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scarab 195

  1. cmyoung096

    Scarab 195 ID Cleats Popped Off

    How would fix this? I have two cleats that have popped off on the left side of my scarab. The one in the front left is by the seat. I dont see any access point to be able to tighten the bolts. It looks like solid fiberglass behind the seat. The seat that lifts up by the cleat does not have an...
  2. S

    Do I need a wear ring replacement?

    Hey everybody. First time poster but long time lurker. My lovely wife accidentally got a little too close to the shore after dropping me at the dock, panicked, throttled up and gave our Scarab 195 250HP impeller a healthy bite of the sandy bottom. It was like hearing a jar of marbles dumped...
  3. C

    Boat TX 2014 Scarab 195 HOI 33K OBO

    Excellent condition, second owner and garage kept. It has 80hrs on the clock and was serviced in June 2021 and only taken out twice since. Include factory steel trailer. I will upload more photos today. I am located in Dallas/Fort Worth area. ASKING $33K OBO. 682-229-9006 Chris
  4. R

    Rotax 200 supercharger upgrade? Scarab 195 HO

    Hi all, I'm in the market for a jetboat. would really like to get a good condition Challenger 180 SP, few and far between in Ontario. There is a 200HP 2014 Scarab 195 HO for sale, all research says not to bother and only consider the 250HP version. However in the 2nd hand market you don't get...
  5. BigPapiBT

    What years did Scarab make major updates to the Scarab 195 line?

    Scarab owners, what years were critical updates and major improvements made to the 195 line (particularly ID, HO etc.) ? Wondering if there is wisdom for those of us looking used. Sometimes there is cutoff (2015, 2018 etc.) that buyers won't buy earlier than based on major updates. Thanks in...
  6. C

    2020 Scarab 195 ID Stereo Controls not working

    Hello everyone, First time posting here. Anyways, I picked up a 2020 Scarab 195 ID a couple weeks ago. This last time out on the lake the stereo controls at the helm and stern quit working out of nowhere. The main control in the port console still works, but it was really nice being able to...
  7. C

    Boat seems to be taking on water while anchored.

    I just punched a 2014 Scarab 195. The boat is great however I have one problem that I cannot seem to figure out. While we are anchored the bilge seems to be pumping a lot of water. I check the engine compartment every time and it seems completely dry. Where is the water coming from?
  8. 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...
  9. Swoldier

    2017 Scarab 195 help

    I am a new Scarab owner since this past summer and I cannot wait for the winter to be over with. I am wanting to do a few upgrades but I am not getting any help from local dealers. My first question is about the speakers. My wake tower has the silver boxes but I have no idea as to what type of...
  10. Elio195HOI

    Completed Reduced! 2014 Scarab 195 HOi 100 HRS 30K (S. Florida)

    I have a 2014 HOI with every upgrade possible except bow pass thru doors. Currently has 100 HRS but will go with Summer being here, Just came back from a 60 mile run, Running 100%.... -2014 HOI 250hp supercharged Rotax engine (Always Flushed after every use for no more then 90 sec) -Candoo Pro...
  11. B

    1st time Jet boat questions.

    Backstory: So I have been out of boating a long time (Except jet ski's) Last boat was when I was a kid, A 70's Invader tri-hull with a Evinrude 85hp. Needless to say you needed to wear a snorkel when trying to ski behind it. But it was fun and brought generations of family together to go to...
  12. Southernboater

    Completed $24999 Loaded 2014 Scarab 195 FL

    Selling my 2014 Scarab 195. Purchased new in 2015, only has 43 hours on it. 200hp supercharged engine, this boat is loaded out. Upgraded gatorhyde trailer with spare Speed control package with cruise, ski and eco modes, snap in carpet, snap on mooring cover, kicker audio with 8 inch sub, swim...
  13. A

    2016 Scarab 195 Limp Mode

    We recently purchase a 2016 195 in Lake Havasu. Upon purchase the boat had 9 hours on it, but was still sold as "new". We have put less than 2 hours on the boat in fresh water and it has been one thing after the next. Currently the boat is stuck in what feels like limp mode. The battery and...
  14. Robert Sands

    These Scarabs May Not Be Safe!

    NOTE: Just an update, the issue was not a carbon seal failure, it was a resonator box trap issue, vibrating the through-hull hose out of the hull and causing the boat to fill with water. Hi everyone, my boat has just come off the lake today with a major issue. I’ve got a 2015 Scarab 195 HO...
  15. Skirmante

    help. Scarab 195 with 200hp or 250hp?

    Hi! We are in the process of buying a 2016 scarab 195 200hp. Wondering if that's enough power? Everyone mostly has the 195 HO 250hp models and I can't find any information. What's your input? Ideally we would like 4-6 people and potential to pull a tube or skis. How do you find the ending runs...
  16. Sea Wench

    Bunk Settings on Lift

    Hi everyone, I am new to this Forum. I just bought a 2014 Scarab HO Impulse and I am loving it. We have a boat lift and need help with the measurements for the bunks. Does anyone know what the distance should be between the Left and Right Bunk? I am using Bunk Carpeted 2x10x10 boards that...
  17. Carlos Alfonso

    Scarab 195 will not start

    Hi Everyone, I am wondering if anyone has had any issues with the ignition switch of a Scarab 195 2014 or similar. About a couple months ago, the switch started giving trouble. Although I had the throttle handle in neutral, and the safety clip in place, I had to move the handle back and...
  18. Sean Scarab 195

    what's the best way to maintain a scarab jet boat when using it in saltwater frequently?

    I recently purchased a Scarab 195 and live a couple miles from the marina in Long Beach, CA. I take the boat out in the bay and ocean once a week, and to a local lake once a month. what's the best way to maintain a scarab jet boat when using it in saltwater frequently?
  19. Sean Scarab 195

    Problems with Scarab 195 Motor at 6 hours

    I just purchased a new 2015 Scarab 195 with the 200 hp motor. I took it out with friends twice, then took my dad out. We were fishing just past the breakwater near Long Beach and San Pedro. We were going about 5 mph for about an hour then started heading back in. The boat started reducing...
  20. Thierry

    SCARAB 195 HOI goes at 10 MPH maximum speed for 7000 rpm and vibrate.

    Hello jet boaters, I just join this community and I have seen SCARABMIKE is the specialist about JET BOATS and the SCARAB here. What a great knowledge ! We just put in the water a brand new 195 HOI and we are having a problem on this boat. After one hour of testing under the break-in period...
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