Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Originally Posted by 26scarab
Jay,
In my opinion the shorty isn't doing you any good, not without an extention box. I tried one and lost MPH but gained a really cool rooster tail .
If that motor is truly making 582hp , I'd guess you would see mid 70's.
Where were you when my boat was for sale this summer ?!?!
In my opinion the shorty isn't doing you any good, not without an extention box. I tried one and lost MPH but gained a really cool rooster tail .
If that motor is truly making 582hp , I'd guess you would see mid 70's.
Where were you when my boat was for sale this summer ?!?!
As far as your boat this summer, that was probably before I found this forum. And besides mine was easy, it was in my town already and they took my Corvette in on trade.
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
I have run all the numbers before , extention box, steering (need full hyd. ), brackets, etc. it's been a while but I think it was around $3500-4000 by the time your done. I could be off and if you find stuff used I'm sure it could be less.
Then another thing is do you use a Stellings which requires a solid jackshaft with u joints from the flywheel to the drive, no more coupler which absorbs some shock and helps keep the drive from breaking.
Or go the Imco route with the torsional shaft which does help save drives , only thing with this is if you go with an offset box (no reason to go with a neutral) you will have to raise the motor. Didn't want to do that.
At that point I decided that I was done with trying to make the boat go faster, I had attained my goal of 80 and didn't want to spend anymore money in this project. If I want to go faster it will be in a different boat.
Then another thing is do you use a Stellings which requires a solid jackshaft with u joints from the flywheel to the drive, no more coupler which absorbs some shock and helps keep the drive from breaking.
Or go the Imco route with the torsional shaft which does help save drives , only thing with this is if you go with an offset box (no reason to go with a neutral) you will have to raise the motor. Didn't want to do that.
At that point I decided that I was done with trying to make the boat go faster, I had attained my goal of 80 and didn't want to spend anymore money in this project. If I want to go faster it will be in a different boat.
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Been looking at props lately, currently running a 23p mirage, stock 502. Noticing that a lot of the descriptions on mfg's websites mention props working better for hulls having or not having "good natural bow lift". Do our boats have good natural lift? I have been looking at hydromotive 4 blades and mercruiser bravo 1 4 blades... anyone have thoughts or opinions??? Or what about a custom 3blade? Read somewhere that a good 3 blade is better for top end.
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Hi guys..
I have just bought a 87 Scarab Excel with 350 Mag, and the boat is being updated this winter. Rebuilt engine, and new electrical system.
Anyone else with similar boat?
Regards Fr@nk
I have just bought a 87 Scarab Excel with 350 Mag, and the boat is being updated this winter. Rebuilt engine, and new electrical system.
Anyone else with similar boat?
Regards Fr@nk
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
I hope when I sell mine next year I come out even and I will be happy.[/QUOTE]
What kind of boat are you going to get are you going to stick with Scarab or are you going for a Cig.
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What kind of boat are you going to get are you going to stick with Scarab or are you going for a Cig.
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Originally Posted by kyoung
Been looking at props lately, currently running a 23p mirage, stock 502. Noticing that a lot of the descriptions on mfg's websites mention props working better for hulls having or not having "good natural bow lift". Do our boats have good natural lift? I have been looking at hydromotive 4 blades and mercruiser bravo 1 4 blades... anyone have thoughts or opinions??? Or what about a custom 3blade? Read somewhere that a good 3 blade is better for top end.
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Wishing it was summer here in Norway too. I've been in a boat today and it was cold. It's just a few month's and the fun begins.
Happy holidays..
Happy holidays..
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Re: Anyone else with a 26' Scarab
Hows everybodies winter? Sucks down here in Louisiana where its usually nice and warm yr round but not this year. I was wondering if anyone was knowledgeble on the hull of the 26 scarab, what the degree of the V is and an explination of a pad and does this boat have one.