Any of you ever own a 23' SeaCraft ?

[bgreene]

Casually looking for 23' SeaCraft Sceptre.. in case we pursue idea of fishing further offshore..........

Anyway, anyone with first hand experience - pro's & cons, ride characteristic etc., let me know.

I know most guys swear by em' but of course some are bias !!!

ps - meanwhile......still lovin' my V21.

[THEFERMANATOR]

Never owned one, but have been out in one. It was a good riding hull, and deserving of it's reputation. The one I rode in was an 83 with a pair of 83 150 EVINRUDES on it, and it was one fast son of a gun for an offshore boat. Ran low 50's easily.

[Kracker Jack]

I actually had one given to me about 5 years ago. Motor was fresh rebuilt,and outdrive rebuilt. It was taken fully apart and had a rotten transom. I sold it 2 months later for 1500 dollars. I know 2 people that own 23's and love them. There a beautiful ride in motion but once you put them on the hook they will rock and roll on ya just like the Albemarle will. There's one forsale right now on Virginia beach,va Craigslist for 4500 dollars and the boat is beautiful. Like a seafoam green color. Good luck on your search

[macojoe]

I have never owned one but have 4 friends that have them and have fished hem all. I have one guy that has the scepter and its a nice boat, it is a OB and moves thur the snot really well, but as stated not as good at dift. That said its still very fish able, and better then the roll you get in a Formula. All the others I have been on are the CC and they are a little better ride as the weight distribution is better, as the cuddy is not there.
I saw one a few years back that thy took the scepter and added a CC took off the windshield, and had the best of both worlds!
There is no doubt that they are nice boats, but they can be $$$ for no other reason then there name, like Grady, Whaler and a few others.

Good Luck!

[bgreene]

Originally Posted by macojoe

I have never owned one but have 4 friends that have them and have fished hem all. I have one guy that has the scepter and its a nice boat, it is a OB and moves thur the snot really well, but as stated not as good at dift. That said its still very fish able, and better then the roll you get in a Formula. All the others I have been on are the CC and they are a little better ride as the weight distribution is better, as the cuddy is not there.
I saw one a few years back that thy took the scepter and added a CC took off the windshield, and had the best of both worlds!
There is no doubt that they are nice boats, but they can be $$$ for no other reason then there name, like Grady, Whaler and a few others.

Good Luck!

Ok thanks - boats are a bit of an obsession .... did I post that already ? Meanwhile, every time I look at my V21 it makes me happy because it's such a nice rig, especially now with the curtains. Last out two weeks ago - cold spray ? Nope, dry and cozy, a little windshield wiper action, and all good...

[wellcraftv20step]

bgreene, check out Classicseacraft.com , those guys are almost as sharp as the guys here on our site. They are a good bunch and will answer any questions you have. My favorite by the way is the 23 Savage