Novice boater advice

[pgianna]

Hi , looking for some general boating advice.. looking to get into boating. Don't have much experience at all driving one. Maybe a handful of times. Instead of going out an buying a boat right away. I am thinking renting a few times during the summer for the next few years then eventual buying one when I have a better idea of what I would want. My question is really this. I coworker was saying to stay away from Lake Winni until i get experience with boating due to the boat traffic and rough water at times. Suggested to stick to the smaller lakes like winnisquam to really learn. Does that sound reasonable advice. If so what lakes would you recommend as a novice boater. If think winni may be ok, what part of winni would you recommend. Also what marina would be good to rent a boat for a beginner. Maybe an easy in and out. Any advice greatly appreciated.