JRalston

Also, how do the single engines do?

Ducatiracer

OK just read this post- I bought a '97 Scarab 29 a couple of weeks ago, it's in nice shape, 360 hours and every option. We have used it in the San Juan islands the last 2 weekends and it was an easy boat to learn. Mine has the twin 350's and I wouldn't do it any other way. It planes fast but what really surprised me is how stable the boat is in a couple feet of chop we get on the bay out to the islands. I can cruise at around 2900 rpm and it's about 40 mph I think. It will go 63 or so on the gps with full fuel and 4 adults in a light chop. It's so stable and cuts through the waves incredibly. Mine has a magic brush paint job and EVERYONE here wants to chat about the boat because it looks brand new and there are not a lot of offshore speed boats up here. The good- It's fast, stable, easy to drive, I have Imco steering, and trim adjust on the wheel and it's just smile across your face fun. The I can live with- It's not an overnighter like I am trying to do with it. Down below is functional for a day trip but the layout with the porta potty and lack of storage is made for a day at the lake. Mine sounds good at idle and as you go faster it directs more exhaust through the props which I love, this is not a good area for loud boats. I am happy and love the boat however its a stepping stone to a 33 for me with a head and sink and microwave.

CDShack

I believe the 29 is getting on the edge of what a single motor can handle. I had a lake friend years ago with a 29' and single BBC. It was usable, but seemed to be a bit of a pig and would only run like 55 mph if I remember right. I do remember him kicking himself in the butt for buying a single in such a large boat. Twin small blocks is the way to go I think.

01scarab29

I definitely will post ALL the results I get and don't mind sharing anything I've done so for.

pondrunner

Some GPS numbers, 3 dudes in the boat, 2/3rds tank of fuel, 80 degrees on flat water....38mph@3000 rpm, 46mph@3500 rpm, 67mph@4900rpm wot. I'm sure I can get it to 68mph+ on a bit of chop to air out the hull.

JRalston

That's what I was thinking about the single. seems like a lot of boat for one motor.

JRalston

Very good information. keep us posted.

txyankee

Just bought my 96 with twin 350Mag MPIs. Love this boat. Motors were recently refreshed so didn't go over about 4200rpm for now. Still it planes so quick, pops up on the water in about 3.5 seconds. With the k-planes down. Cruises at 50 in chop all day long. i have the Imco steering and bravo 1. Only thing I will change quickly is the Keikafer controls. The throttles are in the middle of the trans controls. I find myself using 2 hands trailering and docking which leaves none for the wheel! So far not pretty!

Coming off plane quick,y is awesome too. My old formula would stuff and then wash the stern.. This things comes to a nice stop...

01scarab29

I had the same problem with controls,,, I took them apart and back together with the trans levers on the inside and throttle on the outside. Really like the way it turned out

txyankee

That is great to know! Thanks for the feedback 01. I was wondering if that was possible.