JohnH wrote:

There is a significant difference in the *towing profile* and weight of
the respective boats.

Conceded. But, I'd never buy a boat for its towing profile, What, on the
water, would make you prefer the 228 Grady to the 2520xl Parker?

The overall experience with this usage. The Grady makes the Cortez a
realistic adventure. The Parker precludes anything but the same ol'
local same ol'. An on-the-water Cortez adventure *far* exceeds anything
you'll ever find on the Chesapeake.

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Skipper