If it was me I would be much more interested in one that is kept on a trailer. If it kepts on a trailer than the fresh water/raw water debate really shouldn't matter, assuming regular maintenance was done. Same with motor, less issues, oil pan rusting out etc. if kept on trailer. All the smaller stuff (bellows, impeller, belts etc.) are a non-issue, assuming you will just go through all that stuff in the winter.
Also, I had a 23 cc with an outboard and in my opinion my 23 i/o rides better. typically they are really easy to work on, especially compared to a straight inboard.
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Scituate Mass
1976 SeaCraft SF23
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