38' Scarab Pics!

[JETJOCK]

Thought I would start a 38' Scarab section...someone want to start us off with a few pics?

[Cigdude]

here is a link to a nice piece.

http://detroit.craigslist.org/boa/1074180613.html

[Offshore Ginger]

Just wondering how fit the boat ( structural ) really is ? I have worked on more then one Scarab over the years and to tell you the truth , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ . I have removed linner's to replace all stringers in the cockpit area because weep hole's were not properly coated with resin or painted ext , Motor compartment , total redo's on firewall , stringers or the transom and most of these boat have been 38 SCARAB 'S / PANTHER'S - or most stuff in that range . Sorry guy's they all looked good on Miam Vice and where never built of the highest quality .............................. otherwise in my opinion JUNK !!! I have to say that after posting this , i can almost bet i will take a beating on this but....................................... oh well .:26::26::26::sifone::rofl:

[JFM]

Just wondering how fit the boat ( structural ) really is ? I have worked on more then one Scarab over the years and to tell you the truth , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ . I have removed linner's to replace all stringers in the cockpit area because weep hole's were not properly coated with resin ext ext , Motor compartment , total redo's stringers , or the transom and most of these boat have been 38 SCARAB 'S - PANTHER'S - or most stuff in that range . Sorry guy's they all looked good on Miam Vice and where never built of the highest quality .............................. otherwise in my opinion JUNK !!! I have to say that after posting this , i can almost bet i will take a beating on this but....................................... oh well .:26::26::26::sifone::rofl:

What years was this seen on? I was looking at a couple and didn't know this. I have owned some older model baja's and it was the same thing.

[Cigdude]

it has had a stringer or two replaced. totally redone and kept on trailer in climate controlled building. i think he is asking around $37k.

[2112]

A buddie's 1988 38KV (Larry Smith Hull):D

[JETJOCK]

Here are some of me running this weekend...........

[phragle]

it's a deffinite wellcraft thing, when I redid my transom I couldn't believe the way it was put together. I even found a cigarette lighter glassed into the transom even.....big voids patches of glass that was never wetted out etc... granted it as a nova not a scarab..but a wellcraft non the less

[Scarab KV]

Just wondering how fit the boat ( structural ) really is ? I have worked on more then one Scarab over the years and to tell you the truth , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ . I have removed linner's to replace all stringers in the cockpit area because weep hole's were not properly coated with resin or painted ext , Motor compartment , total redo's on firewall , stringers or the transom and most of these boat have been 38 SCARAB 'S / PANTHER'S - or most stuff in that range . Sorry guy's they all looked good on Miam Vice and where never built of the highest quality .............................. otherwise in my opinion JUNK !!! I have to say that after posting this , i can almost bet i will take a beating on this but....................................... oh well .:26::26::26::sifone::rofl:

Christ, who pizzed in his Cheerios this morn'n:03:
Would imagine he's use to tak'n beatings....the clueless usually are the loudest

[Offshore Ginger]

Christ, who pizzed in his Cheerios this morn'n:03:
Would imagine he's use to tak'n beatings....the clueless usually are the loudest GOD pi$$ed in my Cheerios this morn'n and yes when it comes to JUNK you do not have to be the loudest pile of $hit in the barn yard because it becomes a fact and when you work on boats day after day clueless is out of the question , JUNK is JUNK and once again Mr, Don J, JUNK , JUNK and MORE junk . ha ha ha ha ha ha :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: junk!:rofl: and like i said before , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ !

[Offshore Ginger]

What years was this seen on? I was looking at a couple and didn't know this. I have owned some older model baja's and it was the same thing. How far would you like me to go back ? I have to say that if i was you i would avoid anything with the Wellcraft / Scarab logo on it , for the pure fact that it is not that WELL OF A CRAFT:rofl::rofl::rofl: otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK:rofl::rofl:

[JETJOCK]

How far would you like me to go back ? I have to say that if i was you i would avoid anything with the Wellcraft / Scarab logo on it , for the pure fact that it is not that WELL OF A CRAFT:rofl::rofl::rofl: otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK:rofl::rofl:

Is AMERCIA not a great country?

