I did it...I shifted from center console fishing boats over to sport-class cruisers. Now it's not the biggest or newest boat on the water...that's for SURE, but I think I got a great deal. It runs like a top, and REALLY moves!! I feel like I'm learning how to captain a boat all over again it feels so different from my C/C boats I've owned the last few years.
She's a 1989 Scarab Excel. Mercruiser 350 (mostly stock) with 320 hours on it total. Boat is originally from Arkansas and spent the last few years in Dallas...freshwater ONLY!!
I was a proud new owner cruising in my local area this weekend. Can't wait to get her back out on the water. So happy I took a day off tomorrow just to get her back out in the water on Monday when the lake should be like GLASS (weather permitting).
Let me know what you think...
It is the original paint (1989) and interior and there aren't any major flaws. Sure it has the typical dings here and there (it is 20 years old), but still a very presentable boat. I hope I can enjoy her for years without major issues...but only time (and my maintenance) will tell.
I was waiting at the dock the other day and a HUGE Fountain came in to be put back on the trailer while I was there. The owners were super cool and talked to me for a few minutes. Defiantely something I think I could enjoy if I had the cashola for it.
Any shots of the interior? I'm always curious whats under the front end of those boats!
You've just joined a very exclusive club my friend.
I've had mine for 2 years,and before that i had a 32'...and before that a 26 NOVA, Now all you need to do is join APBA,
Congrats!!!!
Thanks everyone. I went and put it up in storage today. She will always be kept in fully enclosed storage. It's obvious the previous owner didn't let her sit out in the weather...and neither will I!! Even though I loved having it sit in front of the house. It's a great conversation starter.
As for in the cabin...not much in there. There is definitely "room for 2" Mainly just a bunch of removable cushions on the floor and a cooler/storage under the cushion by the door. I'll toss in some black/white throw-pillows for the chickies to enjoy eventually I'm sure.
I'll take some pics when I get it out again next weekend.
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Any boat that gets you on the water is a good boat. Any boat that you own is a better boat! Many happy hours of cruising. No one needs to know it's history, just it's present and I would say presently you have one fine ride on the water.
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Great looking boat. It looks to be about 25ft long. Does it have thru hull exhaust? How fast does she go? I wouldn't think with the 350 in it and the size it is that it is extremly fast but i'm sure it's definitly fast enough to drink some gas. Good luck and have some fun.
This one is 22' with the 350 Mercruiser engine. It definitely gets up and GOES!!! I had it up to 60 mph this weekend and still had some throttle to go. I doubt it will go much faster...but THAT was fast enough.
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Mainly just a bunch of removable cushions on the floor and a cooler/storage under the cushion by the door. I'll toss in some black/white throw-pillows for the chickies to enjoy eventually I'm sure. 
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