check out the swap shop and my profile photos. i would be happy to answer any other questions.

How is everyone doing? Where are yall hiding, bad news over here I demolished my motor on the tickfaw 200 poker run, good news i had a new 700+ horsepower engine built and have already ran 84 on gps with a 30 pitch bravo prop

1990 scarab 26 nova st
 

hi there saw your thread, and noticed some people with same boat... its got twin 7.4 with bravo 1 legs. from what i know it was at the american powerboat show in 1990... will put a photo in soon

any new pics or projects to show?? anyone anyone

Chaineddown: do you remember the name brand of the vinyl dye that you used when you redid you dash or does anyone have any recomendations when redoing the dash on these boats.

side vents
 

Does anyone know if there is a place to get new side and front deck vent covers for the 1996 26 scarab?...or how to repair the existing ones?

Mine have a couple of cracks in them, and since I live on the mississippi river in IL, I probably won't be boating for a little while and might take them off and put new on or try to fix the current ones.

Thinking about selling my (10 out of 10) 26 scarab!

me to what are the specifics of yours how much are you thinking of asking for it

Fresh 555cid/ 800efi, XR/IMCO, full hydraulic steering, upgraded tabs, new gauges. Over 80k invested. I think 35k is reasonable. Runs mid 80s.

What prop are you running on your boat? I think thats a fair price hope that you get what you are aking for it, sounds like a nice rig.

32p, 4blade@ 5400rpm

Do you have any pics of the boat?

Pics in (Post A Pic Of Your Scarab!) pg 6 post#60

Ok I took my 26 out today w/ my gps and recorded 60mph maxed out, can't tell you the rpm because the tach was acting screwie. Normally it's 5200-5400. It's a stock 502 MPI w/ Imco powerflow risers, elbow, and through transom exhaust. Full tank of gas two adults (not skinny). Stock bravo 1 and a mirage 23p prop. Sound right to you guys? If not where to start?

mine is stock also with 24p lab finish and i only get about 64 tried a 26 lost rpm

My Scarab 26 is going in for some CMI elbow-top headers this winter (maybe before xmas). Water won't get dumped into the exhaust until the transom. She'll be bone stock, except for the CMI headers, fresh graphics and a couple of new gauges. A modern prop is on order, too (old original Mirage lacks aggressive design).

I like reliable, turn-key type of performance. Can anyone suggest any mods worth making that don't risk engine integrity, but give good bang for the buck?

(502 EFI Merc).

headers or a whipple charger is all that has been suggested to me i guess it is hard to work around the computer most engine builders want to switch you to a carb engine

Stick with the EFI there. I have 800+hp in my 96 26 Scarab, stock injectors with a procharger. Modified by Ron Sporl.

thanks for the info did you have to upgrade your efi comp.

Yes, Mefi 2. Programed by Mark @ Percision

lower unit ?
 

boat 1998 wellcaft scarab 26,
engine 2005 496 mag ho +raylar kit/ 530 hp / bravo X
I have upgraded the engine with raylar kit this winteren wonder switching underwater case for a shorter unit but is unsure whether it will give some good effect on boat speed and features. bravo x drive,,
The x dimension on my boat are 16"
need advice or what I should choose 1,2,3 inches shorter or hvat ever will be the right choice?

I have used propeller bravo 26 any proposal for a new propeller has 100 hp more now

Tom

Has anyone bought or sold a 26 Scarab recently? What did you pay for it or sell it for?

18k for a 1996 w/ 502/Bravo One and 309 hours.

Never bottom painted.

Does anyone know what the factory size prop was? I have a 98 with 502 and previous owner put a 4 blade 26 on it but i can only spin it to 4,600...

i had a 26 scarab with the hp 500 and it had a 23 mirage plus 3 blade at 5300 rpm so i assume the 503 efi would have the 23 3 blade at5000 rpm

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater
Just wanted to see if this works. This is my Scarab 26 I painted a few years ago.

Crap, didn't work. Maybe can't use Facebook for the url.

Here's what the new ones look like [ATTACH=CONFIG]543185[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]543186[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]543187[/ATTACH]

You guys did an amazing job bring back the 26....this is still one of favorite boat pics.

http://www.offshoreonly.com/forums/a...94206004_o.jpg


Cheers,

Dave

Hi guys, I bought a 98 original 26 now and I plan to put in an 496 HO
and 1,5 drive, I have notice all the foam in the bottom of the boat, is this foam
soaking water?