FREEDOM OF CHOICE-

I happen to love my Scarab, and really that is all that matters to me, not some "Ginger" spouting off on a message board.

I looked at Skaters that were JUNK! Does that mean all Skaters are Junk? Nope!

I looked at XYZ boats....ugly, no class and pretty much runouts.

Either way and WHATEVER boat you like-get a SURVEY before you buy!

[phragle]

i would not have one shoved up my a$$ !

Not even if was covered in drive lube first???

[JETJOCK]

Not even if was covered in drive lube first???

Now thats funny.....I don't care who you are!

[MacGyver]

Christ, who pizzed in his Cheerios this morn'n:03:
Would imagine he's use to tak'n beatings....the clueless usually are the loudest

Another version: "Christ, Someone ate a big bowl of biitchios this morning"

[Cigdude]

How far would you like me to go back ? I have to say that if i was you i would avoid anything with the Wellcraft / Scarab logo on it , for the pure fact that it is not that WELL OF A CRAFT:rofl::rofl::rofl: otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK:rofl::rofl:

i believe it is a larry smith boat. Big difference.

[MacGyver]

Not even if was covered in drive lube first???

Thats POTW material there :26:

[Scarab KV]

Not even if was covered in drive lube first???

Start'n to think the a$$ is big enough to take it without the lube:biggrinjester:

[JETJOCK]

Whatever.....

[Ratickle]

Just wondering how fit the boat ( structural ) really is ? I have worked on more then one Scarab over the years and to tell you the truth , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ . I have removed linner's to replace all stringers in the cockpit area because weep hole's were not properly coated with resin or painted ext , Motor compartment , total redo's on firewall , stringers or the transom and most of these boat have been 38 SCARAB 'S / PANTHER'S - or most stuff in that range . Sorry guy's they all looked good on Miam Vice and where never built of the highest quality .............................. otherwise in my opinion JUNK !!! I have to say that after posting this , i can almost bet i will take a beating on this but....................................... oh well .:26::26::26::sifone::rofl:

Come on Artie, There were some great Scarabs out there that were put together well, ask Betty Cook. There also are some out there that have been rebuilt, (by guys like you), that are outstanding rides. Just because , when the economy tanked in 83-85, some were built without the best quality don't piss on all of them.

I have an 83 Chris that I've been working on for years, it still needs more work and has a couple issues where they skipped the best construction techniques, there are also some Chris's out there that are damn near perfect.

And you deserve the beating you get on this one.:):):)

Help the guys with your knowledge about what to look for and may need fixing if they are interested in a particular boat. Don't slam them all.:sifone:

[stecz20]

artie is this how you go out and find work..... i should try this approach..... i like it...

[Ratickle]

artie is this how you go out and find work..... i should try this approach..... i like it...

:rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Offshore Ginger]

I apologize guys and i deserve a beating for the DAWGGGGGGGG that i am and just to be safe i pulled the K Y jelly out and lubed my bun hole . :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: a :)

[cosmic12]

GOD pi$$ed in my Cheerios this morn'n and yes when it comes to JUNK you do not have to be the loudest pile of $hit in the barn yard because it becomes a fact and when you work on boats day after day clueless is out of the question , JUNK is JUNK and once again Mr, Don J, JUNK , JUNK and MORE junk . ha ha ha ha ha ha :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: junk!:rofl: and like i said before , i would not have one shoved up my a$$ !

Come on, With the knowalge and experince you have you could have just offered to let anyone know what to look for and how. But instead you come off like that and wonder why you get flamed. I have enjoyed some of your post's on the tech foum and HAD!! alot of respect for what you do and have done, after this I have to say I am disapointed and now understand you don't have a clue what this fourm is all about, all that respect has been lost to one stupid post.

[Offshore Ginger]

artie is this how you go out and find work..... i should try this approach..... i like it... Stecz your starting to know me all to well and i figured you might be one of the only people who would appreciate this approach considering you deal with garbage . :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::biggrinjester:

[JETJOCK]

Come on Artie, There were some great Scarabs out there that were put together well, ask Betty Cook. There also are some out there that have been rebuilt, (by guys like you), that are outstanding rides. Just because , when the economy tanked in 83-85, some were built without the best quality don't piss on all of them.

