1985 Wellcraft 34' Scarab 34

 

1985 Wellcraft

34' (10.36m) Scarab 34 -

1985 Wellcraft Scarab 34' Dive Boat

Flag of Registry: United States


Vessel ID# 2811466      Last Updated: 2024-03-22 12:47:44

New Listing!

$ 179,000 USD

€ 168,153 Euros
$ 246,371 CAD
£ 143,994 GBP

Description

She is a heavily modified version of a Scarab 34. Current Owner took over the project from the previous Owner who had gutted a Scarab 34 with the vision to convert her into a high speed, any weather, commercial dive or utility vessel. Following completion of that refit, she spent 3 years as a survey boat, averaging 286 days a year in service, putting over 36,000 miles under her keel. She is currently on her third set of engines. This customized Scarab has proven to be a rugged, no nonsense workhorse. Short on high end luxury, but long on performance and flexibility, she can be adapted to many potential uses. Especially noteworthy is the how this hull handles running at high speeds in a seaway. If you need to get somewhere fast on a regular basis this hull is solid gold. Her Braum shockwave helm seats will see that you travel comfortably. Aiding in that comfort is the Seakeeper stabilizer.

Whether you are a commercial operator or a recreational guy with a spirit of adventure, this is an exciting vehicle adaptable to many jobs. Come take a look, you won’t be disappointed!

Data Sheet

LOA: 34' " (10.36 Meters)

Type: Power - Used

Year: 1985

Beam: 8' 5"

Draft Max: 1' 8"

Maximum Speed: 60 MPH

Cruise Speed: 40 MPH

Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol

Hull Material: Fiberglass

Hull Shape: Modified Vee

SeaKeeper: Yes

Fuel Tank: 250 Gallons (946.35 Liters)

Fresh Water: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)

Dry Weight: 8000

Builder: Wellcraft

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Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Mercury Verado
  • Engine Model: AMS 300CXXL
  • Engine Year: 2021
  • Engine Type: Outboard 4 Stroke
  • Power HP: 300.00
  • Power KW: 223.71
  • Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
  • Hours: 966.00
  • Serial Number: 2B790564
  • Engine Location: Port

Engine 2

  • Engine Make: Mercury Verado
  • Engine Model: AMS 300CXXL
  • Engine Year: 2021
  • Engine Type: Outboard 4 Stroke
  • Power HP: 300.00
  • Power KW: 223.71
  • Fuel Type: Gas/Petrol
  • Hours: 962.00
  • Serial Number: 2B737197
  • Engine Location: Starboard

Full Details

Vessel Walkthrough and Details

Enter by the aft cockpit, or, if in the water by swim platform between the engines. Aft end of cockpit is open. As you go forward there is seating port and starboard. Forward of that, under the hard top, there are port and starboard Braum helm chairs. There are windows wrapping from port side to front to starboard side. Installed to offshore usage with bolts/nuts to avoid any chance of them popping out in nasty weather.

Above the hardtop, we find antennas, the radar transmitter, outriggers and a short tower with bench seat. Current operator sits up there with his phone connected and runs her from there. The metal for the tower has been painted with Awlgrip to avoid the blistering found with powder coating. There is an opening hatch in the middle of the roof to provide airflow to the helm.

On centerline, all the way forward, is the entrance to below decks. The Seakeeper rests right under the first step. There are seats port and starboard going forward. Anchor locker is all the way forward.

Note: Both helm seats and all other cushions have just been replaced with new ones.

Deck:

  • Lewmar hatch on roof
  • Line-X topcoat on decks
  • Starboard seats with cushions
  • (5) Retractable cleats
  • (14) Rod holders
  • (2) 8’ Fishboxes
  • Lumatech flood light under bench seat
  • Stainless handrails
  • Nav lights
  • (3) Underwater lights
  • (8) Scuba tank racks
  • (5) Drink holders
  • Magma bait station
  • (2) Fans

Anchors:

  • Plow - 50’ of chain and 250’ of 5/8’s rode
  • Danforth - 25’ chain and 150’ of 5/8’s rode

Electronics and Helm:

  • Garmin 8610 GPS
  • Garmin Autopilot
  • Simrad motor displays and autopilot
  • Fusion audio with 6 JL speakers and JL amp
  • Lenco Trim tab controls, trim tabs are custom designed for best performance
  • Remotes for Garmin and Simrad autopilot with overboard feature
  • Garmin/Simrad transom mount transducers, the large one is Garmin
  • The smaller one is the Simrad
  • Forward and side scan

Safety Gear:

  • (2) Fire extinguishers
  • Flare kit - in date
  • Rules of the Road book
  • (10) Offshore life preservers with whistle, light and reflectors
  • Horn, electric and handheld
  • In shore and offshore dive flags
  • S/S tool set
  • First aid kit

Notes On The Hull:

Seller will be happy to explain in detail how this stock Scarab 34 became such an incredible custom offshore machine. Here’s a few hints…

Materials used…Nida-Core, Coosaboard and a poured liquid for transom.

