larry smiths available
 

looking for a Larry smith... anyone know of any available?
thx

Try Paul, I sold my boat to him a couple years ago. He may still be in love ... or ready to move on...

[email protected]
8052311059

thanks!

1976 Ex. Jeff Brown, Larry Smith Scarab 9 Meter "Pure Insanity" P-38
 

Hallo JB,
this is Jeff Brown's multiple Overall Production Class winning boat "Pure Insanity" in the 1977, 1978 seasons. He also leased her to late Al "popeyes" Copeland for a few races in the 1978 season. She's got re-built Kaama drives and is about to get re-powered and have new electrics put in for the next season. The boat also won several races 1984-1985 with then owner/driver Don Noble of CA. He was the one that rigged her with the great Kaama drives. Will send photos if You're interested in her without power. I'm in CA, so it's not like You're next door.

Sincerely,

Lars.

P.S. Stan Ware raced her with Copeland in 1978 and he has shown interest in her through the grapevine. Like to give him first shoot at her 'cause of sentimental reasons if he's proceeding. Got plenty of photos and race trivia with this, the most famous of the 29'9" Larry Smith Scarabs. D.S.

The gentlemen that lives in my cove at LOTO has his 43 for sale...

http://www.performanceboatbrokerage....sp?boat_id=112

that 87 43 is stunning... wow

I am also in the market for a 38 or 43 LS Scarab. Staggered and 3 man bolster set up. There must be a few out there. Any help would be great!

Not much but yes there is time to time.

Hey guys looking for quick education on the larry smith versions. How do you identify? I'm looking at a '78 30' flatdeck bare hull and was curious how to identify a larry smith version and what the benefits were over a standard scarab?

Also was there any kevlar boats in '78 or did that come later?

The first letter of the Vin # is best way to ID. It'll be either W or S.
Main benefit of LS boat is better layup (weight/strength) and usually better rigging. All boats were custom order so they vary a bit. Post pics and the guys here will help you a ton.
Good luck

Thanks Jody.

Just talked to the owner. He's sending pics and vin in a few.

The boat isn't exactly what I expected. He stated it is a flat deck raceboat, but it does have the front setup for a cabin (no extra bulkheads), there is two bow hatches and the side windows were cutout. This suggests a pleasure model, no?
He was told "this is one of the rare scarabs" (whatever that means).

He does think this was a kevlar boat. Stated something about some yellow being visible in the construction. Need to look into it more.

Again, this is a stripped 30' 1978 Flat deck setup for twins. Curious to see the pics and the VIN.

Ok, more details

VIN does start with a W.

Take a look at the pics. Stripped as expected but not sure if this is even a model that was raced. Is the boat worth $300? :party-smiley-004:

NO!

30 S-Type to much work to stick money into it. In this market you can get one he!! of a boat for what you would stick into that. but I'm sure you know that. :drink:

Fantastix, run as fast as possible away from that boat. It has been on Craigslist for a long time and from the looks of it it is just rotting away.

No worries guys, I'm not buying it. Not the style I like and the $ required wouldn't be worth it. I was just thinking a $300 beater and 800hp might be kinda fun....:evilb: