20 Weird Facts About Crockett's Wellcraft Scarab 38 KV (Miami Vice)

Crockett’s Wellcraft Scarab 38 KV from Miami Vice became one of the most iconic TV boats of all time, redefining cool with its speed, neon style, and offshore-racing attitude. What many fans don’t realize is how much went on behind the scenes to make the Scarab look—and perform—like a true law-enforcement weapon on water. This video reveals 20 weird and little-known facts about the Miami Vice Scarab—from engine swaps and filming tricks to continuity mistakes, performance myths, and what really happened to the boats after the cameras stopped rolling.