Dan ,
Don't let all these people tell you that a H14 is not a good boat to learn on. It is. It may not be made of carbon fiber with a snuffer, but it's simplicity is it's key. You can trailer,rig , launch and be sailing in less time than the other guys can step their mast. That is if they brought someone to help. Plus there are many of them available and they are bulletproof. Let's see how some other boats fare after 20 years(average age). I have owned and raced many cats in the last 30 years. I now own 2 H14s. In the local regattas, they are the largest class. good luck, I know you'll enjoy