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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by ECeptor
This is what I would get.

P-29 Scarab

Upper 70's with stock twin 350 mags.
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Old 10-01-2009 | 08:28 AM
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I was thinking the same thing , not!!!
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Old 10-01-2009 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by PARADISE ISLAND

Go ask the guys in the Scarab forum who own them. Don't take my word for it, don't just assume it's not correct - do your own research.

If that statement is not correct, I'll retract it. But, show me some data to the contrary.
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Old 10-01-2009 | 03:23 PM
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I have a 1998 29' with twin 454's stock that runs mid 70's for sale. If you are planning on towing your boat anything over 30' becomes a pain in the arse and you have to have the right vehicle to tow it. That is why I wanted the 29' over the 35. Just my 2 cents........
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Old 10-01-2009 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by PARADISE ISLAND
That boat will run 77 GPS stock.
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Old 10-01-2009 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Unitek
That boat will run 77 GPS stock.
On its best days this is true. Powerboat Mag tested it for a best of 76.7 in 1996.

If the boat is now running Bravo drives in lieu of Blackhawks it will not likely run those speeds. The P-29s are about 700 lbs lighter than a convential 29 due to it being laid up with kevlar.
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Old 10-01-2009 | 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by scarabman
On its best days this is true. Powerboat Mag tested it for a best of 76.7 in 1996.

If the boat is now running Bravo drives in lieu of Blackhawks it will not likely run those speeds. The P-29s are about 700 lbs lighter than a convential 29 due to it being laid up with kevlar.
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Old 10-01-2009 | 05:46 PM
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i have a very good friend that has a p29 and he runs 74.7 in freshwater no gas and just him.gps and radar verified
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Old 10-01-2009 | 06:13 PM
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Look @ my AT 28 in the classifieds....a true offshore performer-twin sbs runs low 70's, Bravos and mint condition. Oh yeah; did I tell ya about the ride in the rough!!???j/k
I would love to keep tis boat, but a new baby has changed things and I will buy again in a few yrs. For now, New Moon must go-MAKE OFFER!!!
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Old 10-01-2009 | 07:07 PM
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Originally Posted by alfons
I have a scarab 29 with a -08 496mag ho 65mph+ (a little bit to weak ) But in the rough sea it will outperform fountain 29 everyday of the week ! ( i think the scarab is much better lookin Fountain 29 are to "short" for her wide hull )
wide hull???huh-8' beam...
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