I have a parishioner who owns a '96 Fountain 31' with twin Merc 225's. Because even with K-planes his boat's planing angle changes drastically below 22 mph, the ride in this boat in 3'-5' seas does not measure up to the SeaCraft. In fact, his next-door neighbor has a Sailfish 26' with twin 200 Etecs that he agrees gives a smoother ride in seas above 3' at 20-25 mph.
But in 2'-3', the 31' Fountain can cruise along at 35-40 mph with only the occasional hard landing, which feat I would not try in a 23' SeaCraft, but would have no fear to do in a 25' Seafari, or 27' Seacraft.
I have yet to ride in a newer 32' SeaCraft, so I can't speak to these boats.
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Currently without a SeaCraft 
(2) Pompano 12' fishing kayaks
'73 Cobia 18' prototype "Casting Skiff", 70hp Mercury
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