ScarabMike
Jetboaters Admiral
- Messages
- 2,223
- Reaction score
- 2,060
- Points
- 302
- Location
- Green Cove Springs, FL
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2022
- Boat Model
- AR
- Boat Length
- 19
Well folks,
Its time for me a once advocate of the new line of jetboats coming out to compete with Yamaha, and other stern drive boats to admit defeat. And its sad that a company that has had customers flock to them because of their nice design, and and modern feel have to be treated with such disrespect.
To me it feels like they are an afterthought, or maybe an inconvenience to Scarab, and their dealers. And the best part of all of this, is its something no one thought was going to be the issue.
I remember going back and fourth with all my Yamaha buddies in here about how they thought the powerplant Rotax engines were a huge issue, and how they dont have cleanout ports. How the engines were unreliable, and a bad overall design.
Well over the last year or so, the engines have been great for the most part. They have been rock solid. The issue has been workmanship, and quality control. This is happening before, and after the purchase. Its very Sad to see.
I haven't seen one Chap issue cross the lines here. Not one solitary issue. How are they doing it right? How are some of the modern (2010+) Seadoo boats still going strong, and are is such high demand that their owners will sell them even without advertising. These companies at least try to put out a product that will last, look good, and for the most part stand by their product. And all of this for THOUSANDS of dollars cheaper.
All of this, and my experience with my new purchase of a Yamaha product, and its quality and craftsmanship has motivated me to not stand by or back Scarab or any of their products. At this point my advice to anyone thinking of purchasing one of these boats is watch your wallet, back, and good luck if you ever need anything from Scarab. I encourage you to look at what else is out there in the market before you pull the trigger. You have been warned.
From now on my energy will be focused on trying to help current and future owners on this site. But I will no longer give advice on new purchases. That will solely be on whoever is wanting to purchase a Scarab. We have a ton of info here to help guide you on any new purchases. I suggest to anyone thinking about it, to spend some time reading up, and join this community not just lurk.
The power of the web, and communities like this can change a company's way of doing business. And the more people that bring their issues here, the louder the voice will become.
--- ScarabMike
Its time for me a once advocate of the new line of jetboats coming out to compete with Yamaha, and other stern drive boats to admit defeat. And its sad that a company that has had customers flock to them because of their nice design, and and modern feel have to be treated with such disrespect.
To me it feels like they are an afterthought, or maybe an inconvenience to Scarab, and their dealers. And the best part of all of this, is its something no one thought was going to be the issue.
I remember going back and fourth with all my Yamaha buddies in here about how they thought the powerplant Rotax engines were a huge issue, and how they dont have cleanout ports. How the engines were unreliable, and a bad overall design.
Well over the last year or so, the engines have been great for the most part. They have been rock solid. The issue has been workmanship, and quality control. This is happening before, and after the purchase. Its very Sad to see.
I haven't seen one Chap issue cross the lines here. Not one solitary issue. How are they doing it right? How are some of the modern (2010+) Seadoo boats still going strong, and are is such high demand that their owners will sell them even without advertising. These companies at least try to put out a product that will last, look good, and for the most part stand by their product. And all of this for THOUSANDS of dollars cheaper.
All of this, and my experience with my new purchase of a Yamaha product, and its quality and craftsmanship has motivated me to not stand by or back Scarab or any of their products. At this point my advice to anyone thinking of purchasing one of these boats is watch your wallet, back, and good luck if you ever need anything from Scarab. I encourage you to look at what else is out there in the market before you pull the trigger. You have been warned.
From now on my energy will be focused on trying to help current and future owners on this site. But I will no longer give advice on new purchases. That will solely be on whoever is wanting to purchase a Scarab. We have a ton of info here to help guide you on any new purchases. I suggest to anyone thinking about it, to spend some time reading up, and join this community not just lurk.
The power of the web, and communities like this can change a company's way of doing business. And the more people that bring their issues here, the louder the voice will become.
--- ScarabMike
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