1979 Sceptre 23'

[GDale]

I am considering the purchase of this boat. The boat was in dry storage for several years until it was purchased by the present owner 3 years ago.He has used this boat about 10 times. The boat has a new galvanized trailer, new hydrolic stearing,rebuilt outdrive {Volvo 280}, and a newer chevy 350 engine. The boat also has a custom made hardtop with some basic electronics. The gelcoat is faded and dull but there is no bottom paint. The deck is solid along with the transom. The boat will need a new raw water pump, engine water pump, shift cable and maybe the control box.One neat thing about this boat is the sales papers are still in the glove box. The price is under $6,000. Now for the bad news. the transom has salt water intrusion from a poor patch from a transducer mount. There is an area about 8" that is delaminated around this patch. My main question is will this transom last a few years before I have to do any major work on it. My main fear is I will have to start drinking again if I decide to restore this boat and use this site for advise.

Thank you,
STRESS