Thanks for all of the advice and ideas. I guess what I should have said is I have never been the "captain" of my own boat. My wife and I have been out on friends/relatives boats and have enjoyed the peace and solitude that sailing presents. We really would like to have a boat on Seneca as ...

I have NEVER sailed before. The wife and I have looked at Hunters, Presicion and Catalinas in the 24' range but all are more $ than the MacGregor. Not really interested in the powerboat option beyond 10HP or so to get us out of the marina. Are these boats hard to learn to sail? Are there options ava...