Those advertising photos sure can make a boat look huge inside. These are Hunter's promotional photos for the 24.


http://huntermarine.com/models/240/240photo.htm

The boat draws 1' 6" with the board up. I can't see the boat as being very forgiving for the new sailor.

If you find tiller steering too complicated, you can get the Hunter 26 with a wheel.

How about this boat.

http://www.tofinou.com/gamme/index.php?bateau=TAD

Click on the bottom right corner for another photo.

Only problem is the boat is French. I won't even buy French wine.