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[Ebs]

Glad to hear the update! As an owner of a 75' 23 Sceptre I can attest to the value of having the protection from the wind screen.

Paired with a Bimini top, its amazing how much better you feel after a day on the water without being constantly exposed to the elements. Keep us updated with the progress!

[Fr. Frank]

You're not going to be underpowered with a 90 or a 115. The hull was originally designed in 1967-68 for the weight of the most powerful pattern outboards of the day, which was the V4 Evinrude or the Inline 6cyl Mercury. Both style motors were in the 270-300 lb range.

In the early to mid-1980's I used to re-rig and sell the Seafari models with V4 85 or 115 hp JohnnyRudes or I6 90 or 115 hp Mercurys as the most popular choices. I even did one with a single 3-cyl 70 hp Johnson. Now that was underpowered. It would plane with 2 or 3 people and gear, but top speed was around 28 mph and cruise was around 18-19 mph. You had to run the motor so hard it actually used more fuel than a 115.

I also rigged one with twin Evinrude 70 hp motors, and it was no longer self-bailing with two 200 lb adults standing in the back of the boat. One person was fine, but the second guy brought water up onto the deck. (However, it was fine with the owner and his wife, each of whom were under 150 lbs.)