Scarab owners check in...

[JETJOCK]

So whats the deal? Everybody bailing out on OSO? It seems easier to post pics and thats a HUGE plus!




<---------cant seem to change the Avatar to something "cooler"

[kvscarab38]

hi jetjock we need to look for a scarab avatar for the scarab forum
that why i didnt put in avatar yet

[glassdave]

hey Bob i could re size one of yours or anything really.

[JETJOCK]

How about one of these?

[glassdave]

got those to if anyone needs 'em :D

[old377guy]

checkin' in - no newer photos to post yet - great to be here

[kimmer]

Just checking in....

[SCARAB3DMC]

we are here !!:sifone:

[JETJOCK]

Some more pics of my 38KV MV LTD

[Scarab KV]

Check, Check. I'm here.

:iagree: Looks like there's enough room for 2 KVs in that hanger. :sifone:

[Rookie]

checkin' in

[BY U BOY]

I'm here.

[JETJOCK]

Check, Check. I'm here.

:iagree: Looks like there's enough room for 2 KVs in that hanger. :sifone:

Plenty of room down here in Sunny Florida! Bring your KV down for some inside storage for the Winter!

[Nova26]

Whats up guys? So is this where its at now?

[Scarab KV]

Plenty of room down here in Sunny Florida! Bring your KV down for some inside storage for the Winter!


Carefull...may just be there in the morn'n. :sifone:

[Scarab KV]

Whats up guys? So is this where its at now?

Hey Dan, was wonder'n if we were gonna have to come get you against your will.

[Nova26]

Lets get it started!!

[scarab29]

check I'm here to

[SCARAB28]

Checking in

1988 28' scarab excel

[glassdave]

My ScarabIII by the way . . . great boat and hate to say it its way easier to do long weekends on than the Donzi. Very comfortable boat :D

[Fuel'n Around]

Checking in, great to be here guys. Nice ride Dave!

[Rat Now]

Just found out from JETJOCK about this place...Rat Now is in the house!

[Scarab KV]

Just found out from JETJOCK about this place...Rat Now is in the house!

There you is. :seeya:

[getchasum111]

So whats the deal? Everybody bailing out on OSO? It seems easier to post pics and thats a HUGE plus!




<---------cant seem to change the Avatar to something "cooler"

yes it is much easier...and the pics are bigger....my first big boat was an 87 30 foot scarab panther completely redone...looked like a new boat...i miss it...

[scandelous]

I made it...

[MOSCARAB]

just checking out the site.... hows it going out there in Scarab land?

[JETJOCK]

HA! HA!

WORD UP!

THIS PLACE IS A LOT MORE USER FRIENDLY!


Jetjock
"Internet Bandit"

[Scarab KV]

scandelous...that avatar is hilarious. Reminds me of a picture I have of the Calgary Needle. :sifone:

[JETJOCK]

Hmmmm.....I have some "various pics" of my travels around the world


Lets start with Brasil.......some pics of various hotels and nightclubs.

[Scarab KV]

Hmmmm.....I have some "various pics" of my travels around the world


Lets start with Brasil.......some pics of various hotels and nightclubs.

Ummm....why is she in your hotel room?? :huh:

[JETJOCK]

Just showing her my "uniform" and the view from my balcony

[Scarab KV]

Just showing her my "uniform" and the view from my balcony


Ummm....were you out of uniform at the time?? :lurk5:

[BenPerfected]

Old school...4th life

[Scarab KV]

Old school...4th life

Is that a Panther?
Sharp look'n ride.

[JETJOCK]

Kinda quiet around here!

[glassdave]

Hmmmm.....I have some "various pics" of my travels around the world


Lets start with Brasil.......some pics of various hotels and nightclubs.

note to self . . . . take a trip to Brasil . . . :)

[Scarab KV]

note to self . . . . take a trip to Brasil . . . :)

Don't forget your uniform. :rofl:

[JETJOCK]

No need for a Uniform......

I am willing to do guided tours for a small fee!

[scandelous]

Scarab KV,

who the babe??? screw the neddle...

