Matt has a used Blade and demo Falcon for sale on the Falcon Marine web site. $12K on the Blade with reconditioned hulls. I bought one of these reconditioned boats from him and have been very happy. There may also be an older Blade for sale and a newer Falcon at the end of the season. Located in the Chicago area.

I don't think I had as much sailing experience as you, but what expeience I did have was on cats. I spent the first season learning how to sail it. Now I am trying to figure out the racing part.

tshan's comments are on target in terms of rigging and the 80/15/5 breakout.

Even if you never race, these boats are very fun.