Scarab Jet boat Information Repository

[ScarabMike]

Scarab's line of jet boats have hit the market running, and Jetboaters.net has the latest reviews, information, and end user information on the net. If you are an owner, thinking about owning, or comparison shopping, check out these posts to do your research.

Scarab 165:

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*MSRP: $22,653 - $28,067
*Specs:
LOA 15′ 9″
DRAFT 12”
APPROX. DRY WEIGHT 1600 LB
BEAM 7′ 1”
MAXIMUM CAPACITY 850 LB
TRAILER WEIGHT 617 LB
FUEL CAPACITY 20 GAL
PERSONS CAPACITY 5
DEADRISE 21°
STORAGE LENGTH ON TRAILER 18’4″
BRIDGE CLEARANCE 3′
BRIDGE CLEARANCE WITH ARCH/TOWER 6’6″

*Reviews/Walkthrough:
Scarab 165 Walkthrough

Scarab 195:

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*MSRP: $32,507 - $42,273
*Specs:
LOA 18′ 10″
DRAFT 16”
APPROX. DRY WEIGHT 2600 LB
BEAM 8′ 0”
MAXIMUM CAPACITY 1400 LB
TRAILER WEIGHT 834 LB
FUEL CAPACITY 31 GAL
PERSONS CAPACITY 8
DEADRISE 20°

*Reviews/Walkthrough:
US Boat test: 195 HO Impulse Review
195 HO Walkthrough

*Multimedia
A Day with the Scarab 195 HO Impulse

Scarab 215:​

*MSRP: $40.787 - $60,187
*Specs:
LOA 21′ 0″
DRAFT 15”
APPROX. DRY WEIGHT 3100 LB
BEAM 8′ 4”
MAXIMUM CAPACITY 1800 LB
TRAILER WEIGHT 1095 LB
FUEL CAPACITY 41 GAL
PERSONS CAPACITY 10

*Reviews/Walkthrough:
Boat Test.com's 215 Review
215 HO Impulse Review
215 Review Jetboaters.net

*Multimedia:
Scarab 215 short video
Behind the Scenes with the 215

Scarab 255:​

*MSRP: $53,293 - $68,267
*Specs:
LOA 25′
BEAM 8’4″
FUEL CAPACITY 56 GAL
DRAFT 15″
MAXIMUM CAPACITY 2,100 LB
PERSONS CAPACITY 13
APPROX. DRY WEIGHT 3,800 LB
TRAILER WEIGHT 1,470 LB
DEADRISE 20°
*Reviews/Walkthrough:

Rotax 1503 engine:​

*Specs N/A:

• 4-stroke
• 3 cylinder
• 12 valves
• Intelligent throttle control
  (1503 NA ETC)
• 1494cc
• liquid cooled/closed loop cooling circuit
• Dry Sump Lubrication
• EFI

*Specs S/C:

• 4-stroke
• 3 cylinder
• 12 valves
• External Intercooler
• Mechanical driven supercharger
• Intelligent throttle control
  (1503 NA ETC)
• 1494cc
• 2 water cooling circuits (one closed water cooling circuit)
• Dry Sump Lubrication
• 2 oil pumps with replaceable
  paper oil filter, EFI

Scarab Boat Care and Maintenance:​

*Scheduled/Regular Maintenance:
Engine Flush, and flush kit
Winter prep/Winterization
Rotax Wear Ring Replacement (159mm BRP Ring)

*Issues/Repair:
Center walkthrough window weather stripping repair

Scarab Brand Trailers:​

*Care and Maintenance:

*Modifications:
Trailer Jack Replacement
Trailer winch and bow roller replacement

*Issues/Repair:
Possible Rust Issues

Scarab Jet boat Modifications/Aftermarket:​

Add a dual bank charger
Add a second battery
Replace factory radio
Add underwater LEDs

Accessory/Option Reviews​

Scarab accessory compilation/reviews

Sea-Doo ClinX​

*Learn how to Operate your Scarab
https://jetboaters.net/threads/sea-doo-scarab-glastron-chaparral-how-to-clinx-series.5116/

 

[ScarabMike]

Scarab repository is open for business! More info will be added as it comes available!

 

[MikeyL]

SOME body needs to put @ScarabMike on the 'ole Payroll .......... LOL !

