The other big problem that I have noticed with speed on these boats, is that you need modern prop technology. It seems that most guys you talk to have spent all the money on the engine, all the money on the bling bling stereo, but won't spend the extra 7-800 bones to have a custom prop set up for it and maximize their performance. :grinser010:

Even with a milder engine, the correct prop will make all the difference in the world on a single engine boat.

I have a single engine boat, so I know a little about this.

I Have a very clean, very quick and very fuel efficient 1999 29' with twins. 68mph (gps) with a trailer and ready to float needed nothing.

I know you like singles, and I was the same. But twins run smoother, easier and cost less to run. My buddies Single 502 Scarab burnt more fuel than mine on a 40mph run down river last year.


36K OBO.

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I have always liked your boat Rick but I am not so worried about fuel expese but the amount of upkeep on two engines and drives. I am a very particular person when it comes to maintenance and I don't think I have the money to keep up a twin engine boat. Unfortunatly unless we (wife or I) see a huge raise in our future I will be a single screw guy. Good luck with selling yours.

Peace,
Rob

I love mine!! Bought it from 29scarab a couple years ago. Everyone is right they are not fast boats, with the 509 whipple motor making about 640hp@5300, in good conditions I get about 71-73 regularly and cruise about 45-50 depending on the load. The awsome thing about the 29 is you can do 60 in pretty much any conditions. They love rough water and the more you get it out in snotty conditions the more you like it!!
Scott

One more!!

here is a rare 26' GAC with Single 502/475hp with Volvo DPX and Exact. She runs 70 with room to spare. just get a shorter boat. lol.

Has any one put twin big blocks in one of these 29's?

Back in the day when I was new at this I had a 21' Eagle Seebold. Eagle made a 26' foot with an option for twin big blocks. I was wondering why Scarab wouldnt put twin big block power in that 29. I imagine you would not have a problem with bow lift.

They are only 7' 6" wide. This makes them awsome in the rough, but even with twin smallblocks things are pretty tight in the bilge.
Scott

Rob, I have a freind here in Atlanta that has a 1996 29 with a 454 Mag. Extremely clean 2nd owner boat always fresh water and indoor stoored. Showroom condition and he is very particular about keeping it up. If you have any interest give me a call. Greg 770 335-8711