Which rides better ....
 

Does the inboard in 23' ride the best due to forward fitting and weight ?

If yes then is the I/0 2nd best ride followed by outboard on transom, last being outboard on bracket for obvious reasons ?

I have an inboard and have fished on all three types - my opinion is the inboard is the smoothest riding of them all - especially in a rough sea - although you will give up speed with the inboard. A trade I will gladly make. My opinion of course.

It's all about weight distribution. On my 23' with transom mounted outboard if I have 3-4 adults riding forward and a full load of fuel/equipment aft she rides like a dream through anything but the worst chop. Without passengers things get a little more bumpy at speed.

Yes, yes and yes!

Thanks all !

Said his shortest post ever.

Hey Sandy, he could have shortened it to. "Yes, X3", however you are right it was a short one for Denny. :)

Minimal Gastric Bypass... happens all the time. Like a"shart" give him a break. Jesus!!!

It's all about speed, weight, and attitude. Any of the three options can deliver the same ride profile at the same speed and proper weight distribution. Some say the O/B powered 23s ride poor but then again the have a much higher cruise speed and ride suffers as the 23 can't bridge the wave gap. Depending on the angle of the waves 16-20 knots is the magic numbers for the 23 Potter with 18 being the most magical number on my rig. I seriously doubt it differs much from any as I have been offshore in all three configurations and there was no notable difference IMHO. I will say the I/O with the DuoProp did hold plane in seas very well and could be maneuvered with ease.

For me the O/B option is the best platform as I'm a diver and load my boat very heavy. I can't imagine I would be able to do the same with heavier power options but I guess the I/B options could come close to the same weight if done with some pricy aluminum manifolds and risers.

Denny knows I`m just being a jackass.

There is a mom here locally w/ a 20 Seafari I/O and young squids.
She has passed me a few times in the slop. She was faster and not pounding
at all.