have you considered a windrider trimaran? www.windrider.com. in my evolution as a boater i started with a sailing canoe, went through sunfish, force 5, daysailor, san juan 21,,,, then i got a hobie. if you get that catalina 22 i predict you will miss the lil ol venture, and spend more time and money on maintenance than you will ever get back in sailing. live and learn...