Advice needed on buying a personal boat

I've never owned a boat in my life and now that I live near the sea I would love to own a small boat to travel along the coast from one city to another.

I have no experience with boats so that's why I would love to hear some advice if you have any.

Would you recommend a used one or a new one?

And should I get a sailing boat or a motorboat and what type would you recommend? I don't think I'll have enough means to get a boat with a room inside, unless it's relatively cheap.

And is learning how to navigate a sailing boat a long process?

aaaaace ,

I posted this in the other thread, and it's for the US, but ColRegs are international...
https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/navigation-rules-amalgamated

ValenThyme ,

I recommend the Sailing Anarchy forums and nauticed.org if you think you're into sailing!

timmytbt ,

Be safe. Water turns a minor issue into a potentially deadly one.

Cybermonk_Taiji ,

The only advice I've ever gotten about this is as follows:

"If it floats, flies, or fucks, it's cheaper to rent it"

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