Scarab

1979 Wellcraft Scarab 30

Hull Upgrade: Deck bonded to hull; new transom with modern X-dimension; new stringers; gas tank removed, covered with fine cloth and epoxy; lifting ring fabricated from 316 L SS angle; Imron and clear coat hull; raised aluminum engine hatch (to accommodate raised X-dimension motors). During boating season, boat kept on a lift, out of water, and engines flushed and hull and drives washed after each use. When out of season, boat stored in concrete warehouse. Hull and bottom in excellent condition.

Mechanical: Rewired; Aeroquip stainless gas lines; hydraulic steering and K-plane have high pressure Aeroquip lines and 316 SS fittings; Char-Lyn steering helm; Mercruiser PS pump; exterior cylinders with 3/4 rams; SS rod end bearings; Mercruiser K-planes w/ 316 L SS transom plates; Fluxgate electronic compass with remote sender (because of Char-Lyn helm)

TRS Drives: Rebuilt upper and lower housings, water passages welded closed (prevents corrosion; and unnecessary with transom exhaust). In addition, I have TRS spares: new, complete upper gear case; (2) new, lower gear case housings; gaskets; small parts; all TRS tools and manuals; Bravo 1 propellers.

Transmissions: Borg-Warner performance transmissions, with large coolers

Engines: Built from new Mark IV LS-6 base engines (described in Chevrolet Power Book); compression lowered to 9:1; heads replaced with Merlin Oval Port; Inconel exhaust; Comp Cams stainless roller rockers; new Isky springs; ported bowl and short side radius work on exhaust; Comp Cams roller camshafts; custom chrome moly push rods; Stainless Marine Performance exhaust with stainless pipes and mufflers; Edelbrock air gap manifolds, hard coat anodized; Holley 3310 carburetors; Malory/ Pertronix distributors; MSD #6 modules

Canvas covers: Bimini top; whole boat (mooring) cover; cockpit cover

Trailer: Quick-Load aluminum trailer; new SS brakes, lines, cylinders, axles, rear springs