FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Well as most of you know I'm running a surplus of SeaCraft
projects.... So it is time to thin the fleet.

This 1978 23 Sceptre is the sister ship to Capt. Chucks
The serial numbers are sequential.

I bought this boat on eBay in 2004 for $560.00
Tarpun, my buddy Brian and myself made the trek
to Deville, LA. to bring her to Florida.
It was a 14 hour ride out and back.

It has been sitting ever since. The new home was under
construction at this time over the next 2 1/2 years.

Now that the 27 is taking the lead for the re-do,
I figured this would be a worth while project for
one our members that would want it.

The trailer it is on is not part of the deal.
I do have a single axle EZ loader with brand new
15 inch tires that have 50 feet on them (Concrete pad
to side of barn :rolleyes:) That you can have for the cost of the tires $200.00.

Or you can bring your own trailer and we will move it over.
We have the stuff to make it easy right here at Area 442.

I have a clean Florida title with the antique registration.

Again she is FREE!!!! :D

It needs a total tear down as it has serious nose rash.
(Previous owner ran into a dock)
It is stripped, just the way I bought it.

I would like to see one of our members get it or
a friend of a member...

Here are the pics....
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010010.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010013.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010014.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010015.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010016.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010017.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010018.jpg

EZ Loader
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...r112010019.jpg

email or PM for directions and phone

Located just east of I-95
between Edgewater and Oak Hill, FL. 32141

Merry Christmas, Ken


$25 paid to Trayder

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

If no one wants the trailer I have interest in it

Jorge

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Why cant anything like this come up somewhere close to me???

A mear 1642 mile drive....:(

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Only 240 miles for me 1 way

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Ken..I will take it!!!!
If you can hold until beginning of January for me..I have to run up to Mississippi for Christmas..will pm you
Fred

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Sold to the highest BIDDER!!! [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img] :D

No problem Fred, It has been on hold for 6 years.
Glad it is going to someone that is grateful.

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Great Ken!!!
Lookin forward to it
Fred

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Boy am I glad you took her.... I was really starting to work out the details of a 19 hour/ 1300 mile trip

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

This bidding was almost as cool as the Barrett-Jackson auction for Carroll Shelby's original 427 Cobra!!! That Ken is quite the tough businessman!! Congrats!! :cool:

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I have to ask...

Does the congrats go to Fred, or to Ken? ;)

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Hummmm.......good question. I was thinking more to Fred for beating Ken down with those negotiating skills, however could also be congrats to Ken who I'm sure was able to make Patti happy by reducing his boat inventory and making some really big $$$ in this down economy. I guess it could go either way......

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I don't know which way to vote Ken got some points on the home front and Fred got the " free puppy" :D

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Shoot guys,

This is a win win "Grinder Ready" stimulus project!! :eek:
This is how you stimulate the economy the old fashion way. ;)

Glad it worked out for both of us.. :D

BTW: Patti gave up counting boats after the 8th one
showed up...(not all SeaCrafts mind you) :cool:

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

NOBONES FOR PRESIDENT IN 2012!!! :D SeaCrafts, guns, stimulus..... he's our man!!

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Oh, my! From NOBAMA to NOBONES. Is America ready for that? :D

Dave

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PLEASE don't take this personal Ken.....you have NO F'ing chance against BO!!!!!!! As much as I like you being smart, honest, with good morals, etc. you have no chance in Washington..........America is just not ready. :mad:

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I accept the nomination...
On one condition,

You guys will run my campaign and be my cabinet!!

Lets see,

Uncleboo, Dept of Energy
Blue Heron, Sec of State
DonV, Chief of Staff
castalot, Dept of Defense
Capt. Chuck, VP

Yeah, I like it!!! ;)

Lets do-it guys, what the heck.
There is NO way we could do any worse!

I approve this message, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I accept the nomination I wonder if the country is ready for the common sense party :D

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I almost forgot...

Spidercrab, Homieland Security... :rolleyes:
Biglew, Sec. of Interior
Gofast, Treasury Sec.
65 Bowrider, Director of Entertainment (New position)
Bushwacker, Director of Smithsonian
McGillie & Strick, Left coast look-out!!

