Sam,
Thanks for the input. I'm inclined to agree based on my research but I would hate to be wrong.

I found Hobie Fleet 514 which is Tucson. They do most of their sailing in Mexico so may be a few weeks before I get out with them.

Does $1000 sound like a fair price? That's what the owner wants and at this point I'm inclined to go for it. I wanted to post the same question over on the Hobie forums but you have to be "approved" first and it's been some time, I guess I don't know the secret handshake.

Unless someone thinks I'm crazy I plan on purchasing this boat in the next couple of days.