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equate support. Improp er support can lead to serious
and perma nent hull deformation.
Failure to adequately support the hull may
result in permanent hull structure damage and
will invalidate the hull structure warranty.
NOTICE
When at tem pting to raise the hull, nev er allow
one end of the boat to rise first, while let ting
the op po site rest mo men tarily on the un der wa-
ter gear. Seri ous dam age to these com po n ents
could result. DO NOT place lifting straps on
underwa ter gear. Be sure the strap is against
the hull surface only.
A trailer, or stor age cradle designed for a larger or
smaller boat will not pro vide proper support for the
hull. This could lead to hull deformation and thus
serious performance deficien c ies.
Scarab
trailers are available for most models. Refer
®
to Section F - Trailers for additional information.
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STAR BOARD
Star board is a high density polyethylene (plastic) and
is very durable and fade resistant. Star board requires
little main tenance, and is being used in place of wood
in certain areas of the boat. The ski locker lid is one
example of where star board is used.
To clean star board, use a solvent-free, nonabrasive
cleaner such as dishwashing soap or Fantastic™.
Read the la bel before using any clean ing product.
NOTICE
Star board will stain when exposed to certain
oils or chemi cals. Always wipe up any spills
immedi ately.
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LAMINATED FIBERGLASS
The decks and cockpit flooring are made up of
laminated fiberglass. Cleaning can be done using mild
dishwashing soap and soft nylon brush. Rinse thor-
oughly with clean water after scrubbing with the brush.
See Figure E1.
Care and Maintenance - Section E
Figure E1: Cockpit Floor
A removable cockpit table is available on certain
Scarab models. The table also consists of a laminated
fiberglass material. It can be cleaned with mild
dishwashing soap and water. Al ways read the label
before using any cleaning product.
NOTICE
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or sol vents on
cockpit table. DO NOT use Soft Scrub™ soap
or similar cleaning prod ucts; they will scratch
the surface and remove the shine.
NOTICE
DO NOT use cockpit table as a cutting board.
The knife will leave gouges/marks in the
surface of the table.
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