I have an 83 Chris that I've been working on for years, it still needs more work and has a couple issues where they skipped the best construction techniques, there are also some Chris's out there that are damn near perfect.

And you deserve the beating you get on this one.:):):)

Help the guys with your knowledge about what to look for and may need fixing if they are interested in a particular boat. Don't slam them all.:sifone:


Well said!~

[Scarab KV]

artie is this how you go out and find work..... i should try this approach..... i like it...

Dave...you don't need encouragement:sifone:

[Scarab KV]

Stecz your starting to know me all to well and i figured you might be one of the only people who would appreciate this approach considering you deal with garbage . :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::biggrinjester:

Well he is from Joyzee.......I can say that......I do know his neighborhood fairly well.
JK stecz:biggrinjester:

[Offshore Ginger]

Well he is from Joyzee.......I can say that......I do know his neighborhood fairly well.
JK stecz:biggrinjester::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::sifone:

[old377guy]

I apologize guys and i deserve a beating for the DAWGGGGGGGG that i am and just to be safe i pulled the K Y jelly out and lubed my bun hole . :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl: a :)

actually OG, I understand exactly what you mean. I'm on my second 38' Scarab with the thought that they are a lot of bang for the buck. It kind of goes without saying that Wellcraft boats are production boats - inconsistent with their quality control. Therfore I assume that everything needs looking at. If anything needs redoing, I'm still likely to be money ahead. If certain areas check out ok, then I'm golden. I have no illusions, Wellcraft is NOT Larry Smith. I'm just happy with where Scarabs fit in the value matrix. - Jeff

[JETJOCK]

I like my boat, my CHICA like the boat...so who cares what ANYONE thinks?

Why you gotta hate guys with a LONG DECK!

[Chris]

I have a hell of alot more respect for a hard-core boater that knows his stuff in a 30 year old bargain beater than I do for a guy that buys his way in and knows little.

[Offshore Ginger]

Hey guys , like i said in a previous post i apologize and when i wrote it i knew i would get bashed But........................... the truth of the matter is i have been doing fiberglass repair for over thirty odd years now and in the last decade i have done more major repairs on Scarab's then any other brand from all stringer's from the motor compartment to the cockpit , transom , firewall ext ext and everytime that a person brings one to me it is like opening a can of worm's and after reading old 377 guy's post , i thnk he has been there and done that . I have to tell you that one of my all time favorite Scarab's was Betty Cooks KAMMA and still think so.:26:

[Scarab KV]

Hey guys , like i said in a previous post i apologize and when i wrote it i knew i would get bashed But........................... the truth of the matter is i have been doing fiberglass repair for over thirty odd years now and in the last decade i have done more major repairs on Scarab's then any other brand from all stringer's from the motor compartment to the cockpit , transom , firewall ext ext and everytime that a person brings one to me it is like opening a can of worm's and after reading old 377 guy's post , i thnk he has been there and done that . I have to tell you that one of my all time favorite Scarab's was Betty Cooks KAMMA and still think so.:26:


Now that's a lot easier way to take it. Was a little harsh being told your ride is......well no need to hash it up again.
Yes some do have issue. Found one on mine last fall that will need to be dealt with and will probably post for tech on it when the time comes.:(

[stecz20]

Hey guys , like i said in a previous post i apologize and when i wrote it i knew i would get bashed But........................... the truth of the matter is i have been doing fiberglass repair for over thirty odd years now and in the last decade i have done more major repairs on Scarab's then any other brand from all stringer's from the motor compartment to the cockpit , transom , firewall ext ext and everytime that a person brings one to me it is like opening a can of worm's and after reading old 377 guy's post , i thnk he has been there and done that . I have to tell you that one of my all time favorite Scarab's was Betty Cooks KAMMA and still think so.:26:



artie i dont get you... sometimes you're the nicest guy, a lot of heh time you go out of your way and with your years of expericance you truly do like to help out the other members.. everyone enjoys your imput.. when you act like a dick, not so much... if you would change your approach and not act like a dick once and a while you would be recieved much better on these boards.


artie what kind of car do you drive???

