23 ft potter cuddy

[marsh island]

I am looking at purchasing a 1978 sceptre 23ft. I have spoken to many people about this purchase and have gotten a very good response from just about everyone except two people.The two are as you would know are the most knowledgeable about boats and both told me that the cuddy will knock your fillings out of your teeth. One has owned a seacraft before and now owns a 27 ft regulator, and the other has a brother-in-law that had one and owns a 65 foot hatteras along with other boats. These guys know boats but I am having trouble with what they are telling me can anyone help? I know for one thing the guy with the regulator has a brother with a 31 jupiter. Could these guys be comparing these other boats to a 23 sceptre cuddy.........what about the legendary ride???? is the steering to far up front????