Man oh man, what a ride.

[ScottM]

John,
The ride really is something. Ten years ago when my father bought his 23' Sceptre, he had stepped up from a 20' Wellcraft V20 CC. That first ride on the SC in similar conditions that you describe was incredible - we braced for re-entry and nothing but a soft landing.

Regarding your speed, I would think you could get more out of that setup. A fellow CSC member and family friend has an '85 Sceptre with a 260hp Merc 350 and Alpha drive. Not sure of RPMs or prop size, but he consistently runs mid 20s cruise and a 40-41mph top end.