If you are looking to buy a Scarab, consider this

[Yamborghini]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2014-Scarab-215-HO-Impulse-102302610


Vs

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2014-Scarab-215-Impulse-102289733

I think it's safe to say that the price is negotiable. The $66,000 one has the wrong horsepower #'s.

 

[jonw9]

That Z'zoo one is right down the road. This may be my next boat, but not for a few years. I wonder what the trade in on mine would be, with 13 hours on the clock...

 

[ScarabMike]

@jonw9 Dont do it man. The listings for the 2014 values arent even in. They will eat you up, and tell you what they "think" its worth. If I was you, keep the Glastron for a bit, and see what the long term reliability and how they hold up before I commit thousands to get one. Besides the hull, and some electronics, your boat is the same.

That Z'zoo one is right down the road. This may be my next boat, but not for a few years. I wonder what the trade in on mine would be, with 13 hours on the clock...

 

[jonw9]

I know, I was joking. I can't really believe the difference between the 20' Glastron and Scarab. I understand there is a second engine, but the ~$25,000 difference (list) seems unjustified. Or at least that is what I am telling myself. Besides, I cringe at the thought of burning (premium) fuel at twice the rate!

 

[ScarabMike]

Premium? You dont need premium on these boats at all.

 

[jonw9]

You can run 87, but the manual says for optimum performance run 92+ octane.

 

[farrelltravis]

Dang! Those prices are a lot!

 

[spaz1868]

Wait a few years and buy one used. Then there will also be more information on these boats and more experience. And it will let the bugs work themselves out.

 

[justason]

twin engines w/single throttle?.....

 

[DieselCamel]

twin engines w/single throttle?.....

Yes, drive by wire

 

[Williamsone46]

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2014-Scarab-215-HO-Impulse-102302610


Vs

http://www.boattrader.com/listing/2014-Scarab-215-Impulse-102289733

I think it's safe to say that the price is negotiable. The $66,000 one has the wrong horsepower #'s.

The price on these seems crazy to me. They pretty much compare to a 212X as long as they have all the options on them. Their a cool boat but their not worth $10k more than a 212X, heck their prob not worth what a 212X is. But I guess I'm kinda bias. But really no offense why would someone pay that much more for 215 HO Impulse over a 212X?

 

[Ronnie]

For the name and my guess better built quality. When I think of scarab boats I think of the opening of miami vice, probably dating myself with that comment.