Does your budget include a trailer? 5K is what I would have expected to pay for a used boat and trailer 10 years ago, before they put shutes on single handed boats. The F 17 is a good class. It would be great to see more in Florida. If you want a good used one check out Michigan. That is where the bulk of the fleet currently resides. Lots of good clean boats up in the land of fresh water. Right now they are all on trailers and in storage...just lookin for a warm home.