19' Wellcraft Scarab Sprint
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Thanks for the reply. Which HP rating was the 4.3 that you were running 160, 190 or 225?
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Just a Quick history: The Scarab Jet Sprint was Designed
and built as a 16ft at Team Scarab in SoCal with a NEW Hull
and Scarab Jet intake and pump mid86 to 87, I was involved and still own the 1st Boat.
We hauled 3 boats to wellcraft and they decided to build a
longer wider hull, 1st with jet pumps and later with outdrives.
My boat has a Merc 4.3 with a special intake and a B&M 164
Blower, I also have a Volvo 4.3 Vortex motor that I use to
cruise around.
We tested over a dozen different motors in my boat and did
drawbar tests on each, Ran Small blocks, Quad4s, Mazda,
even blocked off the transom and ran a outboard.
The only ones with a center unit was a Scarib inflatable that
was made as a Yacht tender, Yes there is also boats called
SCARIBs from Team Scarab.
Mike J.
and built as a 16ft at Team Scarab in SoCal with a NEW Hull
and Scarab Jet intake and pump mid86 to 87, I was involved and still own the 1st Boat.
We hauled 3 boats to wellcraft and they decided to build a
longer wider hull, 1st with jet pumps and later with outdrives.
My boat has a Merc 4.3 with a special intake and a B&M 164
Blower, I also have a Volvo 4.3 Vortex motor that I use to
cruise around.
We tested over a dozen different motors in my boat and did
drawbar tests on each, Ran Small blocks, Quad4s, Mazda,
even blocked off the transom and ran a outboard.
The only ones with a center unit was a Scarib inflatable that
was made as a Yacht tender, Yes there is also boats called
SCARIBs from Team Scarab.
Mike J.
Do you have any pics?
I contemplated using a mercury 200hp that is in my garage with a hydraulic jack plate, but I would like to try an I/O for a change.
Chris
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Hey MrV8,
Thanks for the tip on peel away. I was going to soda blast it, but maybe that would be easier on the fiberglass.
I was planning on a 4.3 (4barrel) carb (225hp) 12 bolt intake Merc engine.
Decided to part out my two Mercury outboards instead of fixing them due to a lack of cash.
Thanks for the tip on peel away. I was going to soda blast it, but maybe that would be easier on the fiberglass.
I was planning on a 4.3 (4barrel) carb (225hp) 12 bolt intake Merc engine.
Decided to part out my two Mercury outboards instead of fixing them due to a lack of cash.
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ive got one!
I have a 96 Sprint. It has a 4.3L Vortec with an Edelbrock RPM Performer intake, Carter Carb, and a mild cam. I modified the exhaust so that it comes out above the swim platform. (very loud) It'll do about 65 on smooth water. It's a blast to take out.
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[QUOTE=Mike J;2054168]Just a Quick history: We tested over a dozen different motors in my boat and did
drawbar tests on each, Ran Small blocks, Quad4s, Mazda,
even blocked off the transom and ran a outboard....
Mike J,
How did the sprint handle with a small block in the boat? Did it fit under the cover and still could have a seat on each side? I have a 94 scarab sprint with a 3.0l 4 cyl. I'm thinking of going to a 4.3l v6, but was curious if a small block chevy would be too much for the hull, transom or outdrive to handle? Also, what all would I need for a conversion like this? I am new to I/O my other boats have been outboards... Thanks!!!
drawbar tests on each, Ran Small blocks, Quad4s, Mazda,
even blocked off the transom and ran a outboard....
Mike J,
How did the sprint handle with a small block in the boat? Did it fit under the cover and still could have a seat on each side? I have a 94 scarab sprint with a 3.0l 4 cyl. I'm thinking of going to a 4.3l v6, but was curious if a small block chevy would be too much for the hull, transom or outdrive to handle? Also, what all would I need for a conversion like this? I am new to I/O my other boats have been outboards... Thanks!!!
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From what I have learned, the 4.3L 220hp V6 is the perfect engine set up for the scarab sprint.
That is what I plan on installing in my rig this winter.
That is what I plan on installing in my rig this winter.
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Cool little boat. Looks like alot of fun. BTW is that an old Pan Am jet in the background? Haven't seen one of those in a while. Good luck on you project
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Yep that is Pan Am.
Been with them since 1999 since they were bought out of bankruptcy.
Thinking about selling the scarab sprint as I have a Cig 20 that needs a total restoration as well.
Anybody interested?
Been with them since 1999 since they were bought out of bankruptcy.
Thinking about selling the scarab sprint as I have a Cig 20 that needs a total restoration as well.
Anybody interested?
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Air Dog:
I joined this forum specifically to get information on the scarab sprint because I wanted to buy one that just slipped through my fingers a little bit ago. I am still loking for one, as a possible project boat. I may be interested in your boat but you being in NH may make the transaction a bit difficult. If you are serious about selling let me know with a PM or somthing. Thanks
I joined this forum specifically to get information on the scarab sprint because I wanted to buy one that just slipped through my fingers a little bit ago. I am still loking for one, as a possible project boat. I may be interested in your boat but you being in NH may make the transaction a bit difficult. If you are serious about selling let me know with a PM or somthing. Thanks