As I newb I was hoping not to start another 'whats the best board for a beginner thread' which I'm sure everybody loves, so sorry if it goes that way.

20 years ago I had started with a Dufour Wing that was 25 ft long, then went to a Tyronsea 370 (?), and got to average level at best (still can't waterstart).
Families and other things got in the way, so it was all sold. Now as a fattish 40 year old i'd like to get a board again, hopefully something the kids have fun with too.

But everythings changed overnight from what I can gather. Boards are short and fat, and it seems sails are virtually 10m sq m +. I've been told they depower now more than old style sails

There seems either totally shagged 80's and 90's gear on ebay or $2000 boards I don't know about.I've looked at the buy and sell , and lurked over some of the forums but to be honest there's a truckload of stuff to choose from, so I was hoping for some suggestions.

I'd be just bay sailing, say up to 15kts, small chop at most. I weigh 87 on a good day and was hoping to find something as a package, ideally in the newer short and fat shape, so we'd stand a bit of a chance of getting it planing.
thanks for any advice.
crusty