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    Refitting the Counter

    Major Works

    Refitting the original counter
    Preston Marina, 2003

    Sceptre's counter stern was modified by Eric Maxwell in the late 1960's, probably as much to update her looks to the latest fashion as for any improvement in her performance.

    In 2002, the SPS resolved to find the counter and refit it, to restore Sceptre to her original lines: the counter was rumoured to have been kept, but its location was unknown.  They put an advertisement in the December 2002 issue of Classic Boat, but before the magazine had even reached the newsstands, word had got out and several people had already been in touch with useful information - see below for two of those letters.  

    ​The counter was duly retrieved from the Ballathie House Hotel, and refitted the following Spring.

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    Sceptre Preservation Society

    The Sceptre Preservation Society’s aims are:

    To preserve, maintain and improve Sceptre, so that Members can enjoy cruising and racing together and with friends, predominantly in UK waters, with funding through charters to ensure that Sceptre is in the public eye and remains part of the UK’s sailing heritage.

    If you would like to join us, or have any questions about our beautiful yacht, please contact us through this form, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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