My first sailboat! Tell me what to buy!

[mojosail]

Hello! I'm looking for advice on what size/type of sailboat to purchase. I'll have the boat in wet slip on a lake in Texas. I need to be able to sail it alone. I also plan to spend weekends on it, so a comfortable cabin is also a requirement. My budget is $5000-$8000. Thanks for your suggestions!

[sailscott]

Did you take the plunge yet? How about a Catalina 22? (They have been very popular for decades... lots of online support, e.g., Catalina Direct... and they are trailerable.)