Advice for first time laser buyer looking to get out on water for least combined expense/effort

Due to budget constraints (under $1000), my selection of boats is somewhat limited. There are some that are quite a bit cheaper (around $500), but are in need of some hull repair. One from 1977 has a crack in the cockpit that the seller "believes is just aesthetic", is rough, but the sails are in pretty good shape and comes with trailer:


Poor photo of crack on listing:


Another boat for sale has a hole right in front of the dagger board slot:



From my...

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