Larger boat discussion

[randlemanboater]

I value all of you gents opinions on boat matters, I am beginning to look for a larger boat for my future use (to be purchased in the next couple years) and would like to hear your ideas on what to look for, here are my general ideas:

I like the idea of a center console boat, especially the ones that have a one level floor (like a Contender for example). The main thing I didn't like about the Grady-White Sailfish I had BC (before children) was that half the boat was cabin and wasted fishing space.

I want a boat big enough to fish comfortable offshore with 3 or 4 people fishing (the V-20 is great for 2, ok for 3) but not burn 200 gallons of gas in a day. It also has to trailer well for Keys trips.

I know I cant afford anything new, but would like the boat to be 1994 or newer with modern power (you know I like 4 strokes), I am leaning toward a single outboard because with twins all costs seem to double. Ideally I would like to find a well cared for boat with original power and repower.

So boats on my radar so far are:

Contender 23 (mid 90's to early 2000's)
Contender 25 (pre built in bracket, not opposed to the euro transom, they just get too pricey)
1995 and up (no wood) Proline 240 Sport(or one of its other designations: 23 Sport, 25 Sport...the one with a bracket not the euro transom)
Pro line 23 sport (the Donzi hulled euro transom)
Grady White center console (like the 247)
Parker 2300 (hard to find)
Sea Pro 220
Sea Craft 23 (also hard to find)

So what do yall know about these and what other ones should I look at?

I am not 100% set on CC, I have always liked the GW 225-T Dually.

Thanks in advance.