89 Scepter Version 2.1

[77SceptreOB]

The top was made in clearwater fl. if I remember right.

So was mine!...

[riptide]

When my rag top wears out Im going with a hard top.

One question for you hardtop guys.Can you open your windshield with those pipes in the way?

[77SceptreOB]

One question for you hardtop guys.Can you open your windshield with those pipes in the way?

Unfortately no. Mine opens only about 2/3 of the way. You can open and access the fore deck, but you can't ride with it open though. That is the only drawback.

[bigeasy1]

John,the hardtop looks great.How do you like the outriggers mounted up there?any pros or cons?.
When I restored my Tsunami I went with a soft top and an arch thinking it would be less costly as I had a buddy make the canvas work.
After I added up the cost of both I could have had a hardtop done for the same cost.

Floorboy,
The boat looks great,and glad you decided to keep the top.Did you get the steering issue fixed?
I still can't believe the deal you got on that boat,with all that stuff,and perfect condition.
You should win the award for the most exhaustive search for a seacraft. John R.(BIG EASY)

[JohnB]

I like the outriggers where they are located. They are the taco grand slams that have the adjustments from underneath. Once you get the verticle angle set, you just leave it there. Then you can swing them in an out as needed.

I have never opened the windows on my boat since I had it. I think they are probably stuck shut, and I would be afraid to push on them. We get a lot of breeze through there cruising at 32 knots. I guess on hot days it would be nice to open up the front.

One of the main attractions the boat had for me was the top. Being Irish blonde, and light skinned, I need protection from the sun down here in FL that the center consoles just don't provide.

The only downside is if you are bent down getting something out of the storage locker behind the seats, you can smack your head pretty good on the bottom rod holders. It is nice being able to put 12 rods up high and dry out of harms way.

As for access to the front, when I anchor, I work the anchor from the back. I have the anchor line in the locker behind the seat, and just run the line to the front around the cleat. It is much safer, and we use an anchor ball instead of a windlass. It's faster, and on many boats with a windlass, you end up having to go to the front to secure the anchor.

Over the years, we have lost a couple of fish that ran to the front, but we have a trained crew where one member works his way to the front, and we pass the pole forward.

[floorboy]

So was mine!...

I cant seem to take my eyes off your top....looks great!!!

John123. havent talked to you in a while, hope Lake O is treating you well. Im glad i kept it too. Im gonna limp it through the rest of the year with the steering. I am gonna covert it to hydraulic this winter, I think that should do it.