[jhenrie]

Checkin in

[Scarab KV]

Scarab KV,

who the babe??? screw the neddle...

Use my needle to....:huh:
Oh...damned if I know.
Wish I could say she was the end result of being single with a go fast. :banghead:
She didn't look too impressed with the photo op.
Girl like that should be use to it by now. :sifone:

[502ss]

OK, OSO got really quiet so here I am! Now I just need to upgrade my membership and I will be good to go.

[Scarab KV]

OK, OSO got really quiet so here I am! Now I just need to upgrade my membership and I will be good to go.

There you is. How goes it?

[JETJOCK]

Whats up everyone?

[Scarab KV]

Whats up everyone?

Hey Randy. Just hang'n. How's things?

[JETJOCK]

Not much, just lots of work! Been cold here in the south.....bummer.

Boat is ready to go....how is the Hobby Shop going?

Take care,

Randy

[Scarab KV]

Not much, just lots of work! Been cold here in the south.....bummer.

Boat is ready to go....how is the Hobby Shop going?

Take care,

Randy

Slow start with the new location, but start'n to get it's feet. Lot of inventory com'n in...get'n nervous as a whore in church.

[kvscarab38]

some old shots of mine

[JETJOCK]

Nice 38 KV..whats the story?

[kvscarab38]

Nice 38 KV..whats the story?
12-11-2008, 09:36 AM #41
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Re: how many people have larry smith scarabs? post some pics of them
Quote:
Originally Posted by kvscarab38
Is this boat a larry smith boat??

http://yachtworld.com/boats/1463462/0
That one brought back enough memories to get me to reregister here. NOT a Larry Smith Scarab but still an unusal boat. I bought one in very similar circumstances and it was rigged right beside that one in the race shop that John Connor, Don Pruitt and Gus Anastasia set up right down the road from Wellcraft in Sarasota. Both my boat and this one were built by Wellcraft with interiors, instrumentation and paint but no other rigging. Connors shop then did everything else to race boat rigging standards. Mine was also tabbed hull to deck as I asked for it, not sure about Rick's. Extra care was done at Wellcraft to scrape resin out of the molds on these two. Rick's was done in Kevlar but I chose glass. Connor did not like Kevlar back then as he had some bottom splintering on Betty Cooks boats. So I listened to him. He also tipped me to the fact that Wellcraft Kevlar boats were only 400-500 lbs lighter than glass boats as they used only a few very thick heavy layers of Kevlar as opposed to the 14-15 very thin layers in a Larry Smith boat. He assured me I could get the same 40 pound out by them gong to the plant and making sure all the extra resin got scraped out.
The one pictured of Rick's was a standard 575 Merc with #4's at the time it was new. Mine had Arneson ASD8's and Connor built 540's with about 650HP. Rick's boat ran about 80 and mine closer to 85. Unfortunately Rick's boat looks like everthing is still the same so I can't imagine what kind of shape the motors and drives are in, it looks like it still has the original merc bypass mufflers that caused so much water to get in the engines they were discontinued after a short run.
One more fact, you could get a full interior in a Larry Smith, VERY nicely done and simple and light weight. I priced one out before going with the Wellcraft and that is exactly what it looked like as far as the other boat pictured here.
Rick's boat was NOT a brochure boat either, mercury did use a shot oif the engine compartment in many boat magazines to advertise the 575's.
Sorry for the long blast from the 80's but it's amazing to see a boat pop up that was right beside yours for many weeks. And no, I have no idea where my boat is, I sold it to a guy who boated on Lake Superior in the mid-1990's. If anyone ever encounters an 87 38 KV with ASD8's on it I'm sure that is it. 1988 was the last year for that model and I was later told I was the only one who ever rigged a Wellcraft boat that way. There are some Larry Smiths out there with Arnesons though.

[CROWN MAN]

I HAVE A LITTLE ONE :rofl::sifone: 2008 BRAVO

[26 Spyder]

I made it over here, hope a Nova counts... Otherwise, I have no home...Wait, I have a couple 22s.. Ok, I'm in..

