After a number of boats, all cats but for two, I just found it too difficult to find and keep crew. (this was during my pre- Paxil days)I looked at the H-14,Nacra 4.5,and Wave and others, but found the Sea Spray fit my needs best..why, well parts are cheap at Lowes, painting is done from a spray can (the good stuff), lines generaly can be found where you hang laundry to dry, the mast weighs in at 15+- lbs.(4in.dia. aluminum irrigation pipe on most)the boat full up is under 200 lbs.(fully drained of water) making it easy to deal with. It has digger boards,seldom wants to pitchpole,very easy to right, and Finally, because no one wants them, they are cheap if you can find one. Truth is, I love sailing the ugly little things...