Sold on a cat, eh? How about a Hobie Wave? The Hobie 14 has a propensity to pitchpole more than the Wave, but is cheaper. However, the 14 hasn't been made for 20 years so they are an aged boat.

If storage on a trailer is an issue can you fit a Hobie 16 in the garage without the trailer? You could roll it into the garage on the trailer then hang it, assembled, from the ceiling on a system of pulleys.

The Laser is as wet as a cat but not as stable, meaning they tip (not necessarily capsize) easily. You're not afraid of a pitchpole? It sounds like you haven't experienced one. I don't think there's a cat sailor who would agree with you. I enjoy the occasional capsize, but pitchpoles are never entertaining.