1976 23 ft SeaCraft Sceptre

Abe's Rocket · #1 03-10-2008, 09:46 PM

What is the condition of the trailer? NJ-to-Maine?????

Cool boat!

rjm0604 · #2 03-10-2008, 10:30 PM

Sealion trailer is in good condition...
I have clear title on both the boat and trailer.

bigeasy1 · #3 03-11-2008, 04:25 PM

Which outdrive is on it,Alpha,or Bravo?.Any idea on how many hours on the engine and drive?

rjm0604 · #4 03-13-2008, 09:06 PM

The outdrive is alpha, I did put a call in to my mechanic for the hours on the engine and outdrive. They will both be the same since they were both installed at the same time. My guess is under 200 hrs.

htillman · #5 03-14-2008, 12:11 AM

What would be the value of a Alpha outdrive connect to a 5.4? Merc. I have the opportunity to purchase a boat with this application but I do not need this motor. It is a 2000 model with less than 200 hours and in good condition.

rjm0604 · #6 03-14-2008, 12:56 AM

The boat had a 5.0. Mercury marine makes a 5.7 that is equal to 250 HP. The engine I had installed is a 350 mag MPI that is equal to 300HP. When I had the engine installed I went to mercury's website. There were only 2 mercury certified technicians(mechanics) in my county. Cape Harbor Marina who installed the engine and outdrive is one of them, they recommended the upgrade in power and the outdrive for the sceptre. That was 20 months ago and have had zero problems with performance of the engine and the outdrive.

htillman · #7 03-14-2008, 01:20 AM

I am looking at a 1974 Sceptre that had the engine added in 2000. I think it is the same as your are referring to. I want the hull for a bracket modification therefore do not need the engine or outdrive and was curious to their value as I would like to make an offer for this boat. I have no clue to IO values and would be greatful for any info on their value.

Entourage · #8 03-14-2008, 06:56 PM

This boat is a steal in my opinion if the hours are accurate. I just purchased a 350 mag mpi with bravo 1 outdrive new for my 74 Tsunami, and the cost was alot more than the asking price of this boat. But then again times are a little different now.

joehat70 · #9 04-22-2008, 12:05 AM

i will be in cape may tues 4/22 if boat can be seen please call me 631-680-1049 thanks. joe.

Dilligaf · #10 05-31-2008, 09:43 PM

dont know if anyone cares but i bought this boat. its new home is in va beach. my buddy works for the govt and brought home a mercruiser comp has only 163 hours on it. took out in the bay last weekend pretty choppy and tabbed it down and run pretty smooth. pretty nice boat good deal. gonna have lots of questions for ya. starting with replaceing the floors.