23' Sceptre Repower

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by bmajvi

Hey Snookerd! Funny, but resale value hadn't even entered into my thinking - just looking for an ultra-reliable, (relatively) economical way to get out on the water when the weather is irresistibly nice. I've offered to buy back that 18 from the guy I sold it to a couple times, but he just grins and says "No way." How'd the 140 work out for your parents? I always felt like I was driving a Turbo Porsche or something, and the hull was very well mannered, even with all that weight out back.

Parents love that 140! Very smooth and quiet. Their 87 hull seems to be very overbuilt and may have water trapped in the stringers.

On the Sceptre, I would recommend the 150 Mercury if you went for price and and not on horse Power. Big Shrimpin has made us believers on that power plant. It rivals many 200’s and is already become a favorite with the high use guys due to reliability at a price of around10-12K. Eric and I have 300 Zukes and love them, but to just swap your old 200, I would recommend the Mercury.