I have had the opportunity to sail both a Wave and a 16 over the past week. The Wave, although it does not go as fast was far easier to handle. As an inexperienced sailor, it was very easy for me to handle, and I really like the idea of being able to go out alone or not having to depend on crew members.

I doubt I will soon have the opportunity to sail a 14 before making by purchase decision, so I would like some input on whether the 14 would be a better boat for me to purchase than the Wave. Is the 14 very easy to right? How much weight does it require to right? How is the stability of the 14? Anything else I should be aware of?