Scarab SB Series User manual

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................9
BOATING SAFETY & INFORMATION.............................................................................................................10
A - 1 SAFETY MESSAGES ................................................................................................................. 10
A - 2 CAPACITY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS............................................................................ 12
A - 3 ADDITIONAL LABELS & STICKERS........................................................................................... 17
A - 4 GENERAL ................................................................................................................................... 17
A - 5 COMPONENT SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................... 17
A - 6 SAFETY EQUIPMENT ................................................................................................................ 17
A. Required Safety Equipment ....................................................................................................18
B. Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs)..........................................................................................18
C. PFD Types..............................................................................................................................18
D. PFD Pointers ..........................................................................................................................19
E. Fire Extinguisher .....................................................................................................................19
F. Visual Distress Signal Devices ................................................................................................20
G. Sound Signaling Devices ........................................................................................................20
H. Navigation Lights.....................................................................................................................20
I. Additional Recommended Equipment .....................................................................................21
A - 7 PASSENGER SAFETY ............................................................................................................... 21
A - 8 RULES OF THE ROAD ............................................................................................................... 21
A - 9 LIGHTNING................................................................................................................................. 21
A - 10 DRUGS AND ALCOHOL............................................................................................................. 22
A - 11 CARBON MONOXIDE...................................................................................................................22
A. Properties and Characteristics of Carbon Monoxide................................................................22
B. What Makes Carbon Monoxide ...............................................................................................23
C. How a Person is Affected by Carbon Monoxide.......................................................................23
D. Effects of Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................................................23
E. Symptoms...............................................................................................................................23
F. Treatment (Evaluate, Ventilate, Evacuate, Investigate, Take Corrective Action)......................23
G. Inspection................................................................................................................................24
H. Operation ................................................................................................................................24
I. Boathouses,SeaWallsandConnedSpaces ........................................................................24
J. The Effect of Boats Moored Along Side...................................................................................24
K. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effect)........................................................................................25
L. Accumulation of Exhaust Gases - Swim Platform....................................................................26
M. DangerousActivity-“TeakSurng”/“Dragging” .......................................................................26
N. Ventilation of Accommodation (Occupied) Spaces ..................................................................26
O. Running of Engine(s) in Idle ....................................................................................................26
P. Altitude and Sea Conditions ....................................................................................................26
Q. Portable Generator Sets..........................................................................................................26
R. Maintenance - Engine Performance ........................................................................................26
S. Maintenance - External Conditions..........................................................................................27
T. Maintenance - Exhaust System Integrity .................................................................................27
U. Maintenance - Ventilation Systems ........................................................................................27
V. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity ...........................................................................28
W. Maintenance - Liquid Drains....................................................................................................28
A - 12 SAFE BOATING PRACTICES.......................................................................................................28
A. Drugs and Alcohol...................................................................................................................28
B. Safe Operation........................................................................................................................28
C. Passenger Safety....................................................................................................................28
D. Jet Nozzle & Intakes Grates....................................................................................................29
E. First Aid...................................................................................................................................29
F. Operation By Minors ...............................................................................................................29
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G. Voluntary Inspections..............................................................................................................29
H. Safe Boating Courses .............................................................................................................29
A - 13 WATER SPORTS..........................................................................................................................29
A. Water Sport Guidelines ...........................................................................................................30
B. WaterSkiing/Wakeboarding/Kneeboarding .............................................................................30
A - 14 HYPOTHERMIA ............................................................................................................................32
A - 15 BASIC SEAMANSHIP ...................................................................................................................32
A. Boating Regulations................................................................................................................32
B. Rules of Seamanship ..............................................................................................................32
1. Right-of-way .....................................................................................................................32
2. Meeting Head-on..............................................................................................................33
3. Crossing Situations ..........................................................................................................33
4. Overtaking........................................................................................................................33
5. The General Prudential Rule ............................................................................................33
6. Night Running and Navigation Lights................................................................................34
7. Whistle Signal .....................................................................................................................34
C. Navigational Aids ....................................................................................................................34
1. International Association of Lighthouse Authorities System B (IALA-B) ............................35
2. Lateral Markers ................................................................................................................35
3. Safe Water Markers .........................................................................................................35
4. The Uniform State Waterway Marking System .................................................................35
5. A Special Sign..................................................................................................................36
6. Noise................................................................................................................................36
D. Owner’s Logs and Records .....................................................................................................36
E. Navigational Aids Chart...........................................................................................................36
A - 16 ANCHORING ................................................................................................................................36
A - 17 GROUNDING & TOWING ............................................................................................................ 37
A - 18 HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS.........................................................................................................38
A. Storms ....................................................................................................................................38
B. Fog .........................................................................................................................................38
C. Running Aground ....................................................................................................................39
D. Warning Markers.....................................................................................................................39
A - 19 REACTING TO EMERGENCIES...................................................................................................39
A. Flooding ..................................................................................................................................39
B. Capsizing and Man Overboard................................................................................................39
1. Capsizing..........................................................................................................................39
2. Man Overboard ................................................................................................................39
C. Collision ..................................................................................................................................40
D. Fire .........................................................................................................................................40
E. Medical Emergency.................................................................................................................41
F. Propulsion Failure ...................................................................................................................41
G. Control Failure.........................................................................................................................41
H. Steering Failure.......................................................................................................................41
I. Additional Underway Information.............................................................................................41
A - 20 BOATING EDUCATION ................................................................................................................41
A. Boating Courses......................................................................................................................41
B. Recommended Reading .........................................................................................................41
C. Charts and Maps.....................................................................................................................42
D. Laws and Regulations.............................................................................................................42
E. Contacts..................................................................................................................................42
A - 21 BOAT OWNER REGISTRATION ..................................................................................................43
A - 22 ACCIDENT REPORTING............................................................................................................ 43
A - 23 DISCHARGE OF OIL .................................................................................................................. 43
A - 24 DISPOSAL OF PLASTICS & OTHER GARBAGE ....................................................................... 43

