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My wife and two young children will be moving to the east coast this summer and would like to find a small cruiser capable of extended living aboard (think 1month or so), much coastal cruising, and an occasional jump to islands SE of FL or accross the Gulf of Mexico. The goal of this endeavor is to learn enough to buy a larger craft that could bring us about the globe in relative comfort. For this boat I’m thinking 30k or less and don’t want to be fleeced on the resale in say 5-6 years. Our family does a lot of camping, and we love it, so copious creature comforts aren’t important. A craft that can be single handed is a must, sleeps 4 w/ at least one double, cooking facilities and some place other than the gunwale to relieve oneself. Most of all this will be a training vessel for something large enough to take us anywhere, so if that matters keep that in mind when recommending a boat. The 30k isn’t so important if resale prospect is good but less expensive(not cheap) is always better. Think small but large enough to give us a feel for our next boat(already described). Your input is greatly appreciated.