Thanks for all your input. I understand where you are all coming from as a class. I'm interested in buying a used boat especially since I saw that I could get a 2-year-old boat for around $8000. I will be doing a bit of racing in my area and hope to mix it up with some of the NJ and New England sailors. Can you guys give me an idea of what to look for in terms of abuse, wear and tear? I've raced cats for 20 years now and am familiar with the usual stress cracks, worn gelcoat, threadbare tramp etc.. What can you tell me to look for in terms of spinnaker wear and tear? I know that they can be gossamer thin and have been on board monohulls when they exploded. Thanks, Greg