You should easily be able to get a mid-80s Hobie 16/18, Nacra 5.0/5.2/5.7, prindle 16/18 for your price range. Look on the classifieds here, at thebeachcats.com, craigslist.org, and local newspapers for areas you are willing to drive to.
I might go look at this ...
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/boa/564018493.htmlpossibly a bit too much boat for a newb like me, but if I can hook up with some locals, it might be a good boat to grow into.
