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 .

[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 .

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)

[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 .

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

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

[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 otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK

[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 otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK

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
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 otherwise JUNNNNNNNKKKKKKKK

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

[MacGyver]

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

Thats POTW material there

[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

[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 .

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.