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Old 09-21-2004 | 04:31 PM
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It couldn't be a 1979 because it has the round windscreen and it couldn't be a Panther because it has not the flat front-deck. My opinion is that it is in truth a 1987 Scarab II.

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Post a picture so we can see it !
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Old 09-21-2004 | 04:39 PM
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I'm only a registered member, I cannot post pics. But if you want I mail you some.

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Old 09-21-2004 | 04:43 PM
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The Scarab II had the rounded windshield back in 1979 I have a friend with one.
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Old 09-21-2004 | 06:00 PM
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I would run away from that deal.

1. The seller claims it's a '89
-Last year for Scarab II was '87, (you were right Gerhard)

2. The seller is talking about RS performance drives, bla bla bla...
-He is full of bullsh!t, or have no idea what he is talking about!

3. Engine package is way too small for that boat, and probably very old too.

4. The seller claims 95 km/h (60 mph) top speed.
-Again, he is a lier. I don't think she is faster than 45-50.


Gerhard, think twice before you buy it! Have a look at other Scarab II's to compare with.


Good Luck!

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Old 09-22-2004 | 01:26 AM
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I'm only a registered member, I cannot post pics. But if you want I mail you some.

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You are welcome to mail me the pictures and I will post them for you.

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Old 09-22-2004 | 03:59 AM
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Hy Jesper,

please post me your email-adress, I will send you the pics.

Thanks, Gerhard
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Old 09-22-2004 | 04:15 AM
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Hy Jonas,

thank you for your valuable comments. You say what I thought this night.

I one of you knows a 30' Scarab II between 1980 and 1987 in a good shape, please tell me.

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Old 09-22-2004 | 08:13 AM
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In the mid 80's Wellcraft made a 30 ft Scarab II and a 30 ft Scarab Panther along with a few others. The Scarab II had a raised deck for more headroom in the cabin and a higher windshield. The Panther had a flat deck and a low windshild for the sporting look. I am surprised at the power/ drive combo. By that time everyone was going with 454 Mag/Bravo. Smallblocks were probably available but they would've used Alphas. The 420 was probably phased out by then. With smallblocks they would go 56-58, with 330's 62 and with 420's about 70.
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Old 09-22-2004 | 09:19 AM
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Hy Jesper,

please post me your email-adress, I will send you the pics.

Thanks, Gerhard
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Old 09-22-2004 | 09:57 AM
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Hy Jonas,

thank you for your valuable comments. You say what I thought this night.

I one of you knows a 30' Scarab II between 1980 and 1987 in a good shape, please tell me.

Gerhard
Sorry but I donīt know any for sale. Are you considering other boats or must it be a Scarab II. Our powerclub has a few boats for sale you can see them on www.powerboats.dk

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