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Thread: 29 Scarab

  1. #1
    Badburn
    Hey guys, I 'm looking for an expert, or semi expert opinion. I'm looking at a 29 ft Scarab, 1996 I think. It has a single BBC in it. I was thinking it is quite large for only one engine. Do most of these boats this size have twins? I wonder if I may have trouble selling it down the road if it doesnt have twins? Also, I cant imagine it would be very fast. Anyone had one of these?
    Any input would be great, Thanks

  2. #2
    scarabrick2
    You'll need a lot of HP to make that thing RUN. Nice heavy boat. Got any pics? What are they going for $ ?
    Rick

  3. #3
    Just Tool'n
    I have a 28ft Elim Eagle. Single engle, it was ok in power with stock power, 2 years ago I put a whipple supercharger on it, now it makes it get up & go.
    My thoughts are anything over 30ft needs twins engines in it!

  4. #4
    spectras only
    I remember when the 29 came out with single and the ads said it's capable of 70 ,hence it was a lot lighter than the previous models . I was on this boat once for a trial , it did go fast , but at the time GPS wasn't available to verify true speed . I imagine with a HP500 it would do 70 .
    The boat was stark inside with no amenities . I would go for it if the price was right .I have the brochure on it to check true length [ prolly 29' with swim platform] and weight ,later .

  5. #5
    KACHINA KEN
    It's not too heavy for a single, it would be prudent to not cane it from a dead stop though. If it has a straight up bravo 1 that is the weak link in the setup, maybe new internals on the drive would be a good choice for first upgrade.

  6. #6
    C-2
    We've been following used big boats - people can't give them away right now. Been eyeballing a boat that started at $135K.....now down to $95K. I'm sure they would take $85K.
    Make sure you are happy with what you buy - it's a buyers market.

  7. #7
    Badburn
    Good info guys. I think I might be able to pick it up for about 20 g's . I think thats a really good deal. What do you guys think?

  8. #8
    scarabrick2
    Show some pics and info on te boat and trailer. Might be able to help more if we have more info.

  9. #9
    Cole1313
    Good info guys. I think I might be able to pick it up for about 20 g's . I think thats a really good deal. What do you guys think?
    I think it looks like the miami vice boat, just a different color. Very cool. 20,000 seems like a good deal. You could the savings to put some more power in it.

  10. #10
    spectras only
    Here's some info ;
    Specifications
    Centerline Length 29'5"
    Beam 7'6"
    Dry Weight [singl] 4600 lbs
    Dry Weight [twin] 5500 lbs
    Fuel Capacity 100 gal
    Deadrise 23 deg
    Draft up 22"
    Draft down 36"
    Bridge clearence 4'7"
    Engine opt
    Merc 7.4L [300hp]
    Merc 454 Mag [350hp]
    Merc 502 Mag EFI Bravo [415hp]
    Volvo 740 Duo prop [300hp]
    Volvo 820 DPX [390hp]
    Twin Merc 5.7 Alpha [235hp]
    Twin Merc 350 Mag [250hp]
    Twin Volvo 570 Duoprop [245hp]

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