Water Sports; Swim Platform - Regal 3760 Owner's Manual

WATER SPORTS

Besides learning the safety precautions for safe boating, as
well as understanding and knowing required rules and
regulations, you are obligated to be particularly careful
around other water sportsman, such as scuba divers, water
skiers, wake boarders, and fisherman.
Whenever you see a "Diver Down"
flag, maintain a distance of at least
100 feet on inland waters. In bays and
open waters stay 300 feet away. The
flag indicates a diver in the water. If
a diver is operating from your boat,
be certain to use this flag and post a
lookout on board to observe the
diver's air bubbles.

SWIM PLATFORM

On integrated or extended swim platforms you should
make periodic inspections of the swim ladder and
hardware that supports the platform to ensure that all
connections and fittings are tight and in good condition.
When fishing from your boat, never anchor in a shipping
channel or tie up to any navigational aids. These must be
kept clear of at all times. Use heed when operating the
750
capacity label! Typical label shown above.
boat in reverse to insure
that water does not
accumulate excessively
on the platform or
transom, especially in
rough seas or strong
c u r r e n t s . D o n o t
e x c e e d t h e p l a t f o r m
recommended maximum
Safety On Board
WARNING
!
AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH!
DO NOT OPERATE THE BOAT
WITH PEOPLE IN THE WATER
OR ON TOP OR HOLDING ON TO
THE SWIM PLATFORM STRUCTURE.
approaching fishing boats.
Do not return to cruising speed until the boats have
been passed. If a fishing boat should be anchored, a large
wake could flip or swamp the boat, upset fishing gear,
pull the anchor loose from the bottom or worse yet cause
someone to fall overboard.
Do not return to cruising speed until the boats have been
passed. If a fishing boat should be anchored, a large wake
could flip or swamp the boat, upset fishing gear, pull the
anchor loose from the bottom or worse yet cause someone
to fall overboard.
When fishing from your boat, never anchor in shipping
channel or tie up to any navigational aids. These must be
kept clear of at all times.
Be sure to carry a chart of the area and be on the lookout
for shallow water and hidden obstructions. Pick up a local
tidal chart if appropriate so you do not end up grounded.
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Most boaters fish from time to time.
With the propulsion systems of
today it is possible to fish in out-of-
the-way places. When crusing, stay
clear of fisherman. They may have
lines or nets out which might be cut
or get caught in your propeller if you
come too close. Slow down when