How does the Sceptre shed big water over the bow ?

[77SceptreOB]

I've got a 23' Sceptre and it is a very dry and seaworthy vessel. MUCH dryer than it's CC sistercraft. VERY rarely have I taken water over the bow AND winshield in the 35 years I've had the boat. If the waves go over the bow they are generally deflected to the sides by the windshield. Some water can leak through the seams and joints in the windshield though.

On the otherhand, the ride at the forward helm can be more jarring and is generally worse than on the CC that has the helm significantly more aft on the boat. BUT you definately pay for that more comfortable ride with more spray (wetter) on the CC. Spray rails seem to help this condition on the CC but it is still significantly wetter than the Scepter imho.

The raised cap near the front helm station on the Sceptre also directs the spray/water over the edge of the cap back into the ocean much better than the CC configuration.