2019 Scarab

[Slfmde]

Scarab gets 600hp and a new 28ft boat. Yamaha makes their own version of lateral thrusters so they don’t have to pay Will. Disappointed with Yamaha. I was really hoping to see something new.

 

[veedubtek]

Supposedly they are bringing something new to the Miami show in February.

 

[haknslash]

I gotta say that Scarab really seems to be stepping it up lately. The 28' boat supposedly has a hull specifically designed for wake surfing similar to how inboards are these days and comes with 3,o0o lbs ballast and 60o hp twin 300 ACE engines. Also their new hulls are said to be able to sit in the salt water for up to 6 weeks before you need to pull them out. Personally I kind of dig their CC over the FSH. BUT, these boats are crazy priced! Talking big $$ for a top optioned 255 Center Console so I can't even imagine what their cost is going to be for a 28' wakesports center console jet boat! I'm guessing close to $100k!!

 

[SamCF]

I put the wife on notice that I'm buying the new Yamaha 26-27' if it comes with twin SVHO's. Compared to Surf boats in that price range, I would rather have a boat that size that is just ok at surfing but is still able to comfortably cruise at a good speed. I don't think $100k is unreasonable if the fit and finish is upgraded to match the price point.

The Scarab looks nice, but I can't believe anyone buys something in that price range with such a bad reputation and poor dealer network. I've always loved SeaDoo/Rotax, so I'm not just hating on the brand. The carbon ring seals scare me bad.

 

[Speedling]

Scarab gets 600hp and a new 28ft boat. Yamaha makes their own version of lateral thrusters so they don’t have to pay Will. Disappointed with Yamaha. I was really hoping to see something new.

Where is this 28' boat? I haven't seen this thing! Can't find on google or anything.

 

[veedubtek]

Now I want Yammy to make that boat just so I can see what @SamCF does with it.

@Speedling , I'm guess the information will be released tomorrow on it, anxious to see it myself. Leonard supposedly has video of it, but for some reason hasn't posted it yet

 

[haknslash]

Where is this 28' boat? I haven't seen this thing! Can't find on google or anything.

The scarab/Yamaha dealer is talking about in one the jb Facebook group. He's at the dealer meeting.

 

[Speedling]

I put the wife on notice that I'm buying the new Yamaha 26-27' if it comes with twin SVHO's. Compared to Surf boats in that price range, I would rather have a boat that size that is just ok at surfing but is still able to comfortably cruise at a good speed. I don't think $100k is unreasonable if the fit and finish is upgraded to match the price point.

The Scarab looks nice, but I can't believe anyone buys something in that price range with such a bad reputation and poor dealer network. I've always loved SeaDoo/Rotax, so I'm not just hating on the brand. The carbon ring seals scare me bad.

We would like the bigger boats for Lake Michigan for sure!
Jet drives keep the weight down for towing on either Scarab or Yamaha.
I am sure Scarab will advertise more warranty type stuff to compensate for people like you worried about paticular things.
Fact is, it all depends on where the dealers are near you and how good they are! Boat dealers are a lot more scattered than car dealers so picking a good one is extremely important!
The top engines from BRP and Yamaha are both supercharged monsters.
If I didn't boat in debris infested stuff a few times a year, I would probably get the Scarab. The clean outs have saved a lot of time and effort on the water for lake Cumberland and the Bimini run.
The cleanouts also has to be rebuilt, and I really have to keep up on maintenance throughout the year of cleaning everything out because mine seem to get stuck very easily. I have a small crowbar and a use a rope to pry out on occasion even after rebuild and sanding the sides of everything etc. So yes, cleanouts are nice, but they are also a hassle. Sometimes it's a tossup depending on which issue I am dealing with!

 

[Ancient canoe]

I would guess a hull specifically designed for wake is going to have drawbacks in the top speed department? Is that not why wake boats top out at 40mph?

 

[MattFX4]

The scarab/Yamaha dealer is talking about in one the jb Facebook group. He's at the dealer meeting.

I noticed he also mentioned Yamaha is releasing a 26' boat in Miami?

 

[haknslash]

I noticed he also mentioned Yamaha is releasing a 26' boat in Miami?

Yea that's been the rumor floating around here for a while on the forums. It's been kicked around in a few of the 2019 rumor mill threads . The FSH was rolled out the same way if you remember. It didn't debut it's release in August like all the other boats did. Twin SVHO would be interesting!

 

[Speedling]

I would guess a hull specifically designed for wake is going to have drawbacks in the top speed department? Is that not why wake boats top out at 40mph?

Personally if u go with a jet boat you are looking to comprimise slightly so you can cruise as well. I want a bimini cruising big lake rocket with a huge surfable wake for what my 08 212ss is worth

 

[buckbuck]

Dreamer!