2000 Wellcraft 29 Scarab
The boat is a 65-70 mph Fully Turn Key
2021 Mercury Racing 520 Repower – Only 170.8 Hours
Composite Transom Replacement & Complete Engine Compartment Re-Rig
$25K Upholstery Upgrade | Custom Cover | Extensive 2021–2025 Updates
This 2000 Wellcraft 29 Scarab has undergone an extensive series of major upgrades, including a 2021 Mercury Racing 520 repower with just 170.8 hours, a composite transom replacement, updated drive and steering systems, complete engine compartment re-rigging, and extensive cosmetic improvements throughout.
In 2021, the transom was professionally replaced using composite construction and refinished, while the engine compartment was completely re-rigged and painted. The performance upgrades continued with Livorsi gauges, Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS), 380S K-Planes, external hydraulic steering, and replacement of the drive with a Bravo XZ turning a left-hand four-blade stainless steel propeller.
The boat has also received significant attention above deck and in the cabin. Upholstery work completed by Canvas Connections in Deale, Maryland represents approximately a $25,000 investment, with all interior and exterior upholstery replaced by the end of 2025. A custom Canvas Connections cover was added in 2025 at an additional cost of approximately $8,000.
Lighting has been extensively modernized as well, including LED bow and stern navigation lights, LED cabin lighting, dual-color blue/white engine-room lighting, and new full-RGB indirect cabin and cockpit lighting. The RGB system can be controlled through rocker switches or a smartphone app and can be synchronized throughout the boat.
Highlights & Upgrades
- 2021 Mercury Racing 520 – 170.8 hours
- 2021 composite transom replacement and repaint
- 2021 complete engine compartment re-rig and repaint
- 2021 Bravo XZ drive
- Left-hand four-blade stainless steel propeller
- 2021 external hydraulic steering
- 2021 380S K-Planes
- 2021 Digital Throttle & Shift (DTS)
- 2021 Livorsi gauges
- 2021 upgraded stereo
- 2021 blue/white LED engine-room lighting
- 2025 upgraded lightweight batteries – approximately 70 lbs. of weight savings
- Approximately $25,000 in upholstery work by Canvas Connections
- All interior and exterior upholstery replaced by the end of 2025
- 2025 custom Canvas Connections cover – approximately $8,000 investment
- Full RGB cockpit and indirect cabin lighting with switch or app control
- LED cabin lighting
- 2024 LED bow and stern navigation lights
- 2024 new bow hatch
- 2024 new cup holders
- 2024 new coolers
- 2019 replacement speakers
- 2019 replacement automatic fire-extinguishing system
With major structural, mechanical, control, steering, interior, and cosmetic work already completed, this Scarab represents an opportunity to own a classic Wellcraft performance boat that has benefited from substantial modernization and investment throughout.











