arch for23 scepter

[tri5]

looking for a used arch for my 23 scepter. i am going to try placing it just over my canvas.and use it for rodholders and outriggers.

[Blue_Heron]

It's not local to you, but it would certainly fit:
Radar Arch

[bigeasy1]

The arch Blue Heron gave you the link to is a steal at 400 bucks.
If it's still available it would be worth a few hundred in shipping costs to get it up to Ma.Hey at this time of year,even a road trip to sunny Florida would be justified.

I bought a custom arch for my 23' Tsunami made by Atlantic Towers in NJ,and it cost $1800.00 delivered to my house. it came with six rocket launchers and a radar mount.
I got prices of more than three grand from many others,which were way out of my price range.

At 400 bucks if that arch is in good shape,I'd give it serious consideration.
You won't regret having an arch over the canvas.It serves a lot of needs from holding rods,nets,antennas,and radars,not to mention that it's also a nice hand hold when water conditions are nasty.

Since this picture was taken,I've added a Radar and now have 10 rod holders on the arch.

[uncleboo]

If I was a fish and saw you coming, I'd be scared!!!

[bigeasy1]

Thanks Boo,but looks can be deceiving.We do have some awesome days fishwise,but boy!,we have some days when we are humbled by them creatures with a pea sized brain.
It is always fun however to be able to come into port in the rough stuff safely when other 23's are taking a pounding.You gotta love these old Seacrafts.

[tri5]

thats awsome just the way i want mine. do you have any specs to go buy befor i call on the other arch? thanks tri5

[bigeasy1]

tri5,Thanks'
I don't have any specs or measurements,but Atlantic Towers has them on file for your boat.
I had the top made from Seamark Sunbrella which is sunbrella fabric with a vinyl coating on the inside.It is totally waterproof.
I never take it down,it remains up all season.It's nice to keep the sun out on those scorching summer days and with the rear drop door curtain down it's warm in the early spring.
We strictly troll so the top is never an issue when fishing.All our fish are brought in to the stern.

Atlantic Towers had the measurements on file for the old Seacraft Sceptre/Tsunami's so they could build it from their measurements.
This was a custom built arch,made to fit the older Seacrafts.They also make a universal fitall arch for much less money but I didn't care for the build of it.

The tubing on it is 1.90 OD.and the welds are very nice.
I had a very good experience with Atlantic,although I've heard from others that didn't.
They delivered it to my home in Western Ma for 100.00 bucks,
and the last I knew,they delivered all the way to Maine along the rte 95 & 91 corridor.

When I went shopping for arches,I was blown away by the cost of them from many custom builders.Prices of three to four grand were not uncommon.
I will say however,that those prices were for the arch with installation and rigged with wiring and/or pull cords for the wiring,and are built specifically for your boat,so naturally they are more money.
I couldn't afford that kind of money so I found the Atlantic product to be of very nice quality at a lower cost.

Here's a couple of closeup pics of the mounting system of the arch.

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[tri5]

thanks john got specs from the arch on craigs 4' high. mounts to the gunnels witch is better for me because i plan on placing out riggers on top.need new canvas so i hope i can get the clearance i need. love the red hull w/ the tan canvas looks real sharp.