SeaCraft vs Albemarle

[McGillicuddy]

What years are are you considering and what are your needs? What price range? The older Albe hulls were basically a Formula 233 and the layout was much better than new style for my fishing needs. Better looking than new also, IMO. Seemingly more cockpit less cabin, but I agree that the newer Albe 24 controls seem to be way back. The Albes have the 24 deg deadrise which is sweet when your cruising but sucks if your drifting or trolling -- especially, slow trolling. I've been fishing on a Carolina Classic 25 Sportfish the last few years and the roll is very noticeable on its 24.5 deg deadrise. I think the Tsceptre - due to the VDR will be a better riding boat overall with much softer landings when running head on in mixed up seas. I tangled with a similar decision a while back. I picked an sweet Sceptre over an older Formula 233 for the reasons I mentioned, but finally I chose a Seafari because of storage, towing and overall cost considerations. Good luck with your decision. Oh yeah, if you go with the Tsceptre you'll have a bunch of helpful brains to pick on CSC