Wellcraft Scarab KV - how much power
#1
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Wellcraft Scarab KV - how much power
Hi!
How much power do you need to push a 38 Wellcraft Scarab KV to 80 mph + gps? 2 x 650 HP.....?
I know its a old design, but nice to look at. A classic. And reasonable priced in Europe.
Cheeers, Toffen G
How much power do you need to push a 38 Wellcraft Scarab KV to 80 mph + gps? 2 x 650 HP.....?
I know its a old design, but nice to look at. A classic. And reasonable priced in Europe.
Cheeers, Toffen G
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I just went for a 150 miles boat trip to Ottawa with a friend that has this 1986 38 Scarab KV.
Former Miami Vice Edition repainted.
He hits 67 MPH with a 425HP TRS set up running 21 pitched 3 blades. He has about 450 Hours on it.
Hope this helps.
Former Miami Vice Edition repainted.
He hits 67 MPH with a 425HP TRS set up running 21 pitched 3 blades. He has about 450 Hours on it.
Hope this helps.
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A friend of mine has a 1980 Wellcraft KAAMA SE with a pair SUPERCHARGED 509" engines that make about 730hp each and if his boat donesn't run 80mph it is/runs very close to 80mph. I have run along side of him in my 32' Active Thunder. His boat is made out of Kevlar and has #2 SSM and does NOT have a notch in the transom. The 509's he has have flat tappet hyd cams, bowl/pocket ported GM rectangle port heads, Holley dual 750 carbs worked over by Nickerson, Superchiller innercoolers and aftermarket GIL exhaust manifolds with dry pipes.
I think at least a pair of tall deck 540 cubic inch engines would be good engines to start with and supercharge those. I don't know what kind of budget you're on, but they're not really that much more expensive and I think you'll be better off in the long run. I love the old 377 Wellcraft/Larry Smith flat decks!----Today, they still have the look and profile of a true offshore powerboat! Have fun!
I think at least a pair of tall deck 540 cubic inch engines would be good engines to start with and supercharge those. I don't know what kind of budget you're on, but they're not really that much more expensive and I think you'll be better off in the long run. I love the old 377 Wellcraft/Larry Smith flat decks!----Today, they still have the look and profile of a true offshore powerboat! Have fun!
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GLH, any idea where this boat is today?