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2023 Scarab SCARAB 285 ID

motor used Listed 20 days ago
£136,902
via Band of Boats
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Specifications

Make Scarab
Year 2023
Length 28.0ft (8.5m)
Beam 2.74m
Hull Material Glass-Reinforced Plastic (GRP)
Engine 2x460 hp ROTAX
Fuel Type petrol
Location United Kingdom
Engine Power 460 hp
Solar Panels Yes

Market Position

Priced below 25% of similar listings

Based on 4 comparable Scarab motor

Balanced market

Balanced market for Scarab SCARAB 285 ID. Neither buyers nor sellers have a clear advantage.

Based on 1 active listings

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Description

Fridge, Shower, Solar power charging, Bow and Trailering Covers, New SBS Twin Axle Trailer.

Change History

4 events tracked

Price dropped by £22,294 (14.0%)

via Band of Boats

2 weeks ago

Spec updated: boat_type (motor -> Open Boat)

via Band of Boats

2 weeks ago

Spec updated: condition (used -> Secondhand)

via Band of Boats

2 weeks ago
1 more change tracked

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Financing Calculator

Financing Calculator

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15% (£20,535)
10% 50%
6.9%
4.9% 9.9%
Monthly Finance Payment
£1,345
£116,366 over 10 years at 6.9% APR

Monthly Running Costs (estimated)

Mooring / berthing £292
Insurance £171
Maintenance £228
Fuel £292
Running costs subtotal £983/mo
True Monthly Cost
£2,328
Finance + running costs combined
Finance 58% Running costs 42%
Total Interest
£45,048
Total Cost (finance)
£181,950

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€159,188
£136,902
Listed by Band of Boats Direct
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Deal Score

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Is this Scarab SCARAB 285 ID a good deal?

This boat has dropped in price 1 time and engine hours are not disclosed. The report tells you what to offer and what to watch for.

Based on our analysis of this listing

4 comparable boats found. Market range: £37,830 to £137,500

Listed 20 days , longer than 75% of comparable boats

No red flags detected on initial screening

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