This may be
the post you remember. This is only the 2nd 23 I've heard of with a hook in the hull, so I don't think very many were made using that bad mold, and the hook isn't very large. I think the fact that they used plywood instead of balsa core in the decks on the SeaCraft Industries Sceptre's that made them a bit bow heavy is more significant. The owner of the boat I looked at had not noticed any handling problems, although I'm not sure he was experienced enough to notice a relatively subtle problem.