[xerophobic]

New to the forum and new to Scarab, dont tell anyone around here I own a glass boat!

1989 Scarab 31' Daycruiser

(2008 Eagle 17 X Sport)

[Mike J]

Hello all its Mike J. from TeamScarab in SoCal. I made it to 70 last year (age that is) and I still have 3 Scarabs my 16ft Jet Sprint "1st one made" 26ft LS flat deck "4th one made"
and a 30ft.
Hope I can hang out OSO dropped me years ago guess I upset someone with all my Scarab Boat history. Mike J

[Scarab KV]

Hello all its Mike J. from TeamScarab in SoCal. I made it to 70 last year (age that is) and I still have 3 Scarabs my 16ft Jet Sprint "1st one made" 26ft LS flat deck "4th one made"
and a 30ft.
Hope I can hang out OSO dropped me years ago guess I upset someone with all my Scarab Boat history. Mike J

Hey Mike. Glad to see ya made it over here.

[SCARAB3DMC]

Hello all its Mike J. from TeamScarab in SoCal. I made it to 70 last year (age that is) and I still have 3 Scarabs my 16ft Jet Sprint "1st one made" 26ft LS flat deck "4th one made"
and a 30ft.
Hope I can hang out OSO dropped me years ago guess I upset someone with all my Scarab Boat history. Mike J

Hey Mike welcome ~~:sifone::seeya:

[BADA BING]

Busy with work...checking in here and there on both OSO and SO.

Jimbo :)

[old377guy]

glad there's something going on over here - just out in the warehouse thinking about what project I would tackle first before spring - jeff

[scottie150]

I'm here-hopefully I am allowed cuz I'm short 8 feet:seeya:

[Scarab KV]

Hey Scottie, how's the boat com'n along?

[scandelous]

Heres Mine
1996 31'http://s449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/joepeary/Scarab/?action=view&current=817da306.pbw

[Scarab KV]

Heres Mine
1996 31'http://s449.photobucket.com/albums/qq212/joepeary/Scarab/?action=view&current=817da306.pbw

Nice

[Revd Up]

I used to have one. It was a fun boat.

[florida gator]

Am I the only CC guy??? These are all I have for now.

[old377guy]

getting ready for spring clean-up and recomissioning; the list is getting longer - jeff

[scandelous]

Getting ready to sell her, anyone interested?

[Scarab KV]

some old shots of mine

Hey Bob. You need one of these.

[scottie150]

Hey Scottie, how's the boat com'n along?

If the weather cooperates gettin' ready to drop her in and water test next week- probably need to make sure the insurance is paid up first:biggrinjester:

[Scarab KV]

If the weather cooperates gettin' ready to drop her in and water test next week- probably need to make sure the insurance is paid up first:biggrinjester:

lol....don't forget the plug.:biggrinjester:

[mopwr]

Heres my pic !35168

[Lars_The_Swedish]

Jeff Brown's 'Pure Insanity' P-38 was the first Scarab to win The US National Offshore Championship (1979). Don Noble of Mission Viejo, CA later raced her with great success in the 80's as P-38, converted from 280's to KAAMA drives and was among other things 1984 MBRA World Record Holder Pro IIIA. She still has the KAAMA drives. Here's a couple of photos.

Regards, Lars.

[AugiePensa]

The Godfather checking in. Don't know how to post a photo, maybe Sharkey or Jeff from Freeze Frame will put one up. Love The Flying Condo Scarab

[DAREDEVIL]

:driving:
The Godfather checking in. Don't know how to post a photo, maybe Sharkey or Jeff from Freeze Frame will put one up. Love The Flying Condo Scarab

Your the only one that loves it Augie.:willy_nilly:

[Scarab KV]

Jeff Brown's 'Pure Insanity' P-38 was the first Scarab to win The US National Offshore Championship (1979). Don Noble of Mission Viejo, CA later raced her with great success in the 80's as P-38, converted from 280's to KAAMA drives and was among other things 1984 MBRA World Record Holder Pro IIIA. She still has the KAAMA drives. Here's a couple of photos.