[stecz20]

I like my boat, my CHICA like the boat...so who cares what ANYONE thinks?

Why you gotta hate guys with a LONG DECK!

that is some ass.....:26::26:

[Offshore Ginger]

Dave , the $hit just isnt doing it for me anymore ( KOOL AID ):rofl::rofl: besides you have left a hard path to follow and such a rocky road . Dave it is very easy to be the Grasshopper .:rofl::rofl::rofl: when your the KING. :rofl::rofl::rofl: Dave i drive a 1998 chevy cav for work that gets me from point A to point B and is loaded with tools and material and at the moment when you get in the car it smells like toxic waste , Epoxy plus hardner, Primer , Glass , Cabosil ,Sand paper, Acetone ,Imron , tools , and anything else that i might need for a 32 Skater that im working on .:rofl::rofl::

[stecz20]

chevys suck, only pickle sniffers drive chevys.... fords are skaters and chevys are the bayliners.. i would think a man of your skill would know that......


carry on artie, and remember stecz is watching you.... my kool aid never runs dry, nor does my following of faithful pigs.......

i like you artie, thats why im going to kill you last.....

[stecz20]

by the way, scarabs are cool....

[Offshore Ginger]

Dave the only thing you will kill me with is your kindness and keep the fuel for the fire comeing , Dawgggggggggggggggggggggggggg:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl::rof l::rofl::rofl:

[JETJOCK]

by the way, scarabs are cool....



Stecz20 these are for you sir!

[Ratickle]

I apologize guys and i deserve a beating for the DAWGGGGGGGG that i am and just to be safe i pulled the K Y jelly out and lubed my bun hole . :rofl: a :)


Now that's an apology. Still don't think it will fit though.:03:


Come on, With the knowalge and experince you have you could have just offered to let anyone know what to look for and how. But instead you come off like that and wonder why you get flamed. I have enjoyed some of your post's on the tech foum and HAD!! alot of respect for what you do and have done, after this I have to say I am disapointed and now understand you don't have a clue what this fourm is all about, all that respect has been lost to one stupid post.

He apologized for it. I still respect him and his knowledge. It takes all types, but the good ones know when they put it out there wrong.


Hey guys , like i said in a previous post i apologize and when i wrote it i knew i would get bashed But........................... the truth of the matter is i have been doing fiberglass repair for over thirty odd years now and in the last decade i have done more major repairs on Scarab's then any other brand from all stringer's from the motor compartment to the cockpit , transom , firewall ext ext and everytime that a person brings one to me it is like opening a can of worm's and after reading old 377 guy's post , i thnk he has been there and done that . I have to tell you that one of my all time favorite Scarab's was Betty Cooks KAMMA and still think so.:26:

And there is still a bunch of good Scarabs out there to be fixed correctly by guys like you. It's you guys that can help keep this sport going by helping and teaching. We all can't afford new Skaters, Cigs, etc.



artie i dont get you... sometimes you're the nicest guy, a lot of heh time you go out of your way and with your years of expericance you truly do like to help out the other members.. everyone enjoys your imput.. when you act like a dick, not so much... if you would change your approach and not act like a dick once and a while you would be recieved much better on these boards.

Pot and Kettle ?????? Oops, not.....Stecz is always a nice guy....:sifone:


chevys suck, only pickle sniffers drive chevys.... fords are skaters and chevys are the bayliners.. i would think a man of your skill would know that...........

Still the backwards child, dyslexia's a b-t-h, isn't it. :)


i like you artie, thats why im going to kill you last.....

Who's first?:sifone:

[stecz20]

Now that's an apology. Still don't think it will fit though.:03:



He apologized for it. I still respect him and his knowledge. It takes all types, but the good ones know when they put it out there wrong.



