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Originally posted by KevinP73
...So it raises another question. Would I be better off getting something like a 25 footer, after all I do intend to get offshore eventually, or should I start off small and work up?
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Definitely play with the 14 footer for a while before you jump to a larger sailboat, if for no other reason than to test your significant other's interest.
I started out on small sailboats (Tanzer 16, Seaspray 14 catamaran, Hobie cat) before buying a larger boat. My wife didn't really take to sailing, so I knew to stay with something I could handle comfortably on my own... about 22 feet. We can use it for an overnighter, but for the most part I sail it alone so being able to rig it up alone in under 10 minutes was key.
Learn the basics in the 14 footer, then take lessons through a local sailing club.
You yanks are lucky... lots of nice, cheap sailboats on both coasts.