Regards, Lars.

Very nice!!

[Scarab KV]

The Godfather checking in. Don't know how to post a photo, maybe Sharkey or Jeff from Freeze Frame will put one up. Love The Flying Condo Scarab


:driving:

Your the only one that loves it Augie.:willy_nilly:

Pics??

[DAREDEVIL]

Pics??

My PC is in the shop and i have a rental here....pics will follow from AUGIE's condo !!
Promiss.:sifone:

[JETJOCK]

Here are some pics I found on my laptop

[Lars_The_Swedish]

1975 Larry Smith Team Scarab 9 Meter, owned by my pal Steve Scahill for over 30 years. Honest 80 mph plus with two 425 hp SBC and TRS drives. Boat has been 98% in fresh-water and locks like new! All original gel, deck and hull. :drool5:

[Scarab KV]

1975 Larry Smith Team Scarab 9 Meter, owned by my pal Steve Scahill for over 30 years. Honest 80 mph plus with two 425 hp SBC and TRS drives. Boat has been 98% in fresh-water and locks like new! All original gel, deck and hull. :drool5:

Very nice. How many hours on it?

[glassdave]

Hey Bob. You need one of these.

yea Bob an i can cut ya a tiny set of masks for the graphics :D

[Scarab KV]

yea Bob an i can cut ya a tiny set of masks for the graphics :D

:rofl::rofl:


Hi Dave:seeya:
Did ya start building your's yet?

[DAREDEVIL]

:driving:

Your the only one that loves it Augie.:willy_nilly:

AUGIE,,for u !!

[MikeyFIN]

aaahhh Augies Delicate sound of Thunder....actually I like it Too.

[MikeyFIN]

The Godfather checking in. Don't know how to post a photo, maybe Sharkey or Jeff from Freeze Frame will put one up. Love The Flying Condo Scarab

Augie where have you been, asked Scotty (Daredevil) about you when I was there ???!!!

[FASTERDAD]

Doop,Doop! I found you guy's. I'm here. Mine's a 38 Excel-pics later

[DAREDEVIL]

Doop,Doop! I found you guy's. I'm here. Mine's a 38 Excel-pics later

WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sifone:

[FASTERDAD]

WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:sifone:Thanks, This should be fun!

[JETJOCK]

Pics! Pics! Pics! Please!!!!!

[DAREDEVIL]

Thanks, This should be fun!

Why do u say that ,,,,do u know me ...LOL:rofl::biggrinjester:

[Hondo Jet]

I watched this boat sit in a storage lot for over 2 years. Every time I drove by I thought, man that is one cool boat. In early December I finally stopped by and asked about it. Left my number for the owner and he called the next day. I brought it home in January.

Mike J checked the numbers and verified it was the 3rd 26 LS out of the mold. His is the 4th out. First out of the mold was the Tom Gentry boat.

Power is a 420 Mercruiser with a TRS. Pulled the engine and found the intake valve split on #7. The piece went into #8 and #5. and beat the pistons up a bit.

I'm doing a low budget quick once over just to get it back in the water this spring. I'm a nubie and a DIY'er and I'll have a lot of tech questions so have patience with me!:rolleyes:

This is the first pic I took in December and the way I had seen it sitting for over 2 years...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040222.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040735.jpg
Bringing it home....
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040770-1.jpg
Here after the first round of cleanup...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1050316-2.jpg
Ouch...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/Head2.jpg

[Rookie]

Glad to see you're getting into the tear down. Should be a great looking boat when you're done. just a little jealous :)

[Out There]

Looking very good already after only the first round of cleanup!
Keep those pictures and details coming! :cheers2:

[Scarab KV]

Nice find. Glad to see it being saved. I'm sure Mike will be a lot of help to you too.

[JETJOCK]

Ran my 38KV yesterday offshore Port Canaveral down to Sebastian and then up the ICW....really nice day and she was happy to get some "offshore time"

Leaving Port Canaveral check out the GO FAST boats on the Cargo Ship, I wonder where they are going?

