Scarab jet boat Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual Page 8IntroductionCongratulations on your new Scarab® jet boat purchase and welcome to our boating family!We want your boating experien

Owner’s Manual Page 98Care and Maintenance - Section EThe vinyl material used on the exterior upholstery should be cleaned regularly with warm water a

Owner’s Manual Page 99Care and Maintenance - Section EAll cleaning methods must be followed by a thorough rinse with clean warm water. Certain househ

Owner’s Manual Page 100Care and Maintenance - Section ENOTICEDO NOT dry carpeting in an automatic dryer.CockpitSnap-In CarpetFigure E3: Cockpit Snap-i

Owner’s Manual Page 101Care and Maintenance - Section EE - 12 WEATHER COVERSWeather covers for the cockpit areas are available on the Scarab models.

Owner’s Manual Page 102Care and Maintenance - Section EWhen snapping covers to the boat, apply direct down ward pressure on the snap. When unsnap ping

Owner’s Manual Page 103Care and Maintenance - Section ENOTICEshould be centered on the center windshield 

Owner’s Manual Page 104Care and Maintenance - Section EFigure E5: Carbon Monoxide Canvas Warning LabelH. Weather Cover MaintenanceFigure E6: Canvas C

Owner’s Manual Page 105Care and Maintenance - Section Eon. Items such as long hair, loose clothing or 

Owner’s Manual Page 106Care and Maintenance - Section ENOTICEIf the fuel has been treated with winter izer, run 

Owner’s Manual Page 107Care and Maintenance - Section E 7. Clean exterior upholstery with Vinyl F

Owner’s Manual Page 9Boating Safety & Information - Section ANOTICEThis manual has been compiled to help you operate your boat with safety and ple

Owner’s Manual Page 108Care and Maintenance - Section EE - 15 GENERAL MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE* Or as Required Shaded areas indicate the time frame when

Owner’s Manual Page 109Care and Maintenance - Section E* Or as Required Shaded areas indicate the time frame when service/inspection should be conduct

Owner’s Manual Page 110Care and Maintenance - Section E* Or as Required Shaded areas indicate the time frame when service/inspection should be conduct

Owner’s Manual Page 111Trailer Information - Section FF - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATIONNOTICETrailer models may vary. Please consult the trailer comp

Owner’s Manual Page 112Trailer Information - Section FVehicle Weight Rating or GVWR. The GVWR is printed either on the trailer plate or embossed on th

Owner’s Manual Page 113Trailer Information - Section FNOTICE The tongue will exert some pressure on the clevis pins. It may be necessary to lift, pus

Owner’s Manual Page 114Trailer Information - Section FFigure F4: Swivel Jack2. Swivel jack to the vertical posi tion. 3. Release the locking pin rel

Owner’s Manual Page 115Trailer Information - Section FFigure F7: 5-Wire Plug HarnessFor maintenance and other information, refer to the manufacturer’s

Owner’s Manual Page 116Trailer Information - Section FRefer to the manufacturer’s literature, included in the owner’s packet, for more information on

Owner’s Manual Page 117Trailer Information - Section FNOTICE DO NOT rely on the winch ca ble (or line) alone to hold the bow of the boat against the

Owner’s Manual Page 10Boating Safety & Information - Section AWe’d also like to remind you to be kind to our environment while you’re boating. Don

Owner’s Manual Page 118Trailer Information - Section F2. With other hand, pull strap upward. The inner 

Owner’s Manual Page 119Trailer Information - Section FF - 3 OP ER A T IONA. Hitching TrailerBefore towing, the trailer must be properly hitched to t

Owner’s Manual Page 120Trailer Information - Section F  chanism

Owner’s Manual Page 121Trailer Information - Section F Never allow the bolt or screwdriver to remain in the reverse lockout position hole. After reve

Owner’s Manual Page 122Trailer Information - Section F9. Carry a spare tire for both the trailer and towing vehicle. On extended trips, carry spare w

