A friend of mine has this for sale. I think $4500 will take it. Good, cheap fast boat! Check it out!



Year: 1989
Make: Raven
Model: Admiral 20' Closed Bow
Engine: 350 V-8, 260 hp
stern: Alpha One drive
Prop: 19" Pitch aluminum and 21" Pitch Stainless Steel (SS prop has been resurfaced and looks brand new)

Trailer: 1999 Coastal Tandem Axle with surge brakes, 4 bunks (completely adjustable for any boat between 20' and 24')

Extras: New lower unit (less than 5 hours), new driver and passenger seats (2 years old), thru transom exhaust (it originally only had thru prop exhaust, but converted it to thru transom exhaust).

is that Ernie's boat? if so do you have any pics?

Im gonna get some this week. Never thought about it, but it would make a good project boat for you. Im thinking he said it ran in the 60s maybe? I would have bought it if I didnt buy mine.

A guy at my marina has a 23 Raven with the same power setup and he is hitting around 50 maybe. I know my Baja smokes him and I am only hittin 58.5 GPS. So I would be leary about any 60 claims.

I could be wrong. I was just going on memory (which isnt what it used to be!) I would think the smaller boat would be lighter and faster though. Still, even if it only went 50+ it would still be fast in a 20' boat.

Definately a good speed. And it should be a little faster and lighter at a shorter speed. I am just suspect of peoples speed claims. Gotta love hand held GPS units.

Hey guys I have the perfect starter boat for ya, a perfect condition 34' Scarab W/twin 454 mags and 450 freshwater hours for a measly $39,000

Shag.... I'll beat ya... sell mine ....34 Scarab 502's..complete re do... 36k....LOL.... LETS SEE PICS..

1991 Scarab Excell 34' low Freshwater hours, Air/Heat,shore power with on board charging,frig,$3000 stereo,head w/ macerator,TV VCR,Triple Trailer, Rack stored since new,$39 grand is a steal for this model, good lines boat looks great and runs great,

21 pitch prop? I'll give it 53 @ 4800 rpm at the outside upper range. Prolly more like 4500 rpm and 48mph.