Went from a NACRA 5.8 NA w/Spinnaker to a Prindle 18-2 various reason that have already been covered; not always having a crew, being able to drive the boat hard and recover from a capsize single handed, take family out and beach with out worrying about getting the boards and rudders up when beaching and getting back to the simplicty of a Prindle. Most important was having a boat I am comfortable taking my son out when we go camping at some of the lakes in California next summer where if it whips up I will not be overpowered or have the ability to de-power quickly.