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A - 25 MARPOL TREATY ...................................................................................................................... 44
BOAT SYSTEMS..............................................................................................................................................45
B - 1 CONTROL SYSTEM .....................................................................................................................45
A. Neutral Safety Switch..............................................................................................................45
B Emergency Engine Shut Off Switch.........................................................................................45
C. Control Systems Maintenance.................................................................................................46
B - 2 STEERING ....................................................................................................................................46
A. General ...................................................................................................................................46
B. Tilt Steering.............................................................................................................................47
C. Steering System Maintenance ................................................................................................47
1. Inspection............................................................................................................................47
2. Steering Systems Maintenance...........................................................................................47
3. Winter Storage ....................................................................................................................48
B - 3 PROPULSION SYSTEM ...............................................................................................................48
A. Engine(s).................................................................................................................................48
B. Engine Exhaust.......................................................................................................................48
C. Jet Nozzle(s) ...........................................................................................................................49
B - 4 INSTRUMENTATION ....................................................................................................................49
A. Speedometer - Analog & Digital Readings ..............................................................................50
B. Tachometer - Analog & Digital Readings.................................................................................51
C. Hour Meter..............................................................................................................................51
D. Fuel Gauge .............................................................................................................................51
E. Information Display .................................................................................................................52
1. Compass.............................................................................................................................52
2. Water Temperature .............................................................................................................52
3. Message Code....................................................................................................................52
F. Four Position Ignition Switch ...................................................................................................53
G. Instrument Maintenance .........................................................................................................53
B - 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM ................................................................................................................53
A. Single Engine - Dual Battery System .......................................................................................55
1. Installation...........................................................................................................................55
2. Battery Switch Operation.....................................................................................................55
B. Twin Engine - Single Battery System.......................................................................................56
1. Installation...........................................................................................................................56
2. Battery Switch Operation.....................................................................................................56
  C. Low/HiBatteryVoltage ...........................................................................................................57
D. 12-Volt Electrical Equipment ...................................................................................................57
1. Helm Equipment ................................................................................................................57
2. Installation of Additional 12-Volt Equipment........................................................................60
3. Interior 12-Volt Electrical Equipment ..................................................................................60
E. 12-Volt Electrical Systems Shutdown Procedure ....................................................................61
F. Electrical Systems Maintenance..............................................................................................61
1. Battery Maintenance ..........................................................................................................61
2. Electrical Wiring Maintenance............................................................................................61
G. Stray Current Corrosion ..........................................................................................................62
1. General..............................................................................................................................62
2. Galvanic Corrosion............................................................................................................62
3. Corrosion Prevention.........................................................................................................62
B - 6 FUEL SYSTEM (GASOLINE) ........................................................................................................63
A. Fuel System ............................................................................................................................63
B. System Testing .......................................................................................................................63
C. Fuel Fills..................................................................................................................................64