Nida-Core decking was engineered so that it will keep the boat floating even when underwater.

Poured liquid delivered a 5” think transom that will not rot or give way to the 600 lb. engines.

Virtually all the stringers were replaced with Coosaboard and Glass.

The end result was a very strong hull that can take a lot of abuse without taking any damage. Strong and safe, the boat and her occupants come home in one piece.

Electrical:

  • Custom 12 volt/110 panel
  • Batteries: 2 AGMs for engines, 4 AGMs for Seakeeper, 2 AGMs for House
  • Pro-Tournament 360 Elite Series Battery charger by Pro Mariner

Engine Details and Mechanical Equipment:

  • Seakeeper serviced spring of 2023, 66 sea hours
  • Two 2021 Verado AMS version outboards at 300hp with 966 Hours Port and 962 Hours Starboard
  • Two SS 4-Blade props mounted, 1 spare set for high speed runs
  • Seriously custom trim tabs, Lenco hydraulics
  • Single lever controls
  • Stainless steering wheel with adjustable tilt and “knob”
  • Hydraulic steering with power assist


Broker's Comments

Whether you are a commercial operator who is risk adverse to “down time” or a recreational user who wants to get out there no matter the weather, this is the right tool for you.

Where else are you going to find an almost bullet proof hull with the right amount of power to provide you with fast, safe passages and comfortable Seakeeper balanced motion? This is truly a unique opportunity to own the hull that Contender copied and this Owner improved on.

Don’t hesitate, call me now!

NOTE: Seakeeper is currently off the vessel for repair. It will be repaired or replaced with new at the $179,000 price point. Without the Seakeeper, the price will be reduced to $159,000.


Exclusions

2019 Continental Trailer available as a negotiated option (VIN: 1ZJBB3531RM118933)


Mechanical Disclaimer

Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.


Disclaimer

The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.


Contact Us

For more information about this yacht please contact Willy McCormick.
We look forward to working with you!

United Yacht Sales

FL USA
Email: contact@UnitedYacht.com
Website: https://www.unitedyacht.com

Our mission is to provide boaters unequaled brokerage and ownership services before, during and after every transaction. We hold ourselves to the highest levels of expertise and professional standards. We have cultivated a standard at United Yacht whereby our client’s best interest is at the center of everything we do.


Willy McCormick

Yacht Broker

Serving the Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami Area
Palm Beach, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami FL USA
Cell: 1-561-301-8126
Email: willymccormick@unitedyacht.com

Willy McCormick began sailing in 1972 purchasing a 48′ wooden Ketch with 2 other former Marine Corps Officers for the sole purpose of winding down after a tour of duty that included Viet Nam. After cruising the East Coast and the Bahamas, he was firmly hooked on sailing and being close to the ocean. In 1976 a stint as a grocery store owner in Ohio was finished. He returned to sailing for the adrenalin rush and ongoing adventure. By the end of the 70’s he had his own yacht delivery company racking up over 100,000 miles on offshore deliveries and arranging many more through his network of Captains and mates.


His personal log covers trips from Seattle, Washington to Lima, Peru, 4 transits of the Panama Canal, Nova Scotia to Trinidad and Monaco to the West Indies as well as numerous trips up and down the East Coast and charter seasons in the Caribbean.


From 1983 to 1993 he owned a windsurfing school and retail business in Wilmington, NC where in the early 90’s he began doing Yacht Brokerage. Seven years with custom builder Paul Bennet at Bennett Brothers Yachts in Wilmington, NC and four and a half years at Rybovich Spencer in West Palm Beach helped round out his expertise in yachting. Willy had a 100 ton license with Auxiliary Sail, maintains his Florida Yacht Brokers license, is a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association and a veteran of their yearly “Yacht Sales and the Law Seminars”.


In 2008, he earned the designation of Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB).


Continuing Education is important for any professional, especially in an industry as dynamic as Yachting. From September 2017 to September 2018, Willy attended the following:


Yacht Sales and the Law Seminar, sponsored by IYBA in Fort Lauderdale, FL


Captains Seminar on the 2000 series M96 Engines by MTU in Fort Lauderdale, FL


Shipyards and Brokers Seminar by IYBA in Monaco


Yacht Engineering Seminar by IYBA in Fort Lauderdale


Yacht Sales and the Law Seminar, September 2018


In addition, while in Monaco, he traveled to Viareggio, Italy with his Client to inspect shipyards, such as Mangusta, Italian Yacht Group, Admiral, CCN, and AB Yachts. Ultimately settling on CCN for this clients 40m new build project.


Every Broker needs a team to work with. Willy couldn’t find a better team than the A-Team at United Yacht Sales. UYS provides the professional services that complete the Buying or Selling process in a seamless, trouble free experience. We are all earning your trust, one boat at a time!


If you’re truly looking for a Professional who will quickly earn your trust Willy is ready to work for you now!


 


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