And there is still a bunch of good Scarabs out there to be fixed correctly by guys like you. It's you guys that can help keep this sport going by helping and teaching. We all can't afford new Skaters, Cigs, etc.




Pot and Kettle ?????? Oops, not.....Stecz is always a nice guy....:sifone:



Still the backwards child, dyslexia's a b-t-h, isn't it. :)



Who's first?:sifone:



sunkin, after he builds me my m1a, im going to kill him with it, them take the empire all to myself.... masher will be your new boss... :dupe::dupe:

[stecz20]

Stecz20 these are for you sir!

shes a cutie.....

[Ratickle]

sunkin, after he builds me my m1a, im going to kill him with it, them take the empire all to myself.... masher will be your new boss... :dupe::dupe:

We'll be ready......:sifone:

[Scarab KV]

Now that's an apology. Still don't think it will fit though.:03:



He apologized for it. I still respect him and his knowledge. It takes all types, but the good ones know when they put it out there wrong.



And there is still a bunch of good Scarabs out there to be fixed correctly by guys like you. It's you guys that can help keep this sport going by helping and teaching. We all can't afford new Skaters, Cigs, etc.




Pot and Kettle ?????? Oops, not.....Stecz is always a nice guy....:sifone:



Still the backwards child, dyslexia's a b-t-h, isn't it. :)



Who's first?:sifone:



Agree 100% I'm good with it. Stecz is starting to concern me thou:biggrinjester:

[Ratickle]

Agree 100% I'm good with it. Stecz is starting to concern me thou:biggrinjester:

He should.....:sifone:

That could be your girl he's chasing......:):ack2::):ack2::)

[CDOWNS]

chevys suck, only pickle sniffers drive chevys.... fords are skaters and chevys are the bayliners.. i would think a man of your skill would know that......


carry on artie, and remember stecz is watching you.... my kool aid never runs dry, nor does my following of faithful pigs.......

i like you artie, thats why im going to kill you last.....

pickle sniffer.............:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

[Chris]

sunkin, after he builds me my m1a, im going to kill him with it, them take the empire all to myself.... masher will be your new boss... :dupe::dupe:

You'll need alot more than a rifle.

"You're either gonna' surf or you're gonna' fight, So what's it gonna' be, son?"
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/CTS1489/untitled-14.jpg

[stecz20]

charlie dont surf......

[Ratickle]

You'll need alot more than a rifle.

"You're either gonna' surf or you're gonna' fight, So what's it gonna' be, son?"
http://i38.photobucket.com/albums/e123/CTS1489/untitled-14.jpg

:sifone::boxing_smiley::sifone:

[Docster]

Hey 2112
thanks for posting my Hot rod. its going thru a transome repair as 20 years has rotted the chit out the transome. ASD7's are going on it after I get it back. She needs a good drive to handle those 605" Fords. Everything else seems to blow up including those over rated Konrads drives.

[Davidmnc]

Hey 2112
thanks for posting my Hot rod. its going thru a transome repair as 20 years has rotted the chit out the transome. ASD7's are going on it after I get it back. She needs a good drive to handle those 605" Fords. Everything else seems to blow up including those over rated Konrads drives.

Welcome to SOS. Post some pics of your project!!!

[Scarab KV]

A buddie's 1988 38KV (Larry Smith Hull):D


Hey 2112
thanks for posting my Hot rod. its going thru a transome repair as 20 years has rotted the chit out the transome. ASD7's are going on it after I get it back. She needs a good drive to handle those 605" Fords. Everything else seems to blow up including those over rated Konrads drives.

Nice.
That sure looks like the one used in the CSI Miami episode.

[2112]

Hey 2112
thanks for posting my Hot rod. its going thru a transome repair as 20 years has rotted the chit out the transome. ASD7's are going on it after I get it back. She needs a good drive to handle those 605" Fords. Everything else seems to blow up including those over rated Konrads drives.


It is about time you found this place, there are just a few of us here representing the northwest.

Who is doing your Transom, Stacy Akana? Did you rebuild the Fords? What are you doing with the drag boat?


Welcome to SOS. Post some pics of your project!!!

You heard the man! :sifone:

.

