Opinions on boat handling

cdail28590 · 06-06-2007, 12:13 AM

I have been looking at getting a larger boat and noticed that the older model Wellcraft Scarabs center consolees are pretty cheap. I am talking about the 84-95 models in the 30-32' range. Does anybody on here have any information or opinions on how these boats ride in rough water and just overall performance? It looks like it would be a wet boat but, I have never been on one and would like some feedback on them. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks

hotrodmarlin · 06-06-2007, 12:20 AM

I know a guy that restored one and says it rides great. I also know people that have fished on his boat that said it was an absolutely terrible ride. Sorry- I know this doesn't help much...

cdail28590 · 06-06-2007, 11:39 PM

Come on guys. I know that with all the knowledge on this site someone has to have ridden in one these boats or know something about them.

Mirage36 · 06-07-2007, 06:17 PM

I used to own a Chris Craft 31' Scorpion which is pretty close to the Scarab.
They are wet if you run them slow but if you run them like they are ment to be run which is cruising at 30 to 40 knots you won't get wet. You might go airbourn or you might get beat to death depending on the conditions but you will be at where you're going quickly.
They have low center of gravity with narrow beam so they don't roll too bad for a deep V bottom boat.
They are fairly cheap these days because there's allot of them on the market. I'm not aware of too many hidden problems. You can tell by appearance the one's that have been beat to death. Check the transom for rotten core material. Again visual signs like stress cracks or improperly sealed holes drilled in the transom might warrant some further investigation.
Mine wasn't too bad on fuel consumption. Probably got about a mile or so a gallon with older pair of EFI engines.
Hope this helps.

flndrpndr23 · 06-08-2007, 10:31 AM

This boat is somewhat newer than the boat you are searching for but is lightly used and in better that excellent shape. It has been mostly used as a tender and not fished hard.
See the link below.
Doug

http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...ce=63995&cint=

06-06-2007, 12:13 AM	#1
cdail28590 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 287 Credits: 1,413.2 Boat: 28' Bertram and 20' Sea Ox Home Port: Oregon Inlet Best Catch: All of them Occupation: QA Manager and Landscaper	Opinions on boat handling I have been looking at getting a larger boat and noticed that the older model Wellcraft Scarabs center consolees are pretty cheap. I am talking about the 84-95 models in the 30-32' range. Does anybody on here have any information or opinions on how these boats ride in rough water and just overall performance? It looks like it would be a wet boat but, I have never been on one and would like some feedback on them. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks

06-07-2007, 06:17 PM	#4
Mirage36 I use a green machine Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: IR Delaware Posts: 206 Credits: 1,221.5 Occupation: Self Employed	I used to own a Chris Craft 31' Scorpion which is pretty close to the Scarab. They are wet if you run them slow but if you run them like they are ment to be run which is cruising at 30 to 40 knots you won't get wet. You might go airbourn or you might get beat to death depending on the conditions but you will be at where you're going quickly. They have low center of gravity with narrow beam so they don't roll too bad for a deep V bottom boat. They are fairly cheap these days because there's allot of them on the market. I'm not aware of too many hidden problems. You can tell by appearance the one's that have been beat to death. Check the transom for rotten core material. Again visual signs like stress cracks or improperly sealed holes drilled in the transom might warrant some further investigation. Mine wasn't too bad on fuel consumption. Probably got about a mile or so a gallon with older pair of EFI engines. Hope this helps. __________________ Rob aka RM2 Owner of 36' Mirage Mate Dana Lynn Charters 46' Carman Custom Walkaround Member Indian River Captains Assoc

06-08-2007, 10:31 AM	#5
flndrpndr23 #1 Croaker Hunter Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ocean City, MD Posts: 102 Credits: 1,358.8 Occupation: Boat Broker	2001 Wellcraft Scarab Sport 302 This boat is somewhat newer than the boat you are searching for but is lightly used and in better that excellent shape. It has been mostly used as a tender and not fished hard. See the link below. Doug http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listi...ce=63995&cint=

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06-06-2007, 12:20 AM	#2
hotrodmarlin I think Admin is going to let me have this space Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NC Posts: 1,155 Credits: 1,289.8	I know a guy that restored one and says it rides great. I also know people that have fished on his boat that said it was an absolutely terrible ride. Sorry- I know this doesn't help much...

06-06-2007, 11:39 PM	#3
cdail28590 Anthony's Ark is a blowboater Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Windsor, NC Posts: 287 Credits: 1,413.2 Boat: 28' Bertram and 20' Sea Ox Home Port: Oregon Inlet Best Catch: All of them Occupation: QA Manager and Landscaper	Come on guys. I know that with all the knowledge on this site someone has to have ridden in one these boats or know something about them.