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Seadoo_Bimini_Crosser

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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 advised me the cause of this was due to boat fiber glass being extremely thin.

Notice in the picture they sanded right through the fiberglass because it was so thin.

I advised scarab and they said it will be fine.

Scarab agreed to fix the boat under warranty this time. I advised scarab again. The construction is extremely thin. I asked are you sure you don’t want to do something else so that this doesn’t happen agian? Scarab advises it’s completely normal.

To no surprise more cracks appeared.

Scarab warranty rep advised me to get a quote to have it repaired. They told me I could wait until winter to get it repaired so I didn’t lose time on the lake. Just so you know if your boat is in the shop for warranty work you don’t get to use your boat and scarab doesn’t care.

Months later after submitting the quote they said it’s out of warranty. The boat only has 50 hours!!! I have had the same issue with the boat since I purchased it.

I have since hired an attorney he is gathering all the needed information currently.

I simply would like to warn everyone!!!

Sea•Doo And Scarab Boat Owners
Scarab Jet boats
 

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Rtimleck

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This is very disappointing to hear that a boat manufacturer of this size will not back up there product especially something that is structural. A one year warranty is simple not enough. Makes me think twice about getting rid of my boat before I have to deal with these issues.
 

danny4255

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What year is it? Did it come with the 5 year "
OSMOSIS
A prorated warranty covers osmotic hull blistering for five years. Our engineered Vinyl Esther barrier coat has the best track record in the industry for minimizing hull blistering—a process of construction that gives you peace of mind. " Listed on web sit? Wounding what that covers??
 

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So sorry to read about your problems. You spend good money and expect a quality product! Good luck!
 

Seadoo_Bimini_Crosser

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What year is it? Did it come with the 5 year "
OSMOSIS
A prorated warranty covers osmotic hull blistering for five years. Our engineered Vinyl Esther barrier coat has the best track record in the industry for minimizing hull blistering—a process of construction that gives you peace of mind. " Listed on web sit? Wounding what that covers??

Issue is not blistering. The issue is the fiberglass is so thin it flexes so much it causes it to crack.
 

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Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Scarab still refuses to repair my boat. The cracks look horrible!

The first set of cracks took my boat out of commission for about 2-3 months. The boat was less than a year old at that point.

Now the new set of cracks in a completely different location are showing.

The scarab warranty department tells me that it’s a cosmetic defect which is not covered under warranty.

So basically spend 60k on a boat and expect it to look like shit within a year.

My plan for action.

The next boat show I am going to rent a booth. I’d like to invite any scarab owner with issues to bring their boat to put on display with mine.

I’ll have shirts made for everyone! “Don’t buy scarab” lol

I’m sure we will get the media involved also.
 

captras

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God I love a pot stirrer! Best of luck!!!![flag]
 

2kwik4u

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This sucks man.

Not much consolation but I'm about |..| that far from building a website of "my home builder sucks".com and having vinyl letters put on the truck to advertise it. Then sitting the truck out near the model home on the weekends in a friends driveway across the street.
 

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@Seadoo_Bimini_Crosser perhaps you need to make some videos the way Out on the Reef did with his Parker boat issues. They might take more notice of that, it would also allow us to see more clearly what you are referencing as the issue.
 

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Oh I plan to make several videos. 😇
Looking at your information you say you have 2013 Sea-Doo. Sea-Doo boats and also Scarab did not make a 2013 boat. Boat model you say 242 Limited S-E, and that is a Yamaha. Then boat length you say 17 ft. None of them make a 17 footer. I am just confused of what boat you even have.
 

Seadoo_Bimini_Crosser

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Looking at your information you say you have 2013 Sea-Doo. Sea-Doo boats and also Scarab did not make a 2013 boat. Boat model you say 242 Limited S-E, and that is a Yamaha. Then boat length you say 17 ft. None of them make a 17 footer. I am just confused of what boat you even have.

Well genius maybe I didn’t update my profile ;)

I have a 2017 255 ;)

Idiot
 

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I guess the profile picture isn’t good enough either.
 

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Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Scarab still refuses to repair my boat. The cracks look horrible!

The first set of cracks took my boat out of commission for about 2-3 months. The boat was less than a year old at that point.

Now the new set of cracks in a completely different location are showing.

The scarab warranty department tells me that it’s a cosmetic defect which is not covered under warranty.

So basically spend 60k on a boat and expect it to look like shit within a year.

My plan for action.

The next boat show I am going to rent a booth. I’d like to invite any scarab owner with issues to bring their boat to put on display with mine.

I’ll have shirts made for everyone! “Don’t buy scarab” lol

I’m sure we will get the media involved also.
I would be willing to put money on that! Lmk.
Why don't you start a go fund me.
Where is the next boat show near you?
 

Rearwheeln

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Sorry to here your troubles. I agree the boat shouldn’t look like it’s cracked out. Do you by any chance run in lots of rough water ? I’m constantly looking to jump my 165 and the thought of it cracking out soon sucks
 

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BigN8

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Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Scarab still refuses to repair my boat. The cracks look horrible!

The first set of cracks took my boat out of commission for about 2-3 months. The boat was less than a year old at that point.

Now the new set of cracks in a completely different location are showing.

The scarab warranty department tells me that it’s a cosmetic defect which is not covered under warranty.

So basically spend 60k on a boat and expect it to look like shit within a year.

My plan for action.

The next boat show I am going to rent a booth. I’d like to invite any scarab owner with issues to bring their boat to put on display with mine.

I’ll have shirts made for everyone! “Don’t buy scarab” lol

I’m sure we will get the media involved also.
As much as I would love to see someone do this, I would advise you check with an attorney first and make sure you are not setting yourself up for a defamation lawsuit. Yes, it probably isn't defamation, but they can still take you to court, and you still have to defend yourself, and I'm betting money they have deeper pockets.
 

iamcalled

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Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Scarab still refuses to repair my boat. The cracks look horrible!

The first set of cracks took my boat out of commission for about 2-3 months. The boat was less than a year old at that point.

Now the new set of cracks in a completely different location are showing.

The scarab warranty department tells me that it’s a cosmetic defect which is not covered under warranty.

So basically spend 60k on a boat and expect it to look like shit within a year.

My plan for action.

The next boat show I am going to rent a booth. I’d like to invite any scarab owner with issues to bring their boat to put on display with mine.

I’ll have shirts made for everyone! “Don’t buy scarab” lol

I’m sure we will get the media involved also.
I would suggest posting a rant on their social media feeds. That is the best way to get attention. Digital marketing is their most effective form of communication and it also can be their worst enemy. Costs a lot less than renting a booth and you’ll get a bigger audience.
 

ScarabHO

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Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to give everyone a heads up.

Scarab still refuses to repair my boat. The cracks look horrible!

The first set of cracks took my boat out of commission for about 2-3 months. The boat was less than a year old at that point.

Now the new set of cracks in a completely different location are showing.

The scarab warranty department tells me that it’s a cosmetic defect which is not covered under warranty.

So basically spend 60k on a boat and expect it to look like shit within a year.

My plan for action.

The next boat show I am going to rent a booth. I’d like to invite any scarab owner with issues to bring their boat to put on display with mine.

I’ll have shirts made for everyone! “Don’t buy scarab” lol

I’m sure we will get the media involved also.

If you were not so far away Id be there with ya to help with that booth. Our boat has been a nightmare.
 
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