Sceptre conversion question ?

Bigwave · #1 04-07-2018, 08:21 PM

I have a question for the experienced? Is it possible to convert a 23ft Sceptre to a center console? Is the hull the same design as of that size center console? I would expect it to be quite a bit of work but is it possible? I just don't trust whats out there and for me I want to see whats under that floor. I'm a Seacraft owner of a 1972 20ft Superfisherman which has been in my family since 74.

Much Appreciated!

Old'sCool · #2 04-08-2018, 07:34 AM

Yes. No affiliation but there's one for sale near me that has been started.

gofastsandman · #3 04-08-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigwave

I have a question for the experienced? Is it possible to convert a 23ft Sceptre to a center console? Is the hull the same design as of that size center console? I would expect it to be quite a bit of work but is it possible? I just don't trust whats out there and for me I want to see whats under that floor. I'm a Seacraft owner of a 1972 20ft Superfisherman which has been in my family since 74.

Much Appreciated!

Get a cc and pull it apart.
Far easier.

Fr. Frank · #4 04-08-2018, 03:38 PM

The 23' Sceptre with a center console and with the windshield removed is called a Savage.

Bigshrimpin · #5 04-08-2018, 11:44 PM

The deck, floor/liner are all different, but the hull is the same. It's a HUGE job. Search for hooligan's conversion. I would leave it as-is or buy a 23cc if you really want one.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=25501

kmoose · #6 04-09-2018, 04:05 PM

Considering the availability of Sceptre hulls over cc project boats available I don’t think it is a bad decision in the current market. Most unmolested 30+ year old SeaCraft hulls are in need of a full rebuild anyway so the labor involved going either way would be just as intensive. In all reality my Tsunami would of been way easier and less expensive a project if I would have changed it to a CC.

Bigwave · #7 04-09-2018, 04:59 PM

Guys Thank you! I can see both sides of the coin here. There are more Sceptre's available out there to pic from but on the other hand a CC would be in somes opinion is the way to go. Looks like a 50/50 shot. As they say patience is a virtue!

gofastsandman · #8 04-09-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoose

Considering the availability of Sceptre hulls over cc project boats available I don’t think it is a bad decision in the current market. Most unmolested 30+ year old SeaCraft hulls are in need of a full rebuild anyway so the labor involved going either way would be just as intensive. In all reality my Tsunami would of been way easier and less expensive a project if I would have changed it to a CC.

Well to be fair Mr. Moose, you did extend your hull, cap, and liner haha.

Making a cc liner, deck, and cap is a lot of work.

You don't normally need to make a cap and liner w console when doing a CC.

Making a liner is not easy.

Cheers,
Mr. Green Jeans