I have a 23 wa seaswirl that I love. The only difference is that I have a i/o not an outboard, but the way the boat is set up the engine housing is pushed into the back of the boat so it does not get in the way. I always fish 4-5 people on my boat and there is plenty of room and it handles the water very well, it also gets very good gas mileage, at cruise I go 27 mph and I burn 11 gph. I had a centerconsole before and I would not go back unless I was fishing on the ocean. Good luck in what you buy they are all nice boats, it just depends on how much money you are willing to spend. You might also consider a polar, they make a 23 and 26 wa model and the price is very good with a single big screw or twin screws and the performance is very good from the reports I have read. I know there are a couple local dealers in southern michigan and northern ohio. Good luck on what you choose.