B,

It will be the F16 or the A-cat. You've been exposed to spin racing and like the rest of us you're probably hopelessly hooked. The A-cat appears to be a great ride for something without a headsail :-)

But, as an F18 chairman I'd be delinquent in my duties if I didn't tell you to stick with the class. Train a newbie and get a new person hooked. I know it's a hassle and nobody is really going to be able to measure up to your wife (that's been my experience anyway) but it will have its own rewards.

BTW, congrats!