Shallow Water Operation
Operating your vessel in shallow water presents
various hazards. You are more apt to hit a
submerged object such as a rock, sand bar, stump
coral, or other unmarked objects.
Pay close attention to your charts for descriptions
of any shallow areas along with marked submerged
objects. Always post a lookout when operating in
shallow water. Trim your out drive up as needed
to provide adequate dra . Set the alarm on your depth sounder and
travel at a speed that will keep the boat level in these shallow areas.
If your boat strikes a submerged object stop immediately and check
for hull, out drive and propeller damage.
THE BOAT TRIM SHOULD BE ADJUSTED TO PROVIDE BALANCED
STEERING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE EACH TIME YOU GET UNDERWAY.
SOME BOAT/ENGINE/PROPELLER COMBINATIONS MAY CREATE
BOAT INSTABILITY AND/ OR HIGH STEERING TORQUE WHEN
OPERATED AT OR NEAR THE LIMITS OF THE “BOW UP” OR “BOW
DOWN” POSITIONS. BOAT STABILITY AND STEERING TORQUE
CAN ALSO VARY DUE TO CHANGING WATER CONDITIONS. IF YOU
EXPERIENCE BOAT INSTABILITY AND/OR HIGH STEERING TORQUE,
SEE YOUR AUTHORIZED REGAL DEALER.
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