I've been a dinghy sailor for the better part of my life (Laser, CL 16, Mistral) and have a little bit of experience crewing on a Hobie 18 and Hobie 16.
Im now at a stage in my life to make the jump to the cruising class. This past summer I did a 700 mile trip in a flotilla of four boats ( C&C 32, Cape Dory 36
Alberg 37 sloop rig, and Alberg 37 Yawl Rig.) This was a great opportunity for me to evaluate the various boats I had a chance to crew on all and preferred the Alberg 37 (sloop rig) the most because she was the fastest.

Unfortunately we powered or motor-sailed a lot because the wind was either too light or
was 'on the nose' From my limited H16 experience I learned that a catamaran points much better than a monohull and does not need a lot of wind to get underway.
I am assuming that this holds true for cruising catamarans as well. But I have no idea of where I can buy a used cruising catamaran and I have no idea what would be
a mangeable size of boat for me.

Does anybody have any suggestions for me???
Thanks in advance

Robert