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All safety labels must be legible to alert personnel of safety
hazards. Replace any illegible or missing labels immediately. Safety
labels must be replaced in their original position. Keep harsh
chemicals away from the safety labels, as harsh chemicals can
cause damage to the safety label. Contact your Regal dealer for
ordering replacement safety labels. Do not operate the boat if there
are missing or badly worn safety labels.
GENERAL BOATING SAFETY
We understand that you are eager to get your Regal boat on the water.
However, we strongly suggest that you thoroughly familiarize yourself
and friends or members of your family with safe boating practices
before setting out.
Remember, that along with the freedom and exhilaration of boating
comes the responsibility that you have for the safety of your passengers
and other boaters who share the water with you.
Boating regulations vary from state to state. Check with your local
state and local authorities for the regulations pertaining to your area.
• Check with local weather stations, the U. S. Coast Guard, or weather
station broadcasts for the latest conditions. Remember getting
caught in severe weather is hazardous. Check weather conditions
periodically while you are boating and before your outing. If you
are forced to operate your boat in a storm condition, take common
sense precautions; wear PFD’s, store gear, reduce speed and head
for safe refuge.
• It is best to avoid operating your boat in foggy weather. When fog
sets in, take bearings, log courses and speeds. You are required to
emit a ve second blast from your horn or whistle once a minute.
Also, have your passengers wear PFD’s and look out for oncoming
vessels.
• Operating in shallow water presents a number of hazards including
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