JW,



All the posts are giving you great input.



Considering the intended use,...and it may be a little overkill,......try considering a used Inter 20.



Forget the race stuff, like spinnakers and poles,..take it all off ,...... bargin it out of the purchase price....just sail with the Main and jib..( if you REALLY want to be kind to your wife, put on a self tacking jib assembly)





...as you can see,...the price is VERY reasonable for top of the line technology and being 2-3 years old.....( $8000 range,...maybe less)





...the boat rides like a Roll-Royce and you will not have any fear for safety ........just a thought.



Bruce



St. Croix