[Scarab KV]

Ran my 38KV yesterday offshore Port Canaveral down to Sebastian and then up the ICW....really nice day and she was happy to get some "offshore time"

Leaving Port Canaveral check out the GO FAST boats on the Cargo Ship, I wonder where they are going?

Randy, when does the KV go west?

[JETJOCK]

Randy, when does the KV go west?


That's a good question.....I want to haul her myself so I am thinking end of May. I need to find a good place to store her, some say Clear Lake Marina others say Endevour which has rack storage. I would like a lift right next to the Portofino--but no go, I do plan on having them tied up together at least once.


Ran my KV another 4 hours today! HAPPY EASTER! Could not have asked for a better day to go boating in Florida.....I ran the ICW today--had a blast!

[Cigboat#1]

Late entry guys, Im here too ,Just took me while to get around to sign up.
JetJock you make me sick because I can't use our boat yet because of the weather.One fishing boat in the whole canal--- everybody else looking out the window!!!



Jim



You getting any Oil Yet???

[SCARAB3DMC]

Late entry guys, Im here too ,Just took me while to get around to sign up.
JetJock you make me sick because I can't use our boat yet because of the weather.One fishing boat in the whole canal--- everybody else looking out the window!!!



Jim



You getting any Oil Yet???

Hey Jim I just moved mine to Spitzer in Lorain, see ya on the Lake..Dave

[DAREDEVIL]

I watched this boat sit in a storage lot for over 2 years. Every time I drove by I thought, man that is one cool boat. In early December I finally stopped by and asked about it. Left my number for the owner and he called the next day. I brought it home in January.

Mike J checked the numbers and verified it was the 3rd 26 LS out of the mold. His is the 4th out. First out of the mold was the Tom Gentry boat.

Power is a 420 Mercruiser with a TRS. Pulled the engine and found the intake valve split on #7. The piece went into #8 and #5. and beat the pistons up a bit.

I'm doing a low budget quick once over just to get it back in the water this spring. I'm a nubie and a DIY'er and I'll have a lot of tech questions so have patience with me!:rolleyes:

This is the first pic I took in December and the way I had seen it sitting for over 2 years...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040222.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040735.jpg
Bringing it home....
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1040770-1.jpg
Here after the first round of cleanup...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1050316-2.jpg
Ouch...
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/Head2.jpg

Any update on this nice 26 ????:confused::toetap05:

[Cigboat#1]

Dave,stop out to the house when your in Vermilion---Buy you guys a beer!!! Do you know how to get here by boat??


Jim

[SCARAB3DMC]

Dave,stop out to the house when your in Vermilion---Buy you guys a beer!!! Do you know how to get here by boat??


Jim

sounds like an offer I cannot refuse, shoot me the directions,:sifone::cheers2:

[Cigboat#1]

Dave, first canal past Valley Harbor,hard right and then a quick left ,follow canal around to the end.. Be careful very narrow canal.. House is at the very end of the canal --- check the avatar


Jim

Did you hear from that guy from Detroit about your boat?

[SCARAB3DMC]

Dave, first canal past Valley Harbor,hard right and then a quick left ,follow canal around to the end.. Be careful very narrow canal.. House is at the very end of the canal --- check the avatar


Jim

Did you hear from that guy from Detroit about your boat?

What guy in Detroit ???? thanks

[Cigboat#1]

I guess I read your boat was for sale on another site and thought that some guy from Detroit was interested,,, Thought it was the same guy I told to buy a 34 if he was going to run around on Lake Erie... Maybe I was wrong?

Jim

[SCARAB3DMC]

I guess I read your boat was for sale on another site and thought that some guy from Detroit was interested,,, Thought it was the same guy I told to buy a 34 if he was going to run around on Lake Erie... Maybe I was wrong?

Jim

yep she is for sale.. but I have not heard from anyone in Detroit, not pushing the sale too hard anyway...:bump::cheers2:

[Denny]

I got a 86 scarab panther with trs drives and 2 502's..... Can't seem to find the right props to get going... Just blows out and over revs the engines ... Anybody have a clue?