[Docster]

Drew set it up with Howard Tolly. Its been taking forever. They ary putting 2" of some kind honey combed hexel space age stuff. It definatly will not rot & is super strrong when glassed over. Only draw back is waiting for this guy to get it done. definatly a nasty fkg job. Who is Stacy Akana?
For my Sanger flat Drew is building me a 429 super cobra jet. Have a pair of Jon Kasse P-51 super cobra jet heads, SVO race block, same as in Scarab. Cant even begin to name all the chit in it. I basically gave him free rain on it. twin 750 carbs with tunnel ram. Howard Green will dyno it, Drew hopes to get North of 700hp at 6500. I will be racing in the 468 class next year.
Blew the 540 up Did not scatter to bad. Block & heads good so he turned it into a 572 it goes up for sale.

[2112]

When I took apart my Brand new 32 Fever and saw how **** poor it was built, I hired Stacy (in Couer d' Alene) to fix it. It took 9 months and $25K to reinforce all the obvious structural deficiencies. Needless to say I will never buy another Fountain and will probably own this one forever.

Is the 540 a chev? Drew's Brother in law was in the office and was talking about you lunching the motor. I blew up a 540 Ford in my Warlock (rods out the block) and was able to put her back together with less horsepower for the guy who was with me when she let loose. He ran it for years until the boat sunk at the marina. Funny, there was so much smoke when it blew, you couldn't see my boat on the water for about 15 minutes. :rofl:

Sounds like the Drag boat racing will be fun. :USA: Sounds like a screaming engine. :sifone: You gotta be one of the only Fords out there.

.

[2112]

Can you post pics of your transom repairs? sounds interesting.

.

[old377guy]

Can you post pics of your transom repairs? sounds interesting.

.

ditto - would love to see some pix

[Rookie]

Hey 2112
thanks for posting my Hot rod. its going thru a transome repair as 20 years has rotted the chit out the transome. ASD7's are going on it after I get it back. She needs a good drive to handle those 605" Fords. Everything else seems to blow up including those over rated Konrads drives.

Docster, Is this your Scarab? I have had these pics on my computer for years. This is one of my all time top 3 favorite boats. Would like to see more pics myself.

[Rookie]

It kind of goes without saying that Wellcraft boats are production boats - inconsistent with their quality control. Therfore I assume that everything needs looking at. If anything needs redoing, I'm still likely to be money ahead. If certain areas check out ok, then I'm golden. I have no illusions, Wellcraft is NOT Larry Smith. I'm just happy with where Scarabs fit in the value matrix. - Jeff

I took the same approach when buying my scarab. Now I have a bit of fiberglass work that needs to be done, something that I have not done much of. I have a stringer starting cracking away from the hull. But with all the knowledge on these boards and repair threads I think I might be able to handle it.

Jason

[Docster]

Rookie, that is now my boat. I bought from Drew 3 years ago. those are pretty good pics. The 19 year old blonde is Drews wife he married when he was 47. What a stud! The whole boat has less than 300 hrs on it. Drew of course had many motors in, Now they are 605 cu Fords They will make 820 hp at 6500. 2112 is that about right?

It is a cool boat, you pull up to the docks & everybody wants to check it out. I will gets some pic of the tramsom & keep u all posted, if I can figure out how to up load them.

2112,
I blew up the 540 that I had in my advantage that i put in my Sanger. It got hot on the last race. I had small hints along the way that it was warming up.
the impeller blew apart then Bang! So much fun.

[DAREDEVIL]

OK,,,,she was 19 in a cool boat . i would still take both .LOL


Nice boat u got !!

[Rookie]

Rookie, that is now my boat. I bought from Drew 3 years ago. those are pretty good pics.

If you don't mind me asking where are you out of? If I was ever in the area that boat is in I would love to see it in person. As stated earlier I have liked this boat forever.

[old377guy]

I took the same approach when buying my scarab. Now I have a bit of fiberglass work that needs to be done, something that I have not done much of. I have a stringer starting cracking away from the hull. But with all the knowledge on these boards and repair threads I think I might be able to handle it.

