2023 Scarab 285 ID For Sale
Port Charlotte, FL
$99,000
$30K
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2023 Scarab 285 ID for Sale: Performance and Sports in Port Charlotte, FL
Unmatched Speed and Thrilling Experience
The 2023 Scarab 285 ID, available for sale, is designed for those who crave performance and excitement on the water. With a top speed of 45 knots, this jet-powered runabout delivers an exhilarating ride, perfect for water sports enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike. The Scarab 285 ID combines sleek design with powerful Rotax 1630 ACE engines, ensuring you can enjoy every moment on the water.
Spacious and Functional Design
While the Scarab 285 ID is built for performance, it also offers a thoughtfully designed layout for comfort and convenience. The boat features a spacious cockpit with ample seating, allowing you to host friends and family during your outings. With a well-equipped head and a fixed swim platform, this vessel is perfect for both quick trips and extended days on the water.
Advanced Features for Enhanced Enjoyment
This Scarab model comes equipped with a range of features designed to enhance your boating experience. From a premium sound system for your favorite tunes to underwater lights that create a stunning ambiance at night, every detail has been considered. The electric anchor system and Garmin electronics ensure ease of use and navigation, making your time on the water as enjoyable as possible.
Specifications - 2023 Scarab 285 ID
- Builder: Scarab
- Model: 285 ID
- Year: 2023
- Location: Port Charlotte, Florida
- Length: 28 feet
- Beam: 9.1 feet
- Draft: 1.7 feet
- Engines: Twin Rotax 1630 ACE – 300 (300 HP each)
- Top Speed: 45 knots
- Engine Hours: 90
Top Features:
- Fixed swim platform for easy water access
- Premium sound system for entertainment
- Garmin electronics for navigation
- Electric anchor system for convenience
- Underwater lights for nighttime ambiance
Comfort & Safety:
- Single head for convenience
- Fire extinguisher for safety
2023 Scarab 285 ID
Powered by Twin 300 HP ACE 1.6L Rotax engines with ONLY 90 HOURS !!
FINANCING AVAILABLE
DELIVERY AVAILABLE
The 2023 Scarab 285 ID is a premium jet-powered sport boat that delivers exciting performance, versatile watersports capability, and comfortable social spaces in one sharp, modern package. With very low engine hours and a transferable factory warranty, this turn-key example is ready for immediate enjoyment.
Power & Performance
Powered by twin 300 HP ACE 1.6L Rotax engines with a twin-engine jet propulsion system, this Scarab offers strong acceleration, responsive handling, and the shallow-water advantages jet boats are known for. The digital speed control package makes it especially well-suited for watersports, while the overall setup provides confident performance for cruising or sandbar days.
Electronics & Helm
- Garmin GPS system
- Garmin marine radio
- Digital vessel controls
- Stern stereo remote
- Modern, well-organized helm layout
Comfort & Entertainment
The layout is designed for family and friends, with spacious cockpit seating, large social areas, bow fill-in cushions, and an upgraded bamboo cockpit table. Additional highlights include:
- Premium sound system
- Upgraded steering wheel
- Enclosed electric head
- Sail shades for the bow and aft cockpit
- Ash Reed flooring
Key Features & Equipment
- Hardtop
- Walk-through transom door
- Extended swim platform with extended charcoal and black swim mats
- Windlass anchor system with remote controls, anchor, rope, and chain
- Underwater LED lights and docking lights
- Bow and cockpit canvas covers
- Fire extinguishing/suppression system
- Trailer included
This Scarab 285 ID combines fresh modern styling with practical features that make it ideal for cruising, watersports, and entertaining. It is in excellent turn-key condition and ready for its next owner.
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What This Boat Comes With
Information on this listing is provided in good faith by YachtWay and the listing broker/dealer, but accuracy is not guaranteed. All details are subject to change and buyers should independently verify specifications, condition, and availability before purchase.
Range Calculator
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Deck Layout
Age
Built in 2023. Build year and production period shape the asking price through age of systems, styling and the equipment fitted as standard.
Engine
90 hours on twin Rotax 1630 ACE – 300. Engine hours, service history and configuration are the largest mechanical factors in an asking price.
Options and features
Underwater Lights, Garmin, and VHF are fitted. Optional equipment, refits and onboard features are usually reflected in the asking price.
Price history
Listed on YachtWay at $129,000 on Oct 14, 2026. Reduced to $99,000 on Oct 17, 2026. On-platform asking prices only.
Other market factors
Location, tax and duty status, condition, service history and how many comparable hulls are for sale all move the asking price.
2023 Scarab 285 ID
$99,000
$30K