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    Scarab 2016 165 HO check engine

    Hi there new to jet boats & this forum and not technical AT ALL LOL, I purchased a used 2016 Scarab 165 and had it wintered in a heated garage all winter. Just put it in the water & filled with gas & it sort of was chugging when I started to drive it almost like there was air, when I accelerated...
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    Bought 165 id yesterday and now having weird problems when we hit 5 hours

    I bought a new 165 I’d with the 300 ace in it. We got to 5 total hours on it today using correct break in procedure.( this is not my first new boat). About 2 minutes after we hit 5 hours we had the throttle stop working until you pulled it to idle then throttled up again. It happened randomly...
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    Scarab 165 from 2018 code foult P1130 and P013F

    Hallo need Help I have a Scarab 165 from 2018 with 51 hours the boat drive great but have some Foult Code and the engine lamp goes on what ist the Problem ? Thanks a lot
  4. Captain Nik

    Mount chart plotter on Scarab 165

    I would like to mount a chartplotter on the left side of the dashboard of my 2018 Scarab 165. The fiberglass area that contains the Information Center Gauges is sealed. I am looking for advice on how to remove the gauges so that I can put nuts on the bolts need to attach the chartplotter. The...
  5. E

    Boat Like New 2021 Scarab 165 Trailer

    Like new 2021 Scarab trailer for 165 Scarab jetboat or similar. $700 Located in Palmetto Bay FL 33157
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    Scarab check engine code p1130

    So I took out my scarab 2016 it’s the 250 hp model 65 hours first time this year and it ran great for the first 15 minutes then it threw a check engine light and started running really rough threw the p1130 code looked it up that it’s the oxygen sensor I just replaced it turned main shutoff...
  7. wan888

    Replace "SET" switch on Scarab 165 HO (2015)

    Hi all, I'm new here and used purchased a used 2015 Scarab 165 HO. Very excited about it. The previous owner said the "SET" switch button was not functioning and removed it to find a replacement but never did successfully. Does anyone know where I can find this switch? Much appreciate...
  8. Boats N hoes

    Having trouble figuring out how to retrieve fault codes on my scarab

    the check engine light is on for my 2015 scarab 165 I’m trying to pull the codes can anyone help me?
  9. Cooler breeze

    2016 scarab 165 Ho supercharger

    I am looking at a 2016 Scarab 165 HO. I was told by the salesman that the super charger would not need to be rebuilt after 200 hours. He said it would only need a gasket. And that a supercharger failure would not damage the engine. I am having trouble trying to verify. Can someone help?
  10. Seadoo_Bimini_Crosser

    Do not buy a Scarab

    Anyone looking to buy a scarab.. do not!!! My scarab looks beautiful. But is the scarab boat built with quality? Just months after having the boat I had stress cracks all over the right side above the rub rail. After taking my brand new scarab to a boat shop to get repaired the boat shop...
  11. Parker Boland

    Scarab Porpoising Problem

    Hello, I have recently purchased a Scarab 165 HO Impulse and its been porpoising constantly at all speeds. The boat only has 5 hours on it and the problem has been extremely frustrating. I know there is a break in period on the boat, but I don't see how this could be a problem. Any help...
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