Hello from Hong Kong

[yona]

Hello to all the sailors
I am new here and have no experience in boats or sailing. My wife and me plan to retire in 5-7 years; buy a boat take our two daughters and cruise around the world.
It seams that there is so much to learn that I really don’t know where to start. I hope this forum can be helpful
A friend of mine suggested me to buy Tom Colvin’s “Gazzele”, which made in India.

http://www.kondosyokai.com/gazelle/

Since it is built in India, the price is cheap compare to other new boats. It also looks suitable for a family’s cruise. But the beam looks to narrow (11’) and the displacement looks to light – only 18,168 lbs for a steel boat, maybe it because the displacement is for a light boat. I really don’t understand.
Any thoughts about this boat?

Also, since I still have few years until that BIG day, any ideas of what to study and where to begin? I’ll appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Yona