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08-29-2020, 10:18 PM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Sold!

Sold!

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08-26-2020, 11:44 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Correction, I looked closer and its a fuel quick...

Correction, I looked closer and its a fuel quick disconnect fitting presumably for a kicker that the previous owner used. Either way, everything that needs to be connected...is :)
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08-23-2020, 11:40 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Gentlemen, thanks for the compliments. I took a...

Gentlemen, thanks for the compliments. I took a deposit on the boat yesterday evening. Buyer is coming to get it next weekend. I will update the thread if it does not sell for some reason.
Just a...

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08-19-2020, 09:42 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Thank you for the compliment. This boat very...

Thank you for the compliment. This boat very well taken care of by both me and the previous owner - and it shows.

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08-18-2020, 10:10 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Bilge pumps, battaries, and fuel filter/separator...

Bilge pumps, battaries, and fuel filter/separator
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08-18-2020, 10:07 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

Typical weekend fishing trip numbers... ...

Typical weekend fishing trip numbers...
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08-18-2020, 09:59 AM

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78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

Posted By whistler

78 Sceptre 23, Mercury 200EFI OB, $12K

PayPal Transaction ID 38G332151K207940U

78 Sceptre 23 (Titled as a '79) with a 2000 Mercury 200 EFI outboard.

Summary: Boat is 100% functional and is ready to be used right now. Everything...

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07-09-2020, 11:05 AM

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23 Sceptre OB on transom vs 23 CC with OB on bracket - impressions.

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Posted By whistler

So far, I prefer the layout of the CC and love...

So far, I prefer the layout of the CC and love the extra room, and convenience offered by the closed transom. I am now sold on engine brackets - when done correctly. So far, the Sceptre performs...

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07-07-2020, 10:10 AM

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23 Sceptre OB on transom vs 23 CC with OB on bracket - impressions.

Views: 109

Posted By whistler

Thank you. The green Seacraft was redone by...

Thank you.

The green Seacraft was redone by SMS Customs in FL in 2008. As I understand it, SMS no longer does custom work. The boat was redone in a very "gucciesque" style with emphasis on...

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07-06-2020, 01:41 PM

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23 Sceptre OB on transom vs 23 CC with OB on bracket - impressions.

Views: 109

Posted By whistler

23 Sceptre OB on transom vs 23 CC with OB on bracket - impressions.

I have owned a '78 Sceptre 23 with a transom mounted outboard for 5 years. I just purchased a '78 23 CC with a bracket mounted outboard. Since questions about adding a bracket are pretty common, I...

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04-13-2020, 12:50 PM

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Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

I ran the boat with the 17p Rev 4 on Saturday and...

I ran the boat with the 17p Rev 4 on Saturday and its a winner! Improved holeshot, better cruise, does not blow out in turns, and the boat just feels more planted! Lost 2mph on the top end, but I...

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01-27-2020, 02:12 PM

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Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Had a chance to run the boat again. Took a...

Had a chance to run the boat again. Took a picture of the AV plate at cruise - still looks buried. With 2 people on board and 1/2 tank of gas, WOT is 43MPH at around 5700RPM. The tachometer is...

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01-10-2020, 12:16 PM

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Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Thanks for the feedback gents! The current prop...

Thanks for the feedback gents! The current prop is an Mirage Plus 17p. I am definitely not after top speed, but I do want to maintain the ability to comfortably cruise at around 30mph. think I...

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01-08-2020, 01:39 PM

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Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like I am...

Thanks for the feedback. Sounds like I am getting closer to the correct motor height. Next time I am out, I will take a picture of the AV plate and make note of RPM at WOT.
I have seen several...

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01-07-2020, 11:25 AM

Replies: 14

Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Gents, i recently raised the motor up 2 holes and...

Gents, i recently raised the motor up 2 holes and the boat runs better! I saw about 43mph at WOT and holeshot is improved. I did not get a good picture of the cavitation plate but I think I can...

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07-18-2018, 05:16 PM

Replies: 14

Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. I am chasing...

Thanks for the feedback gentlemen. I am chasing an unrelated intermittent problem with the motor and will lift the motor up one or even 2 holes as soon as its running 100%. I will report back with...

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07-17-2018, 11:24 AM

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Is this motor mounted too low?

Posted By whistler

Is this motor mounted too low?

Mercury 200EFI on a 23 Sceptre. Does this look like the motor is too low?

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Picture was taken at cruise speed. I can't tell if I simply did not...

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06-04-2018, 01:11 PM

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23 Sceptre shift/throttle cable length, ob on transom

Posted By whistler

23 Sceptre shift/throttle cable length, ob on transom

I need to replace my shift and throttle cables and I know the best way to get the right replacement cables is to look at the length of the old ones but... the boat is 1.5 hours away and of course I...

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10-17-2017, 10:47 AM

Replies: 21

Ride comparison....23' Formula to 23' Sceptre

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Posted By whistler

I don't have experience with the 23 formula hull,...

I don't have experience with the 23 formula hull, but I owned 2 Wellcraft V20's before the 23 Sceptre. The 2 boats are not comparable in terms of ride. I am sure the 3 extra feet has much to do...

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08-14-2017, 10:41 AM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

For now I decided to hold off. It is difficult...

For now I decided to hold off. It is difficult to justify spending $30k on a toy, considering I only used it about 20 hours this season. Instead, I spent a little time and money servicing my Merc...

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06-19-2017, 12:13 PM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

Got several quotes for Suzuki 300 and 250...

Got several quotes for Suzuki 300 and 250 (digital controls). Seems its right at 20K rigged with gauges and controls. The 250 is like 1K cheaper, so not worth the discount.
Seems that if I...

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06-06-2017, 04:26 PM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

The fuel tank is another 1K and the transom...

The fuel tank is another 1K and the transom fiberglass work another 5K. I do not have any illusions about the costs. Don, are you suggesting that this is not worth doing? I am not sure I can buy a...

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06-06-2017, 01:01 PM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

Bushwacker, thanks. I read your "sticky", just...

Bushwacker, thanks. I read your "sticky", just was not sure how much translates to the 23, especially the cuddy.

I am in Birmingham Alabama, and keep the boat on Lewis Smith Lake. My boating...

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06-05-2017, 05:10 PM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

Don, thanks for the feedback. I have read...

Don, thanks for the feedback. I have read through several re-power threads. It is still not clear to me how to best proceed. My initial thought was to take the boat to Hermco, follow his...

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06-05-2017, 03:22 PM

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1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

Posted By whistler

1978 Sceptre 23 repower with bracket, what is the best setup? Guidance needed!

I currently have a 1978 Sceptre 23, single Mercury 200EFI on the transom. The boat is an original outboard boat. The boat is in good condition and underwent a refit in 2001. It was re-powered with...

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