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

OH my!!!....I'm honored!!! However I was wondering, can the "Chief of Staff" declare a holiday to go fishing and beer drinking whenever the weather, tides and moon are good, or in most cases just marginal will suffice, instead of working??? If so, I'll be happy to serve Mr. President.

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I must humbly decline the appointment, sir. I'm afraid Foreign Policy is not one of my strengths. More importantly, I'm fairly certain I couldn't make it through a Senate confirmation hearing without making some highly inappropriate comments. I would hate to embarrass the NOBONES administration right out of the gate.

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Thats where you are wrong Dave....
You would be perfect. After all the lies our country
has been fed over the years a dose of reality and truth
would be perfect....
Besides, the incoming Senate, I think got the message
in November!! ;)

I approve this message, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Hey Ken,

If BlueHeron succeeds in abdicating his national responsibility, can I have Sec. of State.

My marching order being, "Either you're with us or against us. If you're against us then we'll send the Marines to kill you and let God sort you y'all out!" ...or something like that! ;) ;) ;)

Now now, I'm just kidding!

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Here you can put this on your business card...


http://i224.photobucket.com/albums/d...rboy1/kill.jpg

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Secretary of the Treasury? Have you ever seen me in a dress?

Castalot is already the Chief Lifeguard of the Gene Pool.

Bit hack. :D

Cheers,
GFS

Re: FREE 1978 Sceptre Again! FREE
 

Due to circumstances beyond Fred's control he was
unable to take possession of the "FREE" 23....

So come and get it no strings attached and NO charge for the trailer or tires!!! IT IS ALL FREE
and ready to roll. I just put new lights on as well.
Just bring a tag and a strap.

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE 1978 Sceptre Again! FREE
 

mr nobones
pee paw sez he wood lyke ur boat
jus to long to go to git
sam

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Hey thats the boat you and I were bidding against each other, isn't it?
BigMike

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Seems sometimes FREE is too expensive for some. :D

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

I have a firm commitment from 77SceptreOB
He is coming from South Carolina in a week to
take back and add to his collection!!!
Thanks to all that put up with this mad dash
close-out sale.. [img]/forum/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Yep, I'm officially infected, with....
Multi-SeaCraftitis....
"Never can have too many." At least that is what No Bones is going to make me recite and chant multiple times in ritualistic cerimony before he signs over the 78 Sceptre....LOL!

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Jim and crew drove from So Carolina and the deal
was consummated this afternoon.. :D
Jorgeinmiami is coming tomorrow to claim the trailer!
This was a win win for everybody.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...y292011008.jpg

Thanks, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Sweet deal!! Thanks Ken & Jim

BTW Jim make sure you keep us up to date with the refurb. You could not have made a deal with a better person. Remember I'm just a hull number behind you :cool:

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Ken

See you tomorrow and I'm bringing my dollar too

Jorge

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Thanks Ken!!!! Ready for the trip back to South Carolina.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010016.jpg

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Man's happiest days are when he gets a new boat and the day he sells it. Evidence in those two grins... :D :D :cool:

Jim, Good luck with the sickness...
Ken, Can we get a referral to your Dr.? :D :D :D

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Gillie, Jim and I talked about the cure..
I think the threshold is about 6 or 7 boats at 1 time
then reality sets in!!
I did not even wimper when Jim and crew drove off yesterday.
So there is hope.

Jorge, just cleared Area 442 with the trailer headed south.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y27...uary302011.jpg

See ya, Ken

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Is it just me or has some work been done on the yacht in the back ground??

Re: FREE! 1978 Sceptre
 

Ken just got home.

It was a pleasure meeting you and your wife!

I wanted to thank you and let me say that Area 442 is awesome and is truly off the radar

tomorrow I will be deconstructing and ordering parts for the trailer

I'll follow up with pictures as work moves forward

Again thanks!!!

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Expert Rigging by Ken, his brother-in-law Mike, and my "road crew." http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010004.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010007.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010009.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010005.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010012.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010014.jpg http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010015.jpg

On the way home.....Somewhere near New Symerna Beach, Fl. http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/e...n292010026.jpg