Ride comparison....23' Formula to 23' Sceptre

[bgreene]

Wow....tough V20 info, but I don’t see the V20/21 as an offshore specific boat.
It’s an easily trailerable classic looking rig with a lot of fishing room, storage and performance to fish bays and ocean on reasonable days.
A lot of room for 20 footer.

My V21 rides much better with the trim tabs as I can keep cutting edge of bow down,and through the chop.
Before tabs- yup, pounded too easily. With 200 HO Etec, performance is great- I often cruise the ocean coast at up to 35 mph based on conditions, and tops very close to 50 mph.

As for the Sceptre - good to continue hearing how great the ride is - perhaps one in my future.

[Snookerd]

Originally Posted by Bigshrimpin

This handling issue sounds like too much weight forward (extra large fuel tank), compounded by a heavy top, and potentially incorrect trim tab placement. This issue is not from the "infamous hook"

I agree Big. There has been zero reports since 2002 on CSC.com that were associated with a production defect except the post Potter 23 Sceptre that had the hook from the bad mold. If anyone wants to talk CG and weight characteristics, I can address the Potter, SIC, and Tracker reports from the last 15 years here on CSC.com. My 23 Sceptre was a great ride crossing over to the Abacos and back. The ride on the bank was a tight chop. Best gas mileage was 3.1mpg on a 56 mile run from West End to Grand Cay with a full tank, 5 people, 500-750 lbs of stuff, and 3 large coolers. I burned 18 gals total. 300 Suzuki, transom mounted on the highest hole, 18.5 pitch 3 blade prop, no use of tabs, trimmed the motor to get the bow up to ride on top.