Your pricing for the Tiger is right on, Wouter, although buying a new one is not the most economical option. New boats need minor hardware additions that will tack on another $500 - $1000. (Depends on what kind of snuffer system you want to use.)

I bought my Tiger used (2002 Alter Cup boat) w/ a new jib and 2nd spinnaker for $10,500. So far, it's been quite competitive (when the nut at the end of the tiller is tightened down properly )

I've heard numbers as high as $30K being tossed around for the acquisition, set up and modification of F18 HT. That's a lot of money for most 19 year olds. Even $15K is a lot.

If I had that kind of disposable money when I was 19, I'd be looking at cars, not boats