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SLOWOUTBOARD 03-09-2006 07:01 AM

kevlar scarab???
 
how can you tell if a hull is kevlar?by the hull id?

glassdave 03-09-2006 07:30 AM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
this is the age old question :D unfortunately i don't think there is anything definitive as far as hull ID goes. about the only way is through inspection. kevlar has a goldish appearance but unfortunately most old resins do as well. it also does not grind well it will tend to kinda fuzz up as you grind on it (that is probably the best test). what year/model is the boat?

SLOWOUTBOARD 03-09-2006 08:15 AM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
79 30 sacrab s type

Scarab3DMC 03-09-2006 09:57 AM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
"kv" in the serial number @ the transom

JohnS 03-09-2006 12:53 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
KV stamped with the serial number

Anarchy Powerboats 03-09-2006 01:43 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
Shoot it from 30 feet away with your 40 cal, if it goes through it, well it's not kevlar :drink:

SLOWOUTBOARD 03-09-2006 02:37 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 

Originally Posted by METAL BROS RACING
Shoot it from 30 feet away with your 40 cal, if it goes through it, well it's not kevlar :drink:

how about a 9mm :D

kmiller 03-09-2006 03:53 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
I have a 1990 26' Scarab CV and was trying to figure that out also. I will try the fuz test???

jhiguy377 03-09-2006 04:55 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 
weigh it, kevlar 30' should be 400# lighter than stock ( I think a stock 30' 454, TRS should be about 6700#) kevlar about 6300#

SLOWOUTBOARD 03-09-2006 08:42 PM

Re: kevlar scarab???
 

Originally Posted by jhiguy377
weigh it, kevlar 30' should be 400# lighter than stock ( I think a stock 30' 454, TRS should be about 6700#) kevlar about 6300#

gotta find a scale


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