Hook in the Hull ??

[Capt Chuck]

I might have a "hook" in the hull, Anyone heard of this in SeaCrafts?

Yes, I was talking with Mr P a few years back and he told me something about this so called "Hook" in some early 80's model Sceptres. I don't recall the exact years but it had something to do with using a "retired" mold from another model. He showed me how to look for it by placing a straight edge down the inside chine from the transom towards the bow. If I remember correctly,it was on the Port side.
I think ScottM was with me the day this was discussed. Maybe he can recall as his Dad has an early model Sceptre ????

I guess with some grinding, glass and faring this hook can be fixed.

[Ikan Besar]

another cause of a hooked hull is using a trailer or lift where the bunks don't extend all the way to the transom. I know a shop in Florida that has fixed a lot of hooked hulls that became that way due to bunks that were too short

[NoBones]

Most all boats manufactured have hooks at the stearn.
This is intentionally done to keep the boats from having
excessive bow lift. Some times when the boat was removed from the mold "Hot" the hook becomes more pronounced and
irregular. Capt Chuck hit the nail on the head. Put a good
straight edge on it. It can be glassed-out.
See ya, Ken

[ScottM]

I think ScottM was with me the day this was discussed. Maybe he can recall as his Dad has an early model Sceptre ????

Yup, I was there. I remember the topic of discussion but not the entire conversation. Not sure if it's coincidental or not due to prop spin, but my dad's '82 lists to port while underway if you don't drop that tab. Would a clockwise motor cause a port list?

[Ikan Besar]

Would a clockwise motor cause a port list?

yes, it definitely can. mine was pretty extreme when I got it but I played around with adjusting the angle on that little fin behind the prop and it helped a lot - not perfect but a big improvement.