I'm new to sailing and I would like to buy a boat between 30-35".


I'm looking for something that I can spend a couple of nights now and
then while on a trip. Entertain my family, and friends, and maybe live
there for a week or so.


You didn't mention price range, but....
Generally stay away from US Yachts, O'Day, Siedlemann, Chrysler, Ticon.
That list won't gaurantee a bad boat every time, but they are among the
poorest boats ever built. And that's NOT to say that a C&C, Pearson,
Catalina, Beneteau or the like with be a slam dunk. Condition is
EVERYTHING.
If you're looking for a 1st boat that will sail well and let you test
the waters without spending an arm and a leg, try a Pearson 30, C&C 30
or Catalina 30 and there All three are great all around boats to get
you started. And all three were very successful and so you'll find
plenty to choose from.

RB
35s5
NY