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Forum: Classic Offshore
12-15-2024, 10:10 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 14,276
Posted By akattack

First time seeing this old thread and it perked...

First time seeing this old thread and it perked my interest as a few of the boats mentioned in this thread were owned by my friends and we boated Lk. St. Clair back in the 70's/80's. Turbo was a 377...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-05-2024, 08:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,042
Posted By akattack

Patrick, On the Merc 475 turbo package, the...

Patrick,
On the Merc 475 turbo package, the plenum under the carb is designed to allow the engine to idle as if it's normally aspirated. There are two round plates that 'float' on a center shaft in...
Forum: Scarab
07-03-2024, 08:01 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, Betcha can't wait until you hit some...

Heath,
Betcha can't wait until you hit some bigger water. The diff between your 30' and your 38' is like night and day.
You were worried that the driver bolster didn't line up with the steering...
Forum: Scarab
06-26-2024, 07:56 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Soooo, cockpit done and no pics when we've seen...

Soooo, cockpit done and no pics when we've seen every bit of this restoration? Did adding all that interior weight slow your rocket ship down?
One hell of a restoration, kudos.
Andy
Forum: Scarab
10-13-2023, 02:55 PM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, still no interior or bolsters - right?...

Heath, still no interior or bolsters - right? Damn good speed for a heavy, nonstep 38'. A chop and salt water would push 90. You sure you weren't going downhill.
Andy
Forum: General Q & A
09-07-2023, 01:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,871
Posted By akattack

Well I do agree these boats are great in rough...

Well I do agree these boats are great in rough water, night and day from a 30 Scarab. I remember punching holes in some waves on snotty Lake Huron blowing a northeastern while sipping a beer.
Andy
Forum: General Q & A
09-07-2023, 12:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 9,871
Posted By akattack

So back in the day I had a 38 Scarab flat deck...

So back in the day I had a 38 Scarab flat deck with merc 475 turbo's that I modified by adding intercoolers and wastegates and upping the boost to a modest 6 to 8 pounds and the best I seen was 73...
Forum: Scarab
06-16-2023, 08:14 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, I wish you all the luck, especially...

Heath,
I wish you all the luck, especially knowing all the time and effort put into that boat. On a side note make sure you have the following to insure success.
Andy
...
Forum: Scarab
05-29-2022, 08:25 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, If you plan on actuating your...

Heath,
If you plan on actuating your drive/tabs with that original push button panel, you will most likely throw them overboard after 1 time out - I did. Rocker switches are so much more positive...
Forum: Scarab
02-04-2022, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Yup, Patrick owns it, fitted out the same - Merc...

Yup, Patrick owns it, fitted out the same - Merc 475 turbo's w/#2 speedmasters and the saddle tanks option. At least I think he still owns it.
Andy...
Forum: Scarab
01-25-2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Pardon the poor picture but that is the way they...

Pardon the poor picture but that is the way they came from the factory as this old pic from the early 80's of my Scarab shows. Mine was a 1980 that I bought in 1982.
Andy...
Forum: Scarab
12-29-2021, 03:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,293
Posted By akattack

Heath (hblair), I never seen one of these back...

Heath (hblair),
I never seen one of these back in the day without the rear grilles in the raised hatches and I've seen a fair share of flat deck 38' Scarabs. Zooming in on the pic looks like someone...
Forum: Scarab
06-06-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, What did you use to seal the hull/rub...

Heath,
What did you use to seal the hull/rub rail to the deck?
Andy
Forum: General Boating Discussion
03-02-2021, 09:21 AM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 986,698
Posted By akattack

Is this a deal or am I missing something? ...

Is this a deal or am I missing something?
https://sandusky.craigslist.org/boa/d/sandusky-formula-357-sr1-with-trailer/7284621889.html...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
01-26-2021, 08:56 AM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 986,698
Posted By akattack

More gold! ...

More gold!
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/d/clarkston-pontoon-boat/7267929194.html
Forum: General Boating Discussion
11-25-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 986,698
Posted By akattack

Thought you guys might enjoy this, pretty cool....

Thought you guys might enjoy this, pretty cool. Not sure 10hp can get you 50mph though.
Andy

https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/boa/d/troy-spitfire-hydro/7236764546.html
...
Forum: Scarab
11-10-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, Patrick would be the only guy I know to...

Heath,
Patrick would be the only guy I know to answer since his boat has the same set-up but he would need to remove his port side panel to expose the 'head scratcher'.
Andy
Forum: Scarab
11-10-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, Those brackets are shown in their...

Heath,
Those brackets are shown in their original location in 2 pictures of post #28 so 2 per side. My guess is saddle tank mounting as the only other possibility would be for side panel attachment....
Forum: Classic Offshore
08-20-2020, 08:29 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,020
Posted By akattack

I used to own one, was a stagger motor set up so...

I used to own one, was a stagger motor set up so I'm very familiar with the boat. Last year in my area one came up for sale on Craigslist on a trailer. It ran but not great, also needed lot's of work...
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-30-2020, 09:49 AM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 986,698
Posted By akattack

Yup, Merc 475 package. Had the same back in the...

Yup, Merc 475 package. Had the same back in the day.
Andy
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/2000x1504/dscn2204_c7de5b4d00e5357cedbf50dbd05e2552c65e1aaa.jpg
Forum: General Boating Discussion
07-17-2020, 04:20 PM
Replies: 2,775
Views: 986,698
Posted By akattack

Might hit 80 on the water if it was on the...

Might hit 80 on the water if it was on the Niagara river right about here.
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/800x800/falls_5d59547b9078dd1a114f612eedf94bbe309c97bb.jpg
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-28-2020, 10:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,843
Posted By akattack

Brett, I can't remember for sure (so long ago)...

Brett,
I can't remember for sure (so long ago) but I believe they were 1.0. I believe the turbine A/R was marked inside the inlet. Patrick would have to look and confirm.
Andy
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
05-28-2020, 08:27 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 16,843
Posted By akattack

Not sure why Patrick (phughes69) hasn't replied...

Not sure why Patrick (phughes69) hasn't replied so I'll answer for him. He is running waste gates to control the boost pressure. You have 2 choices, waste gates or drilling a hole in exhaust housing...
Forum: Scarab
05-23-2020, 07:36 AM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Heath, Challenger has a 440 six pack in it. It...

Heath, Challenger has a 440 six pack in it. It will be awesome to see color on that boat. Are you still searching for a radar arch?
Andy
Forum: Scarab
05-22-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 1,771
Views: 877,531
Posted By akattack

Incredible!! Damn Heath, that thing is straighter...

Incredible!! Damn Heath, that thing is straighter than my Challenger.
Andy
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.offshoreonly.com-vbulletin/1024x768/dscn2045_096a3267f1f04c460ab6dcfd6d00fb5f75ad0ef1.jpg
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