Scarab 255 max speed 41mph?

[Julian]

Saw this review on boatest.com and was surprised to see that the top speed is only 41 mph. Always thought of Scarab as a performance boat builder.. .

http://www.boattest.com/review/scarab/3555_255-g

 

[swatski]

That's with twin 150 motors, not supercharged which go up to 250, so it kind of makes sense. The 150 are supposed to be extremely reliable, developed for aviation after all.

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[0627Devildog]

Saw this review on boatest.com and was surprised to see that the top speed is only 41 mph. Always thought of Scarab as a performance boat builder.. .

http://www.boattest.com/review/scarab/3555_255-g

That is terrible. . . . 41mph as tested. . . . Will never see that with any kind of load.

 

[swatski]

That is terrible. . . . 41mph as tested. . . . Will never see that with any kind of load.

That is still faster than most ski/wake boats.

Scarab has had a fair share of reliability and QC issues, as well as noise, looking at those issues - that's a real deterrent for me. I would absolutely consider a 41mph top speed jet boat if it was reliable, surfable, and had the finish, space, and quietness of a luxury brand. Top speed means nothing, as long as you can go around 40mph that's plenty.

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[0627Devildog]

That is still faster than most ski/wake boats.

Scarab has had a fair share of reliability and QC issues, as well as noise, looking at those issues - that's a real deterrent for me. I would absolutely consider a 41mph top speed jet boat if it was reliable, surfable, and had the finish, space, and quietness of a luxury brand. Top speed means nothing, as long as you can go around 40mph that's plenty.

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Agreed, just thought they were faster

 

[veedubtek]

Agreed, just thought they were faster

They are, just not with the base engines. That's the only reason I don't own a 255open at the moment - I'd need it without T-top and you can only get base engines that way.

 

[Scottdip]

I know this thread is about the 150 engines. I have the twin 200's and have seen 55+ with a fresh wax, fresh tank 0f 93, and only myself in the boat.

Edit: Minimal issues and nothing engine related.

 

[JetTech72]

That is terrible. . . . 41mph as tested. . . . Will never see that with any kind of load.

Scarab 255 using twin Rotax 250 would be a 55mph boat.
And now with the upcoming Twin Rotax ACE 300 powerpack, I'm only guessing it will be running in the 62+ mph