Jerry I think a FX1 would be a really good choice as I have heard nothing but good reports about it and yes the resale value will be good should you decide to sell it. I know I may get blasted for saying this but if you are looking for a light weight single hander to sail on small lakes (or big) the Hobie Bravo is a blast. Last year I sailed mine on the desert lakes in Eastern WA. and never had so much fun before. Actually sailed on the small lakes that I am told were never sailed on before by the locals. Mind you the Bravo is not a high speed cat but it’s a blast to fly a hull on, etc. If you were to buy one a boom kit is a must otherwise down wind sailing will really suck.

As for not being able to solo right the H16 well that is not true as I solo sail my H16 all the time and have capsized on several occasions and solo-righted it just fine and I only weigh 150 lbs.

I am biased as I am the Hobie dealer for Eastern WA, North Idaho, and Western Montana or those are the areas I have been serving and the Bravo was a well liked boat in those areas with no complaints after purchase. Actually sold some to Laser sailors and they like it more than their old Lasers, and that is saying something as several of them are active Laser sailors.

Email me if you have any questions at cart@sail-s.com