Its a 1996. The Seats have all been redone, as well as all the wood. the merc 225 pro max has a new 06 lower unit. but it does not have the hydro steering. is that going to be a big problem?
With a well tuned 225, slight headwind, little ripple in the water...that boat will hit between 75 and 80 mph. That should be enough to get a little pucker factor out of your friends.
With a smaller boat you dont need a 120+ mph to scare the shit out of yourself.
Desertbird here has the 22.5 model. So far I am the only 20.8 that I know of. His is a closed bow and mine is a factory bowrider.
A 96 Lavey is a Camaire (sp? sorry) Brothers (current owners of Lavercraft) and mine '92 is an Al Lavey boat - one of the last ones he made before the sale so I was told.