Not everybody would call the Star, H16 or the Laser "great designs" in 2009 (I dont know the rest of the boats on your list), but I guess that is a very different discussion
How about Tornado? The point is, newer and faster is not always a virtue. Not many designs have lasting intrinsic value. They are quickly left behind when a newer and perhaps better package appears.
The so called "classics" have an endearment that transcends leading edge developement.
The choice is happly yours to make. I have no desire to own another Hobie 18 or J/24, but it certainly makes sense that someone does.
