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Solafide 08-15-2011 11:20 AM

20 Sceptre
 
I have previously owned a 1974 20'cc and a 1973 23'cc.I have alway been able to find lots of articles about both of these boats as well as the 23' Sceptre.I recently purchased a 1974 Seacraft Sceptre 20' and am surprised at the lack of information about these boats.Did the 20'Sceptre have a short production run?There are very few articles on this site or anywhere else about this model.Looking for some information about these boats.

Bushwacker 08-15-2011 10:43 PM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
Looks like they were the rarest of all the 20' models. Check out these links to the literature section - lots of good info there that many folks on the forum don't even seem to know about! Production numbers 79 Brochure

There is also a cross section view of all the later models in the Specifications link. Check out the Sceptre 23 Hardtop/Flybridge models! Anyone ever seen one of these?!

basswacker 08-15-2011 11:50 PM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
Quote:

Check out the Sceptre 23 Hardtop/Flybridge models! Anyone ever seen one of these?!

I saw a Hardtop model for sale on the net about a year ago. I'd love to see a 27 Seavette

Solafide 08-16-2011 07:46 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
Thankyou for the info,i'll check it out.

lost2a6 08-16-2011 07:52 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
I had a 1977 20ft Sceptre, it was a very unique boat. I had a 200 Yamaha on it and didn't really have any problems with the wet deck syndrome.

Solafide 08-16-2011 07:54 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
What is the "wet deck syndrome"

uncleboo 08-16-2011 08:35 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
Hanging a newer and heavier motor on the transom, thus, allowing water to enter the deck from the drains/scuppers.

Solafide 08-16-2011 08:55 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
I'll keep an eye on that.Thankyou for the info.

Fr. Frank 08-16-2011 09:20 AM

Re: 20 Sceptre
 
Quote:

Looks like they were the rarest of all the 20' models.

I think the 20' Overnighter may be just as rare.

Of course, the real rarity is the 27' SeaVette, to which Carl only admits to 3 being "officially" produced in '68.
As I recall, Carl mentioned specs like 27' long, 10' beam, twin 370 hp Big-block Mercruisers pushing through MercTrans TR drives with counter-rotating SSM lower units. (DROOL!!!)

uncleboo 08-16-2011 10:40 AM

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Imagine twin bibe-o-two's! :D


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