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Forum: Scarab
02-21-2019, 01:42 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,486
Posted By carcrazy167

If you part it out, Id be interested in the helm.

If you part it out, Id be interested in the helm.
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
10-02-2018, 01:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 9,222
Posted By carcrazy167

There is a lot of "mis-information" out there...

There is a lot of "mis-information" out there about TRS drives. Mainly due to the fact not many people are currently running them any more. Few people have current real information, so the stories...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
04-13-2018, 03:23 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 55,681
Posted By carcrazy167

Are you still fabricating these drives? Great...

Are you still fabricating these drives? Great work, I'm interested in getting one. Please call me: (925) 595-9003 ~Lance
Forum: Swap Shop
01-21-2018, 04:22 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,721
Posted By carcrazy167

Is the helm unit (not the gauges or gauge panel,...

Is the helm unit (not the gauges or gauge panel, but the whole helm unit) available?
Forum: Swap Shop
01-21-2018, 04:06 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,128
Posted By carcrazy167

Is the helm unit (not the gauges or gauge panel,...

Is the helm unit (not the gauges or gauge panel, but the whole fiberglass helm unit) available?
Forum: Swap Shop
01-21-2018, 04:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,370
Posted By carcrazy167

Is the Fiberglass helm unit (not the gauges, but...

Is the Fiberglass helm unit (not the gauges, but the helm) available?
Forum: Classic Offshore
11-04-2016, 12:37 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,266
Posted By carcrazy167

First of all, I have never heard of anyone...

First of all, I have never heard of anyone spacing down a TRS drive. It pretty much has the longest distance from input shaft to prop shaft of any drive ever made. Second, as far as I Know the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
11-04-2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,266
Posted By carcrazy167

I forget right now (made that change 17 years...

I forget right now (made that change 17 years ago), I'll have to take a look again.

Yeah I know what you mean about the 'Project' always evolving... been there!
Forum: Classic Offshore
10-29-2016, 03:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,266
Posted By carcrazy167

One thing I wanted to point out. There is a big...

One thing I wanted to point out. There is a big difference between the Merc Trans and the Borg Warner trans (72C Velvet Drive). The Merc Trans you mentioned will not hold up to 600 HP. I made the...
Forum: Classic Offshore
10-28-2016, 12:49 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,266
Posted By carcrazy167

Just another set up on a classic 30 foot scarab. ...

Just another set up on a classic 30 foot scarab.

I have a 1979 Scarab 300. Running twin 540 BBC that dyno 625 HP @ 5600 RPM and 635 lbs. Im running the TRS drive and Borg-Warner tranny combo. That...
Forum: Western US/Lake Havasu
05-11-2016, 12:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,127
Posted By carcrazy167

Alright, I saw a Tahoe reference on this thread....

Alright, I saw a Tahoe reference on this thread. Who is going to Tahoe for the 4th of July? I'm out of the West shore, Homewood to be exact. Anyone going to be near by?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-11-2016, 12:09 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,885
Posted By carcrazy167

For my issue when I lost the power steering, it...

For my issue when I lost the power steering, it was more than just the "oh crap" factor going from power to no-power assist. I was just traveling in a straight line with just a minimal amount of...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
05-10-2016, 11:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,090
Posted By carcrazy167

I'm wondering about the power required to turn...

I'm wondering about the power required to turn one of these drives. Would a small shaft #4 require less power (less parasitic power loss) to turn than a large shaft #5? Any thoughts?
Forum: General Boating Discussion
05-09-2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,885
Posted By carcrazy167

Catastrophic steering loss is definitely real. My...

Catastrophic steering loss is definitely real. My eye opening experience happened about 3 years after I re-powered my scarab with custom 540s. One of the only pieces of equipment I carried over from...
Forum: Scarab
03-27-2016, 10:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,106
Posted By carcrazy167

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh631/lancepor...

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh631/lanceporteous/38%20Scarab%20New%20Gen_zpsxndne9gk.png

This 38 Scarab has had its engine hatch converted to open in the middle. I think Archer Marine in...
Forum: Scarab
03-26-2016, 09:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,523
Posted By carcrazy167

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh631/lancepor...

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh631/lanceporteous/Warcry/IMG_1101_zps653d0f07.jpg

http://i1255.photobucket.com/albums/hh631/lanceporteous/P1030612%20copy_zpsudgxpell.jpg

My Scarab is...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-20-2016, 04:04 PM
Replies: 129
Views: 55,681
Posted By carcrazy167

Biggus, I understand why you have been a...

Biggus,

I understand why you have been a huge advocate for Konrad, no doubt they make a solid product. But even with their shorty lower, I would only be a total of (according to your post) 3.4...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-19-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 55,681
Posted By carcrazy167

Regardless I'm very excited about your project....

Regardless I'm very excited about your project. I've been plagued by the deep TRS drives on my Scarab for far too long. Of all the options out there to gain a more aggressive X dimension for my set...
Forum: Drives and Lower Units
02-19-2016, 07:21 AM
Replies: 129
Views: 55,681
Posted By carcrazy167

Considering the left/right issue for twin set...

Considering the left/right issue for twin set ups; could a #3 Speedmaster lower work as a better base to start with rather than the bravo lower?
Forum: General Q & A
02-16-2016, 08:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 11,323
Posted By carcrazy167

BenPerfected, I have heard through the grapevine...

BenPerfected, I have heard through the grapevine about all the work you have done in rigging your Scarab. I have a lot of respect for that kind of perseverance. I too, am one of those fools to far...
Forum: Scarab
08-17-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 629
Views: 474,976
Posted By carcrazy167

I saw you guys out there the morning of the...

I saw you guys out there the morning of the Catalina Ski Race last month. That 43 Scarab looks even better in person...and the colors on it really make it stand out from a far. I've always been...
Forum: Classic Offshore
08-21-2014, 11:25 PM
Replies: 2,311
Views: 1,655,897
Posted By carcrazy167

Lofty, What did Craig paint for you? He's...

Lofty,

What did Craig paint for you? He's definitely a gifted artist, but the last time I spoke with him he said there hadn't been much new work to do. Too bad.

I saw you posted some photos...
Forum: Classic Offshore
08-21-2014, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2,311
Views: 1,655,897
Posted By carcrazy167

The story I heard about the Warcry "Arneson/P50"...

The story I heard about the Warcry "Arneson/P50" Scarab (from Paul I believe) was that it actually sank too! I'm not really sure how accurate that was, but I know it was a tragic accidient.

I have...
Forum: Classic Offshore
07-16-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 2,311
Views: 1,655,897
Posted By carcrazy167

It is indeed Barry's old race boat. Of course I'm...

It is indeed Barry's old race boat. Of course I'm sure you are thinking of his other "BIG" race boat, the 37 Active Cat....
Forum: Classic Offshore
07-09-2014, 11:01 PM
Replies: 2,311
Views: 1,655,897
Posted By carcrazy167

Yes it is Barry's old boat, the first 30 foot...

Yes it is Barry's old boat, the first 30 foot Scarab he named WARCRY. I was always very impressed with his BIG race boat and when I heard he was going to sell that 37 Active Cat I went to look at it....
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