[quote=tominpa]I really think a 14-footer is not going to make you happy once you learn to sail. A few examples of older 18-foot cats that would be great to start with include NACRA 5.7, 5.8, Hobie 18, Prindle 18, and I would not overlook a few 16 footers that can be fun for crews of 2. They come up for sale regularly at a good price and are all proven boats that are pretty easy to sail. All of them can double trap for fun and are stable, with good flotation. Lake Michigan is a big body of water and will have swells and waves anytime sailing is fun, although Michigan City is often on the lee shoreline. The southeast shoreline of Michigan is really nice for catamaran sailing with lots of sandy beaches. Good luck with finding your boat, it's the right time of year to get a good price.[/quote]
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