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Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
01-08-2017, 06:15 AM
Replies: 248
Views: 135,294
Posted By scarab31

Your boat isn't going anywhere and it is way to...

Your boat isn't going anywhere and it is way to damn cold outside for boating! Took me about 5 months of being overly anal about my transom and stringer replacement project that also included...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
08-04-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,341
Posted By scarab31

89 454 Mags and I went with roller rockers, Comp...

89 454 Mags and I went with roller rockers, Comp Cams Extreme Marine hydraulic cam, heads refreshed, Edelbrock RPM air gap intakes and Holley 750 carbs. I was told that the Mercury 496 exhaust would...
Forum: Scarab
11-10-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,190
Posted By scarab31

What about the external steering? If available,...

What about the external steering? If available, details???
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
10-11-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,679
Posted By scarab31

I have the aluminum manifolds with the single...

I have the aluminum manifolds with the single water inlet at the bottom of each manifold. I am not aware of Mercury using different manifold or riser heights...doesn't mean they don't exist...these...
Forum: General Q & A
09-28-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,972
Posted By scarab31

I took my 454 Mag's and rebuilt the whole upper...

I took my 454 Mag's and rebuilt the whole upper end, rebuilt the stock heads, cams, push rods, valve springs, roller rockers now, timing chain, carbs and intakes. Very nervous the first time I...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
09-21-2015, 06:42 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,744
Posted By scarab31

Did my engines and transom/stringers two years...

Did my engines and transom/stringers two years ago as my all winter project...lots of work to say the least! I see now why these guys charge 4 to 5k to replace the transom only. My 31 Excel didn't...
Forum: General Q & A
09-03-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,088
Posted By scarab31

Same as Griff I am running the plastic hubs (25P)...

Same as Griff I am running the plastic hubs (25P) on my 454's turning about 475hp with no issues after two seasons...original props were solid hub Mirage 23P.
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-22-2015, 08:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,732
Posted By scarab31

Second that! I need to make the plan to do it...

Second that! I need to make the plan to do it again next year.
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
08-11-2015, 06:29 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,732
Posted By scarab31

I left my truck and trailer at the DNR south...

I left my truck and trailer at the DNR south launch on Burt Lake for 3 days with no issue, not sure if the rules have changed or not. Indian river to Mullett lake, through the locks and over to...
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-18-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,679
Posted By scarab31

My boat had the stock cast iron behemoths from...

My boat had the stock cast iron behemoths from 1989 that were used on the Mag egines. I don't think that Mercury used a different manifold on the 330 vs 365 hhp engines. I did a mild refresh with...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
06-18-2015, 08:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,551
Posted By scarab31

Grunt work is the best way I would describe it,...

Grunt work is the best way I would describe it, very labor intensive. I think that some of the wood in my Scarab's transom could have been rung out like a rag it was so wet.
Forum: Do It Yourself, Boating on a Budget
06-18-2015, 08:04 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 25,679
Posted By scarab31

My Scarab is naturally aspirated, carb only with...

My Scarab is naturally aspirated, carb only with no turbo or supercharger...496 manifolds and risers were a direct drop-in change with zero height issues from the old exhaust. I actually have two...
Forum: Great Lakes and Canada
04-07-2015, 07:52 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 16,258
Posted By scarab31

31 Scarab Torch Lake, Grand Traverse Bay

31 Scarab
Torch Lake, Grand Traverse Bay
Forum: General Q & A
04-06-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,579
Posted By scarab31

Looks good! My Scarab is basically a twin to...

Looks good! My Scarab is basically a twin to yours but I'm running Mirage 23P and the stock 365hp Mag engines would run 65 ~ 67mph.
Forum: General Q & A
02-25-2015, 08:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,749
Posted By scarab31

I was also looking at LIvorsi for replacement...

I was also looking at LIvorsi for replacement gauges. Unless I'm missing it somewhere I don't see a clock offered by AutoMeter
Forum: Prop Talk
02-10-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,547
Posted By scarab31

Thanks for the info, I should have provided a...

Thanks for the info, I should have provided a little more info too...I'm around the 475hp range per engine after the cam, intake, carb etc. engine work I completed last year. I was leaning toward...
Forum: Prop Talk
02-09-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,547
Posted By scarab31

Michigan Wheel or Mercury Mirage Plus props???

I have a pretty idea what pitch I need to move up to, currently Mirage Plus 23 to a 25 pitch. Here's the question...has anyone used Michigan Wheel props on a Bravo One drive or should I stick with ...
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2015, 05:26 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,096
Posted By scarab31

Your dash and gauge set up look great! I replied...

Your dash and gauge set up look great! I replied to your pm this morning.
Forum: General Q & A
01-06-2015, 05:24 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,096
Posted By scarab31

Second that! Absolutely no sealant at any of the...

Second that! Absolutely no sealant at any of the edges. I applied a layer of glass then Gel coat to the edges where the drive and exhaust cut-outs are at. Did the best I could to get resin and 3M...
Forum: General Q & A
01-04-2015, 08:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 14,096
Posted By scarab31

We really enjoy our 89 Scarab 31 Excel, very...

We really enjoy our 89 Scarab 31 Excel, very stable in rough water! New transom last winter and engine refresh and now runs low 70s. I figure about 9500lbs, boat and trailer, gauges and dash update...
Forum: Scarab
07-20-2014, 07:16 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,315
Posted By scarab31

1989 Scarab 31 Excel with 454 Mags, Comp Cams...

1989 Scarab 31 Excel with 454 Mags, Comp Cams Extreme Marine cams, lifters, springs, push rods, roller rockers, Edlebrock RPM Airgap intake and Holley 4150 750 CFM carbs with 23 pitch Mercury mirage...
Forum: General Q & A
07-20-2014, 07:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,471
Posted By scarab31

I see 40 to 50 psi at idle and 70 to 80 psi at...

I see 40 to 50 psi at idle and 70 to 80 psi at speed. New top end only but I did install a Milidon standard pressure oil pumps.
Forum: General Q & A
06-26-2014, 06:05 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 724
Posted By scarab31

I had a 1998 Powerquest Legend 260 SX as my first...

I had a 1998 Powerquest Legend 260 SX as my first ever boat, bought it in 1999, with a 502. I really liked the boat and had a lot of fun with it but be careful if you want to push it to the 60mph...
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
06-18-2014, 09:17 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 36,878
Posted By scarab31

Damn that's a great idea for the shifter...

Damn that's a great idea for the shifter brackets, I actually have quite a bit of room that I could install them at the transom itself - thanks for the idea!
Forum: Detailing, Painting, & Fiberglass
06-17-2014, 10:53 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 36,878
Posted By scarab31

[ATTACH=CONFIG]524804[/ATTACH Ramos45 -...

[ATTACH=CONFIG]524804[/ATTACH

Ramos45 - haven't seen an update in awhile. Should be able to fire up the first engine today or tomorrow with the second a day or two behind it after I get the...
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