Wet transoms are common in the SeaCrafts. Any probably every other make (but we don't know about other makes 'cause no one bothers to rebuild them)
. Brass scupper and drain tubes may need to be replaced (often a source of water coming in). Gunwale caps may need to be re-sealed and riveted or re connected with machine screw and nylock nuts.
You sound like you might be thrilled with a 23' Savage. I believe the Savage is fairly rare but I think a couple of guys have converted their Sceptres into Savages...Good luck.