Want To Buy: Columbia T26

[alpgulden]

Anybody know about this boat. I am about to buy one and I could not find much information on the web. I would prefer Contessa 26 but they are hard to find. Since this is a good price I was wondering if this one is stable on high seas and controlled well etc. I am new at sailing and my goal to learn and do short trips around New England. I just want to make sure it is safe for me and my family since this is 26 foot boat.