84 Scarab Renovation (ongoing)

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11-13-2016 | 12:14 PM

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502ss

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Congrats! The next level is 90mph. The difference between 70 to 80 is huge, it separates a lot of boats.

I think if I can find a set of 30 pitch 4 blades I will see 85!

11-13-2016 | 03:51 PM

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the winter projects have begun!

Windshield is off for some much needed new powder coating. Going with a blue frame and blacked out glass. Also powder coating a bunch of other components the same blue.

I have other projects also planned, more to come!

would be cool with just some wind deflectors and no wind shield

11-13-2016 | 06:10 PM

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would be cool with just some wind deflectors and no wind shield

Unfortunently I just don't think it would look right with the way the dash board is designed. These 80's boats were designed around the windshields! I am hoping it will look good in blue!

11-15-2016 | 05:50 AM

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I think if I can find a set of 30 pitch 4 blades I will see 85!

Without going back and searching, are the speed gains strictly from the drive change/rigging or was additional work done? What power are you running? Your level of motivation is impressive.

11-15-2016 | 06:13 PM

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Without going back and searching, are the speed gains strictly from the drive change/rigging or was additional work done? What power are you running? Your level of motivation is impressive.

Just drives. I am running about 565hp per side! Thanks for the compliment!