[Hondo Jet]

Any update on this nice 26 ????:confused::toetap05:

Just put it in the water tonight for the first time. Everything checked out OK, transmission, drive, engine maintained 180/190 degrees throughout some serious flogging. Now its time to get busy on rebuilding the seat bottoms and getting the interior back together.

I used a 454 that I already had. Not sure how much hp its pushing but seriously doubt if its over 350-375. I knew it ran and in the interest of not spending too much right now went ahead and put it in. I'll build something stronger for it over the winter cause I can already see its begging for another couple hundred HP.

I need a better set of exhaust manifolds immediately if anyone has some laying around.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1060741.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1060744.jpg

[Bobcat]

I got a 86 scarab panther with trs drives and 2 502's..... Can't seem to find the right props to get going... Just blows out and over revs the engines ... Anybody have a clue?

You should ask this question in the props forum, you'll get some responses from the prop manufacturers.

http://www.seriousoffshore.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=33

[Denny]

Need help have a 86 panther with2 502with trs drives... Can't figure out what props to run that don't over rev?.

[Scarab KV]

Just put it in the water tonight for the first time. Everything checked out OK, transmission, drive, engine maintained 180/190 degrees throughout some serious flogging. Now its time to get busy on rebuilding the seat bottoms and getting the interior back together.

I used a 454 that I already had. Not sure how much hp its pushing but seriously doubt if its over 350-375. I knew it ran and in the interest of not spending too much right now went ahead and put it in. I'll build something stronger for it over the winter cause I can already see its begging for another couple hundred HP.

I need a better set of exhaust manifolds immediately if anyone has some laying around.
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1060741.jpg
http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p222/HondoJet/P1060744.jpg

Very nice. Keep us updated

[Denny]

Need help ... Have a 86 scarab panther with 2 502's with trs drives..... Can't figure out what props to use to stop the engines from over revving..... Any clue

[Cigboat#1]

What size props are you running now??

[jhenrie]

Need help ... Have a 86 scarab panther with 2 502's with trs drives..... Can't figure out what props to use to stop the engines from over revving..... Any clue

Check with geronimo here. He was panther on the other site. Sure he can give you some guidance. :driving:

[Out There]

Great to see that Scarab back on the water so quick!
Looks very good!

[Denny]

Have try soooo many now running 26 4 blades tried 32 4 blades same problem.

[Rookie]

Have try soooo many now running 26 4 blades tried 32 4 blades same problem.

What HP are you running, what speed (GPS) and what are the RPM's that is to much? You need to give a little bit more info if you want some answers. I was spinning 25's around 5100RPMs a little over 71mph. If you are over revving 32's are you sure your trannies aren't slipping?? I had that problem, rebuild time. Also with my 25's I had to add cupping to get mine to stop blowing out.

[old377guy]

off topic, but - good to see you here, rookie

[Rookie]

off topic, but - good to see you here, rookie

Thanks!! Will try to visit more ofter. Hope all is well with you. And sticking with the theme of your Avatar we need some pics. :)

[old377guy]

a more recent picture

[Out There]

Finally have a photo to post. That shot was taken at Lake Murray, SC at their Poker Run.

[tomcei]

Finally have a photo to post. That shot was taken at Lake Murray, SC at their Poker Run.

Good lookin crew you got there .:sifone:

[tinman565]

Just sayin "Hi"...from Western NY (Lake Ontario)

[Bobcat]

Welcome to SOS ! Nice boat!

[Rookie]

Wake up S.O.C.


If you are over revving 32's are you sure your trannies aren't slipping?? I had that problem, rebuild time. Also with my 25's I had to add cupping to get mine to stop blowing out.

To quote myself. "tranny IS slipping" Time for another winter project. Just put her away for the winter need to pull engine and rebuild tranny. Now this one will match the other, good for 700HP.......I have another idea!! Maybe some more upgrades are in order :)

[43 scarabthunder]

7256972570725717257272573:hurray:

[43 scarabthunder]

:reddevil:72574

[old377guy]

Nice Boat!

[Ratickle]

Welcome Wade....



