Sceptre conversion question ?

Bigwave · #1 04-07-2018, 08:21 PM

I have a question for the experienced? Is it possible to convert a 23ft Sceptre to a center console? Is the hull the same design as of that size center console? I would expect it to be quite a bit of work but is it possible? I just don't trust whats out there and for me I want to see whats under that floor. I'm a Seacraft owner of a 1972 20ft Superfisherman which has been in my family since 74.

Much Appreciated!

Old'sCool · #2 04-08-2018, 07:34 AM

Yes. No affiliation but there's one for sale near me that has been started.

gofastsandman · #3 04-08-2018, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigwave

I have a question for the experienced? Is it possible to convert a 23ft Sceptre to a center console? Is the hull the same design as of that size center console? I would expect it to be quite a bit of work but is it possible? I just don't trust whats out there and for me I want to see whats under that floor. I'm a Seacraft owner of a 1972 20ft Superfisherman which has been in my family since 74.

Much Appreciated!

Get a cc and pull it apart.
Far easier.

Fr. Frank · #4 04-08-2018, 03:38 PM

The 23' Sceptre with a center console and with the windshield removed is called a Savage.

Bigshrimpin · #5 04-08-2018, 11:44 PM

The deck, floor/liner are all different, but the hull is the same. It's a HUGE job. Search for hooligan's conversion. I would leave it as-is or buy a 23cc if you really want one.

http://www.classicseacraft.com/commu...ad.php?t=25501

kmoose · #6 04-09-2018, 04:05 PM

Considering the availability of Sceptre hulls over cc project boats available I don’t think it is a bad decision in the current market. Most unmolested 30+ year old SeaCraft hulls are in need of a full rebuild anyway so the labor involved going either way would be just as intensive. In all reality my Tsunami would of been way easier and less expensive a project if I would have changed it to a CC.

Bigwave · #7 04-09-2018, 04:59 PM

Guys Thank you! I can see both sides of the coin here. There are more Sceptre's available out there to pic from but on the other hand a CC would be in somes opinion is the way to go. Looks like a 50/50 shot. As they say patience is a virtue!

gofastsandman · #8 04-09-2018, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by kmoose

Considering the availability of Sceptre hulls over cc project boats available I don’t think it is a bad decision in the current market. Most unmolested 30+ year old SeaCraft hulls are in need of a full rebuild anyway so the labor involved going either way would be just as intensive. In all reality my Tsunami would of been way easier and less expensive a project if I would have changed it to a CC.

Well to be fair Mr. Moose, you did extend your hull, cap, and liner haha.

Making a cc liner, deck, and cap is a lot of work.

You don't normally need to make a cap and liner w console when doing a CC.

Making a liner is not easy.

Cheers,
Mr. Green Jeans

kmoose · #9 04-09-2018, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gofastsandman

Well to be fair Mr. Moose, you did extend your hull, cap, and liner haha.

Making a cc liner, deck, and cap is a lot of work.

You don't normally need to make a cap and liner w console when doing a CC.

Making a liner is not easy.

Cheers,
Mr. Green Jeans

The gunwale liner wouldn’t need to be altered much at all. The step up deck would have to be fabricated unless you kept it level. The cap and gunwale tops would actually be the easiest as you can make a huge improvement by glassing the nidacore right to the hull where it used to have screws. The stuff is so easy to work with.