Owner’s Manual Page 123Trailer Information - Section Fweight oil to the ratchet pawl mecha nism, bushings and pinion shaft threads twice per season.Re

Owner’s Manual Page 124Trailer Information - Section FFigure F19: Turbo Lube Oil Fill Diagram 

Owner’s Manual Page 125Trailer Information - Section FF - 6 AXLE INSPECTION & REPAIRSAs a general rule, repairs and mainte nance should be 

Owner’s Manual Page 126Trailer Information - Section F-ability. This information is used to contact

Owner’s Manual Page 127Trailer Information - Section FNOTICE:  of tire failures and may result in severe tir

Owner’s Manual Page 11Boating Safety & Information - Section AA - 2 CAPACITY & WARNING LABEL LOCATIONSThe NMMA capacity label and various war

Owner’s Manual Page 128Trailer Information - Section FPeriodically inspect the tire treads for uneven or excessive wear and remove objects s

Owner’s Manual Page 129Warranty and Service - Section GG - 1 SCARAB WARRANTY POLICYThe Scarab warranty provides the new Scarab pur-chaser with one of

Owner’s Manual Page 130Warranty and Service - Section GG - 6 INSURANCE COVERAGEOne of your responsibilities as a new boat owner is to acquire proper

Owner’s Manual Page 131Warranty and Service - Section Gthe engine alignment during your boat’s 20-hour c

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Owner’s Manual Page 133Warranty and Service - Section GNAME / ADDRESS CHANGE FORM   

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Owner’s Manual Page 135Warranty and Service - Section G Rec Boat Holdings L.L.C., 925 Frisbie Street, Cadillac, MI 49601 Phone (231) 775-1343 WARRAN

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Owner’s Manual Page 137Nautical GlossaryNautical GlossaryABAFT - Toward the rear of a boat.ABEAM - At right angles to the keel of the boat.ABOARD - On

Owner’s Manual Page 12Boating Safety & Information - Section APerson Capacity & Underway Seating Position Label(Certain Models Only)Helm Blowe

Owner’s Manual Page 138Nautical GlossaryCAPSTAN - A machine that moves a cylindrical device on a shaft for the purpose of hauling up an anchor.CAST OF

Owner’s Manual Page 139Nautical Glossaryeither side.EXHAUST SYSTEM - The means by which the hot en

Owner’s Manual Page 140Nautical GlossaryHARDTOP - A permanent cover over the cabin or cockpit.HAWSER - A heavy rope or cable used for moor ing or tow

Owner’s Manual Page 141Nautical Glossaryname.MOORING - An arrangement for securing a boat to a mooring bu

Owner’s Manual Page 142Nautical Glossary or bolt across the open end.SHAFT - The long, round member that c

Owner’s Manual Page 143Nautical GlossaryWATER LINE - The line of the water on the hull when WATCH - A 4 hour duty period while at

Owner’s Manual Page 144Float PlanName ________________________________________________ Telephone ______________________________Description of Boat ___

Owner’s Manual Page 145Fuel LogFuel Log

Owner’s Manual Page 146Fuel LogFuel Log

Owner’s Manual Page 147Fuel LogFuel Log

Owner’s Manual Page 13Boating Safety & Information - Section AJet Nozzle Warning LabelSki Tow Warning LabelPlatform Lounging Seats & Sun Loung

Owner’s Manual Page 148Service LogService Log

Owner’s Manual Page 149Service LogService Log

Owner’s Manual Page 150Service LogService Log

Owner’s Manual Page 151Service InformationService Information 

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DESIGNATED OCCUPANT POSITIONSNOTICEThe maximum number of persons listed on the capacity plate may be affected by where the vessel is regis

Owner’s Manual Page 14Boating Safety & Information - Section ACO Swim Platform and Lounging Area Warning LabelLeaking Fuel/Contents Under Pressur

