1985 Scarab 30'er

SkeeterRonnie · 03-28-2008, 09:10 PM

one of my friends up here is looking at a Scarab with twin Yami 200 HPDI's. the motors are 2001 year model. I know the name SCARAB is good, but are there any known complaints with those type boats... he was asking me.. And all i could think about was.. LOOKS COOL..

180 gallons of fuel may be able to hit the 100 mile mark? any words of wisdom I need to pass on. it has an ARMSTRONG transom support? it seems everything pump, and lots of extras have been replaced(new)... i like the layout, but it has a small cabin where you lose the deck... Maybe some rails and nonskid on top of that would make a good casting platform???

Bret · 03-28-2008, 10:14 PM

Ronnie, there were some problems with some of the 80s scarabs.. they had some soft floor issues.. I would stomp around the deck and see if there are any bad spots.. You might try posting up on the hull truth or do a search and see what those guys have to say.. Words of wisdom: its a 23yr old go fast boat.. Most guys run the crap out of them.. Check the structural integrity of everything on that boat: T-top, console/deck joints, make sure all hatches close properly, look in every inspection port you can find(use a flashlight and mirror if necessary).... especially the transom area.. Check bilge pumps, flip every switch and see what works and what doesnt, trim tabs, running lights, electronics....etc....depending on price a marine survey might be the ticket if your buddy is not too boat savvy......
my grady is the same year model, and I'm the 4th owner.. I have had to do several Gs$$$$ worth of fiberglass work... but I couldnt replace it for what I have in it..

SkeeterRonnie · 03-29-2008, 06:12 PM

thanks Bret. excellent advice! i passed it on to him.

Bret · 03-29-2008, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by SkeeterRonnie

thanks Bret. excellent advice! i passed it on to him.

No problemo Ronnie, I hope he is adept at fiberglass work and 12v wiring.. and an all around good problem solver, if he's not,,he will be in short order.. ( That is, if he gets the boat)

bighead · 03-31-2008, 07:02 AM

I don't think he'll get 100 mile range out of that boat. Maybe more like 70 allowing a little reserve. He'll need a few friends to fish with otherwise that gas bill will be a killer for going snapper/grouper/aj fishing. bert

SkeeterRonnie · 03-31-2008, 09:43 AM

oh, I am sure he will have some friends willing to help pay for fuel

may even tlk him into getting a fuel bladder for this fall

He wants to do some Hoo fishing this fall, so if he gets it- may have to try some garden trips

03-28-2008, 09:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,235	1985 Scarab 30'er one of my friends up here is looking at a Scarab with twin Yami 200 HPDI's. the motors are 2001 year model. I know the name SCARAB is good, but are there any known complaints with those type boats... he was asking me.. And all i could think about was.. LOOKS COOL.. 180 gallons of fuel may be able to hit the 100 mile mark? any words of wisdom I need to pass on. it has an ARMSTRONG transom support? it seems everything pump, and lots of extras have been replaced(new)... i like the layout, but it has a small cabin where you lose the deck... Maybe some rails and nonskid on top of that would make a good casting platform??? __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

03-28-2008, 10:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bret Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: DFW Posts: 1,120	Ronnie, there were some problems with some of the 80s scarabs.. they had some soft floor issues.. I would stomp around the deck and see if there are any bad spots.. You might try posting up on the hull truth or do a search and see what those guys have to say.. Words of wisdom: its a 23yr old go fast boat.. Most guys run the crap out of them.. Check the structural integrity of everything on that boat: T-top, console/deck joints, make sure all hatches close properly, look in every inspection port you can find(use a flashlight and mirror if necessary).... especially the transom area.. Check bilge pumps, flip every switch and see what works and what doesnt, trim tabs, running lights, electronics....etc....depending on price a marine survey might be the ticket if your buddy is not too boat savvy...... my grady is the same year model, and I'm the 4th owner.. I have had to do several Gs$$$$ worth of fiberglass work... but I couldnt replace it for what I have in it.. Last edited by Bret : 03-28-2008 at 10:16 PM.

03-29-2008, 06:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,235	thanks Bret. excellent advice! i passed it on to him. __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

03-31-2008, 09:43 AM	#6 (permalink)
SkeeterRonnie Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 1,235	oh, I am sure he will have some friends willing to help pay for fuel may even tlk him into getting a fuel bladder for this fall He wants to do some Hoo fishing this fall, so if he gets it- may have to try some garden trips __________________ www.navionics.com (prostaff)

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03-31-2008, 07:02 AM	#5 (permalink)
bighead Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 225	I don't think he'll get 100 mile range out of that boat. Maybe more like 70 allowing a little reserve. He'll need a few friends to fish with otherwise that gas bill will be a killer for going snapper/grouper/aj fishing. bert

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