Hi Stawgatz49
Welcome aboard.
The one thing we all have in common is the hull design and your 23 is one fantastic hull design sooo I would keep her and fix what ever needs to get fixed.
As for the cap there are 3 basic types of caps built for boats the cuddy the walk around and the center consol. The walk arounds are a attempt to have a cuddy yet be able to get to the bow with safety. You can store lots of stuff in the cuddy part and keep it dry plus you have lots of room in the back for fishing or whatever. You can put a port a potty in the bow and all the girls like that. Its not quite big enough to spend that night in but the cuddy would come in handy to stow stuff and you can lock it up at night.
After you take her out on some trips and have some fun with her you will be vary happy you kept her.
Good Luck.
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins
Official 23 SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner