Wellcraft Scarab

History:I purchased this boat in 1985 from the original owner. The boat has been kept on a boatlift at my home, engines and drives flushed and hull washed after each use. During hurricane season, the boat is stored in my warehouse.

Engines:Built from new Mark IV 454 LS-6 base engines (described in Chevrolet Power Book); compression lowered to 9:1; heads replaced with Merlin Oval port; Inconel exhaust; Competition 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; Mallory/Pertronix distributors; MSD #6 modules

TRS drives:Rebuilt upper and lower housings, water passages welded closed (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, new5 years ago, with large coolers

Hull condition/FiberglassUpgrade:Deck bondedto 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 (deck needs refinish); raised aluminum engine hatch (to accommodate raised X-dimension motors)

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

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

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