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Owner’s Manual Page 103 Care and Maintenance - Section E
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2. Snap the cockpit cover sides to the deck.
3. Secure the rear corners and aft edge of the
cockpit canvas.
4. Place the adjustable poles in position. The adjust-
able poles are provided to adjust the canvas for
tautness and prevent puddling.
Before storing the cockpit cover, ensure the cover is
dry. Once dry, we recommend folding the cover in
half, lengthwise and then rolling the cover up.
D. Trailering Cover
Trailering covers may be available for certain models
only and are intended for longer term storage. These
covers spread over the entire boat. See Figure E4. If a
trailering cover is used in areas with snow accumula-
tion, be sure to support the canvas adequately and
inspect frequently for snow loads or damage will
occur. Refer to the section on Winter Storage for
additional infor mation. Check with your Scarab Dealer
for availability.
Figure E4: Trailering Cover - Models May Vary
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1. Spread trailering cover over entire boat.
2. Install adjustable poles in the rear cockpit and
forward bow areas. Be sure the canvas is taut
and no pockets (sags) exist.
3. Ensure the trailer cover extends below the gunnel-
ing.
4. Tighten the cover’s rachet straps to secure the
cover to the boat.
E. Trailering with a Weather Cover
High winds encountered during trailering your boat can
severely damage most weather covers with the excep-
tion of the trailer cover. If an extended trip at highway
speeds is planned, the top and other weather covers
should be in the down position or removed entirely. This
will prevent damage and loss.
NOTICE
DO NOT tow your boat at highway speeds with
weather covers in place (with the exception of the
trailer cover). High winds encountered during
trailering your boat can severely damage most
weather covers. Damage to weather covers
incurred as a result of trailering your boat is not
covered under warranty.
F. Winter Storage
The boat must be properly protected during winter dry
dock storage. A winter storage cover is advisable.
Many marine dealers offer shrink-wrap enclosures for
outdoor storage. See a Scarab dealer for informa tion
on the availability of winter storage covers or other
alternatives for storage.
When storing outdoors, make sure the sup porting
framework keeps the weight of the snow and rain from
accumulating on the storage cover. Proper ventilation
must also be provided or dry rot and mildew will occur.
See the section on General Mainte nance for addition-
al winter storage information.
G. Use of Weather Covers and Carbon Monoxide
When an engine is running, a natural vacuum may
exist with the right wind and sea conditions to allow
exhaust gases (which includes carbon monoxide) to
seep into the boat. When canvas is utilized, this
compounds the possibili ty of this occurring and inhibits
natural ventilation. For more information, refer to
Section A-11 - Carbon Monoxide in this manual.
The carbon monoxide in exhaust fumes can be
hazardous. It is important for you and your pas-
sengers to be aware of the potential safety hazard
created by ex haust fumes. Familiarize yourself with
the symptoms of individuals overcome by carbon
monoxide, and most importantly, ways you can
protect yourself and your guests. Figure E5 - Carbon
Monoxide Canvas Warning Label.