I've ridden in an early 1977 25 (many times) the ride is good just like a formula 233. The ride in a 23 seacraft is very good too. I prefer the 23 Seacraft which is why I own one.

Splitting hairs. Just remember when you are comparing the the "Ride" of these boats the Sceptre Helm is probably 5+ft closer to the bow than the helm of the Mako. It would be like driving the 25 mako from standing in the front fishbox ; ). That 5ft makes a difference in your "ride". If you want to be objective be sure you are comparing apples to apples .

Honestly begreene, I can truly say I have never seen one such as yourself
that has been agonizing over whether or not to buy a SeaCraft or not
for all the years you have been contemplating this decision !

You need to figure it out and just do-it.....

Like me you are running out of calendar if you are over 60...:rolleyes:

How many more years do you really think you have ???

Whatever it is a Mako, Seabird, WellCraft, AlumaCraft....:D

Just make up your mind and DO-IT !!!

Aware of helm location ……….ride can still be compared as we've been discussing specific to overall performance in the assorted areas.


Really like what Moose did with his Sceptre by extending the cuddy back approx. 2' etc.

Looks even better and helm further back. Seacraft should have made that adjustment over the years.

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BGreene - Please be respectful or you will be banned.

Thanks!

Really? For real?

Respectfully No Bones........I'm not agonizing.......whether I keep my current boat or not, I'm enjoying the discussion on this site, as others seem to also based on replies.
Thanks for your concern.

Tim, I've seen the specs for the regular 1976 251 Mako, and they don't match the boat I had. My grandfather bought the boat for me, and assuming I haven't lost my mind completely, it was called a "Mako 25". Not a 251, or a 254.
It was purchased brand new from Tuppen's in Lake Worth as a commercial workboat, and it had a 25" transom, and was rated for 300 hp, although we had twin 105hp Chryslers installed. It had two 70 gallon fuel tanks, and the liner was a completely flat deck inside with no risers or below-deck storage at the bow, and side console on the starboard side. It looked like a stretched version of the older 22'.