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Newbe
Your enthusiasm is great, but I think it will get you in the long run. I have known and helped too many "I'm just learning to sail" families that show up at the marina with their new to them boat. In every case within the first season they have decided they bought their first boat in haste and it is not right for them. They have enjoyed their time on the water and then in the off season go through the expense of getting rid of the wrong boat and finding the right one. Unless you have deep pockets and can afford to throw tens of thousands of dollars away I would try chartering a few different types of boats and spend some time with a broker looking at different boats. Then make a list of what you need to have, what would be nice to have, and things you don't want. Once you have that done you can probably find the boat that is right for you. My search took about a year to narrow down the list and an other year to find the right boat. I'm still happy with it almost 10 years after the purchase so it was worth the time and effort. Boat shopping can almost be as much fun as sailing if you approach it correctly.
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