Forum: Recovered Threads
10-02-2020, 04:28 PM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
09-29-2020, 01:51 PM
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23" 1985 sceptre for sale i/o merc 260hp
This is a FWC Mercruiser Alpha 260 HP that I bought from the original owner about 21 years ago. It has served me well and been serviced on a regular basis. It comes with VHF, Plotter and fishfinder...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-10-2018, 03:25 PM
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Gaskets
Windshields and side window weatherstriping replacements.
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Forum: Recovered Threads
06-30-2018, 10:11 AM
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Loose motor mount bolts
Have a Mercruiser 260 V8 that I checked the motor mount lags and found them a little loose. What's the best fix for this?
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Forum: Recovered Threads
08-16-2017, 11:37 AM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
08-16-2017, 10:13 AM
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Bilge Water Forward
1985 Sceptre IO seems that water in forward part of bilge has trouble getting to rear of boat. Is there a tube or hole it has to travel through to get to the rear? I am thinking something might be...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
08-30-2016, 05:40 PM
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Forum: Recovered Threads
09-15-2015, 05:30 PM
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-01-2013, 10:12 PM
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-02-2011, 10:18 PM
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Deck Drains 1985 Sceptre
What a tough place to get to! Any advice on the best way to change the hoses and the cheap thru hull fitting?
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
08-02-2010, 04:22 PM
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Stringers
What are the stringers made of in a 1985 Sceptre 23'?
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Forum: Performance
04-04-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 12
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Re: water flow
The outdrive pump has nothing to do with engine cooling on a fresh water cooled closed system. The raw water pump takes care of the engine. The outdrive pump should be retained as it helps cool the...
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Forum: General
04-22-2008, 05:36 PM
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Forum: General
08-30-2007, 09:44 PM
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Forum: General
10-25-2005, 11:00 PM
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Re: fuel tank
1985 Sceptre replaced tank last year, about 20 years I think your pushing it.
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Forum: General
10-04-2005, 12:40 AM
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Re: vacuum in Gas line 23 Scepter 1985, w 1997 225
My 1985 Sceptre w/144 gal fuel had similar problem. Found tiny little screen filters at the top of the pickup tube. They would get plugged with junk from the tank and starve the motor for gas. Took...
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Forum: General
08-28-2005, 09:52 PM
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Replies: 17
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
02-01-2005, 09:41 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Fuel tank
The flange on the deck did need to be trimmed back about 1/4" to 3/8" on both sides to make room to pull the tank out. There were two side brackets with long screws that went into the stringers. I...
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Forum: General
01-29-2005, 08:36 PM
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Re: Early 80's Spectre
Do you tell your father about the transom? I mentioned how his tank is 3 years older than mine and I could see the worry on his face. Oh well, all he cares about is speed anyway.
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-16-2005, 02:27 PM
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Replies: 27
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Re: Fuel tank
Am in the process of replacing tank in 1985 Sceptre 144 gal.Took the old one because of a bunch of junk in the tank that kept fouling the filters and knew that it was 19 years old. I owned a Grady...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
11-03-2004, 07:19 PM
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Re: Replacing Gas Tank
Its the speed I am worried about! You know the guy with the outboard next to me always wants to race. I am also going with the NOS system that should fix him. I think I am going to go with the...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
10-29-2004, 08:30 PM
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Replies: 15
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Replacing Gas Tank
I am replacing gas tank (144 gal) in my "85" Sceptre. I want to put a smaller tank in as I don't need that much gas to haul around. I was thinking of a 100 gal tank. My question is do I lose the size...
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Forum: General
12-29-2003, 12:12 PM
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Bolsters
Thinking of putting bolsters around the back and sides of my Sceptre 23'. Have seen a few different styles, wondering if anyone has any pictures they could post. Thanks
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Forum: General
11-24-2003, 07:05 PM
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Re: It's about time!
That first boat of your very own, hmmmm sort of like first girlfriends. I think you did all right Scott and it was a nice way to spend a Saturday morning. Good Luck
Jack
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Forum: General
07-30-2003, 03:02 PM
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Replies: 22
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Re: 23 Sceptre vs 23 CC ride delivery
I think your chances of taking a big drink over the transom in an OB and getting in trouble is more apt to happen than having a seal go on an IO.
Never heard of a boat sinking from losing a...
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