1976 23 ft SeaCraft Sceptre IB
 

This boat was brought to Seattle from Florida as an inheritance about 12 years ago. It has not seen the water here but was a fully capable boat when transported. I had a marine survey done, hull is in good shape. I really just want someone to restore this amazing boat - would love to recover costs from survey and new tires on the trailer. It has been parked outside next to the house and will need some work. Motor should be fine with restoration.

It really is up for grabs for the first person interested and capable of hauling it. I am not a boater, but will do my best to answer any questions.

Cool project! Where is the engine located in this model? Any idea of horsepower?

Vezo, Part II

Were the tires new when leaving the Keys? Are they 12 years old with 3000 miles on it?

Tires are new. Boat and trailer were on a flatbed from Florida to Seattle.

Its a 350 Merc I believe. v-8. The engine is covered and creates a seating area in the middle of the boat

Its a 350 Merc I believe. v-8. The engine is covered and creates a seating area in the middle of the boat

So you’re looking to recoup about $400 for the tires and $400 for the survey? Am I close?

Michael.

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that's about it - I really would appreciate pictures after its floating again!
If somebody wants to pay more that would be OK :D Mostly just need it gone to a good home

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Figured it out and now paid up! Boat price just went up $25....

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Very unique Sceptre. Any pics of the interior/layout?

Man, that is a super rare bird!
If I still lived in Bellingham I'd be banging on your door right now.
Unfortunately, I now live on the wrong (right?) side of the continent...
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Interior Picture
 

Here is an inside view

It's just cosmetic!
 

I have a marine survey - cost me $400 to have it done. There has to be interest in this boat - any takers? Would love to recover costs - around $1000
Really just want it to be restored. This is the place to find people who love these boats right? Pretty sure this would be a sweet ride on the Puget Sound. Trailer too. The Top alone should be worth it!

Any Questions
 

If anyone interested has any questions about the boat, it's just like the one I've been running for 15 years. In fact, my Hull number is nearly the same SECB30051175.

Interesting, yours is hull #5 laid November 1975 (the fifth one ever built) and his is hull #1 laid November 1976. I see only 86 of these were built from '75 to '79.

Ahhhhhh! What I would give to be there!!! Beautiful boat, scenery and clear blue sky!?! I know you had a heat spell, but is that shot current? Humidity looks LOW!

Vezo, Part II

My trigger finger is getting really itchy!

Any pictures of it in it's glory and/or of the engine with the compartment lifted?

It has a hard top too? I think I see it against the wall in the picture. How does it mount up?

Mark R, I am interested in an offshore Pacific fishing boat that can be skied behind on occasion. What might you say about the capabilities in this regard?

David

A couple answers...
 

It does have a top, that is it against the wall. I would think the hardware would have made the trip with the boat, and should be somewhere in the garage. I sent you a message with more pix and info.... Let us know what you think!

MarkR - that is a beautiful Boat!!
 

Thanks for posting, and pretty cool regarding the serial numbers! Hope someone here can see this one back into the water!

Thank you
 

Photo is from last week. A few more.
The weather was what we wait for all winter. The water is still 66F though.

Somebody should just grab that Inboard.

Pacific
 

Fishingprob - These boats are just awesome all around. You can ski behind no problem. Mine cruises at 20knts and will do 30knts.

Still available? I sent a PM

Got it - replied. The boat is available, but there is an offer for the top. and maybe the trailer.
Not too interested in having a trailerless topless boat in the yard - this is in a respectable neighborhood!
Please - save this beautiful boat! There will never be a nicer one for less$! Just hoping to recover costs!

I went and looked at this boat in person- only about 20 miles away from me. Although it has been sitting for a long time, it seems like a good candidate for a re-do. Floor seems solid, I think most of the parts are there, hull is actually pretty decent. The trailer seems to be in good condition as well but not sure about brakes. If I would have known about this boat prior to buying mine, I would have picked this one up and saved myself a trip to LA!

I'm just south of Seattle. I'd love to look at this boat and potentially restore it to it's former glory.

Update on 76 Sceptre 23
 

So thanks to all of you for having a venue for recovery of the boat! It's been really fantastic to see the interest and know that this boat will likely be floating again soon! There has been an offer for the boat - and evidently logistics for a trip back to Florida are being worked out. My Brother in law has a couple of people who are on backup if it doesn't work out, so if you have been thinking about it now would be the time. He has two main priorities - that the boat is gone soon, and that maybe he and his wife can cruise in it once after it has been restored.

So - not gone yet, but maybe soon, and thanks again for those of you who support the site and love these boats! I will let you all know if it goes away or goes back into the yard for the winter!

Sold 😁
 

She’s currently getting her trailer repaired and then she’ll be put in storage to anxiously await the 3000+ mile journey back home to Stuart, FL. That’s gonna be a fun little drive.😂

Wow! What a journey! Wish you the best of luck when bringing her home!

Heck of a story coming back cross country from the great Northwest!

I’ll definitely document it on a thread here. I’ve done a bit of long haul solo driving just obviously not of this magnitude. Mind over matter.😁