Owner’s Manual Page 15Boating Safety & Information - Section ACanadian Compliance Notice SAMPLESAMPLECanadian Compliance Noti

Owner’s Manual Page 16Boating Safety & Information - Section Anently secured to your ring buoy

Owner’s Manual Page 17Boating Safety & Information - Section AFigure A3: Type III, WearablePFD Type IV, Throwable (Figure A4) is required in addit

Owner’s Manual Page 18Boating Safety & Information - Section ANOTICEamounts of the extinguishing

Owner’s Manual Page 19Boating Safety & Information - Section AI. Additional Recommended EquipmentScarab recommends that you acquire additional eq

Owner’s Manual Page 20Boating Safety & Information - Section AA - 10 DRUGS AND ALCOHOLPlease keep in mind that along with the fun of boating come

Owner’s Manual Page 21Boating Safety & Information - Section ANOTICEDO NOT rely on the use of smell or sight of other gases to detect CO, be cause

Owner’s Manual Page 22Boating Safety & Information - Section A6. Investigate source of CO and take corrective action.NOTICE

Owner’s Manual Page 23Boating Safety & Information - Section AFigure A7: The effect of boats moored along sideK. Backdrafting (Station Wagon Effe

Owner’s Manual Page 24Boating Safety & Information - Section A6. Be aware that cockpit and deck drains can be a source of CO ingress into boats,

Owner’s Manual Page 25Boating Safety & Information - Section A  b. Malfunctioning automa

Owner’s Manual Page 26Boating Safety & Information - Section AV. Maintenance - Bulkhead and Deck Integrity1. Seal all visible openings (e.g., cr

Owner’s Manual Page 27Boating Safety & Information - Section AD. Jet Nozzle & Intake GratesAVOID SEVERE INJURY OR DEATHDo not swim near boat,

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 1INTRODUCTION ...

Owner’s Manual Page 28Boating Safety & Information - Section Aperson being pulled. Always have a second person on board to observe the person in t

Owner’s Manual Page 29Boating Safety & Information - Section A5. Always participate in water sports in safe areas. Stay away from other boats, be

Owner’s Manual Page 30Boating Safety & Information - Section AA - 14 HYPOTHERMIA -ing accident

Owner’s Manual Page 31Boating Safety & Information - Section A2. Meeting Head-onWhen two boats meet head-on neither boat has right-

Owner’s Manual Page 32Boating Safety & Information - Section A6. Night Running and Navigation LightsBoats operating between sunset and sunrise (ho

Owner’s Manual Page 33Boating Safety & Information - Section ANEVER tie your vessel to an ATON. It is illegal 

Owner’s Manual Page 34Boating Safety & Information - Section Aappear on a marker. An orange diamond means dan-ger. If a diamond has an orange cros

Owner’s Manual Page 35Boating Safety & Information - Section AApproach your selected anchoring site from down-wind a

Owner’s Manual Page 36Boating Safety & Information - Section Alines available, and attach them to the bow eyes or stern eyes only. Have all passen

Owner’s Manual Page 37Boating Safety & Information - Section AC. Running Aground

Owner’s Manual Page 2Table of ContentsH. Safe Boating Courses ...

Owner’s Manual Page 38Boating Safety & Information - Section A  

Owner’s Manual Page 39Boating Safety & Information - Section AE. Medical EmergencyAccidents while boating can and may happen. Be prepared to han

Owner’s Manual Page 40Boating Safety & Information - Section ADamford, Don. Anchoring. (ISBN 0-9151

Owner’s Manual Page 41Boating Safety & Information - Section AUnited States Power SquadronP.O. Box 30423Raleigh, NC 27617A -

Owner’s Manual Page 42Boating Safety & Information - Section AA - 25 MARPOL TREATYBoats 26 feet or longer must display a sign stating the disposa