Jason

bingo!

[Scarab KV]

Docster, Is this your Scarab? I have had these pics on my computer for years. This is one of my all time top 3 favorite boats. Would like to see more pics myself.

Nice boat.

[2112]

Now they are 605 cu Fords They will make 820 hp at 6500. 2112 is that about right?


Or maybe a bit more. :sifone:


OK,,,,she was 19 in a cool boat . i would still take both .LOL



That is about right for that picture. They have been together about 20 years now. :)



It is a cool boat, you pull up to the docks & everybody wants to check it out. I will gets some pic of the tramsom & keep u all posted, if I can figure out how to up load them.



It is easy. Load them in a file. Go advanced in your post. Manage attachments, browse, find them in you computer and attach and upload.

.

[olli]

38' Scarab picture thread
posts: 67
usable pics: 2
:huh: :cuss: :banghead:

47360

[Scarab KV]

38' Scarab picture thread
posts: 67
usable pics: 2
:huh: :cuss: :banghead:

47360

Better?:D

[olli]

Better! :kiss:

47491

[Scarab KV]

This is sort of the evolution of mine. Originally ordered as a Vice LTD by Bill Taylor, then refurbished by Brian & Wilma Ross for the Snap-On Poker Run series that they co-sponsored with Bills magazine. I bought it from the Ross's when they moved on to F2.

[Scarab KV]

A couple more

[Scarab KV]

By far the best known KV.
Original Miami Vice KV. Was used as a camera platform boat in 2nd season. Meticulously restored by Tom in New York and now currently owned by Jim in Ohio.

[MikeyFIN]

Better! :kiss:

47491
Olli any info about this boat?

[2112]

I think it is safe to say that the 38KV is one of the best looking boats made. Personally. I prefer them without the radar arch though.

The boat in post #70 is particularly cool.

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[MikeyFIN]

The 377/38KV Scarab is a fine hull with the low freeboard yes.
One of the favourites.

[JETJOCK]

My 38KV is one toy I plan in keeping for a long time.

[Dude! Sweet!]

Do Larry Smith's count?

[Scarab KV]

Umm....yaahhhhh:D

[DAREDEVIL]

Do Larry Smith's count?

DAMN, l@@ks like satisfaction is in front of the titanic .LOL

Cool boat ( i mean the LS ) !!!!!

Thanks for posting those:cheers2:

[MikeyFIN]

Do Larry Smith's count?

Definitely... these your pics?
Seen them before on the other board.

Just some useless trivia I´ve collected since a kid:
Looks like it says Queen Mary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary)on "Titanic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.O.S._Titanic)"....
Queen Mary is way bigger than Titanic was..and faster but has been portrayed as Titanic in movies etc.

[Dude! Sweet!]

Definitely... these your pics?
Seen them before on the other board.

Just some useless trivia I´ve collected since a kid:
Looks like it says Queen Mary (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RMS_Queen_Mary)on "Titanic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S.O.S._Titanic)"....
Queen Mary is way bigger than Titanic was..and faster but has been portrayed as Titanic in movies etc.

Nope. Off the ski race site and Pfaff's site.

[olli]

51801

[Dude! Sweet!]

51801

Great photo! Thanks. Gotta love the ski race. We're going to start practicing in a week or two... Can't wait for July!

[Scarab KV]

Great photo! Thanks. Gotta love the ski race. We're going to start practicing in a week or two... Can't wait for July!

I'm in. Does the spotter get to drink? :cheers2:

[jet]

lake erie this fall,this video taken with Iphone 3gs http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M72Qu4TmEpk

[olli]

http://www.riverdavesplace.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21246

[kvscarab38]

short vid:cheers2:

[old377guy]

doing some Winter work

[Dude! Sweet!]

I'm in. Does the spotter get to drink? :cheers2:

Doesn't everyone?! Wait, I thought you were skiing?! :sifone:

[Rookie]

lake erie this fall,this video taken with Iphone 3gs

Is this over by Luna Pier?

[Mrs. Gordo]

Gordo's latest project - ain't she b-e-a-u-tiful?

