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Old 08-15-2011, 11:20 AM
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I have previously owned a 1974 20'cc and a 1973 23'cc.I have alway been able to find lots of articles about both of these boats as well as the 23' Sceptre.I recently purchased a 1974 Seacraft Sceptre 20' and am surprised at the lack of information about these boats.Did the 20'Sceptre have a short production run?There are very few articles on this site or anywhere else about this model.Looking for some information about these boats.
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Old 08-15-2011, 10:43 PM
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Looks like they were the rarest of all the 20' models. Check out these links to the literature section - lots of good info there that many folks on the forum don't even seem to know about! Production numbers 79 Brochure

There is also a cross section view of all the later models in the Specifications link. Check out the Sceptre 23 Hardtop/Flybridge models! Anyone ever seen one of these?!
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Old 08-15-2011, 11:50 PM
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Check out the Sceptre 23 Hardtop/Flybridge models! Anyone ever seen one of these?!
I saw a Hardtop model for sale on the net about a year ago. I'd love to see a 27 Seavette
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:46 AM
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Thankyou for the info,i'll check it out.
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:52 AM
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I had a 1977 20ft Sceptre, it was a very unique boat. I had a 200 Yamaha on it and didn't really have any problems with the wet deck syndrome.
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Old 08-16-2011, 07:54 AM
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What is the "wet deck syndrome"
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Old 08-16-2011, 08:35 AM
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Hanging a newer and heavier motor on the transom, thus, allowing water to enter the deck from the drains/scuppers.
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Old 08-16-2011, 08:55 AM
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I'll keep an eye on that.Thankyou for the info.
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Old 08-16-2011, 09:20 AM
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Looks like they were the rarest of all the 20' models.
I think the 20' Overnighter may be just as rare.

Of course, the real rarity is the 27' SeaVette, to which Carl only admits to 3 being "officially" produced in '68.
As I recall, Carl mentioned specs like 27' long, 10' beam, twin 370 hp Big-block Mercruisers pushing through MercTrans TR drives with counter-rotating SSM lower units. (DROOL!!!)
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Old 08-16-2011, 10:40 AM
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Imagine twin bibe-o-two's!
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