I'm currently working in Detroit for awhile and it looks like it's offshore performance boat country.

I've been watching a couple of C-List adds on two Scarabs. I would like something between 27-30ft.

Here's the links:
http://detroit.craigslist.org/mcb/boa/1589515765.html

http://detroit.craigslist.org/wyn/boa/1585075915.html

Does anyone know the history of these boats? What do you think of the pricing? They seem pretty fair as the pics look like they're in ok shape?

Cons: The Panther has Alpha drives, they seem pretty week for a big block set up. Also on the Sport I don't care for the OMC outboards, so it seems likely to upgrade to a bracket and newer outboards, but that's pretty big $$$

Are these boats of this vintage have soft spot issues or need a lot of hull/deck repair?

Thanks for the help guys!!!!!

I have a clean 1983 34' Scarab III with fresh 600hp BBC and everything new, Rack stored clean.. 20K

The 2nd one is kind of interesting, 30" would be quite small

That Panther says it only weighs 6500lbs dry, that seems pretty light..... when my 300 weighs almost 9000lbs

did the Panther used Kevlar hull?

yes kevlar was used during those years but it was an extra cost option.... If you are going to use the boat on Lake Erie I would go for the 34 any time!!! Stay away from the alpha drives.......Jim

Welcome to the Great Lakes! There is some good offshore history in Michigan.

thanks for the info guys....looks like there are some great deals on boats in the midwest.

[Cons: The Panther has Alpha drives, they seem pretty week for a big block set up.]
The Panther I believe came from Lake St Clair, and was called [Kids Play].. From what I remember she sat on the trailer most of the time and was hardly used.

I would be interested in your boat. can you send info and pics to [email protected]

Thanks Scott