2001 Scarab 33 AVS
 

Does anyone have any information on this boat? I received the Boat History Report from the broker and it shows that it is clean.

http://www.popyachts.com/View/7628/

I am somewhat new to powerboating and am looking for a used boat to put in the Chespeake Bay as my first boat personally owned, am debating between a Scarab, Sunsation, and Fountain around the 32' to 33' range. They all seem to have their own pros and cons but I like how the Scarab is appointed as well as the ride. What is the difference with the "Poker Run Edition"? Can I expect a positive experience with the Volvo's and the DPX drives? And finally, does this price seem reasonable for what it is? Any help/information is very helpful and much appreciated.

You will not like the DPX drive if you ever have to fix it !!!!!!!!!! Have a local guy with a 31 Scarab with 500 Volvo DPX , it run's great but every time he takes it out something in 1 of the drives breaks . And they make the Merc parts look cheap ! Which is to bad because it is a beautiful boat. just my .02

I have several 600 DPX packages I have sold.....some with 350 hrs. 33 and 38's....no drive failures.

Have a 99 33 AVS 600 boat for sale now...

I will pass your info along to him . he may contact you to sell it for him . he could not give the thing away in our area

Do you have some info on the 99 33 you currently have for sale? Where is it located?

The boat is in Maryland.
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No information or thoughts on this 2001 Scarab in the link?

There is plenty of stuff out there for sale !! do not be in a rush to buy the first thing you see.......
1. Look for a fresh water boat first
2. Get the boat you like surveyed before you plunk down any money , worth the price and peace of mind.
3. Look for only super clean stuff ----- no junk or fixer uppers.
4. take some one with you that knows a lot about boats and listen to them,they will keep you out of trouble.
5.I do not know how old you are but you might want to get a insurance quote before you spend the money for the boat .


Good luck and have fun.

Jim :daz::daz::daz:

All good advice, thank you!
I am not in too big of a rush as I figure I have all winter to find a good candidate. I have been all over the classifieds for quite some time and have found everything from very clean boats to others that are in surprisingly bad condition for their year. A survey will be a must prior to any purchase for verification of condition. I did inquire on insurance on a few different models and insurance was cheaper than I thought and attainable.
Again, thanks for the advice.