As much as im trying to keep people sailing the Hobie 16 i think the taipan is the way to go. The taipan maybe expensive boat but goes like a gun and can hold 2or 3 people any more wouldn't be advisable. If your having 3 or more i would be thinking a hobie 16 or 18 and because these 3 boats can be sailed one up and with alot of weight on boat if you want. I dont know much about the prinde but these boats are a good choice.