Scarab / Nova - comparison - Wellcraft

[HiZ]

So, I am buying a Nova 91 w/ twin 350 mags
Boat is pretty clean aside from missing out on the water all last season
What is the deal with these hulls?

Help/Info/Guru's take the stage

[Ratickle]

Need a little more info. I'm assuming a 1991 23' Nova XL. But, they also made a 26 Nova in 1991. I've heard of both with that engine package.

Both were great for rough water. A friend had a 23 that I swear I've seen 15' in the air on Lake Michigan.........

[HiZ]

Sorry guys
Ok I purchased it - Looked at the boat and couldn't pass on the deal

It is actually a 90 Nova XL 26
Twin SBC with Alpha's
Not a bad little boat so far, some TLC and cleaning and she will be on her way!
So, tell me more

[Bobcat]

Cool, lets see some pics !

[HiZ]

74150\


Running with my old boat " Kick N Back"

[HiZ]

Here is a dock shot and what Not

[HiZ]

and I still own this one!

[Ratickle]

Is yours the step hull or the non-step? I think they only made the step hull in 90 and 91, but people who had them said they were a bit loose.

The 26 Nova's were probably the best 26' wave crusher ever made....:)

[Bobcat]

I like that cruiser.

[old377guy]

wish I had my old 26 Nova around for a spare boat what with the 377 out of commission

[Ratickle]

I can tell you that the 26 Wellcraft Nova II won the "Most Impressive New Offshore Model" in 1981 from Powerboat Magazines Boats of the Year edition....


I've got that report, and am looking to see what happened in 1990 if I have anything.

[old377guy]

I can tell you that the 26 Wellcraft Nova II won the "Most Impressive New Offshore Model" in 1981 from Powerboat Magazines Boats of the Year edition....


I've got that report, and am looking to see what happened in 1990 if I have anything.

is there any bit of marine trivia or info that has escaped your erstwhile notice?

[HiZ]

I like that cruiser.

76 Carver Santa' Maria
Fun on the slow Boat!

[HiZ]

I can tell you that the 26 Wellcraft Nova II won the "Most Impressive New Offshore Model" in 1981 from Powerboat Magazines Boats of the Year edition....


I've got that report, and am looking to see what happened in 1990 if I have anything.

This is a std. (not stepped) hull, they mfg'd a stepped in the early 90's! sweet
Did you find any information on the boat? design issues, changes, exhaust set up ?

That thing works great in rough water!
Winnebago has been riled up lately

[Diego9040]

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I am building twin 383's with around 425 hp for my 1991 Nova 26 ST
Eagle rotating assembly
Steel crankshaft
Edelbrock Performer cylinder heads 70 cc
Hyperteuntic dished pistons
9:1 cr
PRW alum rockers 1.5 ratio
Performer air gap intake
Edelbrock 1410 750 cmf carb
MSD Ignition
Bob Madara Hydraulic Roller Cam (high lift) .534/.526
PBM Roller lifters
Fresh water cooled
SM manifolds w custom long risers


Hope to finish these by end of October Wish me luck, will def. dyno test both engines.

[Bobcat]

That's really clean looking...should fly.

[Ratickle]

745917459274593

I am building twin 383's with around 425 hp for my 1991 Nova 26 ST
Eagle rotating assembly
Steel crankshaft
Edelbrock Performer cylinder heads 70 cc
Hyperteuntic dished pistons
9:1 cr
PRW alum rockers 1.5 ratio
Performer air gap intake
Edelbrock 1410 750 cmf carb
MSD Ignition
Bob Madara Hydraulic Roller Cam (high lift) .534/.526
PBM Roller lifters
Fresh water cooled
SM manifolds w custom long risers


Hope to finish these by end of October Wish me luck, will def. dyno test both engines.

Sweet, and welcome. That sounds like some healthy small-blocks.

[HiZ]

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I am building.....
Hope to finish these by end of October Wish me luck, will def. dyno test both engines.

WOW, looks really good
Do you have any shots of the engine compartment?
I am still trying to figure out what I want to do with exhaust and would like to see some shots of Original intact exhaust

Did you ever finish it?

[HiZ]

How do I know if I have a kevlar hull?
Anyone know

[HiZ]

Sorry guys
Ok I purchased it - Looked at the boat and couldn't pass on the deal

It is actually a 90 Nova XL 26
Twin SBC with Alpha's
Not a bad little boat so far, some TLC and cleaning and she will be on her way!
So, tell me more

Hey, idiot: it's a Nova ST
Also How can I check me engine details by serial #?

[Ratickle]

I'm not sure if you can, but it may be worth a try. You're assuming they are stock 1990 Merc's?

[HiZ]

Assuming yeah I know, pulling and pulling apart is the only, "real" way

[Ratickle]

Get the serial numbers and we can see if we can figure it out. They made the 5.0, the 5.7, and the 350 mag that year I believe from what I've looked up. Plus the 320 EFI one year earlier.....