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What would you do?

should I get a gently used scarab, or a new yamaha


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charlo177

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Hello everyone,
I have been a member for a couple of weeks, and have been peeking a couple more then that. I have owned several boats to include pontoons, and im in the market right now for a new/used boat. I have somewhat dialed it down to boats that are nestled among the members of this forum. I and my 13 yr old son love to fish. My wife on the other hand could care less about what is biting unless it mosquitos. I have been staring at the fsh 210 and love the boat, I also love the 255 open from scarab. i have seen boats out there from scarab that are gently used for mid 70's and that is within grasp. I would however save a tremendous amount by going with the yamaha. If only they made that 24 fsh! i really love the additional space for lounging or for extra kids on the scarab. I also love the look on the open id series. so the question is in the pole.
 

Franced123

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I too wanted a fsh210 at first until I took a ride in a 223vrx. I had ar240 in the past. Yamaha is real good, I have no experience with scarab but really like the flat back seats on those.
 

HangOutdoors

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Rumor mill has suggested that there will be a 24' FSH for 2021. Mentioned in another thread. Again who knows. But we should know in another month or so. If you can wait, may be a good bet.
 

14SX190

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Yamaha FTW
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The Scarab is undoubtedly eye candy until you have to deal with Sea Doo. I am not hating but Chaparral who uses Vortex(Sea Doo) is moving on iirc from other thread
They have a carbon seal between motor PTO and pump that if misaligned or worn will cause water to leak in. Yamaha has a sealed bearing.
I never have liked all the fancy digital stuff that seems to plague most new boats. Yamaha Connect is one of them.

I only had requirement boat fit in garage and be the NA 1.8.
 

charlo177

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its hard to find info on the scarab, at least as much as the yamaha but the yamaha's do sound like a tank. Ive been researching for about 2 months and have found a few negatives on both boats. take into consideration the measure of proportionate stories is very one sided. I have a itch, but may hold off until yamaha anounces new lineup. a 24 would check all the boxes.
 

Dixie Highway

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Not sure where you are boating, but IF I was looking at a mid $70k center console it would not be a Scarab, not by a freaking mile. That's Robalo money right there. In the upper $40's where the 210 FSH is now, you are in a much better spot. My vote is Yamaha.
 
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