Scarab 31' Thunder?
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Trying to find out the production run (what years) and how many scarab 31' thunder's were produced?
Not a lot of info, also looking for archives, maybe old brochures???
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I will see what I have in brochures. Starting around 1990 thunder included Kevlar reinforced composite laminate and following transom serial number or under it would be letters CAL (composite alloy laminate) then later starting calling all scarabs thunders till lawsuit I think by active thunder stopped them from using thunder. Just like in the 80s people thought 38 KV stood for Kevlar. It actually stood for Kaama Version and if Kevlar would state so under serial number. Hope this helps.
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I will see what I have in brochures. Starting around 1990 thunder included Kevlar reinforced composite laminate and following transom serial number or under it would be letters CAL (composite alloy laminate) then later starting calling all scarabs thunders till lawsuit I think by active thunder stopped them from using thunder. Just like in the 80s people thought 38 KV stood for Kevlar. It actually stood for Kaama Version and if Kevlar would state so under serial number. Hope this helps.
Thunders were supposedly Kevlar. After my hull I.D. Mine says 31SC
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A lot of the 31's didn't have the thunder package which included the Kevlar composite layup, rear bench race bolsters, low profile tinted windscreen and single center bow rail. The thunder package also had 31' thunder embroidered into the upholstery.
Standard 31' without the Kevlar hull had the standard taller framed windshield and dual bow rails that ran along the outside of the bow. I don't know how accurate that info is, but I do know there are not many of the 31' Thunders around so I would love to know the actual production numbers especially at the end of there production run when their were a lot more of the scarab 31' and 31' Excel made that people claim to be thunders.
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From what I am told by people on the scarab forums is there was a distinct difference in the 31' and the 31' thunder.
A lot of the 31's didn't have the thunder package which included the Kevlar composite layup, rear bench race bolsters, low profile tinted windscreen and single center bow rail. The thunder package also had 31' thunder embroidered into the upholstery.
Standard 31' without the Kevlar hull had the standard taller framed windshield and dual bow rails that ran along the outside of the bow. I don't know how accurate that info is, but I do know there are not many of the 31' Thunders around so I would love to know the actual production numbers especially at the end of there production run when their were a lot more of the scarab 31' and 31' Excel made that people claim to be thunders.
A lot of the 31's didn't have the thunder package which included the Kevlar composite layup, rear bench race bolsters, low profile tinted windscreen and single center bow rail. The thunder package also had 31' thunder embroidered into the upholstery.
Standard 31' without the Kevlar hull had the standard taller framed windshield and dual bow rails that ran along the outside of the bow. I don't know how accurate that info is, but I do know there are not many of the 31' Thunders around so I would love to know the actual production numbers especially at the end of there production run when their were a lot more of the scarab 31' and 31' Excel made that people claim to be thunders.
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Dan would be a great resource but Donny Wadick now at Yellow Fin started with Excalibur and came over when Wellcraft acquired it in 1984. He was directly involved with high performance production and testing everyday. I have early 90s brochures. Will try to post tomorrow.
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Donny is who you want to talk with about production Wellcraft boats I have more history with the Larry Smith Race boats and such. Regards Dan
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I sure would like to know for sure!
I looked at rear numbers of a 1996 Scarab 31' that was for sale in Dallas. The boat didn't say thunder on it anywhere. I asked the owner if it was a thunder and he said "No", but the hull looked the same as mine. It however had different windshield, bow rails, side vents, cleats, and gauges.
It had the typical WEL hid# and after the number it had only number 31 stamped, my boat has WEL hid# and "31SC" stamped, does that stand for SCARAB COMPOSITE???
Mine has thunder around the gauges and embroidered into the seats.
I looked at rear numbers of a 1996 Scarab 31' that was for sale in Dallas. The boat didn't say thunder on it anywhere. I asked the owner if it was a thunder and he said "No", but the hull looked the same as mine. It however had different windshield, bow rails, side vents, cleats, and gauges.
It had the typical WEL hid# and after the number it had only number 31 stamped, my boat has WEL hid# and "31SC" stamped, does that stand for SCARAB COMPOSITE???
Mine has thunder around the gauges and embroidered into the seats.
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That is a good question. I know mine is composite and it also has 31sc. It is difficult to tell unless you remove a thru hull like a bilge dump or fuel tank vent and see it. If you can access the inside of your hull sides that are bare you can see the foam square outlines. I am traveling to buffalo poker run and have photo on office computer. Try to post photo later