Owner’s Manual Page 43Boat Systems - Section BNOTICEAllow the engine(s) to warm up before en-gaging the shift control. Monitor all instruments while e

Owner’s Manual Page 44Boat Systems - Section BKeep emergency engine shut off switch lanyard free from obstructions that could interfere with its opera

Owner’s Manual Page 45Boat Systems - Section BFigure B5: Tilt Steering Wheel (Adjusting Tab)The tilt mechanism should not be adjust ed when the boat i

Owner’s Manual Page 46Boat Systems - Section BB - 3 PROPULSION SYSTEMA. Engine(s)DO NOT attempt to service any engine with out being totally familiar

Owner’s Manual Page 47Boat Systems - Section BThe following suggestions can help prevent ex haust 1. DO NOT allow the bo

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 3BOAT SYSTEMS ...

Owner’s Manual Page 48Boat Systems - Section BFigure B7: Information Center GaugeNOTICEGauge is illuminated whenever the navigation lights are used.Do

Owner’s Manual Page 49Boat Systems - Section BThe hour meter is connected to the ignition switch. Be sure the ignition switch is in the OFF position w

Owner’s Manual Page 50Boat Systems - Section Bthis system generates numbered fault codes (P-XXXX) t

Owner’s Manual Page 51Boat Systems - Section BB - 5 ELECTRICAL SYSTEMAll electrical equipment on the Scarab jet boat models operates on 12-Volt DC. T

Owner’s Manual Page 52Boat Systems - Section Bb. Connect the black or yellow (negative) battery cable running from the engine block to the negative

Owner’s Manual Page 53Boat Systems - Section BFigure B14: Ignition SwitchFigure B15: Helm Switches w/LEDTo avoid electrical problems, equipment damage

Owner’s Manual Page 54Boat Systems - Section BNOTICEAlways turn pump OFF after water is evacuated or before operating the engine above idle.Bilge pump

Owner’s Manual Page 55Boat Systems - Section B3. Interior 12-Volt Electrical Equipment stereo is mounte

Owner’s Manual Page 56Boat Systems - Section BE. Electrical System Maintenance1. Battery MaintenanceBe sure to keep the batteries charged. Also, kee

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Owner’s Manual Page 4Table of Contents I. Fuel Standards ...

Owner’s Manual Page 58Boat Systems - Section Bactive metal is usually in creased and the attack on t

Owner’s Manual Page 59Boat Systems - Section BNOTICENOTICEUse only

Owner’s Manual Page 60Boat Systems - Section BNOTICEFuel may spill into the water. Avoid overboard spills.

Owner’s Manual Page 61Boat Systems - Section BThe fuel withdrawals are positioned in the fuel line routi

Owner’s Manual Page 62Boat Systems - Section BB. Ventilate the engine compartment before starting the engine. Operate the engine compartment blower f

Owner’s Manual Page 63Boat Systems - Section BB - 7 VENTILATION & DRAINAGE SYSTEMSA. Engine Compartment VentilationAll Scarab jet boat models ar

Owner’s Manual Page 64Boat Systems - Section Baccumu lation in the bilge prior to activa tion of the bilge pump. Pumping oil over board will pol lute

Owner’s Manual Page 65Boat Equipment - Section CNOTICEModels may vary with regard to content based on standard and options availability.C - 1 DECK HA

Owner’s Manual Page 66Boat Equipment - Section CC. Transom Ski Tow The stainless steel transom ski tow is mounted on the transom above the swim plat

Owner’s Manual Page 67Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C5: Windshield thru windshield while underway. Da m

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 5B. Maneuvering of Side Mount Control ...

