I know that this is a tired subject, but I would like updated
advice given economy, and my personal preferences. I retired early, 53, and have been an armchair sailor for thirty years. I have been in a sailboat club in
Minnesota for two years on nothing more than a 27 footer. Have had very limited experience on the Gulf. I do not care for a starter
boat that would become an albatross for me in a year or two. i have always bought ahead of my skill level and worked into it so I didn't have to upgrade soon. I like
headroom, being 6'4" (Norwegians in
Minnesota, u betcha). I like sailing around SW
Florida in shallower waters, and expect a few years before I would want to venture out to the great sea. I don't like "junk" and will be
learning maintenance..I am looking in the ? to 40K range. I was in the 200" range but I have dialed down my expectations, knowing I will sell this
boat in a few years. Any ideas? Ron