I went through something like this when I purchased a well used and slightly abused Able Whistler 32 some 24 years ago. I finally got the boat back together and we loved it. Sailed it for about 13 years before moving to the next boat.
Restoring a boat can really be a strain on you. It is a lot of time and money...
As much as love projects, I'm not sure I'd be interested in going through that process again.
I'd suggest that a good clean well maintained boat might be a better bet than a fixer upper. Of course all boats are fixer uppers...
As has been said here, you will know when you find the right boat!
Bruce
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