 

[haknslash]

@ScarabMike Where are the Scarab dealers in the US? I went on their website but they don't list any dealers anywhere . I've seen a few of you guys with them but where are you buying them from?

Inquiring minds wanna know!

 

[ScarabMike]

@haknslash

Here you go
https://www.google.com/maps/search/Marine+Max+alabama+&+GA/@32.6781248,-83.223252,7z/data=!3m1!4b1

 

[haknslash]

@ScarabMike Thanks a bunch! Scarab should look into updating their website to show all available US dealers because if there are none in your state it makes it look like there aren't any stateside since there is no "United States" option for country listings. With the Yamaha dealer being close to the GA line it looks like I might just take a long day and make the travel to check out Chaparral, Yamaha and Scarab all in the same day. Wished there was a demo day going on!

 

[ScarabMike]

@haknslash

Let me know if your ever in the Jacksonville area. I've given a few people a ride, and let them take the helm.

 

[haknslash]

@ScarabMike Thanks for the offer! I haven't been on the Atlantic side of Florida since I was a kid going to Disney World . Usually we do Perdido, Pensacola, etc in late summer once most tourists are gone. But if I'm ever down that way and haven't tried out a Scarab yet I will be in touch

 

[Julian]

@ScarabMike we need a Scarab winterization checklist (I know its early summer, but I'm working on the FAQ and realized we don't have one).

Also, would you like FAQ write access so you can add your stuff to the FAQ? Ping me to set it up if you do!

 

[ScarabMike]

Winterization thread has been added to the repository.

 

[Joseph Baxter]

Looking to get spare tire for trailer for the 195....anyone have that off hand...If not I will take measurements on lug spacing and post that along with tire size I have.

 

[ScarabMike]

@Joseph Baxter ST225/75/15 Six lug wheel 0 offset.

 

[MikeyL]

Looking to get spare tire for trailer for the 195....anyone have that off hand...If not I will take measurements on lug spacing and post that along with tire size I have.

If you'll call Discount Tire on the telephone, you will more than likely find a tire and rim NEW shipped to you for less then you can buy it anywhere else. Good luck. Mikey

 

[Joseph Baxter]

Thanks @ScarabMike

 

[Slugger55]

I bought my spare tire at a Wells Cargo trailer dealership. They had one in stock...

 

[Carl]

I see the bridge clearance with and without the tower posted for the 165. Does anyone have the same info, with and without tower, for the 195 and 215? I can't find it on the Scarab website or sales brochure.
I have several fixed bridges on the Middle River in Fort Lauderdale to get under. I'd like to buy a boat with a tower, but I need this info to make a informed decision.
Thanks in advance

 

[Casey_215HO]

With my 215 I would say anything under 7ft I would take the tower down. That's not exact by any means but close. It's not to bad to take the tower down once your used to the process.

 

[Dsalverda]

Everything anyone needs for measurements.

http://www.scarabjetboats.com/uploads/2016/3/ScarabPIG20161.pdf

 

[Shane Scarab]

Ok, so I ordered a 2016 Scarab 255 HO Impulse and it arrived at the dealer last night, I stopped to glance at it and noticed it has the "wake edition" style folding tower. Does anyone know if this is how they come now? I really don't like the look of that tower and I am not sure I should fuss over it if that is all they are putting on now. The web site shows the other tower on the impulses. Is there some benefit of the v shaped tower that makes it better than the normal arch shaped tower that I'm missing?

Thanks for any advice.

 

[funbobby]

Ok, so I ordered a 2016 Scarab 255 HO Impulse and it arrived at the dealer last night, I stopped to glance at it and noticed it has the "wake edition" style folding tower. Does anyone know if this is how they come now? I really don't like the look of that tower and I am not sure I should fuss over it if that is all they are putting on now. The web site shows the other tower on the impulses. Is there some benefit of the v shaped tower that makes it better than the normal arch shaped tower that I'm missing?

Thanks for any advice.

@Shane Scarab - That's interesting. The differences I see are 1) the tow point is further rearward on the Wake style tower, 2) The gunwale mounting location is further forward, and 3) It looks like the wake style might fold down lower for better bridge/garage clearance - that would be a major plus.