The only ride comparable to a SeaCraft I have ever found/experienced is a newer (2003+) Sailfish 21, 23, or 26, all of which use the Moesly VDH hull design.
Contender? great boat, still lands hard in short wave period swells.
Regulator? smooth ride up to 3', then starts to bow jack in any steep swell.
Intrepid? See Contender above.
Scout? Stable, but pounds in any kind of a cross sea.
80's era Mako 238 or 258? Lands hard in a choppy swell mix, always.
And as for the New Mako 234? Got a ride in November in the Keys. It was great in a moderate chop, and choppy swells averaging 2-3, but when the swell got above 3' offshore, the flats on the hard chines slammed the hull pretty hard at any approach angle, and the whole boat shuddered. Near Sombrero Light, we actually had to come off plane in 3-5' seas with a 4 sec. wave period, even with trim tabs.
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Fr. Frank says:
Jesus liked fishing, too. He even walked on water to get to the boat!
Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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