Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

I'm not knocking center consoles, all i am saying is that i own a sceptre and never get wet to a point where i have to put on rain gear. Where as my friends center console when we go out for bass and an afternoon chop kicks up we always come home drenched.

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Is your friend's cc a SeaCraft with trim tabs? I would most likely choose a closed bow boat for off shore only purposes. The only time I get wet is heading west out of or east into Boca Grande pass during the Winter with winds from the north.

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

jenkinslr,
Nice looking boat, but this is a TOUGH time to sell a boat, and a buyers dream. Your best chance is finding someone that knows what they are getting, and knows what a SeaCraft is. The bad news is at least in my market, there is a lot of inventory on the shelf.

I have fished out of 23 CC/SF, Sceptres, and Savages, and I will never own another CC. Nothing against the SF, but once you get spoiled with the dry covered fishing, and huge cockpit area, it's hard to go back. I know some folks swear by CC's but IMHO, the Sceptre was and still is "the ultimate fishing machine". Comfort and space on a great riding hull. The good news is they are cheaper too :D

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Where is the boat located? I would love to see more pictures of the boat.

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Lonnie, do you still have it? My friends still talk about how good that boat rides. I constantly catch $h$t from my wife about getting rid of it. "Blah Blah Blah" :D

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Steve,

Yes I do, have not been pushing because of the storms.

Are you interested now?

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Good luck, I have had my 23 Sceptre on the market for over a month now. I am practically giving the thing away for what I am asking. I have no choice but to sell mine because I am leaving the country for 4 years. If i had a choice, hang onto it for until the market picks up and people have money again.

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Lonnie, I sent you a PM. :cool:

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

Cutting across Buzzards Bay afternoon chop from the Elizabeth Islands to Fairhaven/NB/Mattapoisett you're screwed in a CC . . . doesn't matter if it's a contender 31 or a 20 seacraft . . . you will get wet. I don't need foul weather gear in my seafari, but it's a buck'n bronco ride home when that afternoon SW wind kicks up.

Re: 1982 23' SeaCraft Sceptre
 

That's why I want a 23' Seafari :)

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