Regal 3550 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
3550
10-2011
Regal 784025

Table Of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION
Your Regal Owner’s Manual 1-4
General Information 1-4
Regal Marine Warranty 1-12
2 SAFETY ON BOARD
Safety Labels 2-1
General oating Safety 2-2
Required Safety Equipment 2-4
Fire Extinguishers 2-6
Visual Distress Signals 2-7
Sound Protecting Devices 2-10
Radio Communications 2-10
Marine Sanitation Devices 2-10
Navigation Lights 2-11
Garbage 2-12
E IR 2-12
Life Rafts 2-13
USCG Minimum Equipment Requirements 2-13
Exhaust & Carbon Monoxide 2-14
oating & Alcohol 2-16
oating Accidents 2-17
Water Sports 2-19
Weather & Water Conditions 2-20
3 RULES OF THE ROAD
Navigation Rules Defined 3-1
Navigation Rules 3-1
ridge Clearance 3-8

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4 ENGINES & CONTROLS
Engines 4-1
Propulsion 4-2
Propellers 4-3
Controls 4-3
5 SYSTEMS
Electrical 5-1
Fuel 5-15
Steering 5-17
Trim 5-18
Water & Waste 5-22
6 VESSEL OPERATION
Getting Underway 6-1
Starting & Stopping 6-4
Fenders 6-5
Dock Line asics 6-6
Steps To Stern Drive Docking 6-8
Stern Drive Maneuvering 6-9
Anchoring 6-11
Towing 6-12
Admiralty Law 6-12
Knots 6-13
Emergencies 6-14
Environmental Awareness 6-15

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7 EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Interior Equipment 7-1
Exterior Equipment 7-24
8 COSMETIC CARE & MAINTENANCE
Cosmetic Care 8-1
Maintenance (Interior) 8-7
Maintenance (Exterior) 8-12
Stern Drive Maintenance 8-18
Maintenance Schedule 8-24
Maintenance Service Log 8-27
TROUBLESHOOTING
Diagnostic Charts 9-1
10 STORAGE & WINTERIZATION
Decommissioning Checklist 10-1
11 GLOSSARY & INDEX 11-1
12 TECHNICAL
Technical Information 12-1
Drawings 12-6

1
Introduction
Boating is becoming more popular every year. There are
numerous types of recreational vessels on our waterways
today involved in an every growing number of activities.
Therefore, as a new boat owner it is of the highest priority
to learn about general boating practices before operating
your craft.
Your Regal dealer will answer many questions and provide
valuable “hands on” information during the completion
of the new boat delivery process. In addition, your dealer
has received special factory training on the product line
and his services should be employed to solve technical
problems and periodic maintenance beyond the scope of
this manual. Also, your Regal dealer carries a line of factory
approved parts and accessories.
Your Regal dealer can provide information regarding
national training organizations such as the U.S. Power
Squadron and United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Along
with other organizations and literature, they can help build
your “boating savvy” by developing the necessary skills
and awareness to be a safe and component skipper.
Your local library can also help in providing recommended
boating literature such as Chapman Piloting (Seamanship
& Boat Handling by Elbert S. Maloney).
Remember, the waterways can change from normal to
abnormal conditions in a heartbeat. Knowing how to react
quickly comes from experience and knowledge which can
be gained through boating education.
Welcome aboard!
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Introduction
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REGAL MARINE INDUSTRIES, INC.
MISSION STATEMENT
With God’s help
and a steadfast commitment to integrity,
we will develop a team
of exceptional people and relationships
to provide exceptional customer satisfaction.

