superwrench0166

28 Scarab Excell single BBC 88-89
29 Scarab single BBC 94-96

as far as i can tell excell in pristine condition goes for about 25,000

94-96 29 scarab goes for 35000 to 40000 depending on condition

i know i have seen excell's cheaper but not great condition and i have seen the 29 go for more is it really worth the extra coin to go to the 29

All comments greatly appreciated.

hunster

The 29 is a much larger boat. Though you can not stand up in the cabin it is still much bigger. If the excel is re rigged with new equipment it may be interesting. Most of them I believe were rigged with a 454 and alpha drive which is a old set up and you will have to go to a bravo gimbal and drive if you want to work the motor as the stock 330 hp is pushing it for a alpha.

29scarab

There 2 complete different animals.

The 28 excel does not have the freeboard a 29 does.
The hull design is completely different. The 29 is a more solid ride and doesn't beat you up like a 28 would due to the bottom design. I know, I have ridden in both and own a 29.

The cabin height is higher, with more room.

I would say if possible, ride in both of them. I know the dry weight of a 29 is 5500lbs.

I'm sure you will get somemore input on this from the other guys. Godd luck with your research.

superwrench0166

forgot to say this will be strictly fresh water mainly lakes

Scarab28

A stock 89 excel with the 454 / bravo 1 combo will run about 60 MPH stock. Takes a lot of power to get into the 70-80 range. Fun ride though.

czy40p

Here are some links for the boats. The excel is my first boat and it has been a good boat. I would prefer a wider beam next time, which will probably put the length over 30'

http://wellcraft.com/Images/CService...carab_1994.jpg
http://wellcraft.com/Images/CService...Excel_1989.jpg