Absolutely Gorgeous Scarab......



With trips too.......:drool5:



TRS's ?

[43 scarabthunder]

Thanks! yes they are trs drives works great....:D

[JETJOCK]

Nice!

[rschap1]

VERY nice...
your port side spark arrestor was outta place in the photo:)

[scarab43]

Love your 43, what engines do you have in yours, sweet graphics

[43 scarabthunder]

U have a very nice 43 as well ! They are 525sc runing 27 4 blade hydramotive props this was bill taylors boat new he used it as a flag boat for his poker runs back in the day

[Ratickle]

They are both awesome.......


Congrats on having incredible looking equipment.....

[scarab43]

Scarabthunder, I like the bow stop on your trailer, if you don't mind I think I will copy it, thanks for the compliment.

[BillR]

726367263472635Here is my 2000 Scarab. Sold the Top Gun and got something easy!

[Ratickle]

ANd, are you glad you did????

[Bobcat]

Sharp Scarab.

[BillR]

ANd, are you glad you did????


Yes! VERY glad.

[Ratickle]

Yes! VERY glad.


How does it perform in comparison?

[triple xl]

Awesome boat, here are some new pics of mine. Not a DJ but an all original 1990 with 170 hours.72677726787267972680

[SCARAB3DMC]

nice, I would love to find one!

[Ratickle]

Awesome boat, here are some new pics of mine. Not a DJ but an all original 1990 with 170 hours.72677726787267972680



Wow, another beautiful boat......


Triple What?


And welcome....

[triple xl]

425 hp 454's, They are the original motors, but they came with the crane cams and holley carbs. Found this boat in an estate sale, some guy barely ever used it, but took very good care of it.7268272683
Wow, another beautiful boat......


Triple What?


And welcome....

[scarab43]

This will be my seventh summer with mine, I bought it in Michigan, belonged to one of the guys who started Amway, it had 150 hrs. on it at the time, mine has the 540 Bull Dogs, they are currently going through a rebuild, tuff when you have to buy three of everything, the only thing I don't like about it, is getting off the back, that slope off the back you will bust your a**, I know, I cracked three ribs last year, thank god I had some friends there to pull me out.

[BillR]

How does it perform in comparison?

Two different worlds! The Cig was . . . .well, a Cig.

The Scarab is lighter, slower and easier to take care of, easier to take out solo, cheaper to own, and has a bad azz stereo. It does surprisingly well in the chop and is a solid boat.

[Ratickle]

Two different worlds! The Cig was . . . .well, a Cig.

The Scarab is lighter, slower and easier to take care of, easier to take out solo, cheaper to own, and has a bad azz stereo. It does surprisingly well in the chop and is a solid boat.

I keep waiting for a test with two or three of the 550 horse seven outboards.@

[BillR]

I keep waiting for a test with two or three of the 550 horse seven outboards.@

Me too!

[Bobcat]

They'll be at the Miami Boat Show reportedly.

[43 scarabthunder]

Wow love seing these 43 scarabs very nice boat triple xl looks great!:hurray:

[JETJOCK]

This will be my seventh summer with mine, I bought it in Michigan, belonged to one of the guys who started Amway, it had 150 hrs. on it at the time, mine has the 540 Bull Dogs, they are currently going through a rebuild, tuff when you have to buy three of everything, the only thing I don't like about it, is getting off the back, that slope off the back you will bust your a**, I know, I cracked three ribs last year, thank god I had some friends there to pull me out.

Anyone have this guys contact info? Looking at his 43' for sale

[Ratickle]

I'll do some checking.

[JETJOCK]

That boat was a find! Only had like 100 hours on it.....

Starting to look at 38 AVS's. 2000,20001,2002 model years.....

[Lars_The_Swedish]

1990 Team Scarab 31 original twin outboard design, and build by Larry Smith for his old friend and offshore racing pal, the late Mr. Peter Pete Rothschild of Lido Isle, Newport Beach, California.

Autumn color shot at Lake Powell, Arizona. Happy Holiday Boating Season. :cool: :USA:

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