Scarab 165 SE

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Key specs

Specifications

Length (LOA)15' 9" (15.75 ft) source
Beam7' 1" (7.08 ft) source
Draft12 in source
Air draft / bridge clearance6' 6" (6.5 ft) (Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower'). Scarab prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower 6' 6" 2 m'; 'Bridge Clearance 36" 91 cm'.) source
Overall height (builder figure, not air draft)4' (4 ft) (Scarab prints 'Total Height 4' 1.2 m'. The boat's own height as the builder labels it, not a height above the waterline (not an air draft); the only figure printed. Trailer heights on the same page ('Total height on Trailer 5' 3" 1.6 m', 'Total height on Trailer w/Top 8' 9" 2.7 m') are shown separately as the height on trailer, not as the boat's own height.) source
Height on trailer (builder figure)8' 9" (8.75 ft) (Scarab prints 'Total height on Trailer 5' 3" 1.6 m', 'Total height on Trailer w/Top 8' 9" 2.7 m'. The height of the boat on its trailer as the builder labels it (not the boat's own height and not an air draft); highest of the builder's figures ('Total height on Trailer w/Top'); the other figures are quoted. The boat's own height is shown separately as its overall height.) source
Dry weight1600 lb source
Fuel capacity20 gal source
Max horsepower300 hp source
Passengers5 people source
Engine options300 source

Only figures the builder publishes are shown. Missing rows were not published in the sources we checked.

Official model page on scarabjetboats.com

Brochures and media

USCG recalls

No recall on the USCG recall list matches this model name. Check a specific boat's HIN with a dealer.

Questions and answers

How long is the Scarab 165 SE?

The Scarab 165 SE is 15' 9" long (15.75 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Scarab 165 SE?

The beam (width) is 7' 1" (7.08 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Scarab 165 SE?

The published maximum is 300 hp. source

How many people can the Scarab 165 SE carry?

The published capacity is 5 people. source

How much fuel does the Scarab 165 SE hold?

Fuel capacity is 20 gallons. source

How much does the Scarab 165 SE weigh?

The published dry weight is 1,600 lb. A published dry weight does not include the fuel, water and gear you carry, so check exactly what the builder's figure covers (see the source). source

What does the Scarab 165 SE cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Scarab 165 SE. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Scarab 165 SE still in production?

It is listed as a current model on the builder's site. source

Will the Scarab 165 SE fit under a bridge?

The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 6' 6" (6.5 ft). Note: Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower'). Scarab prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower 6' 6" 2 m'; 'Bridge Clearance 36" 91 cm'. Load, trim, water level and added gear (antennas, radar, a raised top) change the real clearance, so leave a margin and check the source. source

Are there USCG recalls for the Scarab 165 SE?

We did not find a USCG recall whose model name matches this model. That is not a guarantee: check the boat's HIN on the USCG recall list or with a dealer. source

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Guides

Spec sheet printed from MyNextBoat.ai: https://mynextboat.ai/boats/scarab/165-se/ · Facts as published by the builder; confirm with a dealer before you buy.