[Scarab KV]

Gordo's latest project - ain't she b-e-a-u-tiful?

Nice

[DAREDEVIL]

NICE .........http://www.lakecumberlandmarine.com/used_vehicle_details.htm?vehicleId=f6fcb99e4046381c0084de3cb4e55760

[jet]

Is this over by Luna Pier?

yep coming out of L.P.

[glassdave]

Gordo's latest project - ain't she b-e-a-u-tiful?

NICE! :cool:

[JETJOCK]

MEEEE LIKEEEEEEEEEEEe

[Rookie]

yep coming out of L.P.
One of my best friends lives right there. Went out of that channel last year and went to Toledo and Maumee Bay Resort. I plan on heading over there this summer a few times. How's the boating?

[jet]

its all good as long as you know where the sand bars are,O and the drinking bars too

[deepv29]

West Coast guy here, so I'm new to the Scarab forum. I like the boats and the history. But what was the significance of the Larry Smith hull?

[scarabman]

Larry Smith developed the original Scarab boats. He then licensed the trademark to Wellcraft and contunued to develop subsequesnt boats/designs for them. He also built some boats on his own under Team Scarab and then after the license agreement w/ Wellcraft expired in 2002. Around 2006 or so Wellcraft purchased the Scarab trademark outright from Larry Smith. The 43 molds were then sold to Eliminator

[deepv29]

Thanks for the info. Im in Eliminator country out here, so it was big news about the purchase of the 43. Did the Larry Smith hulls differ from a "non Larry Smith"? There is a 1982 Kaama special edition on the web for sale. I heard Kaama referred to the drives that were made out west in Huntington Beach. What does KAAMA refer to?

On a side note, have you seen the 38 Scarab for sale in So Cal for 19k? It on the LA Craigslist and Offshoreboat.com. It is 1990 and has the arch.

[scarabman]

Thanks for the info. Im in Eliminator country out here, so it was big news about the purchase of the 43. Did the Larry Smith hulls differ from a "non Larry Smith"? There is a 1982 Kaama special edition on the web for sale. I heard Kaama referred to the drives that were made out west in Huntington Beach. What does KAAMA refer to?

On a side note, have you seen the 38 Scarab for sale in So Cal for 19k? It on the LA Craigslist and Offshoreboat.com. It is 1990 and has the arch.

You are also in Larry Smith/Team Scarab country.

Have not seen the boat you are referring too.

Kaama Scarabs were a model name/trim package and actually had nothing to do with whether they had Kaama drives or not.

There are the LS built Scarabs which are/were a custom, purpose built boat. They are a very well built structure and have a somewhat cult like following. There are the Wellcraft built Scarabs that were designed and/or tweaked by LS and then there are the Wellcraft built Scarabs that had nothing to do with LS period other than using the trademark.

[28cigarettess]

Here's mine....picked her up early last September :)


http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c265/skilliam/ourcig2009.jpg

[Team Tsunami]

I have this 38 for sale at a great price!! 850hp blower motors and #5's. Runs 100mph and is a Team Scarab USA edition. All the added deacals have been removed and the boat is being buffed as we speak.

[scarab43]

Here are a couple of my 43

[old377guy]

nice looking 43!

[600sci]

I have this 38 for sale at a great price!! 850hp blower motors and #5's. Runs 100mph and is a Team Scarab USA edition. All the added deacals have been removed and the boat is being buffed as we speak.

WOW, was this a former race boat. I never seen this one and what would the price be on somthing like this ?
Thank you.
Very nice boat!

[Team Tsunami]

WOW, was this a former race boat. I never seen this one and what would the price be on somthing like this ?
Thank you.
Very nice boat!

It was not a former race boat.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/classifieds/1995_38_scarab100_mph_5_039_s-o37641-en.html

[jez350]

Scarab 43,

Love your boat. Got any more pics of her? What's layout like downstairs?

[scarab43]

Here are a couple more, down under there is a bathroom,sink, closet, couch's, bed and storage in front of that and a refridge, I put a swim platform on and took the three bladed props off and got labbed 26 four blades.