2001 Scarab 33 AVS
11-21-2012, 08:25 AM
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2001 Scarab 33 AVS
Does anyone have any information on this boat? I received the Boat History Report from the broker and it shows that it is clean.
http://www.popyachts.com/View/7628/
I am somewhat new to powerboating and am looking for a used boat to put in the Chespeake Bay as my first boat personally owned, am debating between a Scarab, Sunsation, and Fountain around the 32' to 33' range. They all seem to have their own pros and cons but I like how the Scarab is appointed as well as the ride. What is the difference with the "Poker Run Edition"? Can I expect a positive experience with the Volvo's and the DPX drives? And finally, does this price seem reasonable for what it is? Any help/information is very helpful and much appreciated.
http://www.popyachts.com/View/7628/
I am somewhat new to powerboating and am looking for a used boat to put in the Chespeake Bay as my first boat personally owned, am debating between a Scarab, Sunsation, and Fountain around the 32' to 33' range. They all seem to have their own pros and cons but I like how the Scarab is appointed as well as the ride. What is the difference with the "Poker Run Edition"? Can I expect a positive experience with the Volvo's and the DPX drives? And finally, does this price seem reasonable for what it is? Any help/information is very helpful and much appreciated.
11-21-2012, 02:24 PM
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You will not like the DPX drive if you ever have to fix it !!!!!!!!!! Have a local guy with a 31 Scarab with 500 Volvo DPX , it run's great but every time he takes it out something in 1 of the drives breaks . And they make the Merc parts look cheap ! Which is to bad because it is a beautiful boat. just my .02
Have a 99 33 AVS 600 boat for sale now...
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11-25-2012, 12:13 AM
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There is plenty of stuff out there for sale !! do not be in a rush to buy the first thing you see.......
1. Look for a fresh water boat first
2. Get the boat you like surveyed before you plunk down any money , worth the price and peace of mind.
3. Look for only super clean stuff ----- no junk or fixer uppers.
4. take some one with you that knows a lot about boats and listen to them,they will keep you out of trouble.
5.I do not know how old you are but you might want to get a insurance quote before you spend the money for the boat .
Good luck and have fun.
Jim
1. Look for a fresh water boat first
2. Get the boat you like surveyed before you plunk down any money , worth the price and peace of mind.
3. Look for only super clean stuff ----- no junk or fixer uppers.
4. take some one with you that knows a lot about boats and listen to them,they will keep you out of trouble.
5.I do not know how old you are but you might want to get a insurance quote before you spend the money for the boat .
Good luck and have fun.
Jim
11-25-2012, 01:43 PM
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There is plenty of stuff out there for sale !! do not be in a rush to buy the first thing you see.......
1. Look for a fresh water boat first
2. Get the boat you like surveyed before you plunk down any money , worth the price and peace of mind.
3. Look for only super clean stuff ----- no junk or fixer uppers.
4. take some one with you that knows a lot about boats and listen to them,they will keep you out of trouble.
5.I do not know how old you are but you might want to get a insurance quote before you spend the money for the boat .
Good luck and have fun.
Jim
1. Look for a fresh water boat first
2. Get the boat you like surveyed before you plunk down any money , worth the price and peace of mind.
3. Look for only super clean stuff ----- no junk or fixer uppers.
4. take some one with you that knows a lot about boats and listen to them,they will keep you out of trouble.
5.I do not know how old you are but you might want to get a insurance quote before you spend the money for the boat .
Good luck and have fun.
Jim
I am not in too big of a rush as I figure I have all winter to find a good candidate. I have been all over the classifieds for quite some time and have found everything from very clean boats to others that are in surprisingly bad condition for their year. A survey will be a must prior to any purchase for verification of condition. I did inquire on insurance on a few different models and insurance was cheaper than I thought and attainable.
Again, thanks for the advice.
