i think you did well, when carver built family boats they were awesome.
I downsized to a 300 weekender from a carver cruiser which we loved.
but paint that ugly bottom!
survey? yes
7.4 great engine , crusader or mercruiser?
300 weekender has straight drive velvet transmission
300 sundancer had a v-drive option
boat handles very well, takes big water well but is still nimble in handling.
definitely my all time favorite sea ray.
The key is finding a workable boat that is dry (stringers) (deck near rails) (bulkhead).
once you find that next is the engines, crusaders were optional and desirable.
At that point you have to decide what you want to put into it.
I did the above , spent another 5k in upholstery,ac,windless...