Cosmetic Care Maintenance - Regal 52 SC Owner's Manual

BILGE/ENGINE COMPARTMENT
Always keep the bilge pumped out and free of accumulated
debris. If oil accumulates on the engine compartment fl oor
becomes it is usually related to engine oil lines, a loose
component such as an oil fi lter, oil pan drain bolt or a leaky
gasket/O-ring. Always fi nd the cause of smaller problems
before they become larger more expensive ones.
The engine compartment, bilge or sometimes called
the sump features a light colored gel fi nish that will be
benefi cial in fi nding leak sources.
A periodic bilge cleaning with a brush and bilge cleaner
(purchase at a marina or supplier) will be helpful in
maintaining an orderly and safe bilge since accumulated
dirt and fl uids could cause someone to fall. Do not pump
bilge contaminated oil overboard but deploy it to a waste receptacle for
recycling. Check the fuel system including all hoses, tanks
and connectors for possible leaks and deterioration. A
stained area normally could suggest a hose or connection
leak.
Inspect all wiring including connectors and hangers for
tightness. Clean fuel fi lters as suggested by the engine
manufacturer.
Check all engine and water/waste hoses for tightness and
deterioration. Tighten all hose clamps as needed.
Check all battery hardware and terminal connections. Fill
the battery cells with distilled water (wet-cell type only) to
the battery manufacturer's suggested level.
Check the transom area for loose hardware. With IPS
systems refer to the vendor owner's manual for any engine
room maintenance on the stern drive system.
Do not use any fl ammable products in the bilge. Use
environmentally approved procedures to dispose of oily
or soiled cloths.
Cosmetic Care & Maintenance
BOTTOM PAINT
Bottom paint in fresh water normally accumulates a bit of
algae and slime over a period of time even more so if the
vessel is not used. Most of this can be wiped off with a
turkish towel or the back side of a piece of rug while the
boat is in the water. Stay away from using a stiff bristle
brush, wire brushes or abrasive materials which may harm
the bottom paint barrier.
If used in saltwater the bottom may have accumulated
some barnacle growth. Sometimes a diver can be hired in
lieu of hoisting the vessel to clean the growth.
Periodically, the best way to inspect the bottom is to have
the boat lifted out. Make sure the straps are evenly lined
up with the sling markers on the deck. Look for scrapes in
the gelcoat along with any loose or damaged underwater
hardware.
Also, this is an excellent time to check for damaged
propellers and underwater hardware. The hull bottom
and paint should be inspected annually and touched up as
needed by your Regal yacht dealer.
Make sure to leave the required spacing (at least 1") when
touching up to protect hull components ie; trim tabs, drive
parts, anodes from electrolysis potential. Never paint any
of the above mentioned parts with bottom paint.
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NOTICE
WIRE BRUSHES, SCOURING PADS,
OR OTHER ABRASIVE TYPE MATERIALS
AND SOLUTIONS SHOULD NEVER
BE USED ON THE HULL OR DECK
OF YOUR BOAT.
THEY CREATE SMALL SCRATCH
MARKS THAT WILL COLLECT MARINE
GROWTH AND OTHER FOREIGN
MATERIALS.