Sounds like you guys have given it some good thought and considered many of the variables. I like the the idea of the extended motor brackets, helps the boat ride like a larger boat, and keeps the prop in less turbulent water for better performance. It sounds like you like your boat already, why pay out the ass for a new one? It sure beats taking a hit on depreciation w/ a big monthly payment on top of that. I also feel that alot of older boats in your size that I have been on, were built very well, and are laid out better, with more deck storage than alot of newer style boats. Some of which claim to be 24', but feel much smaller when you get it all rigged the way you like it. So, go for it
