Having a 20' Seafari for my entire life...and now a fiance who would like something newer, fancier, and with more seating... I'm in a similar decision-making predicament. One thing I was just looking at was the 20's 12" draft vs. the 16" of the 23" (outboards)...since I'd also want to upgrade to a 23' (and you mentioned sandbars)... not a huge deal, but I do get my Seafari right up on the beach frequently to drop gear and passengers... I'm also often the one braving the tides and the closest boat to the beach. My princesses don't like to get their feet wet lol.
PS, I anticipate having 8+ humans on my Seafari tomorrow
