Wellcraft Scarab Sprint Question

[Air Dog]

Does anybody have or know anything about the mini scarabs that wellcraft made?

I am thinking about buying a 1997 (18 or 19') Scarab that was a recovered theft, (No interior, No motor, No drive).

From what I know, they went like 50mph. I am think about filling the hole, mounting a bracket and bolting on a v6 Mercury OB.

What do you think?

Will it be to ass heavy? Will it go fast? Am I waisting my time?

Any comments appreciated...

[baja200merk]

Will it be to ass heavy? Will it go fast? Am I waisting my time?

you tell us man i have faith in you, i think those boats are pretty heavy though, be prepaired to do some glass work on that transom, pm donat because he did that to his montery and his rig runs beautifully...

my $.02
kevin:D

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[Richard]

They came in two versions: one with a jet drive and the other an outdrive. Almost bought a new one in 1996 or 1997 because I couldn't afford a 22 footer. Think it would work well with a V6.
Good luck

[Merc-Cruiser]

Go for it! Probably do about 70 plus. M/C:)

[Air Dog]

Stopped by to look at it again.

It is a complete boat with trailer and interior minus the engine / outdrive and engine hatch.

Spoke with the used car dealer that was selling it.

"$3900 bucks for that thing", he said.

"Your on crack", I said.

Maybe for like $1000.

Anybody else interested, let me know...

[WARLOCK]

But it's a SCARAB!! Later, Dave

[Richard]

Those boats went for around $13,000 new. If the floor and stringers are in good shape and the interior vynal is ok, it might be worth a couple of grand. Throw a used 200 on it with a lift plate and it might be a fun project. At least no one will have anything like it.

[Air Dog]

I know of at least one other.

I saw one in Fort Lauderdale. It was a 1993 with a bracket and a Mercury OB.

That is where I got the idea.

I am gonna throw the money at my Banana Boat instead.

Thanks for the replies though.

Chris