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NOTICE
DO NOT over load your trail er by plac ing cam-
ping gear or other heavy equi p ment in the boat.
DO NOT ex ceed the GVWR rat ing. Dam age to
the hitch, cou pler, or trailer may occur.
For trailers, the steps to determining correct load limit
are:
(1) Locate the statement "The weight of
cargo should never exceed the XXX kg
or XXX lbs." on your vehicle's placard.
See Figure F1.
(2) This figure equals the available amount
of cargo and luggage load capacity.
(3) Determine the combined weight of
luggage and cargo being loaded on
the vehicle. That weight may not safely
exceed the available cargo and luggage
load capacity.
Figure F1: Tire Label
Improper weight distribution can place excessive
strain on the towing vehicle and trailer. It can also
cause the trailer to "fishtail" (sway side to side). Be
sure gear and other items are distribut ed evenly in the
boat.
C. Hitches
The load-carrying capacity of trailer hitches will vary
between manufacturers and must equal or exceed the
GVWR. Scarab trailers use surge brake systems and
require a fixed hitch. Refer to Section F-2D Surge
Brakes for more infor ma tion.
Before hitching the trailer to the vehicle, make sure
the proper size hitch ball is installed to match the
coupler. The ball size is determined by the Gross
Trailer Information - Section F
Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR. The GVWR is
printed either on the trailer plate or embossed on the
tongue, coupler or actuator. For trailers with a GVWR
of 7000 pounds or less a 2" ball is used. For trail-
ers with a GVWR over 7000 pounds a 2 5/16" ball is
used. This information may also be obtained on our
website at www.scarabboats.com. Refer to Sec tion
F-3 Opera tion for additional informa tion on hitch es.
Also, consult your Scarab dealer for his recom men-
da tion before purchasing a trailer hitch for your tow-
ing vehicle.
To help guard against a sudden failure while in
use, do not use a worn hitch ball. Replace all
worn or damaged parts.
F - 2
TRAILER COMPONENTS
A. Bunk Supports
All bunk boards are made of pressure treated wood.
This wood is rot resistant. All boards are cov ered with
a high quality exterior grade carpet to protect the boat
from dam age during normal use.
Bunk supports run parallel to the keel and sup port the
hull, extending beyond the transom. See Figure F2.
Outer Bunks
Figure F2: Trailer Bunks
Outer bunk supports provide stability for the boat. The
inside bunks are the main weight bear ing mem bers.
Keeping the tie-downs tightly fastened will prevent
the boat from bouncing against the bunk sup ports.
NOTICE
Im pro per trail er setup can cause hull dam age.
Inner Bunks
Owner's Manual Page 129
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