Scarab 285 LX

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Key specs

Specifications

Length (LOA)30' (30 ft) source
Beam9' 2" (9.17 ft) source
Draft20 in source
Air draft / bridge clearance7' 10" (7.83 ft) (Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower'). Scarab prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower 7' 10" 2.4 m'; 'Bridge Clearance 5' 4" 1.6 m'.) source
Height on trailer (builder figure)11' 2" (11.17 ft) (Scarab prints 'Total height on Trailer 8' 8" 2.6 m', 'Total height on Trailer w/Top 11' 2" 3.4 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.) source
Dry weight5750 lb source
Fuel capacity98 gal source
Water capacity12 gal source
Max horsepower600 hp source
Passengers12 people source
Engine options600 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 285 LX?

The Scarab 285 LX is 30' long (30 ft), per the builder's published specs. source

What is the beam of the Scarab 285 LX?

The beam (width) is 9' 2" (9.17 ft). source

What is the maximum horsepower for the Scarab 285 LX?

The published maximum is 600 hp. source

How many people can the Scarab 285 LX carry?

The published capacity is 12 people. source

How much fuel does the Scarab 285 LX hold?

Fuel capacity is 98 gallons. source

How much does the Scarab 285 LX weigh?

The published dry weight is 5,750 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 285 LX cost?

This is not published by the builder in the sources we checked for the Scarab 285 LX. Ask a dealer for the current figure.

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Is the Scarab 285 LX still in production?

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

Will the Scarab 285 LX fit under a bridge?

The builder's published air draft (bridge clearance, the height above the waterline) is 7' 10" (7.83 ft). Note: Highest of the builder's figures ('Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower'). Scarab prints 'Bridge Clearance w/ Arch or Tower 7' 10" 2.4 m'; 'Bridge Clearance 5' 4" 1.6 m'. 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 285 LX?

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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