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way2fast 09-17-2012 09:33 PM

mistress or kv scarab
 
If you were "investing" in a classic flat deck which would you choose? I couldn't decide. Both such classics.
ps sorry couldnt figure out how to start a poll
opinions appreciated.

Powerquest_Baby!! 09-17-2012 10:22 PM

KV Scarab will always be a legend due to Miami Vice. I mean the Miami Vice scarabs are 25+ years old and are still going for $40k+ now. Considering everything costs 4 times as much as it did back in the 80's I would say that hull has done pretty well and dont see any reason why they wont be worth even more as time marches on...

CigaretteSam 09-17-2012 10:26 PM

I would vote for the Mistress. Classic boat! And yes, I love the scarab KV's too!

CignificantOther 09-17-2012 10:40 PM

My vote is always the Cigarette. I bet it holds its value better than the Scarab......

MILD THUNDER 09-17-2012 10:42 PM

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Both great hulls. For all out speed down the road, I'd give the nod to the Scarab. They will run with some power. The Mistresses seem to hit a wall.

Start shopping, and go with the one that is the cleanest, well cared for, solid power package, and passes a survey. You'll need to watch for Rot on both models. The 86-88 KV models had some jazzy cabins in them. I'd also look into a 38 Flat Deck cigarette from 1983-1986 if flat decks are your thing.

Nothing cooler than a 38KV with factory race style engine hatches with some nice power, IMO.

pullmytrigger 09-17-2012 11:12 PM

KV, the coolest Scarab ever short of Smokin' Joes but get a good survey.

28cigarettess 09-17-2012 11:40 PM


Originally Posted by CigaretteSam (Post 3778863)
I would vote for the Mistress. Classic boat! And yes, I love the scarab KV's too!


Cigarette or Scarab.............A question I struggle with every weekend.:drink:


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speicher lane 09-18-2012 02:10 AM

that's probably the most honest answer on OSO - LOL

MrSneakAttack 09-18-2012 07:37 AM

i would go with the KV ha.....go with the boat with the biggest/best power package...you will regret not having enough power in either boat.....i know were their is a KV for sale.....please let me know if your are interested.....PS its not mine! ha

Full Force 09-18-2012 10:06 PM

I love them both, I have a mistress love the cleaner bow over the KV has the raised center, also almost every KV has the double bolster, I would have to think they both would be near same speeds with equal power...

KV is longer with a great classic look..
Cig is a tad shorter but man they have a look sitting in the water also...

I woulkd be torn to what is the cleaner boat at a better price.... or which has bigger power!!!!


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