I bought a new 23 ft Seacraft in 1972 and sadly sold it in '80. I now have an 18 ft Seacraft which I am refinishing. My advice is same as others, go for the 23 and do not look back. They are both great boats but a world apart. My 18 '78 ft boat had any aluminum bracket outboard motor was mounted on. I removed it and discovered a rotted transom. I ended up cutting deck to replace rotted balsa core and cutting stringers to replace water soaked foam. Bottom line is that you might be facing a much larger job if you want to do it properly.
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