Repower 1978 SeaCraft Sceptre Outboard

[Bigshrimpin]

Originally Posted by CarlaDee

Thanks for the comments - I went ahead and put a post on u-ship.

Bigshrimpin' are you out on the West Coast? I saw MA on your profile. Very helpful comments and I agree - can't wait to explore the coastline.

I lived out in Davis, CA from 2004 - 2008 when the ex-wife was in grad school. I was lucky to have met Strick who was redoing his 23 at the time. I got to explore the Delta and even kept my boat in Berkeley Marina for a period. Fishing is better on the east coast, but you can fish year round out there. Good Luck!!

If you decide to put a new powerhead on that Opti or buy a newer Merc . . . BoatMasters in Livermore. They are one of the largest Merc dealers in CA and look after a lot of the professional bass boats. I used to buy some of their blown motors before they moved to their new location. http://www.boatmasters.com/ They had a new powerhead same day service which I always thought was awesome!! Outboard motor shop was the other big place out there, but they weren't cheap. Everything will seem expensive coming from SC (except produce and home depot helpers) . . . takes some adjustment.

[bgreene]

How's the ride with the bracket ?

Any differentials noticeable, such as bow rise etc.............

[Jeff79Sceptre]

I remember this boat! I am just finishing mine as we speak. Seadek is going in tonight. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.