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D. Fuel Vents...............................................................................................................................65
E. Fuel Gauge .............................................................................................................................65
F. Fuel Sender ............................................................................................................................65
G. Fuel Filter ...............................................................................................................................66
H. Use and Maintenance .............................................................................................................66
I. Fuel Standards........................................................................................................................66
1. Problems With Alcohol in Gasoline....................................................................................66
2. Recommendations ............................................................................................................66
J. Fueling Instructions .................................................................................................................67
B - 7 VENTILATION AND DRAINAGE SYSTEMS .................................................................................68
A. Engine Compartment Ventilation.............................................................................................68
1. Natural Ventilation System .................................................................................................68
2. Forced Air Ventilation .........................................................................................................68
3. Engine Ventilation System Maintenance.............................................................................68
B. Hull Drainage Systems............................................................................................................68
1. Transom Drain....................................................................................................................68
2. Bilge Pump.........................................................................................................................68
3. Liner Drains........................................................................................................................69
4. Bilge Compartment Drainage .............................................................................................69
B - 8 FRESH WATER SYSTEMS ..........................................................................................................69
A. Head Sink...............................................................................................................................71
B. Aft Shower ..............................................................................................................................71
C. Disinfecting the Fresh Water System ......................................................................................72
D. System Maintenance...............................................................................................................73
1. Clean Vents and Screens..................................................................................................73
2. Winterizing the Water System ...........................................................................................73
B - 9 WASTE SYSTEMS........................................................................................................................73
A. Enclosed Head .......................................................................................................................73
B. Porta-Potti ...............................................................................................................................74
C. Porta-Pottiw/Pumpout ............................................................................................................75
B - 10 BALLAST SYSTEM .......................................................................................................................76
A. Ballast System Operations - Filling..........................................................................................76
B. Ballast System Operations - Emptying ....................................................................................77
C. Ballast System Maintenance ...................................................................................................78
D. Winterizing the Ballast System ................................................................................................78
BOAT EQUIPMENT .........................................................................................................................................79
C - 1 DECK HARDWARE ......................................................................................................................79
A. Grab Handles .........................................................................................................................79
B. Cleats......................................................................................................................................79
C. Transom Ski Tow Ring ...........................................................................................................80
D. Maintenance ...........................................................................................................................80
C - 2 WINDSHIELD................................................................................................................................80
C - 3 AFT SWIM PLATFORM AND LADDER.........................................................................................81
C - 4 WAKEBOARD TOWER.................................................................................................................82
C - 5 GLOVE BOX .................................................................................................................................83
C - 6 STEREO........................................................................................................................................83
C - 7 ANCHOR STORAGE ....................................................................................................................83
C - 8 COCKPIT STORAGE ....................................................................................................................84
C - 9 COCKPIT TABLES........................................................................................................................85
C - 10 SEATING.......................................................................................................................................85
A. Bow Seating............................................................................................................................85
B. Bucket Seats...........................................................................................................................86

