Real World Use of a 23'

[deepsushi]

The only real limitation for the 23 seacraft is fuel capacity. Most of the potter era boats only held around 100 gallons of fuel. The mid 80's 23 footers designed for twins held around 150 gallons of fuel. With a modern outboard you can probably get 1.75 - 2.5 mpg (in ideal FAC) conditions so you your looking at a 2- 300 mile range in ideal conditions. However,if your out 50 - 60 miles and the weather turns to crap and you cant run the boat fast enough to get on plane your fuel burn will increase dramatically.

The seacraft is as good a riding center console out there that there is. If you watch the weather you can go as far as you dare. However, it is still only a 23 foot boat and when the weather goes to crap and your 50 miles from port even a seacraft will start to feel awfully small....