Scarab 165 sits low on water

[lewisperez5]

Hello everyone I have recently became a jet boat owner. I have a 2016 scarab 165. I love this boat as it’s very quick and it’s adventurous. I boat in a larger lake that can be quite busy at times. Sometimes the lake is not so busy, but I still notice this issue. I have found that when slowing down to just float and relax it is always a challenge on a busy day or not to prevent water coming over . This boat only sits approximately 12 inches above the water which is quite in issue for any wake coming towards you. I feel that every time we’re coming to a stop water gets over the bow and I am not sure how to solve this issue. It is quite frustrating as I feel very unsafe in this boat at times, do they make anything out there to help keep the bow higher up at all times!? please help .

 

[SamN44]

I owned a 2004 Seadoo Sportster for about 6 years, which is the same basic hull and motor. You'll learn to drag the throttle gently while slowing down to keep the bow up. You have a scupper and a bilge, so don't be too concerned about a little water. If any water comes in, quickly get on plane and it will drain out the back. Lots of owners would 'submarine' them for fun by throwing the throttle into reverse at high speed.

It's fast with incredible handling. With a little practice you'll feel as confident as bigger boats even in big water. Think of it as a large pwc instead of a small boat. Keep your speed up over large wake and don't be afraid to get a little air. It's safer than going slow. Now I'm feeling nostalgic. Post some pictures!

Also, a small box anchor will save you stress, space, and weight. No chain needed. Just throw and forget. I used this brand: Amazon.com

 

[lewisperez5]

I owned a 2004 Seadoo Sportster for about 6 years, which is the same basic hull and motor. You'll learn to drag the throttle gently while slowing down to keep the bow up. You have a scupper and a bilge, so don't be too concerned about a little water. If any water comes in, quickly get on plane and it will drain out the back. Lots of owners would 'submarine' them for fun by throwing the throttle into reverse at high speed.

It's fast with incredible handling. With a little practice you'll feel as confident as bigger boats even in big water. Think of it as a large pwc instead of a small boat. Keep your speed up over large wake and don't be afraid to get a little air. It's safer than going slow. Now I'm feeling nostalgic. Post some pictures!

Also, a small box anchor will save you stress, space, and weight. No chain needed. Just throw and forget. I used this brand: Amazon.com

Greetings, bro! I totally understand what you are saying. These boats are definitely a lot of fun and the handling is incredible. And yes, I’ve gotten a lot better at controlling my boat and no one drives it like I do from my family. The thing is I hate going through the stress of, preventing waves over the bow. I honestly wish I got a little bit of a bigger boat, like the next size up where I would not have to worry about this as much. Especially because I have little ones. to give you a quick story my friend was going a little too slow for the wave conditions, and we got way too much water over the bow extremely quickly to the point where it was dragging the nose underwater, and the whole boat was basically submerged , I don’t think it helped that three of us Big dudes were on one side and my one friend was the only one sitting in the driver seat (only one on the other side ) so when he freaked out, he hit the throttle and us three went flying out the left side. The boat never completely sunk obviously, but I got so much water inside of the engine bay, which is why I’m confused as to how people submarine for fun !? And not have submerged engines !? Also is that box you mentioned just an anchor for shallow areas? Based off your response, there’s nothing they make to help this situation.? I heard something about trim tabs ?

 

[lewisperez5]

 

[steelhorse454]

"Your gonna need a bigger boat"...

 

[SamN44]

Greetings, bro! I totally understand what you are saying. These boats are definitely a lot of fun and the handling is incredible. And yes, I’ve gotten a lot better at controlling my boat and no one drives it like I do from my family. The thing is I hate going through the stress of, preventing waves over the bow. I honestly wish I got a little bit of a bigger boat, like the next size up where I would not have to worry about this as much. Especially because I have little ones. to give you a quick story my friend was going a little too slow for the wave conditions, and we got way too much water over the bow extremely quickly to the point where it was dragging the nose underwater, and the whole boat was basically submerged , I don’t think it helped that three of us Big dudes were on one side and my one friend was the only one sitting in the driver seat (only one on the other side ) so when he freaked out, he hit the throttle and us three went flying out the left side. The boat never completely sunk obviously, but I got so much water inside of the engine bay, which is why I’m confused as to how people submarine for fun !? And not have submerged engines !? Also is that box you mentioned just an anchor for shallow areas? Based off your response, there’s nothing they make to help this situation.? I heard something about trim tabs ?

I understand what you're saying. The older I got, the more I just wanted to chill on the water and that's why we got the SX190. Trim tabs might help with porpoising at higher speeds, but they are expensive and won't change the small freeboard. I'm surprised Seadoo and Scarab never put the electric VTS from the skis on the boats, but I read that changing the angle of the thrust hurt the speed too much. The 165 is really a comfortable two person boat with some extra seating options.

The box anchor I linked is the only one I use (small size for the SX190). It holds even in 20+mph winds with a 2:1 scope. I use it at all depths.