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I had one for a decade, ran it hard, lots of Bahama trips. Good boat, but not nearly the performance of my 25 Seafari. I haven't ridden in a Seacraft 23, but suspect that the Seabird is close but not as good as a 23 in a head sea. Build quality is about the same.

Agree with Fred on the older omc's and the high cabin. I had a low cabin and the higher one would have been much better for camping on.

The entire boat is balsa cored and that is what finally did mine in, water in the core = death in the long run. The boat is tough enough that even with a rotting core, I used it hard for years and it was still good for light duty when I sold it. I had to spend money on it several times to limit the damage as it spread.

Its a 24 degree deepV, designed for the Gulf Stream, runs well straight into chop until it gets over 3 ft. Wind chop head seas of 3-4 or higher get painful fast if you have to run more than 10 miles. Any other wave direction, it will handle most anything just fine.

Power in mine was a carbed 350 with a volvo duoprop. Near perfect for the hull.

If you get serious about buying that one, find someone with a good moisture meter ( or buy one) and check it very close for water in the core. Otherwise, with good power its a good option.

Connor