Curious to see what sells for. I'm guessing it would go for $10k more or better if it was Merc. I would think that a dual prop set up on that particular application would be a tad slower also. I know that the Merc. Bravo III is not designed for speeds over 70 due to the hydrodynamic properties. Nice looking boat, would not be afraid of the power if priced accordingly.

 

Seemed like that was a cool experiment at that time. Saw a few PQs and some other rigs set up like that. I did like my single Bravo3, just not for the owner looking for ultimate top speed

 

looks like a great package , volvo has been around a long time , if memory serves volvo 500 is rated a 5hp more than merc`s and they provided a 2 year warrenty on there power

 

that boat should run in the 80's , rumors of 90's when they first came out, i rember seeing it at the boat show and thinking WTF, but scarab did quite a few of those setups, volvo drives are very very strong and durable, i wouldnt be afraid of it, but i think alot of people were and thats why they didnt take off, also rumors of issuses with wellcraft and brunswick, who owns merc, and thats why they started using the volvo engines/drives

 

Those are Volvo DPX drives, which are capable of 90+ mph speeds easily. They have built in hydraulic steering and a very hydrodynamic lower. The engines in front of those DPX drives were hand built, just like Mercury Racing blue motors are. And those DPX drives can handle huge power. They are way stronger than Bravos.

 

Volvo Penta DPX600
The DPX600 is a completely hand-built electronic fuel injected 8.8 liter GM Vortec engine in a V-8 configuration. The engine is ideal for the sport per-formance segment in single and twin installations.

Propeller shaft power kW (hp): 412 (560)
Max engine speed, rpm: 5200
Displacement, l (in 3 ): 8.8 (540)
Number of cylinders: V-8
Fuel system: EFI-MPI
Bore/stroke, mm: 114.3/108
Compression ratio: 8.8:1
Volvo Penta Duoprop drive: DPX Ratio: 1.59:1 or 1.47:1
Dry weight engine, transom shield and drive, kg (lb): 561

 

Was a Scarab here in Jersey just like that, VP power and all. Really nice looking rig.....

 

Hustler also did some Slingshots with this package.

 

formula did some too. very reliable package. !!

 

Those are Volvo DPX drives, which are capable of 90+ mph speeds easily. They have built in hydraulic steering and a very hydrodynamic lower. The engines in front of those DPX drives were hand built, just like Mercury Racing blue motors are. And those DPX drives can handle huge power. They are way stronger than Bravos.

Yep, and hand built by Innovation Marine!

 

There's one on the Chesapeake Bay with a pair of 600's. Very fast boat.

 

the have been numerous discussions on the forum in the past about the volvo package on scarabs - they are great!!!

the only downside is when they break (which is rare) making sure your local dealer has the tools and expertise to work on volvo drives.

it's not a problem around these parts since several area dealers sell boats with volvo drives, but that's not the case everywhere.

jeff

 

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Absolutely a phenomenal boat !!!

 

A couple of years back the Sarasota Marine patrol had 2 Scarabs with that same set up patrolling the SUN COAST off shore race.

I thought it was kinda weird

 

Since owning 2 volvos and having the opportunity to run a 270 lazer with a single dp- I have been converted!

These drives are sweet!

 

Volvo should have made their patents last longer . Mercruiser would still be in the dark age with their clutch they had before . I'd take a Volvo drive over a Bravo any day .

 

I love that boat have see a few great set up for sure. Jeff makes a good point about Volvos though I had a duoprop on my first boat and it was a pain getting parts and cross referencing everything to merc.

 

Since owning 2 volvos and having the opportunity to run a 270 lazer with a single dp- I have been converted!

These drives are sweet!

The only thing I didn't like was how hard they shift!

 

Interesting.... Thats actually the boat I want, the 33... I really like the graphics on that one too!!

No shorepower though... only thing I noticed right away... easy fix I guess... done it before!!!

Now as long as it sits on the market for a year!!!

 

The only thing I didn't like was how hard they shift!

yea really!

 

The DPX drives shift no harder than a Bravo. They have a shift interupt mechanism incorporated to allow this.

As far as the Volvo set up goes on a 33AVS, I have owned both a Bravo driven 33 and currently the DPX driven 33. The DPX boat is a significantly better handling package than the Bravo set-up. The only drawbacks are docking is a little tougher and high in gear idle speed. Both due to the amount of prop hook up. Put it in gear, it goes!!!

The Innovation built Volvo 600s have been extremely reliable to date with 168 or so hours on them. I have only had to replace 1 fuel pump. 7 yrs old mind you. As far as speeds go, there is no guessing, my boat runs 90+ on any given day with any given load and it does it on the recommended 87 octane. Hard to beat.

 

Sounds nice. Seems like Hot Boat showed an Eliminator or maybe a bigger Advantage some years back with twin Volvo dual props too. It seemed impressive from the article, or so I remember

 

The DPX drives shift no harder than a Bravo. They have a shift interupt mechanism incorporated to allow this.

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We were just being sarcastic!

Volvo by far blows merc out of the water in regards to smoothness and operation of drives!