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Chapter 1
Regal has provided an information pouch aboard the
vessel. Read and become familiar with the materials. This
packet contains valuable literature on your propulsion
package, standard and optional e uipment, systems and
various care and cleaning instructions. Be sure to store
the information pouch in a clean dry area for uick
reference.
Your Regal owner’s manual has been compiled to help
you operate your craft with safety and pleasure. It contains
specific details of the craft, the e uipment , its systems,
and information on its operation and maintenance. Please
read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the craft
before using it.
This manual is not to be thought of as a complete shop
technical manual. Your Regal dealer has received special
factory training on our complete product line and his
services should be employed to solve technical problems.
In addition to your Regal owner’s manual, we have
provided a folder called the Owner’s Information Pouch
on the vessel. This folder contains important e uipment
literature along with vendor and warranty information.
Please ensure that you obtain handling and operating
experience before assuming control of your boat. Your
dealer will be pleased to advise you of local training
organizations such as the Power S uadron and United
States Coast Guard Auxiliary.
Contact your local dealer if any of the above material is
missing. In keeping with its commitment to continued
improvement, Regal notes that all specifications, models,
standard and optional equipment are subject to change
without notice.
YOUR REGAL OWNER’S
MANUAL
The United States Coast Guard has established a universal
system of numerically identifying vessels by using a hull
identification number or “HIN.” This number identifies
your Regal boats’ model, hull number, month and year of
manufacture. The HIN is found on the starboard side of
the transom just below the rub rail or swim platform on
the vertical gelcoat surface. The HIN consists of 12 alpha
or numeric characters.
It is recommended that you locate and write down the
HIN for future reference. Make a listing in the owner’s
manual. It can be especially useful when ordering parts
from your Regal dealer. A second HIN number is found
in a hidden location. This second HIN is useful to
authorities if the boat is stolen and the original transom
HIN is modified or eliminated.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
POUCH
GENERAL INFORMATION
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
(HIN)

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RGMMA0000C202
RUB RAIL
TRANSOM
NMMA YACHT CERTIFICATION PLATE
RGMVC0000C505
HULL IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
RUB RAIL
TRANSOM
VESSEL INFORMATION SHEET
It is recommended that you fill out the information on
the following page. It will supply vital statistics on your
vessel. Make a copy of the data for safe keeping at home.
Fill out the float plan on the following page before
departing. Leave it with a responsible person who will
notify the United States Coast Guard or local law
enforcement authorities if you do not return as planned.
If you change your plans be sure to notify this person.
Make copies of the float plan and use one each time you
go boating. This will help people know where to find you
should you not return on schedule. Do not file the float
plan with the United States Coast Guard.
In the dash area you will notice a metal plate which recog-
nizes that your boat was built to design compliance in ef-
fect on the date the certification was verified. The plate
also states that your vessel complies with U. S. Coast Guard
safety standards in effect on the date of certification.
VESSEL FLOAT PLAN

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VESSEL INFORMATION
Owner: ______________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City & State: __________________________________________________________________
Home Phone: ____________________ Business Phone: ________________________________
In Case Of Emergency Notify: ____________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________
City__________________________________State ____________
Phone ________________________________________________
Insurance Agent’s Name: _________________________________________________________
Policy#: ______________________________________________________________________
USCG Phone: ___________________ Local Police: ___________________________________
Marina Phone: _________________ Slip (Dock#): ____________________________________
Hull Serial #: RGM __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __
Key #:__________ Port Engine:_____________ Stbd Engine:___________________________
Key #:__________ Cabin Door: __________________________________________________
Selling Dealer: _________________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City & State: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: ______________________ Fax:_____________________________________________
Servicing Dealer: _______________________________________________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
City & State:___________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________ Fax:______________________________________________

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Fill out this form before departure. Leave it with a responsible person who will notify the Coast Guard or
police if you don’t return as planned. If you change your plans be sure to notify this person. Make copies
of the float plan and use one each time you go on a trip. his will help people know where to find you
should you not return on schedule. Do not file this plan with the Coast Guard.
Persons Aboard:
Name Age Address Phone
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Owner: _________________________________ Safety E uipment Aboard:_________________
Address: ________________________________ Life Jackets
City & State: _____________________________ First Aid Kit
Telephone#: _____________________________ Flares
_______________________________________ Flash Light
_______________________________________ VHF Radio
Person Filing Report: ______________________ Anchor
Name __________________________________ Compass
Telephone _______________________________ Food
_______________________________________ Water
_______________________________________
Make Of Boat: ___________________________ Registration# ________________________
Length______Boat Name __________________ Destination:
Color_______ Trim____ Hp ________________ Leave From _________________________
Inboard ______ Outboard __________________ Time Left___________________________
Hull I.D.# _______________________________ Going To ___________________________
_______________________________________ Fuel Capacity ___________________________
_______________________________________ Est. Time Of Arrival _____________________
Other Information: ________________________ __________________________________
_______________________________________ Return:________________________________
_______________________________________ Est. Time Of Arrival _____________________
_______________________________________ If Not Back By____ o’clock Call Coast Guard
_______________________________________
FLOAT PLAN