Another Disappointment with the Scarab Jet Boat and REC Boat Holdings

[Slugger55]

Tom, Pensacola MarineMax, just texted me yesterday and said the boat is ready. DejaVu Right!! I still don't know what failed. More to follow...

 

[Slugger55]

Apparently the thermostat housing utilizes some sort of clip mechanism that holds it in place and the part failed. Pictures to follow..

 

[Yan Masse]

@Slugger55 any updates?

 

[Slugger55]

Ok! Update. Attached are pictures of the coolant pump housing that circulates the closed cooling system. There is a cap that snaps into place over the thermostat and the locking grommets failed blowing the housing off and blowing the thermostat out. This was already mounted to the engine when my new engine was installed. Either it was a factory mistake or somehow the housing took a hit when it was shipped or installed. I haven't contact Scarab or BRP as of yet. I got the boat home around noon filled it with 93 octane and launched it near my house. Had to turn around as there was a pretty intense storm moving North up the bay. I have video and will post when it get it produced.

 

[4x15mph]

@Slugger55 are you set now or is this a new problem and boat has to go back?

 

[Slugger55]

Boat is back in the water and keeping my finger crossed...

 

[4x15mph]

Awesome. Happy ending

 

[BMF JK]

Boat is back in the water and keeping my finger crossed...

Awesome glad to hear .Now go enjoy your boat !!

 

[Speed_Freak_039A]

Easy fix for the thermostat front popping off is to put a hose clamp around the tabbed area. Me and others have sanded off the tabs and used screws on our seadoos (same motor) when installing a cooler thermostat. Then we can take the cap off whenever.

 

[Slugger55]

Easy fix for the thermostat front popping off is to put a hose clamp around the tabbed area. Me and others have sanded off the tabs and used screws on our seadoos (same motor) when installing a cooler thermostat. Then we can take the cap off whenever.

I probably would have fixed that way, but still under warranty. Thanks for the tip..

 

[Slugger55]

I was able to get a short run in yesterday before the monsoon hit. I think we got about 3 inches of rain in two hours.

 

[Speed_Freak_039A]

Nice vid. Looks like a nice area to ride

 

[Slugger55]

Launched at Pretty Bayou ran down the Grand Lagoon towards Saint Andrews Bay Panama City, FL.

 

[Yan Masse]

I was able to get a short run in yesterday before the monsoon hit. I think we got about 3 inches of rain in two hours.

No beeps, check engine Light, codes or Stoke?

 

[Slugger55]

Nope!!

 

[Slugger55]

Better speed and response though...

 

[Bernie]

Scarab boats are horrible can't wait till I get rid of it

 

[Ronnie]

@Bernie , what is wrong? Is it the boat, dealership or both?

 

[swatski]

@Bernie , what is wrong? Is it the boat, dealership or both?

I think this is it:
https://jetboaters.net/threads/scarab-195.11130/

 

[PapaBear]

Glad this all turned out good for you...(my boat in shop again) (4th O2 sensor and carbon ring "2nd one of those"may be leaking again 70hrs) infuriates me is that without this forum of helping one another out this story would probably have another outcome. When you purchase the boat therected should be a disclaimer..."youre on your own, but there is an awsome forum to help with any issues". I will never ever buy a REC BOATS BOAT EVER AGAIN. People come up to me all the time and I tell them no way...This things a turd.