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Nice Scarab, I see she's from Michigan, whats the story behind the "5 boat"?

----Tim Leslie as in Leslie Tires????.......Bill S

Can't wait to follow the restoration!! More pics please!!! And nice shop! I need I-Beams in my Garage!!

Tim is this the same Scarab or it's sister boat ??? This pic was taking @ Emerald city Harbor. Mark

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Mark, I had previously read the the Tom Gentry/Don Johnson Scarab in your photo was turned into this.....

That's good news that it's still a powerboat with inboard engines & not converted to a OB center console.

I hear that! I came across two 36' wide body Cigs in Florida not so long ago, one had been converted in to a cabin cruiser and the other had the transom cut out to accept outboard motors........I wept at the sight!!!

Jeff & I will be @ the worlds next week then were off to Ft Lauderdale for the offshore reality tour. We hope find some cool old poweboats like Tim's Scarab & see Bob,,[ Mr Sheer Terror].

........and there was me enjoying the weekend and trying to forget all that fun was happening over the pond!!! My old man was at the FL boatshow yesterday and is threatening to go to Key West on Wednesday for the day.........I'll just stay put here in the rain!