Trailer Information; General Trailer Information; Regulations; Load Carrying Capacity - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

F - 1 GENERAL TRAILER INFORMATION
NOTICE
Trailer models may vary. Please consult the
trailer component manufacturer's information in
cally for the Scarab models only. Please consult our
website at www.scarabboats.com or your Scarab
dealer for applicable trailer models. Scarab trail ers
meet or exceed the National Marine Manufactur ers
Associa tion's trailer requirements.
Scarab manufactures bunk type trail ers for the Scar-
for Scarab boats and adequately support all parts of
winching the boat from the water is not necessary.
NOTICE
When winching the boat onto the trailer, be
sure the bunks are wet to prevent dam-
age to the boat or trailer. DO NOT attempt
to winch the boat forward when out of the
water. Dam age to the winch stand/assembly
or tongue could occur.
Scarab offers both painted and galvanized trailers
with GatorHyde™ protective coating. The painted
trailer is intended to be used in fresh water and the
NOTICE
Scarab does not recommend the usage of
tions, as trailer life may be substantially re-
duced.
A. Regulations
Federal law requires that the trailer and tire regis-
tration information be compiled and recorded. The
Scarab® boat registration includes trailer registration
information. A tire registration form, included in the
tire manufactur er. Please see Section F-7 - "Supple-
to assist you in completing the tire registration form.
Trailer Information - Section F
Manufacturer's Tire Registry
on the tire registration form provided in your
turer for the purposes of compliance with
Laws covering such items as trailer brakes, lights,
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safety chains, etc., will vary from state to state. Please
contact the motor vehicle depart ment in your state for
additional information.
B. Load Carrying Capacity
carrying capacity and is located on the port for ward
side of the trailer. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR) is the load-carrying capaci ty plus the weight
of the trailer itself. DO NOT ex ceed the GVWR rating
for the trailer.
When using or choosing a tow vehicle with
the correct GVWR, you must consider not
only the weight of the boat and trailer but
also the weight of the fuel, water, equipment,
etc. Refer to Table 1 below:
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Table 1: Average Equipment Weight
If selecting a trailer from another manufacturer,
check the load-carrying capacity. A trailer with a
load-carrying capacity that is too low will be unsafe
on the highway and could cause sudden failure of
critical trailer components or abnor mal tire wear. A
trailer with too high of a load-carry ing capacity that is
sprung for heavy loads can dam age a lighter boat.

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