1988 Wellcraft Scarab 38
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 2.44 metres
- Year
- 1988
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Location
- Poole, ENG, United Kingdom
- Make/model
- Wellcraft 38 SCARAB
- Name of boat
- Wellcraft 38 Scarab
- Length overall
- 11.58 metres
- Engines recently re-built to a high standard
- Hull recently re-sprayed
- Tonneau cover included
- Trailer available by separate negotiation
- Pontoon boat lift available by separate negotiation
- Twin Mercruiser 540 inboard petrol engines, supercharged
- Each producing 1000HP on dyno
- Bam Cyborg 1350 transmissions
- Vortex superchargers
- Speed master 3 drives with herring 5 blade props
- Both on circa 270 hours (only 70 hours since rebuild)
- Each producing circa 1000hp
- Herring 5-blade propellors
- Mercury racing trim tabs
- Mercury trim and drive gauges
- Fuel pump switch
- Engine blower
- Exhaust valve controls
- Livorsi oil, temperature, boost, RPM, water, fuel, MPH gauges at helm
- Manifold pressure gauges
- Battery isolator switches
- x3 Batteries
- Electric bilge pump
- Voltage gauges
- Victron battery charger
- Lights throughout cabin area
- USB sockets
- Kenwood stereo
- Jensen speakers throughout
- Performance teknique subwoofer
- Navigation lights
- Open plan cabin area fitted with large bench seats on both sides
- Carpeted flooring throughout
- Cup holders located throughout
- Open storage shelves located on both sides
- Large bow berth
- Port a potty located underneath bow berth
- Kevlar hull
- Stainless steel grab rails located throughout
- Large rear bench seating
- Individual helm and navigators seating
- Windshield surrounding helm position
- Stainless steel grab rail on bow section
- Tonneau cover
- Oil pressure alarms
- Exhaust alarm
- Anchor in bag
Description
1988 Wellcraft Scarab 38kv 'Miami Vice Edition' Blue Lagoon Marine are excited to bring this legendary Scarab 38kv to the market. If there is a boat that defines the golden era of offshore performance, this is it. This Wellcraft Scarab 38KV Miami Vice Edition is an unmistakable icon of late-’80s powerboating—aggressive lines, legendary Scarab pedigree and an incredible amount of performance.Designed on the proven 38KV deep-V hull, this Scarab delivers the ride and stability that made the model a favorite at poker runs and offshore events. The narrow 8-foot beam, sharp entry, and stepped hull combine classic style with serious performance, whether cruising at speed or turning heads at the dock.This Scarab isn’t just a boat—it’s a statement. From its long, low profile to its offshore racing heritage, the 38KV remains one of the most recognisable and collectible performance boats ever built.She has some great features onboard including:- Both engines recently re-built to a high standard- Hull recently re-sprayed-Tonneau cover includedTrailer available by separate negotiation Pontoon boat lift available by separate negotiation She is ready immediately, please contact the team at Blue Lagoon Marine for further informationMechanical- Twin Mercruiser 540 inboard petrol engines, supercharged - Each producing 1000HP on dyno - Bam Cyborg 1350 transmissions - Vortex superchargers - Speed master 3 drives with herring 5 blade props - Both on circa 270 hours (only 70 hours since rebuild) - Each producing circa 1000hp - Herring 5-blade propellors - Mercury racing trim tabs- Mercury trim and drive gauges- Fuel pump switch- Engine blower- Exhaust valve controls- Livorsi oil, temperature, boost, RPM, water, fuel, MPH gauges at helm - Manifold pressure gauges Electrical- Battery isolator switches- x3 Batteries- Electric bilge pump- Voltage gauges- Victron battery charger- Lights throughout cabin area- USB sockets - Kenwood stereo - Jensen speakers throughout - Performance teknique subwooferNavigation- Navigation lights Interior & Domestic- Open plan cabin area fitted with large bench seats on both sides- Carpeted flooring throughout - Cup holders located throughout - Open storage shelves located on both sides- Large bow berth - Port a potty located underneath bow berth Deck- Kevlar hull - Carpeted flooring throughout - Stainless steel grab rails located throughout- Cupholder located throughout - Large rear bench seating - Open storage shelves located on both sides- Individual helm and navigators seating - Windshield surrounding helm position - Stainless steel grab rail on bow sectionCanvas- Tonneau cover Safety- Oil pressure alarms- Exhaust alarm - Anchor in bagMiscellaneous- Ponton boat lift available by separate negotiation - Triple axle trailer available by separate negotiation
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