Additional Recommended Equipment; Passenger Safety; Rules Of The Road; Lightning - Scarab jet boat Owenrs Manual

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Additional Recommended Equipment

Scarab recommends that you acquire additional
equipment for safe, enjoyable cruising. This list, while
not all-inclusive, suggests items you should consider
acquiring.
Basic Gear
Flashlight Spare batteries
Oar, paddle Mooring lines
Dock fenders Distress signals
Boat hook VHF radio
Sunscreen Extra warm clothing Charts
Second anchor & line
Dewatering device (pump or bailer)
Emergency supply of drinking water and food
*Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon
Tools
Spark plug wrench Hammer
Screwdriver Jackknife
Pliers Electrical tape
Duct tape Adjustable wrench
Lubricating oil
Spare Parts
Extra bulbs Extra fuses
Extra drain plug Spark plugs
Spare wire
Gear For Extended Cruises
Foul weather gear Parallel rulers
Global Positioning System navigation equipment
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PASSENGER SAFETY

You are responsible for the safety of your passen gers
1. Each passenger is properly instructed in Personal
Flotation Device (PFD) use and keeps one within
reach in case of emergency. All non-swimmers
and children should wear a PFD at all times when
underway.
2. Passengers do not sit on gunwales, open decks,
elevated pedestal seats or on seat backs when
the boat is underway. This could cause them to be
thrown overboard during a sudden maneuver.
3. At least one other person knows how to oper ate
the boat in case of an emergency.
Boating Safety & Information - Section A
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As a responsible boater, you must comply with the
by the US Coast Guard. Navigating a boat is much
the same as driving an automobile. Operating either
one responsibly means complying with a set of
Tow line
rules intended to prevent accidents. As in driving an
Compass
automobile, there are a few rules that must be known
First aid kit
if safe boating operation is to be maintained. Just as
EPIRB*
you assume other drivers know what they are doing,
other boaters assume you know what you are doing.
Information regarding navigational rules and the
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The Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, Department
of Natural Resources or your local boat club sponsor
Such cours es are strongly recommended. Books on
this subject are also available from local libraries.
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When boating, it is important to be aware of the
weather around you. When the weather changes for
the worse, DO NOT jeopardize your safety by trying to
and dock your vessel immediately.
Dividers
If caught in a storm, seek shelter inside the cabin and
wait for the storm to pass. With open bow models,
suntops and campers will provide some protec tion,
but should not be relied on if you are able to return to
shore. Exercise care when high winds are present!
DO NOT swim or dangle legs or arms into the
water during a lightning storm. Stay out of the
water!
Lightning will seek a ground when it strikes. Avoid
contact with metal parts such as bow rails, control
handle, or windshield.
NOTICE: Scarab boats are not equipped with
a lightning protection system.

"RULES OF THE ROAD"

LIGHTNING

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