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C. Stern Cockpit Seating..............................................................................................................88
D. Swim Platform Lounge Seating ...............................................................................................88
E. Sun Pad ..................................................................................................................................88
F. Motorhood - Engine Compartment Access..............................................................................89
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................................................90
D - 1 PRE-CRUISE INSPECTION..........................................................................................................90
A. Before Starting the Engine ......................................................................................................90
B. After Starting the Engine .........................................................................................................91
D - 2 FUELING.......................................................................................................................................91
A. Recommendations ..................................................................................................................91
B. Preliminary Guidelines ............................................................................................................91
C. Pumping Fuel..........................................................................................................................91
D. After Fueling............................................................................................................................92
D - 3 LOADING OF PASSENGERS & GEAR.........................................................................................92
D - 4 STARTING PROCEDURES ..........................................................................................................93
A. Preliminary Checks .................................................................................................................93
B. Before Starting ........................................................................................................................93
C. Starting....................................................................................................................................94
D - 5 CONTROL OPERATIONS.............................................................................................................95
A. Maneuvering of the Separate Shift & Throttle Control..............................................................95
B. Shifting and Control Speed - Separate Shift & Throttle Control................................................96
C. Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................97
D. Maneuvering of the Side-Mount Control ..................................................................................97
E. Shifting and Control Speed - Side-Mount Control ....................................................................98
F. Stopping Engine......................................................................................................................98
D - 6 DIGITAL SPEED CONTROLS.......................................................................................................98
A. General ...................................................................................................................................99
B. Cruise Mode............................................................................................................................99
1. Cruise Mode Limitations....................................................................................................99
2. Setting the Cruise Mode....................................................................................................99
3. Temporarily Deactivating the Cruise Mode.....................................................................100
4. Cancelling the Cruise Mode ............................................................................................100
C. Ski Mode...............................................................................................................................100
1. Ski Mode Limitations .......................................................................................................100
2. Setting the Ski Mode .......................................................................................................100
3. Temporarily Deactivating the Ski Mode ..........................................................................101
4. Cancelling the Ski Mode..................................................................................................102
D. ECO Mode ............................................................................................................................102
1. Setting the ECO Mode ....................................................................................................102
2. Cancelling the ECO Mode...............................................................................................102
E. Docking Mode .......................................................................................................................102
1. Setting the Docking Mode ...............................................................................................102
2. Cancelling the Docking Mode..........................................................................................102
D - 7 STEERING OPERATIONS..........................................................................................................103
D - 8 MANEUVERING..........................................................................................................................103
A. Leaving the Dock ..................................................................................................................103
B. Stopping................................................................................................................................103
D - 9 PRACTICE MANEUVERS...........................................................................................................104
A. Where to Practice Exercises .................................................................................................104
B. Practice Exercises.................................................................................................................104
1. Turning............................................................................................................................104
2. Stopping Distances .........................................................................................................104

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3. Reverse ..........................................................................................................................104
4. Avoiding an Obstacle ......................................................................................................104
5. Docking...........................................................................................................................105
6. Ski Mode and Cruise Mode .............................................................................................105
C. Important Factors to Remember............................................................................................105
D - 10 ACCELERATION.........................................................................................................................105
D - 11 GENERAL OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................106
A. Rough Water or Poor Visibility Operation ..............................................................................106
B. Night Operation.....................................................................................................................106
C. Crossing Waves....................................................................................................................106
D. Stopping/Docking ..................................................................................................................106
E. Beaching...............................................................................................................................106
D - 12 RETURNING TO SHORE............................................................................................................107
A. Docking.................................................................................................................................107
B. Mooring.................................................................................................................................107
CARE AND MAINTENANCE..........................................................................................................................109
E - 1 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCE.....................................................................................109
A. General Maintenance............................................................................................................109
B. Weathering Effects on Gel Coat ............................................................................................109
C. Stains....................................................................................................................................110
E - 2 FIBERGLASS REPAIRS .............................................................................................................110
A. Scratches .............................................................................................................................111
B. Gouges & Cracks..................................................................................................................111
C. Osmotic Blistering ................................................................................................................111
E - 3 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.....................................................................................................112
E - 4 ANTI-FOULING PAINT................................................................................................................112
E - 5 HULL SUPPORT.........................................................................................................................112
E - 6 STAR BOARD .............................................................................................................................113
E - 7 LAMINATED FIBERGLASS.........................................................................................................113
E - 8 ACRYLIC PLASTIC - (PLEXIGLASS)..........................................................................................114
E - 9 SWIM PLATFORM MAT..............................................................................................................114
E - 10 UPHOLSTERY CARE .................................................................................................................114
A. Cleaning Vinyl .......................................................................................................................114
B. Exterior Carpets ....................................................................................................................116
1. Cleaning and Maintenance..............................................................................................116
2. Stain Removal Testing ....................................................................................................117
3. Stain Removal Procedures..............................................................................................117
E - 11 REPLACEMENT UPHOLSTERY ................................................................................................117
E - 12 WEATHER COVERS ..................................................................................................................118
A. Bimini Top ............................................................................................................................119
B. Forward Cover ......................................................................................................................119
C. Cockpit Cover .......................................................................................................................119
D. Trailering Cover.....................................................................................................................120
E. Trailering with a Weather Cover............................................................................................120
F. Winter Storage......................................................................................................................120
G. Use of Weather Covers and Carbon Monoxide ....................................................................120
H. Weather Cover Maintenance ................................................................................................120
E - 13 SPECIAL PROCEDURES ...........................................................................................................121
A. Jet Pump Water Intake and Impeller Cleaning.......................................................................121
B. Towing the Boat in Water ......................................................................................................122
C. Submerged Boat and Water-Flooded Engine ........................................................................122
E - 14 WINTERIZATION ........................................................................................................................123

