23 Sceptre Conversion to CC

[quackquackboom]

I am worse than unexperienced at boat building. However I have somehow got it in my head that I would like to restore a boat. Been looking for a while for a 23' sf. Haven't found one in my price range.

Are there any major issues (other than offending seacraft owners everywhere) when it comes to converting a sceptre to a modern day center console with below features?

Ideally I would have kill box in back, BA livewell at leaning post, rod lockers/storage in the front, and lots of under deck storage.

I may be strung up for even suggesting this......

[quackquackboom]

one thing I left off - plan would be to bracket it with a 300 or 350

[strick]

Originally Posted by quackquackboom

Are there any major issues when it comes to converting a sceptre to a modern day center console .

Yes your pocket book. And time lost on the water if that matters to you. It would be way cheaper to find a cc and go from there. Also there is the risk that you would just give up after a while and if lucky sell the disassembled just to get some of your money back. Changing a scepter to a cc is a monumental task even if one is retired and has all the time in the world to work on the boat. It’s been done here....Dirt is working on one right now...he’s a pro and it’s not his first re do.

Strick

[quackquackboom]

I have another boat so time on the water not a issue. However i am not interested in "Monumental". ill just keep looking for a cc. Thanks for the advice.

[bmajvi]

I played around with the idea of adding a small console and converting our Sceptre into a "Savage" layout (see specs on the site), but realized that the open cockpit and room provided in the Sceptre layout actually suited our needs better.

[Ebs]

I’d have the second bmajvi on the usability of the sceptre deck space. Plus, that windshield is really great for avoiding wind/spray.

[strick]

The scepter is a great layout it has more deck space then a cc and more protection from the elements it may not look as cool but it is very efficient.

Strick

[Surfnski]

Will take a LOT more time and labor to build a cap from scratch or modify the cuddy cap. And then there's the deck layout to deal with.
As someone that went down this road before, I would suggest finding a center console if that's what you're dead set on.
FWIW- I have the center console but kinda wish I had the sceptor some days, or maybe both lol!
Be prepared for a monumental project either way if you're doing the work yourself

[76Red18]

Didn't think I would like the Sceptre. Saw one up close and now Lil Red18 has a Big sister.