The Prindle 18-2 is significatly easier to sail than the Prindle 18 classic or the NACRA 5.7 at a crew weight of 360 lbs. The Prindle 19 would be biting off a lot all at once but the 18-2 should be manageable if you have proper instruction. The Hobie suffers from the same flaw as the NACRA 5.8, 6.0 and the Hobie 20 etc with the daggerboards. The centerboards on the Prindle kick up (Although it's best to bring them up beforehand) in the event you hit a sandbar or other unmarked underwater feature.