just some ideas

- if the other 2 pass on that p18/2 buy that

- while it is still too cold to sail take bits off and put them back on, boom, rudder assembly etc. practice hoisting the sails on windless days, (nice sunny mornings god for this) tip it over and take the mast off, take it on and off the trailer etc.....

- when the sailing season starts take it down to the hobie fleet and ask if anyone wants to helm while you crew

- then swap and you helm while they crew

- offer to swap boats with anyone for the day

- if you find you really like the hobies let people know you'd swap boats for good