Forum: General
09-23-2006, 10:45 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 118
Re: CSC User Breakout by State
Well as of late when my lower unit is in the shop I have been off the water and on the computer... not my first choice. However the boat has never looked so nice with the teak restored, the hull...
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Forum: Off Topic / Fishing
09-20-2006, 04:33 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 228
Re: The Spanish Fly
I gotta tell you I have the 23 ft Sceptre and it is dryer then my brothers 31 Whitewater. Since we splashed her in 1979 I bet I have only been sprayed less then 20 times in a thousand trips or so. ...
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Forum: General
09-19-2006, 07:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 138
Been awhile but I am back....
As noted above,,,, I would like to add my 1979 Sceptre to the galleries section but need help etc. and also if Capt Chuck is still selling decals, I need a few. Funny thing about SeaCrafts around...
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Forum: Performance
06-17-2003, 10:20 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 452
Re: 225 opti max
23 Sceptre 1979 with 2001 250 EFi Merc, turning a stiletto 3 blade 14 inch x 17 pitch max rpms 5700-5800 and 48-50 mph (via gps) obviously load dependent. I tried many props and this one is "the...
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Forum: General
06-13-2003, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 93
Slipping Prop hub
Last trip out I noticed on my usuall 15-20 second full throttle burst that my rpms had rose 400 to 6000 and my mph dropped 7 mph to 43. Someone suggested maybe my hub was slipping on my prop. How...
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Forum: General
04-04-2003, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 859
Views: 44,543
Re: SeaCraft Owner List
1979 23' Sceptre with 250 EFi 2001 Mercury OB http://www.fishingworks.com/Users/UserFolders/mwsdpm/PhotoImages/Thumbnails/DSC00628.JPG
[ April 04, 2003, 12:36 AM: Message edited by: markdpm ]
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Forum: General
12-27-2002, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
Re: Custom 1979 20" Backcountry SeaCraft
Well Ive been in Australia for the last few weeks so I have been long out of touch. That guy lives in Homestead Fla and he told me to Email him the site but all my Emails get returned so ill try to...
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Forum: General
12-27-2002, 10:47 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 279
Re: Speed
48.7 with my 23 Sceptre and a 2001 250 EFI Mercury OB at 5600 rpm, I did alot of prop testing to find the perfect size pitch etc. ended up with a 3 blade stiletto 17 pitch I think 15 inch
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Forum: General
12-03-2002, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 157
Re: cleaning hull... help fast!!!
If you want that "wet" look just go out in it 4-5 times per week. It works amazing with my hull. Seriously I am in the process of turning around my 1979 very oxidized hull, it does look great when...
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Forum: General
11-13-2002, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
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Forum: General
11-13-2002, 08:08 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
Re: Custom 1979 20" Backcountry SeaCraft
Yea those are spray rails I believe that were attatched and that guy is outa your and my neck of the woods. I am gonna forward this site to him and hopefully he will join up cause he has alot of...
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Forum: General
11-11-2002, 01:19 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
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Forum: General
11-11-2002, 01:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
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Forum: General
11-11-2002, 01:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 251
Custom 1979 20" Backcountry SeaCraft
I met this guy the other day who converted a 1979 20 CC to a backcountry by cutting down the sides 5" and raising the cockpit floor 2". Unbeleivably sweet boat!! I am posting photos which in no way...
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Forum: General
11-10-2002, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 101
Re: SeaCraft Picture
Very sweet John, what the photo lacks are the Contenders falling in behind you. At least that is what happens to me down here in Miami.
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Forum: General
11-02-2002, 01:44 AM
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Replies: 859
Views: 44,543
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Forum: General
09-23-2002, 07:23 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 261
Re: dry weights new 23cc vs old hulls
The 1979 23' Sceptre was rated for 600 horsepower outboard!! I saw one years ago with the twin 300 Evinrudes. Ive always done fine with a single 200 to 250. At the time I was also looking at the 26...
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Forum: General
09-23-2002, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 128
Re: what power for a 77 scepter
Well I get a true 49mph at 5700rpm with a 250 Merc, I cruise around 40mph at 5000rpm turning a 19pitch stilletto prop. Full load 2 people and two 110 coolers and 120gallons of gas....
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Forum: General
09-21-2002, 10:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 153
Re: 23 sceptre?
A great boat but I am partial, see the thyread on show us your boats, I have a 1979 and I self restored the cosmetics and a few soft spots, Email me and I will send pics of what I did if your...
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Forum: General
09-15-2002, 12:51 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 155
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Forum: General
07-28-2002, 12:32 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 169
Re: Comment on your SeaCraft
Well maybe you have seen my boat in the show us your boats thread, it is as solid as it is pretty. A tough broad so to speak so I know what all your boats are like. One day I was fishing in a...
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Forum: General
06-16-2002, 01:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 137
Re: Jose's new 23!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im sure it is beautiful but when the going gets choppy, Jose (who I know by the way and is a GREAT guy) can pull in behind me where it is a little smoother, just as many, many have done before. ...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-11-2002, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 164
Re: Vent on scepter, water in gas
I am curious as to what you did about the rub rail problem, I too am getting water in my cabin on the port side and cannot visualize any seams or cracks or any portals of water entry. It only...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-05-2002, 04:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 237
Re: first time transom rebuild
Not exactly a detailed repair guide but this site has helped me with various repairs, you do need to surf around in the site and you will find stringer and transom repair suggestions ...
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Forum: Repairs/Mods.
06-05-2002, 04:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 237
Re: first time transom rebuild
Not exactly a detailed repair guide but this site has helped me with various repairs, you do need to surf around in the site and you will find stringer and transom repair suggestions ...
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