S.S. Minnow
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Just know that by jumping straight into a bigger boat, you will have a steep learning curve on all the other things that are involved in happy cruising. Navigation, trip planning, managing/interacting with other boat traffic of all types, weather forecasting and interpretation, radio procedures, radar use and tuning, navigating currents, all take most of us some time to learn. Working up through smaller boats gives you a chance to learn a few systems at a time until you are comfortable putting it all together.
What if you check the weather one morning and the wind is forecast is to blow 20kts, swells 6-8 at 6 seconds. Do you go? What if the period is 15 seconds? What if it is blowing 30 but you are in protected water? How does that affect your decision? Lightning in forecast; go or no go? You may be a weather guru but you get the idea.
I am cheering you on, but will encourage you to be open to adjustments in your plan. I will also say try to move slow and give yourself the best chance of choosing what boat will really serve you well, and not make a choice too early when you haven't fully tested your assumptions about future cruising plans.
Allot like flying, can't wait. Agree, the chances my original ideas will prevail are slim. It's why I am here.