1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

I was looking at this boat on the internet the other day and was wondering if any owners had some info. Is it good for the gulf, how fast is it, range, how does it handle in various sea states? Anything else would be appreciated.
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Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

The boat should ride great for it's size just remember that the big pond greats nasty sometimes not too far out in a 23 footer what power does she have?

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

:cool: Will let ya know I have e mailed the owner and am waiting for a reply. How is the big pond? I am moving to TX from CA.

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

It's a great 23' boat. Had an orange one for 5 years. It's a 70+ boat with the 502 mag. Handles like a dream, take wave well for it's size. No major trouble with the boat. There is no wood in the consturction of that boat. I would rate it 9.7 out of 10. :D

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

Love mine !
http://www.isphub.net/wayne/Scarab.htm

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

I am looking at a 93 Scarab Sprint with a Mercruiser 4 cylinder. Does anyone have any information on this model. Thank you

Did you ever find a scarab sprint?

Always wanted one of those...

Why not a 6 cyl though?

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

I purchased it two months ago. Since then I have replaced the Tach, added a floscan, replaced the depth finder, and upgraded the Bilge pump. The Sprint I have is an 18 footer. It has a 20 gallon tank and at wot (about 50 mph) it only burns 5 gph. It came with either a 3.0 or a 4.3. I boat in the Tampa Bay area and pick my days. It is a wet boat. I can probably squeeze more speed if I carried less fuel, and polished the props. I dont know if you can get more power out of a 3.0 without blowing it up.

Scarab Sprint
 

Sounds like fun. Do you have any pic's?

Were some 18' and some 19'?

What year did it change?

Right now I have two Banana Boats, but I am thinking of selling one and finding something smaller to keep inside my garage, since the Banana won't fit...

Why do you get wet in the scarab? Does water come in over the side? or the bow?

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

BF I had one of those for 3 years nice little bang around boat.
I have a brand new manifold & riser for that 4 cyl.
I also have a Mirage plus 19p that seemed to work well on my boat.

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

E-mail me the price for the manifold, risers and prop. Wellcraft does not really supply accurate info on these boats so there are some discrepancies. They were made between 93-98. Some came with jets, some with 30 gallon tanks. I am trying to get more info myself. The water comes over the side when you are jumping wakes.

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

Heres some history on the Scarab Jet Sprint.
The first hull was/is a 16' and had a Jet pump
special designed at Team Scarab in SoCal "I still
owm this boat" and have tested over 12 different
motors, The motor best suited is the Mercury 4.3
90degree V6 because it can use parts from a Small
block.
I have a special built Jet pump and a B&M 164 Blower
one it.
Wellcraft Made the hull a 18' with the Jet pump for the stunt show at Universal Studios in Orlando Lagoon.
These boats were setup with the stock Volvo V6 but were
quickly upgraded to the 4.3.
I never worked at Wellcraft and Left Team Scarab in 2000
Email me for photos and I will see what I have.
Mike J.

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

For those interested in Scarab Sprints, Check the search
for Scarab Pics by Buck183, Go to page 3 and read
down there are posts by mikescarab28xlt hes from Germany
and posted some photos for me a few years ago.
Mike J.

Re: 1999 WELLCRAFT Scarab 23'
 

I have a 1996 Scarab Sprint with the 4.3 and Alpha 1. I just purchased it recently and can't find much info on it. The 4.3 has an Edelbrock performer manifold and a 600 cfm Edelbrock 4 Barrel Carb. Is this stock? What kind of speed should I expect? Any Ideas on props?

Scarab Sprint
 

I have heard 50-55mph...But I have never ridden in one...

Do you have any pics?

How do you like it so far?