Hi everyone, I'm looking for a used Contender in the 25 to 28 foot range. I'm leaning toward the 23t because It seems like the used 25s only come with 200 HPDIs. I prefer the twin f150s that are usually found on the 23t. I plan on doing both trolling and drift fishing off of Islamorada. The specs indicate that there is a difference of 500 lbs. and 4 inches of beam and three feet of length between the two boats. I plan on trailering the boat, and I think the 23t is better suited for this.
I've fished on a 25 and a 23 but not on a 23t. While drifting, the amount of snap roll from side to side on the 25 was tolerable, but the 23 was unbearable . The 23 is almost 2000 pounds lighter than the 25, but the 23t is only 500 pounds lighter. I think this has to do with length and the fact that the 23t is a 3 piece and the 23 a 2 piece.
My question (and also a concern) is if there is a big difference with respect to the amount of snap roll between the 25 and the 23t? Is there a significant difference between the two boats?
Your advice and comments are greatly appreciated
Contender 23t or 25? 
