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Earlier advice on this forum was very helpful to first boat search. Narrowing choices to a slightly used 2007 225 Tournament Grady White with F250(28hrs)--traded for larger boat-- vs. a new R227 Robalo with same engine. Warranties would be longer on Robalo hull plus engine, otherwise similarly...
New to boating. Boat will be used on the Eastern Shore of MD--rivers and Chesapeake. Dock has 10,000 and 2500lbs lifts. MLW 4ft. Have operated boats in the past but it has been a very long time. Taking Power Squadron course as refresher. Mostly day use plus some evenings for guests...
