1980 23' restoration

[caper]

Originally Posted by Capt Chuck

You don't need to raise the deck on a 23'

Doesn't hurt while you're there anyway.

[Capt Chuck]

Originally Posted by caper

Doesn't hurt while you're there anyway.

Except when fighting a fish at the transom or back quarters and you knees are rubbed raw

P.S. Just my experience from owning a 23' for over 30 years

[flyingfrizzle]

IGot to agree, the 23's are much safer with factory deck heights. Nice when the gunnels hit above the knees on the front thighs too.