I have had an 18, 23 Sceptre, 20 Master Angler currently and spent a good deal of time in 23 CC's. The nicest parts have been mentioned with the wide gunnels, also the recessed handrail that was also mentioned. The cap is 4" higher and kinda messes up the sheer line of the hull, I agree on that and the SF has better lines but I wanted an MA from the day I saw it in 1975 as a saleman. It was so cool with the wide gunnels and the baitwell in the corner, Jack the Sales Manager ( Jack's Interbay Marine now)put the new 175 Black Max on it and man that was badass in 1975
After having the 18 I wanted the wide gunnels again so was looking for an 18, never thought I would find a MA but kinda neat knowing apparently only 327 were ever built, seems like alot around for only that many though.