Seacraft Sceptre 23 Flybridge

[FpJeepy]

Am I crazy? Were there enough of these built for it to be possible to find one? Did they ever go into production? Has anyone ever seen one? How about putting a bridge on the hardtop model. I just love the idea of having a salon on a 23' boat. What could be better? Can't tell you how much I would have paid to sit on a couch in the shade when I was 10 hours into a trip on my CC. Even if it felt like the space was smaller than the truck of my car.

I posted this in the General Discussion section, but if deemed appropriate it can be moved to the for sale section

[captbone]

In my opinion, you will be better off with a 25ft Bertram. It will be much easier to find, its 2 feet longer and 2 feet wider. A single 225hp will give you 25mph cruise and 40mph light.

Its not a Seacraft but its a Bertram!

Here is mine.

[77SceptreOB]

I would have to agree with Captbone on this one. I have a hardtop and a crows nest tower on top. Get two big guys up there and it leans pretty bad. And on a drift, with people up top, it rolls badly.

Nor have I ever seen one of the "flying bridge" 23' models you reference.

[Handful in NC]

As much as I love my SC, Captbone is right on. The 23 does not handle a high CG very well (but is very forgiving fore and aft).

If a salon is of interest to you, see the following thread:

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=23185

[ct9amr]

I am suprised no one mentioned the 25 SC. Look up nobones as he is redoing one.

[ScottM]

Originally Posted by ct9amr

I am suprised no one mentioned the 25 SC. Look up nobones as he is redoing one.

He's redoing, or shall we say coveting, a 27.

[Capt Chuck]

I posted this in the General Discussion section, but if deemed appropriate it can be moved to the for sale section

We'll keep it in this section but NO WTB is allowed. (Read the rules under the "For Sale" section)
BTW: I changed your Title. Fire away with your questions.

[FpJeepy]

Originally Posted by Handful in NC

As much as I love my SC, Captbone is right on. The 23 does not handle a high CG very well (but is very forgiving fore and aft).

If a salon is of interest to you, see the following thread:

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=23185

I love what you did. I've all ways fantasized about separating the "living quarters" and the driving station, but I'm not sure if that is possible in a boat that is only 23' long.

[FpJeepy]

Originally Posted by captbone

In my opinion, you will be better off with a 25ft Bertram. It will be much easier to find, its 2 feet longer and 2 feet wider. A single 225hp will give you 25mph cruise and 40mph light.

Its not a Seacraft but its a Bertram!

Here is mine.

Originally Posted by 77SceptreOB

I would have to agree with Captbone on this one. I have a hardtop and a crows nest tower on top. Get two big guys up there and it leans pretty bad. And on a drift, with people up top, it rolls badly.

Nor have I ever seen one of the "flying bridge" 23' models you reference.

I think the Bertram is definitely a much better platform for stability, but it needs an over sized load permit to go on a trailer. I think the shape Seacraft hull is the best for stability, the steps function like miniature keels. I think a single straight inboard with a diesel would help stability as well, whether it would be enough... I don't know. Might have to limit the Salon height to 5'6" and make the flybridge a seated bridge. If you could make the salon a step down that would help as well.

I love NoBone's build as well. I'd buy one of those if I could as well. I'd have to go straight shaft diesel instead of the outboards though.

[FpJeepy]

What about getting a straight inboard 23 Sceptre or Tsunami, and taking the windshield off and building a small flybridge on that?

Am I the only one fascinated by the Flying Bridge?



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