Forum: General
06-14-2004, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: Performance
03-17-2004, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 146
Re: Motor size
Yes I do have the spash well in place I suppose you don't need it but I kinda like itI may put a peice of hevey plastic in top of it and use it as a built in cutting board this year or maybe a drink...
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Forum: Performance
03-16-2004, 10:21 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 146
Re: Motor size
I have a 1978 20' sceptre with a 2003 115 V-4 Johnson 25" which has the V-6 lower unit. I get 32 knots max which is plenty up here most of the time out of the river you can only do 16 or 17 knots...
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Forum: General
01-20-2004, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 73
Member numbers
What happened to the member numbers did the new site not allow them??
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-05-2004, 01:06 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 100
fuel tank sending unit
Last year I had fuel tank built by SP tanks the tank came with a sending unit installed it has a shaft and float assembly (vertical) the problem is the gauge will read full when full, but about 4 or...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
01-04-2004, 03:23 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 100
Re: fuel tank sending unit
The tank is rectangular, doesnt seem to matter if running or not, the sending unit is mounted midship,It doesnt have a mech read,with a conventional sending unit you can bend arm to adjust but this...
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Forum: General
09-16-2003, 07:39 PM
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Replies: 0
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Put the 20 ' sceptre away
Put the boat away last week, images/icons/frown.gif I was suppose to be in Norfolk today for a 3 mos job but got posponed untill Sunday because of weather. I will be staying in Chesapeake anyone...
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Forum: General
06-23-2003, 08:58 PM
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Replies: 1
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Underway
15 hrs so far on 1978 20 Sceptre New Johnson 115 is working fine! Top end 41 mph (GPS)bunk trailer is awesome at all tides.I sent pics but who has time to post them when its sunny. Any idea what my...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-31-2003, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 64
Re: fuel fittings
If your tank is aluminum fittings thats touch the aluminum should be stainless steel( alum wont react with stainless) from the stainless you can go with brass or monel teflon tape or a liquid like...
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Forum: General
05-25-2003, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 98
Re: YANMAR
Ever think of putting the diesel midship and running a jack shaft to the outdrive Willard Marine does this with military RIHBS
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
05-21-2003, 02:13 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 144
Re: LT'S BOTTOM PAINT REMOVAL
$2000.00 to shoot a boat? images/icons/shocked.gif Must be the New England thriftyness but thats outta control. I painted my 20' sceptre in about and hour in a half total 1 coat of primer and 2...
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Forum: General
05-14-2003, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 61
Re: 20' sceptre Bimi top
Thanks for the info does anyone have any photos of an orig top on a 20' sceptre did it have full canvas???
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Forum: General
05-12-2003, 11:20 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 61
20' sceptre Bimi top
Does anyone have any information on bimi tops that will fit on a 1978 20'sceptreI have seen some aftermarket tops that just give you fit criteria by stating boat length ,do these work or are they...
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Forum: General
05-12-2003, 11:08 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 231
Re: Sceptre 20 Owners
Do they really want 6500 $ for that sceptre without power???? images/icons/shocked.gif images/icons/shocked.gif images/icons/shocked.gif If so I guess the 500 $ I paid for my 20' sceptre last...
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Forum: General
04-28-2003, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 258
Re: Magictilt VS Loadmaster
I have a 3100# single axle galv EZ Loader bunk to put my 20' sceptre on.This is plenty, another axle is just 2 more tires to dry rot. My 20 may weigh 2600# with full fuel and gear. ...
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Forum: For Sale
03-31-2003, 12:50 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 98
23' seacraft for sale in Maine
1987 23' seacraft cuddy, 1995 225 Johnson, 2000 Mercury 4 stroke kicker,2001 venture duel axle trailer,hyd steering, trim tabs, wash down,dual batts,new canvas,Std Horizon GPS,...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-28-2003, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 24
Views: 158
Re: Getting there...
175# pounds what did you have it made out of my 47 gal I just had made by SP weights 42# 1/8" 5052 is yours stainless steel?
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-18-2003, 05:47 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 121
Re: gas tank
Reel, those measurement were for a 47 gallon fuel tank
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Forum: Performance
03-17-2003, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 123
Re: Trailer compatability question.
speaking of trailers what do you guys think I need 20' Septre with Johnson 115 348 # can I get away with 2800# or should I go with the 3100#
boat landing is 2000' away from front door.Prob wont go...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-17-2003, 08:38 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 121
Re: gas tank
I forgot to tell you something, that goo was rubber which has carbon in it which is very corrosive to aluminum. so stay away from the old method or mouting with rubber
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-17-2003, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 121
Re: gas tank
ALB, Im going to put 3 or 4 strips of high density plastic the length of the tank 3/8" x 1"x 60". 5200 them directly to the underside of the tank while it is out and let dry, making sure it is...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-17-2003, 05:16 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 121
Re: gas tank
EBEACH, I also am having a tank built by SP metals in New Jersey around $500 + shipping I looked at all the Marine catalogs for an off the shelf unit 24" wide and 8" deep 60" long is an odd size...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
03-16-2003, 09:23 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 121
Re: gas tank
How bad is you " surface corrosion" images/icons/confused.gif if its pitted at all it is junk its called crevice corrosion and it is caused by trapped water against the aluminun,Most likey using...
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Forum: Performance
03-07-2003, 08:11 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 230
Re: Ficht 200 vs Hpdi 200
Just some info on the Evinrude/ Johnson special you have to take delivery by 4/15/03 so if dealer has to order it (which most do) Dealer must take warrenty card out and it must be post marked by...
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Forum: General
02-19-2003, 09:18 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 176
Re: convert ib to ib/ob w/ jackshaft
Naval rhibs are set up that way the 2 that are on DDG's are about 23' with cummings 220 turbocharged inline 6 b model set up with a jackshaft to an outdrive I belive its a odd outdrive I can look...
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