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I am looking through boats for sale and see some decent looking Hunters in the 30 ft range. I have found some really negative comments about Hunters and then other saying they sail really well and can be great long lasting boats. Anyone have any first hand experience good or ill?

So my 25 year marriage is ending. I am in New England and will not be spending another winter here. I have been dreaming of sailing my entire life. I think it is time to do it, what do I have to loose? I have several questions.

1. Is the $5000 cost of taking the basic to Advanced Nav classes from ASA school worth the cost VS learning by doing and YouTube university?
2. Good minimal navigation communication setups?
3. For those that have sailed both coasts, Which would you say is most enjoyable to sail? I am not locked into starting on the east coast as I have family in CA and could start from there.

I have a boat budget of $25000 and a outfit budget of $7000. Obviously if I went the route of not taking the course that ups my budgets.

So lay it on me sailors, give me your thoughts.