1999 Scarab AVS - w 502 MPI's - What to do???
07-31-2018, 10:06 AM
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1999 Scarab AVS - w 502 MPI's - What to do???
So, I have been running my Scarab for about 12 years. Always kept indoors since original sale. Paint in great shape and upholstery is fine. Starboard engine finally took a dump and is non-rebuildable. I'm trying to figure options. Love the size, style and handling. For my needs its been great and the last day I had her out I was happy to have her. Of course I WANT another boat but I don't NEED one.
What I am wondering, what is the "value" of a vessel like mine AS IS vs going ahead and replacing the engine. Will I be money behind or be about even if I replace the engine? I know I need to find the right buyer
What I am wondering, what is the "value" of a vessel like mine AS IS vs going ahead and replacing the engine. Will I be money behind or be about even if I replace the engine? I know I need to find the right buyer
07-31-2018, 10:14 AM
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So, I have been running my Scarab for about 12 years. Always kept indoors since original sale. Paint in great shape and upholstery is fine. Starboard engine finally took a dump and is non-rebuildable. I'm trying to figure options. Love the size, style and handling. For my needs its been great and the last day I had her out I was happy to have her. Of course I WANT another boat but I don't NEED one.
What I am wondering, what is the "value" of a vessel like mine AS IS vs going ahead and replacing the engine. Will I be money behind or be about even if I replace the engine? I know I need to find the right buyer
What I am wondering, what is the "value" of a vessel like mine AS IS vs going ahead and replacing the engine. Will I be money behind or be about even if I replace the engine? I know I need to find the right buyer
Assuming it has simple 502's in it you would be nuts not to put another 502 in it before trying to sell the boat. With a hurt motor it is going to be seen by buyers as a project boat and priced accordingly.
07-31-2018, 01:23 PM
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I'd replace the hurt engine.
07-31-2018, 01:41 PM
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Non rebuildable as in block is scrap? Even if that's the case buying a new block with all new internals isn't going to break the bank. If you like the boat that would be my direction. If you sell you should expect to get fair market value minus the price of a new engine x 2. JMO
07-31-2018, 09:44 PM
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Non rebuildable as in block is scrap? Even if that's the case buying a new block with all new internals isn't going to break the bank. If you like the boat that would be my direction. If you sell you should expect to get fair market value minus the price of a new engine x 2. JMO
but with how good those ran I’d be tempted to put some money into it and keep it lol.
07-31-2018, 10:09 PM
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Non rebuildable as in block is scrap? Even if that's the case buying a new block with all new internals isn't going to break the bank. If you like the boat that would be my direction. If you sell you should expect to get fair market value minus the price of a new engine x 2. JMO
