SeaCraft 20' questions

[fdheld34]

I am being pulled towards a 23'
But... have to say nothing like the versatility of a 20'
-Fred

[Michael Vezzosi]

I've pondered the same thing until three weeks ago. Went and looked at a very nice one on Georgia coast. I've fished Miles Offshore's inboard 23 but that was my only experience with a 23.

This boat out of the water and on its trailer was a bit overwhelming. To scale its almost identical to a 20, but it is a LOT more boat. Twins, fuel system and consumption, bracket, boat storage, vehicle to trailer, trailer brakes, maintenance/replacement, well and pump systems, electronics, t-top, and general boat maintenance was not just tinkering anymore. Really made me appreciate my 20.

As a trailer guy, with garage kept boats, this simply cannot be a one man launch/retrieval boat. Honestly, I don't have the friends, means, or interest to fish offshore anymore. For those who do, I'm certain this would be the next boat for me.