1985 Sceptre w/ Twin 1995 Yamaha 150's

[jmchach]

'85 Seacraft Sceptre in excellent condition, purchased boat in 1998 w/ only 275 total hours on the hull and repowered with twin 1995 Yamaha 25" 150 HP counter rotating saltwater series, freshwater only from '85 to '98, engines have approximately 400 hours and run great, 35 mph cruise and over 225 mile range, ready to fish, boat is very well maintained and features include (all added b/t 2000-2005):
Digital Yamaha Tach's and MPH/Fuel guage
Floscan Twinscan Tach
Floscan Twinscan GPH/MPG/Sync guage
Lewmar 600 lb Anchor windlass w/ custom aluminum bracket
Bimini top with drop down curtains
Garmin GPSMap/Fishfinder
Apelco VHF
Standard Horizon stereo w/ Sony 10 disc CD changer, 4 Bose/JVC speakers, 100x4 amplifier
Todd Captains chairs
144 gallon aluminum fuel tank
Racor fuel filters
Full length coaming bolsters/padding
Insulated (approx 200qt. each) fishboxes below capt. chairs
14 starboard rod holders, 4 s/s flush mount rod holders
Two deep cycle group 27 batts (new) w/ switches
S/S welded bowrail
Teak throughout helm area and cabin
4 cutting boards
Large livewell built in floor and 35 gal 2nd livewell
1994 Galvanized Magic Tilt trailer completely redone in 2005, changed all bearings, new brake system and brake lines, new tires, new carpet, and new bow rollers.
$20,500 Please email [email protected] for more info.

[Trayder]

picture:

[JohnB]

Is this a 23 or 25 footer? Never mind, 23' once I saw the picture. Looks like a twin to mine. Is it stern heavy with twin 150s?

[jmchach]

I don't feel like its stern heavy as it has the 25" transom and I never had a problem with water intrusion, I believe the older models had 20" transoms...I think the stern heavy problem is with the center consoles because there is so much more weight closer to the stern...Anybody who is interested i am willing to listen to offers as i just lost my camp to Hurricane Rita and am ready to sell.

[JohnB]

That has been my take on the Sceptre vs the CC models. The CC's seem to be stern heavy with twins, unless it's on a bracket. The Sceptres tend to be bow heavy with a hardtop, with a single engine. I have only been on one Sceptre with twins and a hardtop, balance was pretty good. You can move some stuff around to help, but that seems to be pretty common.
BTW, nice looking boat.

[nestorpr]

Sorry to hear about your loss, hope y'all recover soon.

[jmchach]

Price reduced to 19,500...email me at [email protected] for pics or details.