r skillings

Hi, I have saw you made a comment about commodore 26 and I wanted try my luck getting some more information if you don't mind.
I am about to by Columbia T26 for $4000. I heard that they are quite similar with Commodore 26.
Do you recomend Columbia t26 as well. do you have any issue with the shallow keel. My goal is not crossing the ocean, just lean how to sail. Do you think I control the boat easy. is it responsive? can I trust my family and not have trouble on 15/20 knots. Also this boat doesn't have bilge pump so I am not sure in case of a problem what you would do.