The Last Sceptre

Rhody · #1 12-29-2002, 05:41 PM

Can anyone tell me when the Sceptre model was discontinued ?

Thanks

ScottM · #2 12-30-2002, 09:32 AM

Rhody, I believe it was 1988.

JohnB, you have an '88 right?

Rhody · #3 12-30-2002, 08:42 PM

Scott Scott M, Thanks for the reply. If 88 was the last year, Tracker dropped the model shortly after the acquision of SeaCraft (7/10/1987). I wonder who has the last one produced ?

JohnB · #4 12-31-2002, 09:35 AM

My boat is a Tracker 85. I have never seen one newer than 89. I think Tarpon Tom might have an 88 but I am not sure.

Rhody · #5 12-31-2002, 05:07 PM

John B If the info on this site is correct your beautiful 85 Sceptre is a CSY not a Tracker. This is assuming tracker bought SeaCraft in 87. ??

JohnB · #6 12-31-2002, 05:35 PM

Rhody,
Duuuhhhhhh, I was looking at the title of my other boat,
The SeaCraft is a 88, and that is the latest model Sceptre
I have seen too date.
The title says 88, and it has a tracker ensignia on the dash gauges.
The hull Id ends with ....88, so I am to assume it is a 1988 model.
Who knows, it's a great boat. I have replaced all the fittings, hoses,
and I'm starting on the electrical, so it should be better than new when
done. Those are the only things that I have seen that degraded in
the product line over the years. I was out on a 89 cobia 231 yesterday,
and that was and is a great boat too. The fittings and rigging were
all original, and it is still looking and working great. Personally, I
think the mid 80's cobias and seacrafts were some of the best built
boats ever in this size, and are great values if you can find one with
a fresh engine on it. 10-20K for a boat that would sell for 50-70 now.

[ December 31, 2002, 04:39 PM: Message edited by: JohnB ]

Rhody · #7 01-01-2003, 08:56 PM

JohnB Thanks for the clarification. Can't agree more. Solid middle age hull + young engine = good value.