[mabwjm]

Might look into the Alberg 30. They''re very sound boats, very affordable--several avail on Yachtworld, and they have a great owners association--check out Alberg30.org--the site usually lists several for sale as well. Prices range from low teens to low 20s, it''s a full keel, shoal draft boat. There were quite a few built--they were in production from roughly 1964 to 1985.

Very forgiving and easy to learn on--I know from personal experience ;-).

Good luck,

Bill