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Any opinions on a Precision 18
Not bad, but it all depends. If you get a boat like this, how/where do you envision using it? Use it in the open ocean vs. protected bay vs. inland waters? Is this a stepping stone to a larger boat for more coastal cruising, or is this the coastal cruiser you had in mind? How many people will you sail with? Will they be experienced? Are they more interested in sipping martinis while you steer & trim sails? Are you going to sleep aboard? I'm sure more questions will pop into my head after a while.

edit: I just ran some numbers based on the tech specs and this boat would be considered a light displacement racer (albeit probably not a fast one ) and probably tippy. Not the best choice for an inexperienced skipper in open water. Definitely OK for protected bay / inland waters sailing.
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