Forum: Recovered Threads
08-12-2020, 11:03 AM
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New Pics
I thought I could sell the boat and keep the motor and trailer but that won't work for me. The shaft on this Seacraft is a 30" and is too long for the shallow-running boat I would have put it on. ...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-02-2020, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 59
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Forum: Recovered Threads
02-02-2020, 09:57 AM
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Views: 59
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Forum: Recovered Threads
11-24-2019, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 59
Rubrail
The rub rail is black. During the rebuild I installed a white one but I did not like the look so it was replaced with a black one. I really like the black one and think that is provides a really...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
10-03-2019, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 277
I just listed the boat for sale in the...
I just listed the boat for sale in the classifieds if anybody is interested. It has been a fun rebuild and I will do another boat sometime hopefully in the not too distant future. My lifestyle has...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
10-03-2019, 01:33 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 59
For Sale - 1976 Seacraft Sceptre
PayPal Transaction ID - 0U028851UC162161M
1976 23' Seacraft Sceptre (Hull ID Number SECR30530276)
Full restoration completed in 2019
Location: Texas
I bought this boat in 2013 and started...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
08-05-2019, 10:20 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 277
All Done
I have finished the rebuild and have started using my Seacraft (finally!!). I never intended on this project to take over 5 years and but I moved overseas and so that slowed the progress. I am back...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-17-2019, 08:49 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 119
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-17-2019, 06:47 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 76
Dehumidifier
I am concerned about mildew in my Sceptre cabin that I am keeping in a boathouse lift above the water. I just bought one of these Starbrite buckets to put in the cabin. Does anybody have an opinion...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
12-10-2018, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 63
This is all great input. I'll find some...
This is all great input. I'll find some Starboard to provide the additional space required to stow the ladder. I also agree that Capt. Chuck's mounting bracket does appear to provide a bit more...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
12-06-2018, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 63
Mounting Swim Ladder to Hermco Bracket
I am trying to mount a swim ladder to the underside of my Hermco bracket. I ordered this swim ladder from Hermco when I bought the bracket so I am sure that it should work but it is giving me all...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
11-12-2018, 11:19 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 46
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Forum: Recovered Threads
11-12-2018, 09:04 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 46
How Did This Happen and How Can I Fix It?
I have been working on my Sceptre restoration project for several years now. I am about done and will start using the boat soon. Yesterday I put the cover that goes over the cabin entrance hatch...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
10-14-2018, 10:32 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 277
I'm back Rusty! I relocated back to work in our...
I'm back Rusty! I relocated back to work in our Texas office in July. I expect to pick up the boat this coming week and splash her soon thereafter. I still have a list of around 20 items that need...
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Forum: General
08-23-2018, 09:30 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,740
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Forum: Recovered Threads
07-15-2018, 01:16 PM
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Replies: 81
Views: 277
Motor Hung
I’m getting around to completing my refurbishment. Motor was hung this week!
https://i.imgur.com/f71d3y4.jpg
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Forum: Recovered Threads
05-24-2018, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 85
You are right, that is too much. I was being...
You are right, that is too much. I was being conservative and I forgot the batteries so I suppose overall weight should be about right.
I am not sure on the exact clearance, but it is somewhere...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-24-2018, 03:31 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 85
The boat is a 1976 so it was around 2,700 lbs....
The boat is a 1976 so it was around 2,700 lbs. new. It's 42 years old though so it is most likely heavier now. I enclosed the transom, added the motor bracket, and 2x seat boxes. Those mods alone...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-23-2018, 10:31 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 85
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-23-2018, 10:23 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 85
Float Test - 23' Sceptre
I am nearing the final stages of my rebuild after 5 long years. The plan is to put a 300 Suzuki on her in June and start testing props and motor heights soon thereafter. I am going to be keeping...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
04-06-2018, 10:09 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 47
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-14-2018, 03:35 AM
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Replies: 29
Views: 82
Props
Kmoose,
I've read everything you've posted regarding your boat, the 300 Zuke and your prop selection. Many thanks for your contributions. I have the same boat although a few differences in our...
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-08-2018, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 81
Views: 277
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-07-2018, 06:42 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 22
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Forum: Recovered Threads
03-07-2018, 06:35 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 48
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