The 14 can easily pitchpole if you aren't careful. It took a good thunderstorm pushing me on a screaming reach to do it but it did it. Sucked to cuz I was smoking. My 16 so far hasn't come close but I haven't had her out in the same stuff I've had the 14 in but I'll let you know when I do. The Prindle is a well made boat, the only problems I've heard of is the rudder system. I've heard of Prindle owners swapping to a Hobie design.