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Old 05-21-2018, 07:35 AM
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Dear members,

I found this boat in Doha (Qatar) and the owner told me its a Scarab 2007 thats all he knows. From the shape / line of the boat it looks like a Scarab but after spending many many hours on the internet I can not find any similar boat like this one.

Is there anybody who has any idea about the model and make year of this boat?

Many many thanks!
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Old 05-21-2018, 08:15 AM
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I'm no expert but it doesn't look 'Scarab' to me.
Bahrain and Emirates have a handful of boat builders making boats and most have originated from a better known hull from years gone by. Decks and fitouts are nothing like the well known U.S. products. Some are very good boats.

If you're thinking of buying it, don't buy it because someone says it's a Scarab, buy it because it's exactly what you want. He could be thinking 'Scarab type' but that doesn't make it a Scarab. Check it out very carefull first. Does it have a H.I.N. (Hull identification number) usually stamped into the transom on the upper starboard side? That would tell you who built it. If you're working from a few photos and haven't seen the boat, advertising in Qatar and the surrounding area is notoriously bad with innacurate text and incorrect photos.

I reckon it's a locally built Gulfcraft or similar that was possibly modelled from a Scarab. Good luck, do some more homework and let us know.

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Edit: Just looked at the pics again, Scarab CC's of that vintage have substantial bow flare but the pics show very little flare and it also appears to have two very small steps in the hull. Not sure that's typical Scarab either.


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Originally Posted by rak rua
I'm no expert but it doesn't look 'Scarab' to me.
Bahrain and Emirates have a handful of boat builders making boats and most have originated from a better known hull from years gone by. Decks and fitouts are nothing like the well known U.S. products. Some are very good boats.

If you're thinking of buying it, don't buy it because someone says it's a Scarab, buy it because it's exactly what you want. He could be thinking 'Scarab type' but that doesn't make it a Scarab. Check it out very carefull first. Does it have a H.I.N. (Hull identification number) usually stamped into the transom on the upper starboard side? That would tell you who built it. If you're working from a few photos and haven't seen the boat, advertising in Qatar and the surrounding area is notoriously bad with innacurate text and incorrect photos.

I reckon it's a locally built Gulfcraft or similar that was possibly modelled from a Scarab. Good luck, do some more homework and let us know.

RR

Edit: Just looked at the pics again, Scarab CC's of that vintage have substantial bow flare but the pics show very little flare and it also appears to have two very small steps in the hull. Not sure that's typical Scarab either.

Many thanks for your reply. I actually life in Qatar and I've seen the boat and thinking of buying and restoring it in Qatar. There is no HIN placard so I can't verify anything.

To me the bow line looks like to old Scarab from the 80's but that I havent found a matching boat after many many hours of research says something. The railing is not original as the sunroof.

Maybe somebody recognises the boat?
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There's a few guys here who know Scarabs inside out so hang in there, hopefully you'll get a definitive answer.
If it's a Scarab hull, someone here will know for sure.

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Originally Posted by rak rua
There's a few guys here who know Scarabs inside out so hang in there, hopefully you'll get a definitive answer.
If it's a Scarab hull, someone here will know for sure.

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Thats what im hoping for Many thanks RR
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Everything RR said. And I may be wrong but it doesn’t look like a scarab to me either. Didn’t they discontinue them before 2007? I like the lines of it.
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Originally Posted by hblair
Everything RR said. And I may be wrong but it doesn’t look like a scarab to me either. Didn’t they discontinue them before 2007? I like the lines of it.

fFr sure urge it’s not a 2007. The engines are 2007 I’m pretty sure the owner has no idea about the rest. I’m just surprised he came up with the brand Scaran since it’s not we’ll know in this area.

I like the the lines of the boat as well
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I have worked on and built more Scarabs then I care to remember and that has no Scarab in it its blood line the deck looks more like an old Scorpion or one of the other MSV designs. But if its what your look for then more power to you good luck, Regards Dan
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Originally Posted by Team Archer
I have worked on and built more Scarabs then I care to remember and that has no Scarab in it its blood line the deck looks more like an old Scorpion or one of the other MSV designs. But if its what your look for then more power to you good luck, Regards Dan

Many thanks for taking time to look at the pictures. I’m sure now it’s not a Scarab.
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Defo not a Scarab
The HIN is stamped and molded in the gelcoat.
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