I purchased thie 1988 SCARAB KV on March 17, 2005. This boat is the "Miami Vice" edition. Over the past 20 years of owning it has been kept under roof and only used on lake waters.
Power - Upon receipt the the boat had 502's at 460 hp, Borgwarner transmissions and Mercrusier TRS stern drives driving 4 blade stainless steel Bravo 1 propellers. This overhaul took place in 2002 replacing the original 454's at 330 hp each. I replaced both engines with 540,s at 600 hp June 1st 2016. The engines were dynoed and have the printed documentation. Current hours on these engines is 170 hours. I moved from Cincinnati to Indianapolis and this vessel sat idle for for 5 years
Vessel - SCARAB Racing - Hull Number - WELP4366B888
Net Weight 9100 lbs
Builder Wellcraft "SCARB 38 KV
Construction Molded Fiberglass
Electronics - Radio 1 VHF, Compass Aquameter power damped 6 in.
Safety Equipment - Horn, 5 approved life jackets, halon automatic fire extinguisher (engine compartment) and 1 hand held. Approved navigation lights for inland and international waters.
Additional Equipment - Hydralic engine hatch lift, custom stainless steel exhaust, stainless swim ladder, radar arch, stainless steel hand rails, 2 foredeck canvas cockpit covers, power steering, Perko sea strainers, Livoris gages.
Batteries and Electrical System - 12 volt power is provided by 2 group 27 size batteries for engine starting and house power. Batteries are secured in the engine compartment and vapor type shut off switches are provided, as are fuse links. Batteries are maintained with a charger mounted on the bulkhead and 55 amp alternators on the engines.
110 V/30 Amp shore cord connection provides house power to the vessels eclectic control panel. All circuits are breaker protected and gages are provided for AC and D C volts and DC amps. All wiring is of approved theroplastics, properly parceled and clamped to marine specifications.
Condition of hull and trailer. The boat was wrapped in 2016 and has a few notocable marks while being on the trailer. When boat is in the water the marks are not visible. The bottom was completely sanded and a Teflon coating was applied. The Nextrail aluminum tri axle trailer is 47' long and has been customized for this boat. It has brand new brakes and tires on all all six rims.
I have owned this boat for 20 years.It is more than fun, loud and attracts a lot of attention. It is a 1988 and this exact model was used on the "Miami Vice" tv show starring Don Johnson. Many boaters know this and I have been called Vice Man many times. I have over $10,000 of parts that will also go with the boat at the asking price.
The vessel is suitable for both inland and coastwise cruising.
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