Don’t know what this is
08-20-2018, 08:10 AM
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Don’t know what this is
Hey guys! I’ve owned a few gas boats over the years and looking to get another one to play around with in our getaway lake. I found this boat local and for a pretty good deal it seems at $200. Can you guys give me some info on what it is and what motor this is? Thank you!
-Sean
08-20-2018, 06:00 PM
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If the hull is around 54" long it looks like a Dumas Scarab 38 KV. The engine may be a Homelite,either 25cc or 30cc.Looks simular to one I had.Mine didn't have an arch on it. It broke.Do you have any idea of the manufacturer of the outdrive ? It may be worth more than the boat.
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08-21-2018, 07:17 AM
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Man it does look very similar to the scarab. I’m supposed to go pick this thing up today and I’ll measure it. I love that outdrive. I’ll see if I can find the manufacturer on it. Also yes I don’t want the old am stuff haha. Going to throw a pistol grip 2.4 in her! I’ll keep you guys posted! Thank you for your help so far
08-21-2018, 01:54 PM
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Picked her up! It is a Dumas scarab. The guy gave me paperwork and all. Looks like a solid buy for 200 bucks! Going to upgrade the servos, put a 2.4 radio in it and see what she does! Going to give it a pool float test first to find any leaks if there are any haha! What do you guys think? Oh and not the best in the world but a Mitsubishi motor which is Japanese built! Should be reliable. Future things will be trim tabs and a paint job! Wish I had a hatch for it though
08-21-2018, 03:10 PM
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Picked her up! It is a Dumas scarab. The guy gave me paperwork and all. Looks like a solid buy for 200 bucks! Going to upgrade the servos, put a 2.4 radio in it and see what she does! Going to give it a pool float test first to find any leaks if there are any haha! What do you guys think? Oh and not the best in the world but a Mitsubishi motor which is Japanese built! Should be reliable. Future things will be trim tabs and a paint job! Wish I had a hatch for it though
Give them a call or email and see if they still have the hatch mold. I believe it was made so you wouldn't have to cut a hole in the hatch floor to use a gas engine. Here's a pic of the original hatch on the one I sold.
08-27-2018, 10:31 AM
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Someday when you're ready to upgrade it and do some real work,here's a build thread on one on Jim's r/c boat dock. Jim's R/C Boat Dock
08-27-2018, 11:17 AM
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I understand that, but you have to remember that some don't want to join a forum just to see a picture. When you consider that I already belong to two forums, why should I be forced to join a third?
08-28-2018, 04:50 AM
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