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05-07-2012, 06:54 PM
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Seacraft Sceptre 23 Flybridge
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 
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05-07-2012, 09:54 PM
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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. 
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05-07-2012, 10:57 PM
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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.
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05-08-2012, 08:51 AM
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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
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05-08-2012, 12:51 PM
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I am suprised no one mentioned the 25 SC. Look up nobones as he is redoing one.
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05-08-2012, 06:05 PM
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BTW: I changed your Title. Fire away with your questions. 
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   1978 23' Superfish/Potter Bracket 250HP -------- as "Americans" you have the right to ...... "LIFE, LIBERTY and the PURSUIT of a Classic SeaCraft" -capt_chuck
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05-10-2012, 03:50 PM
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05-10-2012, 04:01 PM
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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.
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05-16-2012, 09:21 AM
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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? """"EDITED""""" Last edited by Capt Chuck; 05-16-2012 at 01:51 PM. Reason: Posting Rules have been violated
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