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A. Prior to Lifting for Winter Lay-up ............................................................................................123
B. After Lifting............................................................................................................................123
C. Prior to Winter Storage..........................................................................................................124
E - 15 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE .............................................................................125-127
TRAILER INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................128
F - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION .........................................................................................128
A. Regulations ...........................................................................................................................128
B. Load Carrying Capacity.........................................................................................................128
C. Hitches..................................................................................................................................129
F - 2 TRAILER COMPONENTS...........................................................................................................129
A. Bunk Supports ......................................................................................................................129
B. Tongue..................................................................................................................................130
C. Swivel Jack ...........................................................................................................................130
D. Surge Brakes & Coupling Assembly......................................................................................131
E. Winch....................................................................................................................................132
F. Tires & Wheels......................................................................................................................133
G. Spare Tire Carrier .................................................................................................................133
H. Lights ....................................................................................................................................133
I. Tie-downs .............................................................................................................................133
F - 3 OPERATION ...............................................................................................................................135
A. Hitching Trailers ....................................................................................................................135
B. Backing Up with Surge Brakes ..............................................................................................137
F - 4 TRAILERING...............................................................................................................................138
A. Checklist ...............................................................................................................................138
B. Tactics ..................................................................................................................................139
F - 5 MAINTENANCE ..........................................................................................................................139
A. Care of Exterior Finish...........................................................................................................139
B. Bunks....................................................................................................................................139
C. Swivel Jack ...........................................................................................................................140
D. Brake Actuator & Coupling Assembly....................................................................................140
E. Winch....................................................................................................................................140
F. Lights ....................................................................................................................................140
G. Tie-downs ............................................................................................................................140
H. Wheels..................................................................................................................................140
I. Brakes...................................................................................................................................140
J. Bearings................................................................................................................................141
F - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRS.................................................................................................142
A. Removal of Hub ....................................................................................................................142
B. Bearing/SealInspectionandReplacement............................................................................142
C. Hub Reinstallation .................................................................................................................142
F - 7 SUPPLEMENTAL TRAILER INFORMATION ..............................................................................143
A. Information Contained on Sidewall of the Tire .......................................................................143
B. Sample Tire Registration.......................................................................................................144
C. InatingYourTires ................................................................................................................144
D. Load Carrying Capacity.........................................................................................................145
E. Reporting Safety Defects ......................................................................................................146
F. Glossary of Tire Terminology ................................................................................................146
WARRANTY AND SERVICE..........................................................................................................................147
G - 1 SCARAB WARRANTY POLICY ..................................................................................................147
G-2 DECK/HULLSTRUCTUREWARRANTY ....................................................................................147

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G - 3 WARRANTY REGISTRATION ....................................................................................................147
G - 4 TRANSFER OF WARRANTY .....................................................................................................147
G - 5 PRE-OWNED UNIT REGISTRATION .........................................................................................147
G - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGE ..........................................................................................................148
G - 7 SERIAL NUMBER RECORD.......................................................................................................148
G - 8 PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE..........................................................................................................148
G - 9 REPLACEMENT PARTS.............................................................................................................148
G - 10 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES..................................................................................................148
G - 11 CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS.................................................................................................149
G - 12 SCARAB APPAREL ....................................................................................................................149
NAME/ADDRESSCHANGEFORM .........................................................................................................151
WARRANTY REGISTRATION TRANSFER REQUEST ...........................................................................153
NAUTICAL GLOSSARY.................................................................................................................................155
FLOAT PLAN .................................................................................................................................................162
FUEL LOG......................................................................................................................................................163
SERVICE LOG ...............................................................................................................................................166
SERVICE INFORMATION ..............................................................................................................................169

