Never swim around or under the swim platform
while the engines are running due to the effects of carbon
monoxide poisoning. Read and understand all CO labels.
NEVER SWIM UNDER
PLATFORM
CLEATS FOR TEMPORARY
TYING ONLY; DO NOT USE
FOR LIFTING
TYPICAL YACHT SWIM PLATFORM
WARNING
!
TO AVOID BODILY INJURY
TURN THE ENGINES AND GENERATOR OFF
AND REMOVE THE IGNITION KEYS
WHILE PEOPLE ARE SWIMMING
NEAR THE VESSEL OR USING THE SWIM
PLATFORM OR LADDER.
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
NEVER OPERATE THE VESSEL
WITH PEOPLE ON TOP OR HOLDING ON TO
THE SWIM PLATFORM
STRUCTURE OR HARDWARE.
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