I appreciate all the encouragement! Even though our insurance (Boat US) did not require us to do so, crazy huh, not hiring a captain wasn't an option as far as we were concerned. When we started he said we'd have the boat dancing in no time, and he is absolutely delivering. In the end he will have saved us years of trial and error, not to mention training us to become competent boat handlers. We have big plans, ie; shoulder to shoulder full time cruising and this will get us there much sooner than muddling through on our own. Easily the best money spent on the boat.
As for weight, all the docs I have say 22,500 dry weight so that's what I'm going with. When I get it on a lift that can tell me the weight I'll be sure to check. Either way it's a big boat from my perspective.
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