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Hi todosier
Over the years there has been some talk on this topic and project so fare I have not seen much regarding the actual project itself.
I have always kind of liked the concept but the practicality, the level of difficulty and the time and effort has always cause me to shy away from cutting up my boat as a experiment. I have always been a believer that the second mouse gets the cheese and the first mouse gets his head handed to him.
One of my practicality barriers is WHY would I want to make a 23 SeaCraft out of a 20 SeaCraft WHY not just buy a 23 and be dune with it??
As far a difficulty goes its a lot harder to extend a hull that to buy and attach a bracket from HermCo and his Brackets really look Sweet.
And then there is the time and effort. When I did my boat I worked slow but did a good job (for a armature) this would take lots of time and Lots of Beer.
FellowShip
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Just for the Grins 
Official 23 SF Antique Classic SeaCraft Owner
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Thanks Fellow-ship, I for sure don't want to stick my neck out too far! I'd like to add the bare minimum to get the flotation I'd need without creating more problems than I had.
If it hasn't been done that is news that I was looking for. I understand about going to the trouble to make a boat something it isn't and that isn't my intention. All things considerd, a 20' Seacraft is a perfect size boat for me and my needs, I wouldn't even consider a 23 for what I want to do. I've fallen in love with the lines and history of these boats and I want to get one on the the water and get as close to ideal (origional) performance with a modern motor. My thinking was that just a touch of extension to get the displacement needed would help the low planing speed that I think is important.