Owner’s Manual Page 9Introduction
Congratulations on your new Scarab®jet boat purchase and welcome to our boating family!
We want your boating experience to be the most enjoyable possible. The more you know about your new jet
boat, the more you’ll enjoy the time you spend aboard. That’s why we prepared this manual. It’s your guide for
safe operation as well as understanding your jet boat. Be sure to read the contents thoroughly. This boat may
exceed the performance of other boats you may have driven in the past. Take time to familiarize yourself with
your new boat.
Whenappropriate,pleaseutilizetheinformationpertinenttoyourspecicboatmodel,systemsandequipment.
Ithasbeenwrittenforthebeginningboaterbutexperiencedboaterswillndhelpfulinformationaswell.This
manual will acquaint you with the use and maintenance of your new Scarab jet boat. This manual also
provides special information critical to the safety of the passengers, and longevity of the equipment. The infor-
mation on the following pages lists the graphics used to increase the visibility of these important messages.
Also included in your owner’s packet is additional information such as component manufacturer’s literature. This
information should be read along with your Scarab jet boat owner’s manual before operating your boat. Review
all information completely before using your new jet boat. Please refer to our website for further updated
information and possible revisions to this manual.
Scarabcontinuallystrivestoimproveitsproducts.Unitspecications,includingstandardandoptional
equipmentareconstantlybeingmodied.Equipment availability is also subject to change without notice.
The most current and accurate information available at the time of publication is included in this
manual. Some variation in material, equipment, description, location, and details can result.
The information in this manual focuses upon the jet boats and equipment designed and manufactured by
Scarab.Whenappropriate,pleaseutilizetheinformationpertinenttoyourspecicjetboatmodel.Equipment
such as engines, and other accessories are manufactured by others. The information provided in this manual
is intended to be used in conjunction with the information provided by the manufacturers of this equip-
ment. All information available at the time of manufacture has been included with your owner’s packet. In many
cases, replacement of manufacturer’s literature may be obtained via their respective websites.
Read this entire manual carefully before operating your new boat. Many instructions may require direct
performance of the activity to fully understand the correct method. If you choose to read this manual at home,
remember to take it to the boat with you.
Your Scarab dealer knows your boat best and is committed to your complete satisfaction. Return to the dealer
forserviceorotherassistance.IfyounditnecessarytocontactScarabdirectly,pleaserefertothecontact
informationlistedbelow.Besuretoincludetheboatmodel,hullidenticationnumber,yourdaytimetelephone
number,andspecicsoftheinformationdesired.
ThismanualhasbeenspecicallydevelopedfortheScarabjetboatmodels. Please record the model and hull
identicationnumberinformationbelow.
Model Hull Identication Number
This manual should be considered part of the boat. Should you sell the boat, pass this manual on to the new
owner. Take special care of this manual. Certain information in this manual may not be available in a replace-
ment manual. An electronic version of this manual may be viewed on our website at www.scarabboats.com.
Thank you for joining the Scarab family. We appreciate your purchase and welcome the opportunity to
demonstrate our commitment to you.
Scarab Customer Service Department
925 Frisbie Street
Cadillac, Michigan 49601
231 775-1343 (Phone) 231 779-2345 (Fax)
E-mail Address: [email protected] ©Rec Boat Holdings, LLC 2016 All Rights Reserved.
Introduction

Owner’s Manual Page 10Boating Safety & Information - Section A
NOTICE
This manual has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and pleasure. It contains the
details of the boat, the equipment supplied or tted, its systems, and information on its operation and
maintenance. Please read it carefully and familiarize yourself with the boat before using it.
If this is your rst boat, or if you are changing to a type of boat you are not familiar with, for your own
comfort and safety, please ensure that you obtain handling and operating experience before “assuming
command” of the boat. Your dealer or national sailing federation or yacht club will be pleased to advise
you of local sea schools and competent instructors.
PLEASE KEEP THIS MANUAL IN A SECURE PLACE, AND HAND IT OVER TO THE NEW OWNER
WHEN YOU SELL THE BOAT.
A - 1 SAFETY MESSAGES
The popularity of boating and other water sports has grown tremendously in the past few years. Because of this,
safety is an important issue for everyone who shares our waterways.
Remember that along with the freedom and exhilaration of boating comes the responsibility that you have for the
safetyofyourpassengersandtheotherboaterswhosharethewaterwithyou.Throughoutthismanual,specic
precautions and symbols identify safety related information. Be sure to pay close attention to them.
NOTICE
Boxes that are gray require your special attention. Notice boxes include helpful boating practices and law
reminders.
This symbol means “pay attention!” Here is important information for your safety. If you don’t follow these
instructions, you can damage your boat, hurt yourself or someone else or, even worse, have a fatal accident.
This symbol and signal word indicate a potentially hazardous situation. If you ignore this safety message,
property damage or minor or moderate personal injury MAY or CAN result.
This symbol and signal word indicate a potential hazard. If you ignore this safety message, serious injury
or death CAN result.
This symbol and signal word indicates an immediate hazard. If you ignore this safety message, serious
personal injury or death WILL result.
Theprecautionsinthismanualcannotanddonotcovereveryboatingsituation.Ifaspecicmethodor
procedure is not recommended, you must make sure that what you do is safe for you and others. Always
use common sense when boating! Remember to make sure that every boating excursion is a safe and happy
experience.
Boating Safety & Information

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We’d also like to remind you to be kind to our environment while you’re boating. Don’t throw garbage and other
refuse overboard. Do your best to keep harmful compounds like gasoline, oil and antifreeze out of the water.
Pleaseseethenoticationsbelow:
DISCHARGE OF OIL PROHIBITED
THE FEDERAL WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT PROHIBITS THE DISCHARGE OF OIL OR
OILY WASTE INTO OR UPON THE NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES, OR THE
WATERS OF THE CONTIGUOUS ZONE, OR WHICH MAY EFFECT NATURAL RESOURCES
BELONGING TO, APPERTAINING TO, OR UNDER THE EXCLUSIVE MANAGEMENT AUTHOR-
ITY OF THE UNITED STATES, IF SUCH DISCHARGE CAUSES A FILM OR DISCOLORATION
OF THE SURFACE OF THE WATER OR CAUSES A SLUDGE OR EMULSION BENEATH THE
SURFACE OF THE WATER. VIOLATORS ARE SUBJECT TO SUBSTANTIAL CIVIL PENALTIES
AND/OR CRIMINAL SANCTIONS INCLUDING FINES AND IMPRISONMENT.
Oil Discharge Plate - (Specic Models Only - Location Not Shown)
Trash Overboard Decal - (Specic Models Only - Location Not Shown)
IMPORTANT HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR NEW BOAT

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A - 2 CAPACITY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONS
The NMMA capacity label and various warning labels are placed at different locations on each model for your
safety. Additional warnings for fuel leakage, blower operation, and other important information will be located at
the helm . Many of these stickers and labels are not required by the U.S. Coast Guard but are important to en-
sure the safe operation of your boat. Should a warning label become worn or somehow removed, a replacement
labelmaybeobtainedbycontactingScarabcustomerservice.Inaddition,theHullIdenticationNumberplate
is permanently attached below the deck-hull joint on the starboard aft corner. Please see the following diagrams
forthespecicwordingofthewarninglabelanditslocation.Note: Labels and locations may vary depending
on model of the boat.
Do Not Sit Here Warning Label
(Certain Models Only)
Person Capacity &
Underway Seating Position Label
(Representative View - Models Will Vary)

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Person Capacity & Underway Seating Position Label
(Representative View - Models Will Vary)
Helm Blower Warning
Capacity Label
(Models May Vary)
Reverse Function Warning Label

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Jet Boat Warning Label
CO-Helm Warning Label

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Jet Nozzle Warning Label
Ski Tow Warning Label Platform Lounging Seats & Sun Lounge Warning Label

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CO Swim Platform and
Lounging Area Warning Label
Leaking Fuel/Contents Under Pressure Warning Label