Owner’s Manual Page 68Boat Equipment - Section CNOTICEAlways secure the ladder before boating. Damage to the ladder may otherwise result.C - 4 WAKEB

Owner’s Manual Page 69Boat Equipment - Section CMisuse of tower can over stress tower or dangerously imbalance boat. Failure to follow these guideline

Owner’s Manual Page 70Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C13: Anchor StorageC - 8 COCKPIT STORAGEThe port and starboard bow seat cushions are remov-abl

Owner’s Manual Page 71Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C17: Cargo Net Storageski locker. The ski s

Owner’s Manual Page 72Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C21: Bow Seating 

Owner’s Manual Page 73Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C25: Bucket Seat “Slide” Lever The driver’s side bucket seat and the port side bucket seat can

Owner’s Manual Page 74Boat Equipment - Section CFigure C28: Stern Cockpit Seating Figure C29: Stern Cockpit Seating w/ArmrestD. Swim Platform Lounge

Owner’s Manual Page 75Boat Equipment - Section C2) Rotate the top of the backrest towards the bow until it is in the horizontal position. 

Owner’s Manual Page 76Operation - Section DOperationD - 1 PRE-CRUISE INSPECTIONThis boat may exceed the performance of other boats you may have drive

Owner’s Manual Page 77Operation - Section D can be made safely. Be aware of possible chang- ing conditions by monitoring local weather broad ca

Owner’s Manual Page 6Table of ContentsC. Osmotic Blistering ...

Owner’s Manual Page 78Operation - Section Dor indication of vapors before starting engine. Do not run

Owner’s Manual Page 79Operation - Section D3. Check all electrical systems and navigation lights. 4. Make sure the throttle is in the neutral posi

Owner’s Manual Page 80Operation - Section DNOTICE-ing period should not exceed 5 - 10 seconds and a rest

Owner’s Manual Page 81Operation - Section D R   movement (astern). T - Engine speed control.Figure D3:

Owner’s Manual Page 82Operation - Section D4. To go from FORWARD to REVERSE, or RE--TRAL and allow engine speed

Owner’s Manual Page 83Operation - Section DNOTICEDO NOT stop engine at speeds above idle or “speed up” engine while turning off ignition. Engine damag

Owner’s Manual Page 84Operation - Section D3. Temporarily Deactivating the Cruise Modea. To deactivate the CRUISE mode temporarily, 

Owner’s Manual Page 85Operation - Section DC. ECO Modeengine torque.1. Setting the ECO Modea. To

Owner’s Manual Page 86Operation - Section Db. Press the MODE button repeatedly until DOCK-ING is displayed in the information center. See Figure D12.

Owner’s Manual Page 87Operation - Section Ddo not obstruct the operator’s vision when casting off or whil

Table of Contents Owner’s Manual Page 7F - 4 TRAILERING ...

Owner’s Manual Page 88Operation - Section D1. TurningPractice turning in circles in both directions at slow speed. When comfortable with the exercise

Owner’s Manual Page 89Operation - Section Darea to make sure you have a clear, safe path. As yo

Owner’s Manual Page 90Operation - Section DIf possible, come in against the wind or current, which-ever is stronger. Approach the dock at a 30-45° ang

Owner’s Manual Page 91Operation - Section DFigure D13: Mooring Lines

Owner’s Manual Page 92Care and Maintenance - Section EE - 1 FIBERGLASS CARE & MAINTENANCEFiberglass is affected by weathering processes and req

Owner’s Manual Page 93Care and Maintenance - Section EGloss refers to the shine of the surface. This can change from sanding action, chalk, residues,

Owner’s Manual Page 94Care and Maintenance - Section EOccasionally, blisters, crazing, scratches, or dam age 

Owner’s Manual Page 95Care and Maintenance - Section Emerely cosmetic. They do not indi cate a defect in the boat structure or lamination. Scarab, alo

Owner’s Manual Page 96Care and Maintenance - Section Eequate support. Improp er support can lead to serious and perma nent hull deformation.Failure to

Owner’s Manual Page 97Care and Maintenance - Section EE - 8 ACRYLIC PLASTIC - (Plexiglass)Acrylic plastic may be utilized in such things as storage d