1978 SeaCraft (Potter Built) SCEPTRE 23
Specifications
Equipment & Extras
- Beam
- 8'0"
- Fuel
- Petrol/Gasoline
- Hull
- Fiberglass Fiberglass
- Year
- 1978
- Price
- $44,950 USD
- Engine
- 1 x Yamaha
- Category
- Used power boat for sale
- Location
- Newport Beach, California, California, United States
- Make/model
- SeaCraft (Potter Built) SCEPTRE 23
- Engine hours
- 184
- Fuel capacity
- 150 gallons (U.S.)
- Length overall
- 23'0"
- Tax / VAT status
- Not paid / Excluded
- Fishing Boats Unlimited tower
- Full Isinglass enclosure
- Cockpit awning with removable sides and back
- V-berth with updated cushions
- Garmin GPS
- Garmin radar
- Garmin fish finder
- Fiberglass bait tank
- Lewmar windlass
- Claw anchor
- Large midships storage for dive bottles
- Full custom Sunbrella boat cover
- Triple-axle galvanized trailer with disc brakes and electric-over-hydraulic brake pump
- Number of berths
- Number of cabins
Description
Stock #479692Video of this vessel available at www [dot] popsells [dot] com/view/479692This SeaCraft has recently been added to market (Mar 20th). Submit your offer today!1978 Potter Built SeaCraft 23 Sceptre with a Yamaha 250 4 stroke outboard mounted on a Armstrong bracket.Step aboard this beautifully maintained 1978 Potter-Built SeaCraft Sceptre 23 Walkaround, a true classic with legendary performance and a modern twist. Powered by a Yamaha 250 F250XB four-stroke outboard mounted on an Armstrong bracket, this SeaCraft delivers smooth, efficient power with just 183 hours on the clock. The Potter-built hull is known for its exceptional ride and seaworthiness, and this one has been carefully preserved. It recently received its first-ever bottom paint, a Vivid finish with full barrier coat, applied in 2025. Up top, a Fishing Boats Unlimited tower gives you that elevated vantage point, while a full Isinglass enclosure and cockpit awning with removable sides and back make it comfortable in any weather. Inside, you'll find a clean, comfortable V-berth with updated cushions throughout. Navigation and fishing are handled by a Garmin GPS, radar, and fish finder, while a fiberglass bait tank, Lewmar windlass with a claw anchor, and large midships storage for dive bottles make it ideal for both fishing and diving adventures. The Previous Owner stated that the Fuel Cell is 125 gallons. That has not been confirmed.Classic lines, updated power, and meticulous care make this 23-foot SeaCraft a standout example of the famous Potter-built legacy-- ready for the season.While we will always attempt to provide you with a TRUE representation of every vessel we market, during any purchase from Pop you will be encouraged to schedule an inspection from an independent, accredited surveyor and every purchase WILL ALWAYS BE subject to your satisfaction with the results from your independent survey and your own personal trial run.We have several more Mako, Boston Whaler, Trophy, and Sea Hunt vessels for sale. If you're in the Los Angeles, Long Beach, Anaheim, or Santa Ana areas, please contact us to let us know what you're looking for and we'll get back with you today about any other walkaround fishing boat options we have locally that may meet your needs.You have questions? We have answers. Call us at 001 (469) 844-2628 to discuss this vessel today.
Owner's Comment
This 3 Owner boat has been well cared for and upgraded by the previous two owners over the years. This SeaCraft comes complete with a full custom Sunbrella boat cover and a solid triple-axle galvanized trailer featuring disc brakes and an electric-over-hydraulic brake pump, ready to haul anywhere with confidence.
Change History
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